1918 Chevrolet 490 Restoration Pages

1918 Chevrolet 490 Touring

Follow the extremely slow restoration of this car here. Hopefully the internet will still be around when it's done!

Chronology Page 490 Gallery 490 Links History

The following pictures and text are from June 2003 when the car was brought home and sorted out. Click on thumbnails to enlarge.

It has been confirmed this is a 1918 Model due to the 4 button Connecticut switch on the dash and the armrest covers on the door.
The only number I could find on the car was a 339 stamped into the wood on the passenger door sill.
The frame is straight and solid.
The rear body section and wood have obviously been taken off.
UPDATE - It looks like I now have the original head for the car.

UPDATE - I now have the original tranny for the car!
UPDATE - Even better news - I have the entire motor for the car after all!
I also have a differential and front axle that I am sure are for the car - that's why they are not pictured. UPDATE - The front axle is now mounted to the springs. The car is now in my garage off of the trailer.
Unfortunately missing 3 wheels and one rear spring. A bit of a pain as I'd like to get it rolling. Also missing both rear fenders.
Also missing both passenger doors and the wood for the rear section of the body. UPDATE - I managed to find the missing doors at the fall Barrie automotive Flea Market 2003.
Check out the mail in Willard Battery card I found in the driver's door pocket. I wonder how long that has been there?

UPDATE - This motor and tranny was with the car but is a 1928 Motor. It is for sale separately from the car.

Here's what I got off of the block;

3925692 - serial number stamped into flat angled section of block.
348532 - cast into block below serial #
Bow tie symbol and the number 10 - below cast number
L29.7 - Below Bow tie symbol - is this the date code?

The motor and tranny for the '28 Chev is available for $100.

This motor and tranny has been sold!

WANTED PARTS LIST

Now the parts collecting begins. Below is a list of the major components I'm after. If you have any 490 parts for sale please contact allan.lewis@sympatico.ca .

One rear spring
Driveshaft tube
Hood (even individual panels as I have a hood, but the two top panels do not match)
Radiator
Steering box, shaft and linkages.
Rear fenders.

Any advice or parts for sale call Allan at 519-922-3321 or E-mail allan.lewis@sympatico.ca .

The car is located near Collingwood, Ontario. I'm about 1.5 hours northwest of Toronto.