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Stretch Cab · 01-07-2015, 08:50 PM

I'm working on a car my grandfather built using a 490 Chevy rear. (I Think) I need help identifying the year and whether it is a Chevy. Also, I can't find a website for Chevy's like this one, any out there?

One more question, I need to take the rear end apart to restore it but I would like a manual of some sort for it before I start, any ideas of where I can buy a manual or better yet, an on line download????

Humor me on this as I have to get this project out of the way before I can start on a Ford.

Ed Saniewski · 01-07-2015, 09:43 PM

Looks like a Dodge rear, maybe 1923. I just saw one the other day that looked like that.

Steam Engine Pete · 01-07-2015, 09:48 PM

Sure looks like a Chev differential. Send me a PM, I may have some information.

Pete

gz · 01-07-2015, 10:33 PM

If it is Chevrolet, go on the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America website-www.vcca.org. They are quite helpful on all things Chevy.

jetmek · 01-08-2015, 12:39 AM

I recently rebuilt a couple of early chev engines and found a company called "the filling station" they were very helpful with parts and answering my questions.... l

Stretch Cab · 01-08-2015, 07:56 PM

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Thanks for all the help. I'm sure it is Chevy now and will be checking the offered sites out. The only problem with the VCCA site is that they limit you unless you join their club. I'm sure it is a good club but I don't have the extra $30.00 so I can post a picture.

redmodelt · 01-10-2015, 11:20 AM

You can post on the some of forums (like the 16 to 28 section) and in the classifieds at VCCA.

There are some areas that are members only like looking at members cars. Which to me is too bad because they need to get new members to the club not put up a fence. My OP.

32 chevy vett · 01-10-2015, 08:55 PM

Check the web site Rusty Bowtie its all old chevy's.

01-07-2015, 09:43 PM	#2
Ed Saniewski Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Denville NJ Posts: 964	Re: OT Rear End Looks like a Dodge rear, maybe 1923. I just saw one the other day that looked like that. __________________ Model A Ford Club of New Jersey http://www.mafcnj.org Model A Pick Up Owners and Enthusiasts https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/group.php?groupid=5

01-07-2015, 09:48 PM	#3
Steam Engine Pete Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Wahpeton, ND Posts: 138	Re: OT Rear End Sure looks like a Chev differential. Send me a PM, I may have some information. Pete

01-07-2015, 10:33 PM	#4
gz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,666	Re: OT Rear End If it is Chevrolet, go on the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America website-www.vcca.org. They are quite helpful on all things Chevy.

01-08-2015, 12:39 AM	#5
jetmek Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: albany Posts: 466	Re: OT Rear End I recently rebuilt a couple of early chev engines and found a company called "the filling station" they were very helpful with parts and answering my questions.... l __________________ engine and component overhauls my specialty! Website- www.godevilgarage.com

01-08-2015, 07:56 PM	#6
Stretch Cab Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lexington, NC Posts: 695	Re: OT Rear End Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for all the help. I'm sure it is Chevy now and will be checking the offered sites out. The only problem with the VCCA site is that they limit you unless you join their club. I'm sure it is a good club but I don't have the extra $30.00 so I can post a picture.

01-10-2015, 11:20 AM	#7
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: OT Rear End You can post on the some of forums (like the 16 to 28 section) and in the classifieds at VCCA. There are some areas that are members only like looking at members cars. Which to me is too bad because they need to get new members to the club not put up a fence. My OP.

01-10-2015, 08:55 PM	#8
32 chevy vett Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ashby, Mass. Posts: 250	Re: OT Rear End Check the web site Rusty Bowtie its all old chevy's.