is my 235 worth saving? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bamps59 · 06-04-2007, 10:17 AM

my 59 stepside been setting for five years i parked it becuase it fouled th plugs constantly. is it worth the effort-cash to have the heads checked out-rebuilt or try to find a donor v-8?

Daniel U · 06-04-2007, 11:40 AM

You might want to get a 2nd opinion on the stovebolt site. Around hear there are probably more of us with sbc conversions. I personally think they're cool either way. What are you going to be using it for? A 6 cylinder will cruise fine with the correct trans./gears. I wanted a 350 for a bit more hp. Just my .02

sweet70beast · 06-06-2007, 12:45 AM

As long as it still spins I'd keep it if you have the room, or if your not going to use it sell it. As these cars and trucks get older some things are getting harder to find someday that motor may be "rare"(hard to find) for some one trying to restore their classic ride to stock.

cajundragger · 06-06-2007, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sweet70beast

As long as it still spins I'd keep it if you have the room, or if your not going to use it sell it. As these cars and trucks get older some things are getting harder to find someday that motor may be "rare"(hard to find) for some one trying to restore their classic ride to stock.

a 235 will never be rare....their everywhere.

But I'd keep it and use it, inline motors are just cool.

06-04-2007, 10:17 AM	#1
bamps59 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: okla Posts: 4	is my 235 worth saving? my 59 stepside been setting for five years i parked it becuase it fouled th plugs constantly. is it worth the effort-cash to have the heads checked out-rebuilt or try to find a donor v-8?

06-04-2007, 11:40 AM	#2
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: is my 235 worth saving? You might want to get a 2nd opinion on the stovebolt site. Around hear there are probably more of us with sbc conversions. I personally think they're cool either way. What are you going to be using it for? A 6 cylinder will cruise fine with the correct trans./gears. I wanted a 350 for a bit more hp. Just my .02 __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

06-06-2007, 12:45 AM	#3
sweet70beast Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shelley Idaho Posts: 876	Re: is my 235 worth saving? As long as it still spins I'd keep it if you have the room, or if your not going to use it sell it. As these cars and trucks get older some things are getting harder to find someday that motor may be "rare"(hard to find) for some one trying to restore their classic ride to stock.



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