The Wirt's 1920/21 Chevrolet Baby Grand
(aka FB 50) Restoration Project



We found this beauty as part of an estate close-out in Maryland.  We are currently having this vehicle restored in a shop in Rural Retreat, VA.  The current plan is to have it restored to as close to original as possible.  We have finally determined definitively that this is a 1921 Chevrolet. This was based on the casting marks and dates found on the engine, motor mounts, heads, flywheel and exhaust manifold.  Here are some photos of "old Grumpy"......


Front View

Instrument Panel
It's gonna need a little work................

        Wood Spoke Wheel
Wood Spoked Wheels....... 

     rearend
    Rear End has been Redone and Ready To Go!!

Misc. Pars
Spare Tire Holder, Tail Light and License Bracket

    New Fenders  
                                     You gotta love "new" fenders....                                           

Engine Block
Engine Block Series #43950 from the Romeo Foundry
  
Transmisson
      Transmission and Bell Housing

Cone Clutch
Fly Wheel and Cone Clutch with Leather Pad

  Spotlight
        Original spotlight/rearview mirror accessory - Coool.....

I'll keep this page updated as work progresses.

If you have any questions, or have parts, books, photos or restoration tips and advice you'd like to share or sell, please send me an e-mail at: 

                                                    1921Chevy@Frognet.net


This link will take you to a list of the suppliers and other important people who have assisted us with this project. Credits Page
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