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Don't forget to place a 261 head gasket on a 235 head and after marking the locations, drill the "steam" holes in the heads where the cylinders...
The 261 heads are casting number 3703570 from 1954-1957 and 3836850 from 1956-1962. These heads might have a lower compression ratio than the...
I've got a 848 head from a 235 for my 261. It has a slightly higher compression ratio, but probably the best head is the 1954 powerglide head as...
I did a little measuring on the 194 out of my 31 and of a 1954 235 that was handy. From the front of the bell housing to the center of the front...
My Chevy is a 1931, but I think the 1930 has the same under hood dimensions. The 261 should fit in there ok except for the cross member is too...
Six Ball, I'm using 19" spokes on the front, with spacers to allow them to bolt up. I'm using 17" spokes on the back and they fit right over the...
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Fifty one years ago I was dreaming of having a Chevy 6 powered, high wheeled, 1920s racer styled car. I'm finally working on it, but it is a 31...
Thanks Ron. I'll have to find pictures of the original frame and the mock up of the car, as it is torn down into a bunch of parts now. I have...
Hi Rod. What part of Kansas are you from? I'm from Miami County and I am working on a traditional hot rod 31 Chevy, with the idea off taking it...
My current project is a 31 Chevy roadster, which started as a rolling chassis. I've added body parts from several places and have enough now for...
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