1949 CHEVROLET
Special Series, GJ, 6 Cylinder
General Specifications
Wheelbase: 115 inches
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2" x 3-3/4"
Engine Displacement: 216.5 Cu. In.
Compresssion Ratio: 6.6 to 1
Taxable Horsepower: 29.40
Horsepower: 90 @ 3,300 RPM;
Max. Torque: 174 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,200 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 14 Lb/Sq. In.
Rear Axle Ratio: 4.11:1
Tire Size: 6.70 x 15 inches; Inflation Pressures: 24 Front & Rear
STYLELINE BODY, SPECIAL SERIES 1500GJ
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger; Model #1503; Body & Style #49-1269; Base Price: $1,460
Shipping Weight: 3,090 Pounds; Production Total: 46,334
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #1502; Body & Style #49-1211; Base Price: $1,413
Shipping Weight: 3,070 Pounds; Production Total: 69,398
2 Door Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model #1524; Body & Style #49-1227;
Base Price: $1,418; Shipping Weight: 3,030 Pounds; Production Total: 40,239
2 Door Business Coupe, 3 Passenger, Model #1504; Body & Stype #49-1227B
Base Price: $1,339; Shipping Weight: 3,015; Production Total: 20,337
FLEETLINE BODY, SPECIAL SERIES 1500GJ
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #1553; Body & Style #49-1208; Base Price: $1,460
Shipping Weight: 3,095 Pounds; Production Total: 58,514
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #1552, Body & Style #49-1207; Base Price: $1,413
Shipping Weight: 3,060 Pounds: Production Total: 36,317
Deluxe Series, GK, 6 Cylinder
General Specifications
Wheelbase: 115 inches
Engine:
Bore & Stroke: 3-1/2" x 3-3/4" Engine Displacement: 216.5 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 6.6 to 1; Horsepower: 90 @ 3,300 RPM;
Maximim Torque: 174 Ft Lbs @ 1,200 RPM; Normal Oil Pressure: 14 Lb/Sq.In
Rear Axle Ratio: Standard Transmission - 4.11:1
Tire Size: 6.70 x 15 inches
STYLELINE BODY, DELUXE SERIES 2100 GK
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger; Model #2103; Body & Style #49-1069; Base Price: $1,539
Shipping Weight: 3,125 Pounds; Production Total: 191,357
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #2102; Body & Style #49-1011; Base Price: $1,492
Shipping Weight: 3,100 Pounds; Production Total: 147,347
2 Door Sport Coupe, 6 Passenger, Model #2124; Body & Style #49-1027;
Base Price: $1,508; Shipping Weight: 3,065; Production Total: 79,785
Convertible, 5 Passenger, Model #2134; Body & Style #49-1067; Base Price: $1,857
Shipping Weight: 3,355 Pounds; Production Total: 32,392
Station Wagon, 4 Door, 8 Passenger, Model #2109, Body & Style #49-1061,
Base Price: $2,267; Shipping Weight: 3,385; Production Total: 3,342
Station Wagon, 4 Door, 8 Passsenger, Model #2119; Body & Style #49-1062;
Base Price: $2,267; Shipping Weight: 3,435 Pounds; Production Total: 2,664
FLEETLINE BODY, DELUXE SERIES, 2100 GK
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #2153; Body & Style #49-1008; Base Price: $1,539;
Shipping Weight: 3,139 Pounds; Production Total: 130,323
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger, Model #2152; Body & Style #49-1007; Base Price: $1,492;
Shiping Weight: 3,115 Pounds; Production Total: 180,251
1949 CHEVROLET
Tune Up Specifications - All Series
Spark Plug: AC 46-5: Gap .035; Firing Order: 153624;
Ignition Timing: Mark-Steel Ball Located on Flywheell
Engine Idle Speed: Manual Transmission - 475 RPM;
Cylinder Head Torque: 75-80 Ft. Lbs;
Compression @ Cranking Speed - 110 Lb
Belts & Hoses
Fan Belt: Goodyear #22424, or Equivalent
Radiator Hoses: Upper: Goodyear #60083, #52007 or Equivalent
Lower: Goodyear: #60101 or 52416, or Equivalent
Heater Hose: Fresh Air Heater: 5/8" by 7.00 Feet
Dash Heater: 5/8" by 6.00 Feet
Valve Specifications
Operating (Tappet) Clearance, Hot: Intake .006; Exhaust .015
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .001-.003; Exhaust .002-.004
Clearance for Intake Timing: Zero
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 30 degrees; Exhaust 30 degrees, in head
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 1 degree After Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 9 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 125 Lbs @ 1-1/2 inches
Piston & Ring Data-All Series
Piston Removal: From Above
Shim Thickness to Use: Piston should pass at .002" and lock at .003"
Ring Gap, Minimum:
Compression: 216 Engine: .005"
Ring Clearance in Groves:
Compression: .0015-.003 Oil: .002-.0035
Wrist Pin Diameter: .8645-.8650 inches
Engine Bearing Data
Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.311-2.312 inches
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0003-.0013 inches
Rod End Play: .004-.012 inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 35-45 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: Front, 2.6835-2.6845; No 2, 2.7145-2.7155
No. 3, 2.7455-2.7465; No 4, 2,7765-2,7775
Main Bearing Clearance: .0007-.0028 inch
Crankshaft End Play: .003-.009 Inch (Thrust taken on #3 bearing)
Main Bolt Tension: 100-110 Lbs. Ft.
