questions about the 55 chevy 3200

[Number 9]

Originally Posted by ya it is a classic

well my drafting teacher that was my junior high shop teachers dad had a 1.5 ton 55 chevy and needs the 235 motor cause his head gasket is bad. he got a 292 with only 40k on it to put in it but something about the bell housing you cant put the 292 in the 55? anyways is it possible to put the 292 in the 55? and if it is is it worth trading my 235 with i think 120k for the 292 strait up. i got to get the 55 running first but i should just need a new starter sprang gear or whatever it is.

Use a v8 bell housing from a 55-59 pickup. It will bolt to the 292.