The Jalopy Journal
Welcome from Dearborn HTS MI !!!
When my muffler came a part it didn't sound that great. I replaced it with a turbo muffler, not real loud, decent tone.
Welcome from MI. Sounds like a cool project.
Nice pics wish I was there !
The truck does feel like it pulls good through the gears. I plan on doing a five speed swap one day, but for now it works sometimes . LOL....
Your engine looks to be a 261 because of those "CAPTAIN BARS ". I have a 261 in my 50 it's so much better than the 235 I had ! The truck has loads...
I am running a 261 with a 235 head , in the 50 Chevy !!! Loving every drive I take with the 50 !!!
Nice Poncho !!! What did it run ?
Welcome from S.E. MI !!!
Did you follow Patrick's install tips?
Here is my 50 with a 261 3 on the tree ( awaiting 5 spd swap ) http://s572.photobucket.com/albums/ss165/rajcam/1950%20chevy%203100/?start=all
When I do the swap, I will post pics and all that good stuff ! Just got to get a collection of parts now. KEEP THE 6 DANIANAL !!! Your boy has...
I will get the adaptor plate when I do the swap. Thanks Mr.48Chev
I took the 50 out for a run. What a difference the right intake and exhaust manifold make !!! This 261 has some serious power now !!!
Nice piece. What trans do I have ? It is a 3 spd that came out of a 1955 Chevy 3100. My 261 is a 1960 made in Oct. 1959 , Thanks
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