Register now to get rid of these ads!

Projects 216 side cover on a 235

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by junkyardjeff, Jun 13, 2011.

  1. junkyardjeff
    Joined: Jul 23, 2005
    Posts: 8,634

    junkyardjeff
    Member

    I am trying to make the 235 I have in my 37 Chevy p/u look like a 216 and the only thing that gives it away is the small side cover so I picked up a 216 side cover last year and finally got around to cutting it up to fit the 235,first thing I done was cut out around the plugs so it would fit closer to the head. I also had to put in a outward dimple like on the 235 side cover so it would fit closer to the small cover and not stick out too far and had to cut out a little more around the distributor and road draft tube for more clearance,I am making it so it goes over the existing small side cover and since the middle bolts on the bottom of the 216 cover lines up with the 216 I will stud a couple of them and use them to hold it tight on the bottom and slip the top under the valve cover. I will also glue a gasket to the 216 cover so it wont rattle and will put screws in the holes that are not being used so it wont look too hokey,will need to weld some nuts to the back so I can bolt the coil bracket in the holes for the original coil. To the expert it will be noticed but I hope I can fool a couple of so called experts at the cruise ins.
     

    Attached Files:

    • 001.JPG
      001.JPG
      File size:
      259.9 KB
      Views:
      184
    • 002.JPG
      002.JPG
      File size:
      257.2 KB
      Views:
      196
    • 003.JPG
      003.JPG
      File size:
      242.2 KB
      Views:
      173
    • 004.JPG
      004.JPG
      File size:
      223.4 KB
      Views:
      170
    • 005.JPG
      005.JPG
      File size:
      245.1 KB
      Views:
      163
    • 006.JPG
      006.JPG
      File size:
      258 KB
      Views:
      190
  2. 'Mo
    Joined: Sep 26, 2007
    Posts: 7,432

    'Mo
    Member

    Way cool! :cool:
    And the truck is a beauty! Post a pic when you're done.
     
  3. junkyardjeff
    Joined: Jul 23, 2005
    Posts: 8,634

    junkyardjeff
    Member

    I now have this 235 looking like a 216 as much as I can so I am finished with that part of making my 37 look like a shop truck,now its going to get a more period correct interior and then lettered.
     

    Attached Files:

  4. 33-Chevy
    Joined: Nov 30, 2007
    Posts: 267

    33-Chevy
    Member

    You overestimate the ability of most people when it comes to identifying Chevrolet sixes. You probably could have painted a 292 the correct 1929-1950 Chevrolet grey and snuck it past 97% of them. You did a good job. I approve.
     
  5. junkyardjeff
    Joined: Jul 23, 2005
    Posts: 8,634

    junkyardjeff
    Member

    I had people wondering what it was before the 216 side cover and now I will have them scratching their heads,I do want to paint it the original color over a winter. I have been hiding the modifications to it and trying to retain a stock look,when I installed the T-5 I welded on a original shifter and put the E brake handle on the side of the trans and it will be getting a more stock looking interior with a little artistic license..
     
  6. 'Mo
    Joined: Sep 26, 2007
    Posts: 7,432

    'Mo
    Member

    Repainting the motor sounds like a big job, but very cool.
    Maybe you'll find a 261 in the meantime. :D
     
  7. George Miller
    Joined: Dec 26, 2008
    Posts: 413

    George Miller
    Member
    from NC usa

    If you really want to fool them find a 235 high torque engine for a truck. They took the tall side cover. I use to race one in a 39 Chev stock class.
     
  8. Mr48chev
    Joined: Dec 28, 2007
    Posts: 34,867

    Mr48chev
    ALLIANCE MEMBER


    That is my plan:D:D But I'm not trying to fool anyone with mine I just want the majority of guys to look in and think or say that it still has the "old" six in it all dressed out. That looks nice Jeff but if you are going for that look I am like 33-Chevy in thinking you should have painted it the correct color for the year. That orange waves a big "something has been changed" flag. Most like 50% of the people who don't really study Chev sixes will look at it and think 230 or 250 and walk on to the next car.
     
  9. jeepking
    Joined: Mar 28, 2011
    Posts: 8

    jeepking
    Member

    I am new to the in-liners but I thought the 235 had the side valve cover bolts. how dod you get your center bolt valve cover bolted on. or did they build a 235 with center studs?
     
  10. OLLIN
    Joined: Aug 25, 2006
    Posts: 3,150

    OLLIN
    Member


    thats what I did in my 50. Mine was a '54 235, but I painted it the chevy grey
     
    Last edited: Jun 20, 2011
  11. junkyardjeff
    Joined: Jul 23, 2005
    Posts: 8,634

    junkyardjeff
    Member

    When I built the motor back in 90 I had no desire to look original and grabbed what paint I could find at the local parts store so it got orange,I am thinking about pulling the front sheetmetal over a winter and repainting the motor in the original color. It will be so much easier to paint the motor with the front clip off and could do a better job,yes it does look more like a 250 being orange but never had anyone think it was so far. I think there is still a noise in #2 cylinder and I think that is the cylinder that is sleeved so I am going to watch for a good 261 and run this one untill it breaks,if it blows the replacement motor will get painted up like original but if it keeps on running it will get painted when I get some time.
     
  12. junkyardjeff
    Joined: Jul 23, 2005
    Posts: 8,634

    junkyardjeff
    Member

    The studs from the 216 and early 235 will work on the later 235s to install a 216 style valve cover.
     
  13. junkyardjeff
    Joined: Jul 23, 2005
    Posts: 8,634

    junkyardjeff
    Member

    I thought about finding one and converting it to full oil pressure but I have a Y block to build for my 55 sunliner so a early 235 will be years down the road unless something happens to the 235 in it now.
     

Share This Page

Register now to get rid of these ads!

Archive

Copyright © 1995-2021 The Jalopy Journal: Steal our stuff, we'll kick your teeth in. Terms of Service. Privacy Policy.

Atomic Industry
Forum software by XenForo™ ©2010-2014 XenForo Ltd.