Newbie Here.... Help

[Deeep 6]

Hello, I am Jim Bailey in Hesperia California.

Thanks for having such a Great Message Board !! :D

I have 1936 Pontiac Limo Hearse that I am restoring. I am going to install a 1959 235 Chevy pickup motor, I also have a complete 1955 GMC truck differential that I may use in it.... . BUT, my question is... Which transmission to use ?? I am thinking or a Chevy S10 5 Speed transmission. Will it bolt up ?? Will I need an adapter ?? What are your thoughts as far as drive-ability ?? I think the 1955 GMC rearend is a 3:90 ratio but I am not sure yet. Would this be a good differential to use with my '59 235 ?? I like the thought of a split exhaust and Fenton intake with dual carbs. Maybe it would run as good as it would look. Dual single carbs look just plain Sexy to me. :cool:

MY GOAL is to have a VERY Unique, Stylish Ride, that I could drive anywhere, with a little towing power. Maybe an updated camshaft would be in order also.

Please give me your thought and input.

My Sincere Thanks In Advance :)
Jim Bailey
1936 Ponitac Hearse
"Deeep 6"

[Bob the Ferret]

Jim
I would lose the 235 and go to the later and better 230/250/292 engines . More parts are available including hop up stuff and any CarQuest/ NAPOA etc had parts for them .
David Hello, I am Jim Bailey in Hesperia California.

Thanks for having such a Great Message Board !! :D

I have 1936 Pontiac Limo Hearse that I am restoring. I am going to install a 1959 235 Chevy pickup motor, I also have a complete 1955 GMC truck differential that I may use in it.... . BUT, my question is... Which transmission to use ?? I am thinking or a Chevy S10 5 Speed transmission. Will it bolt up ?? Will I need an adapter ?? What are your thoughts as far as drive-ability ?? I think the 1955 GMC rearend is a 3:90 ratio but I am not sure yet. Would this be a good differential to use with my '59 235 ?? I like the thought of a split exhaust and Fenton intake with dual carbs. Maybe it would run as good as it would look. Dual single carbs look just plain Sexy to me. :cool:

MY GOAL is to have a VERY Unique, Stylish Ride, that I could drive anywhere, with a little towing power. Maybe an updated camshaft would be in order also.

Please give me your thought and input.

My Sincere Thanks In Advance :)
Jim Bailey
1936 Ponitac Hearse
"Deeep 6"