toons Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 i just got a 1926 chevy 2dr sedan from what i can but i dont know much about this automobile any information you all could share would be greatly appreciated. what oil should i run? gas? lead subsitutes? i am verry young and have no experience with something this old so i am completely lost. this car is in great condition and i want to everything i can to preserve this great antique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rbl2 Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Go here, The VCCA, they're the antique chevy experts. I also have a 26 Chevy. Mine is a roadster. It ran very well when I bought it so I see no need to rebuild the engine. Because I don't have a history of what was used before I now use 30w non-detergent Valvoline oil. I wouldn't recommend using a multi-weight detergent oil in a car that was used to non=detergent, you're inviting trouble if you do. There is also no need to add lead to the fuel.Edit to add... when you go to that VCCA link clicking on the lil mans head will take you to the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toons Posted April 28, 2007 Author Share Posted April 28, 2007 the guy i got it from was running aviation fuel should try to stay with that or can i run regular pump gas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rbl2 Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 What kind of engine do you have in that thing? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toons Posted May 3, 2007 Author Share Posted May 3, 2007 i have no idea as far as i know its the original. its a 4 cylinder with external pushrods and thats all i have seen i haven't really looked for casting numbers or anything yet i emailed you a couple of pictures maybe that will help like i said i'm new at this the oldest thing i have ever owned or worked on was no older than 65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Braverman Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Run the cheapest thing you can get, and you'll be fine. Lead wasn't even introduced to fuel until 1929 I believe, so don't be suckered into buying lead substitutes. The gas in 1926 was probably about 40 octane anyway, so anything you can get will run and be better than what was around in 1926.Keep those rocker arms oiled, that's why there are little holes in the valve cover. There should be a heavy felt pad under the cover to hold the oil. Have fun, four cylinder Chevys are great cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toons Posted May 4, 2007 Author Share Posted May 4, 2007 thanks you just saved me a ton of money. i'm lovin it already i got exremely lucky on this car. my wife hated it at first sight but i think after going for a couple of rides shes starting to come around!!! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rbl2 Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Why not post the pictures of it you sent me so everyone can have a look at it? It's a nice car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Braverman Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i am verry young and have no experience with something this old so i am completely lost.</div></div>How young are you? My newest collector car is from 1933, and I'm 33 years old. Yeah, my friends think I'm weird, but that's ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rbl2 Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Not to change the subject but even if I didn't have any antique cars my friends would think I'm wierd. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />Now, back to toons 26. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toons Posted May 5, 2007 Author Share Posted May 5, 2007 thats funny im 26 and have a 26 nver thought if that. about the pictures im not sure how to post them not the most tecnalogical person in the world i sell parts and work on cars on the weekends <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rbl2 Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 I can post the ones you sent me, if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toons Posted May 5, 2007 Author Share Posted May 5, 2007 i posted some better ones in the photo gallery but thats about all i could figure out if there is a better way feel free to post the ones i sent you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rbl2 Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 I don't see a photo gallery anywhere? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />Never mind, I found the gallery but not your pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toons Posted May 5, 2007 Author Share Posted May 5, 2007 i guess it takes awhile for them to show up i just went to the link at the top of the page and uploaded them about 5min ago so i assume some one has to make sure there isn't any x rated content but i dont know There you go Toony!! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Another one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toons Posted May 5, 2007 Author Share Posted May 5, 2007 hey thanks i hope you all enjoy the pics <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Braverman Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 That's a great looking car! Once you get to know it, you and your wife will have a lot of fun in it. I installed seatbelts in my '32 Franklin last weekend, and put in the baby seat yesterday. Today, I'm taking the whole family out to a car show. The four-cylinder chevy is a great car, simple, strong, and reliable. You will have a lot of fun with it, jut remember it's a 40mph car at best with two-wheel brakes. Sedans are great to tour with, comfortable with lots of room for all your stuff. Good Luck! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rbl2 Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 The email you sent with the other pictures is gone so I can't post them for you. If you send them again I'll gladly post them for you.BTW, nice lookin car. Wish mine was as good but it should be within a year or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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