The 9-Inch Factory assembles a direct bolt-in rearend that can be ordered in a stock or narrowed width. All rears come with 31-spline axles, big bearings, Torino flanges, and your choice of third member options, with a variety of disc and drum brake options.
(Info: 800-332-3450; www.9inchfactory.com)
Juliano's offers a FMVSS-approved three-point retractable harness that fits '49-54 Chevys. It incorporates an internal retracting device, comes in a variety of colors, and included are reinforcing plates and proper hardware. Price is $119.95 per person.
(Info: 800-300-1932; www.julianos.com)
MBM Brakes has an easy solution to bolt-on power brakes for your `49-54. Kit (PBUC4954) includes pedal assembly, cast iron master cylinder, and dual-diaphragm 7-inch power booster and hardware.
(Info: 800-231-4125; mbmbrakes.com)
New Port Engineering has Clean Wipe Kits for `49-54 Chevy's. The kit has a new heavy-duty electric motor, two-speed switch, mounting bracket, wiring harness, direct bolt-in kits that attach to the stock mounting brackets or cable drum assembly.
(Info: 800-829-1929; www.newportwipers.com)
No Limit Engineering offers an Air Glide IFS front suspension that uses a crossmember featuring factory bolt holes alignment. Kits can be ordered with small-block Chevy or LS motor mounts, include "smart spindles," 11-inch brakes, and power rack and pinion.
(Info: 888-297-6032; www.nolimit.net)
Pacific Western Design's Raingear windshield wiper system for `53-54 Chevy's is a lever-and-link system designed to replace the OEM vacuum unit. It has a 12-volt, 10-amp motor and comes with a two-speed switch. It's designed to work with OEM arms and blades.
(Info: 360-385-5493; www.pacificwesterndesign.com)
PerTronix markets an Ignitor electronic ignition conversion kits for most 12-volt negative ground GM Delco points-type distributors from '41-62. Kits are available in negative 6-volt, positive 6-volt or positive 12-volt polarities.
(Info: 800-827-3758; www/pertronix.com)