Jim -- Welcome both to the Stovebolt Page and to the Old Truck hobby!!! Sounds like you got it bad. No worries, you're among friends here. Some of us (them), believe it or not, have it worse than you!
Are you sure it's a '49? Hey guys, didn't the early '47s have the floor-shifted 3-speed? (and was it a closed driveshaft?)
Jim -- keep coming back with your questions and we'll get you going. Make sure you read through the rest of the site, too. We are here for you!
Welcome aboard!
John
