This 1949 sedan is making a monkey out of me.I feel so stupid coming here over and over for help. Im trying to remove the instrument cluster.Ive got it to where it will wiggle slightly but I cant get it off.Any advice would be a big help.Thx BEAR

Does anyone have a cardboard insert for the glove box on a 1949deluxe four door sedan.I would like to buy it,either nos or good used.Please advise price.Thx

With all the replies I got about my wiper problem,I was able to get them working.Im very gretaful for the help and advice

When I got my 1949 deluxe touring sedan, the wiper connections were all disconnected.Im trying to reconnect it,but too much missing info in manual.Which vacuum hoses go to which fittings,how to route them through the dash,etc.Please help if you can.Thanks,Bear.

Well,its time to bite the bullet and go after the electrical problems. How do I remove the front seat on a 1949 deluxe sedan?

I had the same problem with my 49 deluxe 4 door sedan. After eliminating all other possible causes for overheating,I was left with one last possible cause, valve clearance.Mine were adjusted to .005 and.007. Too tight,didnt give the valves enough time in the seats to diffuse heat.Adjusted them to .009 and.013.larger number is for exhaust valves.Worked great problem solved.I assume that you know that these cars tend to run hotter than other makes.Mid range on the temp gauge is normal,and in the hot summer past mid range is ok.It says so right in the owners manual.Good luck

On my 1949 2300 series deluxe sedan, there is a gear shaped chrome knob on the left side of the steering column.What is its purpose?

My 1949 288 was overheating as well. Like you, I tried all the usual fixes to no avail. So I bit the bullet and did a valve job and readjusted the valves. They were too tight. Opened up the exhaust valves to .013. This let the valves sit for an instant longer,allowing better heat transfer. The valves were a little noiser,but it solved the overheating problem. Tip:dont try to remove the manifolds as a unit.loosen the three bolts that hold them together and remove them one at a time. Good luck

anyone have the rubber gaskets for the taillights on a 1949.please respond with price and condition. thanks

I went through the same thing with my 288.I found out at last that the valves were too tight.Opened them up to .009 and.013.Its a little bit noisier but it now runs middle of the temp gage.