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I just bought a '56 truck 235 for my truck. Came w/ 3spd trans, flywheel, clutch, & bellhousing (which I don't need). No starter linkage, though....
I just looked at your build thread. What happened to the V8? Looks like you did a lot of work & had it dialed in. I can see why you have a 250 &...
You sure you have a 250? A 235 came stock in that truck w/ Rochester B. I think 250's (not available until at least 1963) came with a different...
I didn't know the truck engines had solids. Mine is a truck engine. I pulled all the lifters & they were loose. I pulled all the valves when I had...
I have a '49 Chevy 1/2ton w/'59 235. I overheated bad three weeks ago. Ran fine for few days, then started missing/popping back into intake. Had...
Are you having to replace the starter gear drive itself or the solenoid? If it's the gear drive, check to make sure you don't need shims....
I have been daily driving 60's and older vehicle for 20 years plus a couple 80's & 90's. Currently a '49 Chevy half ton. I'm from St. Louis. Now...
So, you have the money & still have the car? Tell the kid to come get the car by a certain day or it gets towed off for scrap. Or whatever you...
Neal ( page 1), I love that top pic red truck w/ 5 spoke!!! That is a bad ass stance. I'm not ready to lower mine, but I have the big & little...
I second the NV3500. I had one in a S-10 hehind a 4.3V6 about 200hp. Integral bellhousing & hyd clutch on passenger side. Should be out of the way...
How about something in the AMC Rambler family? Cheap, decent size, & room for a big block. There's a '59 Rebel on ebay that in no way looks fast,...
Nice truck, Ken. Us midwesterners keep forgetting some parts of CA get snow. I like to think I'm becoming a hotrodder, but my alum whls might...
Sounds like a damn good plan! Get your ass in the heap & drive! If you come thru Denver, I'll buy you a beer & let your dog bite my dog. Giddyup!...
Not really a hot rod until I install the V8(Pontiac 336), but I drive my '49 Chevy half ton daily. To work & all around Denver area in the...
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