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General Discussion / Re: 1949 Kaiser SPECIAL not deluxe (after everyone's help)

« on: November 15, 2010, 09:45:22 PM »

  you are right!  unless someone has a picture of the fabric to match...

Thanks for the info!

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General Discussion / Re: 1949 Kaiser SPECIAL not deluxe (after everyone's help)

« on: November 15, 2010, 04:22:24 PM »

Well I am back into the car again.  I am going to replace all the wiring since the fabric wrapped wiring is all frayed.  Going to upgrade it with new and connectors.  I also got the glass I needed from Larry (thanks Larry) and a shifter and brackets are on there way.  This car is definitely a Special.  Interior needs to be completely gone through since it is only springs for the most part.  Is there a way to tell the color of the interior?  The back of the rear seat had some type of plaid fabric with solid at the top, this original? reddish in color.

Thanks,
Bob

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General Discussion / Re: 1949 Kaiser SPECIAL not deluxe (after everyone's help)

« on: February 02, 2010, 09:32:46 PM »

Thanks! I will need to check if there are mounting holes for it for my 49.  I thought I read it was an option.

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General Discussion / Re: 1949 Kaiser SPECIAL not deluxe (after everyone's help)

« on: February 02, 2010, 09:25:58 PM »

After some more research, I thought i was missing the turn signal lever but found out it was an option for the Special.  Also the rear view mirror is an option, I don't have that either.
Is this correct?

I have a bone stock Special!

Thanks,
Bob

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General Discussion / Member's Rides - Photos

« on: January 26, 2010, 03:26:46 PM »

I know I am new to this site and maybe I missed it but is there a location in this club forum for Member's rides? photos of member's rides and progress if they are being restored?

I belong to another forum Class3racing.com and they have an area for photos which tend to be very helpful in providing information

Thought I would ask,

Again thanks for all the great info,
Bob

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General Discussion / Re: 1949 Kaiser Deluxe

« on: January 20, 2010, 11:54:01 PM »

I am located in Boise but soon may be relocating to Seattle due to work. (mid March)

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General Discussion / Re: 1949 Kaiser Deluxe

« on: January 19, 2010, 03:09:05 PM »

Thanks Jack.  It definitely doesn't have an 'A', I am traveling for work this week but will take pictures of the tags and post and also of the car.  It is completely original and needs work, I bought it from someone who bought it from the original owner in Idaho.  He bought it and then stored it for 2 years and now it is mine. 

Is there a source for glass? the driver's window and the rear right vent glass (smaller piece) needs replacement. 
What is the best source for interior seats and door panels, i would like to restore close to original.
Also the plastic push buttons (door openers) and arm rests are shot, deteoriated from 60 years of use.

Thanks for everyone's input,

Bob

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General Discussion / Re: 1949 Kaiser Deluxe

« on: January 15, 2010, 04:45:18 PM »

I see in post #6 it states it is a Special.

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General Discussion / Re: 1949 Kaiser Deluxe

« on: January 15, 2010, 02:41:06 PM »

The number on the door is K491-004742

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General Discussion / Re: 1949 Kaiser Deluxe

« on: January 15, 2010, 10:40:59 AM »

I will check on the door post for the serial number, is it stamped or is it a sticker? what does the 'A' signify?
I am located in Idaho
Thanks for the info,
Bob

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General Discussion / Re: 1949 Kaiser Deluxe

« on: January 14, 2010, 08:47:13 PM »

The wheel paint is in pretty good shape and I really like that color!  The interior push (door openers) are very deteriorated, do you know of replacement parts for these? I will need new upholstery for the seats, has a new carpet kit and headliner kit.  I will need to go through all the parts and see what is good and what needs replacement.
The driver side window is cracked and the right rear passenger smaller window is cracked but all the other glazing is good.  Are there window guides available in the after market? They are dried up.

thanks!
Bob

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General Discussion / Re: 1949 Kaiser Deluxe

« on: January 14, 2010, 08:30:34 PM »

Ok I have a special is what I am getting from the numbers I provided.  It is basically primer right now but the body is pretty straight with minimal surface rust.  it does have a single barrel carb. the original color was a green color and the interior was a brown/bronze color (dash)

I paid $800 for it and all the parts are there, the seats are out and stripped to the frame/coils. and the engine will need work to get back to running order.

I pick it up tomorrow and will take some pictures to post.

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General Discussion / Re: 1949 Kaiser Deluxe

« on: January 14, 2010, 08:10:36 PM »

Ok, i have the info on this car Model 491, Body 1, Paint 190, Trim 111, TR 2 - this was on the firewall
Model #4942
Yes it does have a 6 in it

and I bought it...

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General Discussion / Re: 1949 Kaiser Deluxe

« on: January 12, 2010, 11:44:24 PM »

Thanks for the info on the identification numbers.  I will try to find that info out.  The car is not currrently running but does appear to have all the parts and pieces, the rust is minimal.  The interior is torn out but they have all the seat frames/springs, new carpet kit and headliner material for it.  The body is straight with very few dings.  It has a manual transmission with an inline 4 or flathead may be the right term.  It appears to be a standard Kaiser Deluxe, it does have the visor over the front split window and is a 4 door.  I would think everything is original to the car which would be a plus.

Thanks again,
Bob

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General Discussion / 1949 Kaiser SPECIAL not deluxe (after everyone's help)

« on: January 12, 2010, 09:10:12 PM »

I am looking at a 1949 Kaiser Deluxe and it has all the original parts, engine is rough and may need some work, body is fairly straight with minimal surface rust but no rust through the skin.  The interior is really rough but all the parts are there.  The bumpers have been rechromed and are perfect and wrapped in paper.  New tires, typical large whitewalls and it has a visor also. one rear side (small) window is cracked.  Steering wheel is cracked.  it is a one owner car.

What do you think this car is worth?

thanks in advance