My daily ride

[presnell]

This is my 49 Chevrolet 2dr sedan it has a 292 (.060 over) solid cam,9 to1 compression,bigger valves,headers,alum intake,600 holley,and hei ignition. also a67 Camaro drum brake front section,modified turbo 350 and a 7.5in 2.42 rear.runs good and drives good  and has plenty of torque. The 292 is a straight 6 originally out of a 65 school bus.

[espo]

Great looking old Chevy. The old 292 was an under rated engine even back when they were common in many Drag Classes. The high gears may hurt the acceleration a little, but the 292 is a torque engine. The body looks pretty clean, especially considering its age. Had a '52 during my misspent youth but it was a stock 215 3 speed.      

[presnell]

You're right had a3.42 gear in it for awhile and it spun alot  even when you did'nt want to and the 2.42 is really good on the highway,as you said they make TORQUE.

[Kenmojr]

Love old Chevys...

[presnell]

I love them too, I always wanted a 49 cause that was the year i was born. Had a  chance to buy this one about 20 yrs ago, had a worn out big block and a not so good AOD trans so I had the 292 it runs alot better now.