Camshaft End Play: Free-.003 inches
Camshaft Bearing Clearance: .002-.004
Capacities-All Series
Cooling System: 15 Qts. without Heater; 16 Quarts with Heater
Fuel Tank: 16 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Qts; Grade of Oil: +32 F 20
+10 F 20W
- 10F 10W
Manual Transmission: 1-1/2 pints; Grade of Oil: Summer & Winter 90
Rear Axle: 3-1/2 pints; Grade of Oil: Summer & Winter 90H
Generators
#1102710
Generator Output: 36 Amps @ 2,400 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 28 Ounces
Field Current @ 6 Volts: 1.75-1.9 Volts
Regulator #1118301
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.4
Reverse Current to Open Points: 0-3 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .020"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 36 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .075"
Ground Polarity: Negative
Distributors
#1112353
Clockwise Rotation
Cam Angle: 31-37 degrees
Point Gap .022
Condensor .18-.23 Mfds.
Breaker Arm Tension: 17-21 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1-1/2 Degrees @ 350 RPM
Full Advance: 19 Degrees @ 1,700 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Inches of Vacuum to Start Plunger Movement: 7 to 8-1/2 Inches
Inches of Vacuum for Full Plunger Travel: 16-1/2 to 18-1/2 Inches
Maximum Vacuum Advance: 10 Degrees
Starting Motors
#1107075 Clockwise Rotation
Brush Tension: 24-28 Ounces;
No Load Test: 70 Amps, 5.65 Volts @ 5500 RMP
Torque Test: 550 Amps, 3.25 Volts. Torque 11 Ft Lb
Beginning Engine Number: GA-1001
Beginning Serial Numbers: GJ Series: GJ-1001; GK Series: GK-1001
Brake Specifications-All Series
Lining Deminsions in Inches/Wheel: Length, 22; Width 1-3/4; Thickness 3/16
Wheel Cylinder Bore: Front 1-5/16 inches; Rear: 1-1/8 inches;
Master Cylinder Bore: 1 inch; Drum Size: 11 inches
Adjustment: Adjust to slight drag then back off 4 notches
Wheel Allignment Specifictions-All Series
Caster: 0 to +1 (+1/2 preferred); Camber: 0 to +1 (+1/2 preferred); Toe In; 1/8 inches;
Toe Out on Turns: Outer Wheel-20 degrees; Inner Wheel-22-26 degrees;
Kingpin Angle: 3-1/2 degrees to 4-1/2 degrees
Rear Axle Data
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .005-.008 Inch
Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims
Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: None
Axle Shaft End Play: .000-.014 Inch
Chasis Specifications-All Series
Overall Length: Passenger Cars 197 inches, Station Wagon 198 inches
Front Tread: 57 inches; Rear Tread: 58-3/4 inches;
Carburetor Types
Carter W-1
Part # 684S
Casting #603
Repair Kit #1500A
Float Level: 1/2"
Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 1 to 2
Metering Rod Gauge: T109-25
Fuel Pump Data
Pump Pressure: 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 PSI
Popular Options
Manual Radio, Push Button Radio, Under dash heater with defroster, In dash Deluxe heater with defroster, Whitewall Tires, Wheel trim rings; Spotlight, Fog lamps, Directional signals, Back-up lamps, External Sun Visor, Locking Gas Cap, Grille Guard.
Paint Codes
385 Mayland Black 386 Oxford Maroon Poly 388 Grecian Gray
387 Monaco Blue Poly 389 Vista Gray Poly 390 Live Oak Green
391 Satin Green 392 Ice Green Poly 395 Texas Ivory
422 Spruce Green Poly
Two Tones:
393 Live Oak Green Upper & Satin Green Lower
394 Vista Gray Poly Upper & Grecian Gray Lower
1949 Chevrolet Promotional Model Cars Available
Pot Metal:
2 Door Coupe, Styline 2 door Sedan, Styline 4 door Sedan, Fleetlline 2 door Sedan,
Fleetline 4 door Sedan, Convertible
1949 Chevrolet Historical Data
Dealer introduction of the 1949 Chevrolet was in January 1949..
The steel station wagon (not wood) has a front body side molding.
The business coupe has a black rubber mat on the rear floor compartment and a single sun visor (interior) for the driver's use.
The convertible featured a dome light on a roof bow.
Total model year production: 1,037,600
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