New Project 1949 Chrysler Windsor

[Raceandoval]

Any recommendations for the small parts? Front end parts, rebuild kits for carb, water pump, distributor, fender bolts.... Overall, the car is pretty straight and in progress now.

[1940plymouth]

Good luck and keep us posed on your progress,

 

Roberts Motor Parts and Andy Bernbaum are two places that come to mind quickly,

[Raceandoval]

Awesome! Thank you!

[Young Ed]

A large majority of the mechanical parts can still be bought at your everyday auto parts place. Just a matter of getting them to do it.

[garbagestate 44]

Thats very true, when I go to my local napa dealer, I like to have a part number in my hot little hand so they don't have to look it up.

A large majority of the mechanical parts can still be bought at your everyday auto parts place. Just a matter of getting them to do it.

[Raceandoval]

Ok very cool, I'm going to keep the Flathead 6 and also thinking about lowering.

[Ester Eddie]

I'm also working on getting  my 49 Windsor up and going.Good to see some one else with the same year car on here.I look forward to seeing how it goes for you.

[plymouthcranbrook]

Then and Now Automotive in Mass. is run by good and knowledgeable people

 

http://www.maritimedragracing.com/then_and_now_automotive.htm

Edited April 30, 2013 by plymouthcranbrook

[Raceandoval]

Well, I wanted to just her running and some fresh paint, but the more I researched and started putting some elbow grease in, I'm swinging for the fence! This is what it looked like when I got it home.

[Raceandoval]

I've dug down to really get it cleaned up.

[Raceandoval]

The front end is gonna get a facelift.

[Raceandoval]

Couldn't resist! Goin for a Total Makeover. This is her today

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[P15-D24]

Check the Resources section of this site. 

[Raceandoval]

I'm very new with this and I feel very novice by asking, but where does the 1949 Chrysler Windsor fall in the P classification? I see people refer to cars up to 1948 as P15.... A little cloudy for me.

[Plymouthy Adams]

its a C45W

[Dodgeb4ya]

My Gawd! You'll be done restoring it in a week!

[Ester Eddie]

Dang you were not messing around...Wow.I hope it all goes smooth for you.

[Raceandoval]

Now if I can just remember where everything goes... LOL    I have a Service Manual in hand to keep me on track.  I guess I get a little focused when I start something. 

[Frank Elder]

Nice rig, good luck.

I see you are from Porterville.....I have relatives in and around Terra Bella.....some really nice projects and finished cars hidden in that area!

[Raceandoval]

Thank you Frank, and you're right, you can see a few popping up on the warmer summer weekends...

[GlennCraven]

I just joined because I'm looking at a '49 Windsor coupe that just became available in my community. I won't hijack your thread; I'll post one of my own with my questions for the resident flathead wizards. But I did want to say congrats on the acquisition and wish you tons of luck on the restoration!

[fourleaf]

You can check www.andybernbaum.com for new old stock parts. I take pictures with my phone if i need to remember where parts need to go. But, with that many parts and as many pictures you would have to take, i would only take pics of the stuff that you know you might not remember. Not sure if thats the way you want to go, but i hope this helps! Good luck and keep us posted

Edited May 2, 2013 by fourleaf

[Raceandoval]

A little update on the Windsor Project:

And ready for clean up...

[librado65]

Any updates?

[Raceandoval]

All prepped and ready for KBS Chassis Coating