kented Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Purchased this car a couple weeks ago off a friend, Removed the carpet and installed a new in box NOS rubber floor mat Motor shot, at some point the rad hose blew off covering the entire engine in nasty rust water Interior shot with the old carpet Short term plans: 12V conversion Complete re-wire with an American Auto wire universal harness or something similar Rear wheel has a major wobble, unsure if not balanced or something worse Drivers window is cracked, replacement Clean engine bay Wire tuck Long term plans: Edgy speed shop intake manifold w/ dual stromberg 97's Edgy speed shop finned aluminum head Front shock relocation w/ front disc brakes Stovetop headers Thanks for looking! -Kent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertKB Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Hi and welcome to the forum. That is a very nice looking project you have there and some interesting plans. I am personally glad you plan on keeping the flattie as I love the old cars with the old technology. Incidentally, a 6V system is perfectly adequate if well maintained, good grounds are most important. Thick cables for the battery and starter are necessary as well and it looks like your car has those already. You can buy ready made harnesses for these cars as well although a bit expensive. If you want 12V for modern audio equipment there are lots of ways to do it leaving the rest of the car 6V. Anyway, enjoy the project and ask questions as the guys on the forum are knowledgeable and willing to share. The search function can also be very useful as well as the tech section, found under Resources at the top of the page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Very nice coupe. I've never liked the 49 BC's but yours has made me change my mind a bit. I like it. I plan on most of those same plans but will leave the 6 volt in mine. It will be here the day after Christmas. Nice present for myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Nice! Great car, I have one myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 Very nice car. You might want to add to your to do list the installation of a heater. Comes in handy this time of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstfish66 Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 nice looking 3 window, yes a heater burrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kented Posted December 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Thanks for the interest. The car is actually in winter storage right now until springtime, will have some more updates then. Now to start ordering parts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tones52 Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Welcome Kent. Sweet looking BC. I can't wait til spring to see what you make of it. Good luck. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kented Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Little update: Ordered a stovebolt mopar hei ignition system and an American auto wire Highway 15 wiring system, Still unsure of which 12V alternator go to with, would be awesome to get a powergen but so damn expensive Hopefully start installing these parts in March -Kent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpy Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 So sweet! I love it. And like your plan. Yes, pretty up that engine and engine compartment. I for one love the flathead six in my '48, really leaves nothing to be desired. Congrats. That car has personality for sure. Again, that is sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15-D24 Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Welcome to the community! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor dirt Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Hello congrates with the coupe'! We have simular tastes when it comes to MoPars, my 49 Dodge is part of my family now. Theres alot of solid suggestions here from very experienced folks! Ask before you leap you'll most likely save some time & money! Welcome Doc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kented Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Does anyone have a suggestion on a 12V alternator? Not sure if i'm a huge fan of chrome but there will be some bits here and there so it might tie in nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ194950 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Does anyone have a suggestion on a 12V alternator? Not sure if i'm a huge fan of chrome but there will be some bits here and there so it might tie in nicely Check ot summit racing for ideas. GM internal regulators type 60 amp chrome at $100 for a 1 wire hook up type Colors are also avail. to 100 amp at $90-1 wire Easy to mount in the tight area of a 49-50 Ply. Slightly larger Mopar are also avail, !wire 60 A at $117 chromed and 60A exterrnal regulator required $97 All new I believe. Up to you. Use the search function for easy mounting ideas from others using the original generator mount. Best, Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 When I bought my single wire GM alternator I think I paid about 20 bucks for a rebuilt unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kented Posted February 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Thanks i'll check some more out and decide when i'm doing the re-wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knuckleharley Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Purchased this car a couple weeks ago off a friend. WOW! You really scored on that one. Looks like it mostly needs driving. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knuckleharley Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Does anyone have a suggestion on a 12V alternator? Not sure if i'm a huge fan of chrome but there will be some bits here and there so it might tie in nicely I have one,but you probably aren't going to like it. I saw,"screw those ugly alternators. Go with a 12 volt generator." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave72dt Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 The old open cased Chrysler alts are as easy to wire as the 1 wire GM and are a whole bunch more attractive than the GM. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpy Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 A 12V generator would be cool. Can't those be re-wired for 12V? They do that quite often with the old 6V motorcycle generators. k. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ194950 Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 When I bought my single wire GM alternator I think I paid about 20 bucks for a rebuilt unit. Don, your prices in this south sometimes make me wish I lived down there, mostly when it comes to prices of car parts. I can skip the summer humidity however. Lived in S.C. for several years in the early 70's. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Don, your prices in this south sometimes make me wish I lived down there, mostly when it comes to prices of car parts. I can skip the summer humidity however. Lived in S.C. for several years in the early 70's. Doug I bought that alternator about 12 years ago. Price today is forty two bucks. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Valucraft-Alternator/1985-Chevrolet-Cavalier/_/N-ijj69Z9ci9i?itemIdentifier=335729_331215_4676_ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ194950 Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) I bought that alternator about 12 years ago. Price today is forty two bucks. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Valucraft-Alternator/1985-Chevrolet-Cavalier/_/N-ijj69Z9ci9i?itemIdentifier=335729_331215_4676_ One last. With a core? A quick check price check here, same part # , same company $69.74, $10 core charge. Love and hate Ca. Doug Edited February 14, 2014 by DJ194950 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAubuchon Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 I too have a 49 BC, have driven it all over the US. What I did was convert to 12v using a Rhode Island wiring kit, at the same time repainted the motor and engine bay, I converted the 6v generator to 12 volt, works fine, looks good and didn't need to change the pulleys for the belt size. I also have an R10 overdrive, just converted the front to disc brakes. Plan on driving it to the summer POC meet in MIchiigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ194950 Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 I too have a 49 BC, have driven it all over the US. What I did was convert to 12v using a Rhode Island wiring kit, at the same time repainted the motor and engine bay, I converted the 6v generator to 12 volt, works fine, looks good and didn't need to change the pulleys for the belt size. I also have an R10 overdrive, just converted the front to disc brakes. Plan on driving it to the summer POC meet in MIchiigan Hi Mark, could you post or pm me with pics of the car? inside, under hood, ext. to share with my friend who has a 49 BC as his Next project. I'm doing my best to talk him to keep a stocker motor in it. Perhaps pictures and the info about your driving across the US, will help me convince him! Thanks, Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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