Performance Online, Inc. (POL) sells a disc brake kit ($709.00) that mounts to OEM spindles and includes 11-inch rotors, GM calipers with brake pads, bearings, seals, dust caps, spindle nuts, mounting brackets, rubber brake hoses, and power brake booster with master cylinder and prop valve. It's shown with optional cross drilled and gas slotted rotors.
(Info: 800-638-1703; www.performanceonline.com)
Phoenix Transmission Products builds automatic conversion packages (including crossmember) for '48-54 Chevys. Kits work with OEM 235, small- and big-block or LS engines.
(Info: 866-SHIFT-UP; www.phoenixtrans.com)
Ron Francis Wiring offers a '49-54Chevy Express (XP-762 for $429.95) harness. A small fuse panel that comes with everything in one package, it includes properly-sized feeds for the ignition, starter and alternator, and can be ordered for the original six cylinder. It has 21 circuits, 2 flashers, 2 relays, can be ordered for the GM or 1-wirealternators, point ignition, HEI, or any aftermarket distributor.
(Info: 800-292-1940; www.ronfrancis.com)
QuietRIDE Solutions offers a combination of materials--Dynamat sound dampening and Heat Shield for thermal insulation and also manufactures a pre-cut and ready-to-install kit to completely encapsulate the passenger compartment of your '49-52 Chevy.
(Info: 209-942-4777; www.quietride.com)
POSIES Super Slide springs for `49-54 Chevys are available lowered 3 inches or stock. The springs come with a choice of center bolt locations; stock if using the original rearend or an offset when using later model reared.
(Info: 717-566-3340; www.superslidesprings.com)
Speedway Motors offers this under-floor brake pedal assembly for 1949-54 Chevys designed to replace the stock setup and allows a modern GM-style seven-inch brake booster and master cylinder. Arm fits through the original floor opening. Designed for automatic transmissions and will not work with a stock clutch pedal.
(Info: 800-979-0122; www.speedwaymotors.com)
SoffSeal Inc. offers any number of rubber pieces for your '49-54 Chevy; the latest are these door weatherstrip seals for a variety of `49-52 makes and body styles.
(Info: 800-426-0902; www.soffseal.com)
Stockton Wheel Service offers one of the largest selections of officially-licensed reproduction caps for '49-54 Chevys, available in a chromed or polished stainless steel finish (depends on model). Each features the correct OEM logos and/or ribs and fit any original wheel.
(Info: 800-395-9433; www.stocktonwheel.com)