Dad's '50 Chevy Barnfind Build

[Ratpin]

The words barn find get thrown around all too often, but that truck truly looks like it lives up to the name.

[theastronaut]

Well, I tried to turn the engine over this weekend but it's very tight. I pulled the plugs and squirted some oil in the cylinders but that didn't help much so I opened the valve cover to spray some oil on the valves/guide. The rockers, shaft, and springs were coated with rust so we won't be trying to get the engine running like it is. Dad had a friend with a rebuilt 292 that had only been run enough to break it in so I think we'll swap it out for the 235 that's in it now.

Is there anywhere that has info on swapping in a newer 230/250/292 in place of a 216/235?

Originally Posted by Ratpin

The words barn find get thrown around all too often, but that truck truly looks like it lives up to the name.

I'll definitly have to agree with that!

[dmack91]

Here is some info on the 292 swap.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=292+swap

[theastronaut]

Originally Posted by dmack91

Here is some info on the 292 swap.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=292+swap

Thanks for that link!! There's alot of info in that thread!!



Here's a couple pics of the 292 dad is buying. We pulled the plugs and the piston tops look brand new, and had .040 stamped on top. Under the valve cover is clean with new pushrods. The old oil drained out clear and clean too. We're almost ready to try to start it.




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[GRX]

Originally Posted by Ratpin

The words barn find get thrown around all too often, but that truck truly looks like it lives up to the name.

Agreed. Nice find. Glad to see it.