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A general observation on these trucks: whenever ya want something done quickly, disappointment awaits you at the end of the day...as parts stores rely on computer databases for inventory control, vehicles that have been out of production for over 10 years are harder to get parts for, with the dreaded "back order" listed in the parts availability field on their inventory listing...as parts books gave way to these computers, and knowledgeable counter guys were replaced by hygiene-challenged clock watchers, I learned that it makes life easier to accept that any replacement part can take a week to get...if it takes longer, that's fine too as long as I can get it; if it takes less than a week, we'll that's a nice surprise As for your carburetors, I have learned that you must identify the carb in question accurately to obtain the correct kit. The pictured carb appears to be a Carter Ball & Ball, the model should be stamped into that vertical triangular web from the throat towards the fuel port...might possibly be a "E7T1" or something like that... might not even be original to the truck, so ordering carb.kits by truck model and year will lead to more disappointment... my '48 that has been in the family since new has a '55 Plymouth 230 that no one remembered being swapped out for the original, it also has a D6G1 (Dodge car?) carb with some sort of idle linkage that I think works in tandem with a thermostatic choke that is not present... it took some education to get that all sorted out...ordered a carb.kit from Roberts and a week later I was in business... your mileage may vary

Picking truck up this weekend, but here are some picks from the ad. Has been converted to 12V and starter switch moved to a push button on dash.

Here's a shot from the set of the 2015 movie 'Florence Foster Jenkins', filmed in Liverpool, England...

No, don't butcher it up into some kind of camper. It has a need to stay as is and be used as such.

One "hoser" has them for $6 + shipping. I guess that is each Arizonaparts.com has them for $1.05 ea. + ship Small items, contact, request shipping cost.

Here is a Chrysler master mechanics training film on troubleshooting the 1949 hydromatic trans I think the principles of shifting are similar just activated by hydraulics.

My engine is a 63, out of a Canadian built. (Engine # has an X in it, located high on the front Dr side of the block.). 259 is a good but heavy engine. Forged crank, timing gears, not chain, good refer. Trans during 63 is likely a ford o matic 2 speed on the lower optioned car rear end is a Dana unit. http://www.studebaker-info.org/Tech/transmission/FMX/fmx2.html

If your rod caps have recesses machined in for washers you need the washers, if not locking type nuts are fine. I lost two somehow and found as Tim said the washers made for socket head bolts ( small outer diameter as is bolt head) are available at almost any hardware store) fit almost perfect and looked very good. That is where I bought my replacements. They are usually grade 8 as are the bolts they are made to work with. I forget whether they are 5/16 or 3/8" dia. to fit your rod bolts. Easy to figure out. DJ

an who knows how many possums and armadillos along the way there...

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Three or four 700's on Ebay..currently one is @ $17.50 !!!! 11 bids with 6 days still to go! IMO Shill bidding! Sellers feedback is too low IMO 99.5% I wouldn't trust him Another exact KD 700 is $18.99 buy it now with cheaper shipping and in cleaner condition. The choice is obvious

Here are a few more engine specific tools that will come in handy if you do a rebuild.

More tools if you have to have em all...

beautiful wagon, i seen you in sept at the pottstown street car show from the classic club,looks great, if a 49 grille is the same a friend of mine passed away there are a few grilles said to be 49 but look like yours that will be,and are for sale see u in the spring