How about some pics of 47-59

[Old Crow]

Dan, Patrick's lists a stud kit required for '54 to'62 to run the Wayne valve cover. Guessin' it's some kind of adaptor kit.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Oh. Thanks!

[18tahoe]

No kit on this one, it's a 55 truck and this 235 was in it, never checked the numbers to see what year it was, looked like it was the one it came with but there are people on this site that know more than me about a 235.



UOTE=Old Crow;6866696]Dan, Patrick's lists a stud kit required for '54 to'62 to run the Wayne valve cover. Guessin' it's some kind of adaptor kit.[/QUOTE]

[18tahoe]

Yep the wife wanted a pearl

Originally Posted by lowrodderchev

Luv those sixes does that paint have a pearl in it?

[rustytruck50]

http://
Just picked up this '48 1 ton....a survivor....25000 mile, same owners since '62

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by 18tahoe

No kit on this one, it's a 55 truck and this 235 was in it, never checked the numbers to see what year it was, looked like it was the one it came with but there are people on this site that know more than me about a 235

Hmmm....I'm not an expert on stovebolts but I THINK that means you've got a 216 and not a 235. If that's true then you don't have full oiling via an oil pump, you've got a splasher system.

Can someone here with more knowledge than me(meaning most of you, lol) chime in?

[Red Foreman]

Loaded for a weekend away.

[ChuckDriver]

Looking good Red!!!

[Red Foreman]

Thank you!

[oldman3]

Red, sweet ride, enjoy...Jim

[curmudgeon]

"Hmmm....I'm not an expert on stovebolts but I THINK that means you've got a 216 and not a 235. If that's true then you don't have full oiling via an oil pump, you've got a splasher system.

Can someone here with more knowledge than me(meaning most of you, lol) chime in?"


Splash oilers were the 216's and 53 235's, full pressure oilers were 54-62's. Starting in 54 a bypass external oil filter was also an option.

As Old Crow correctly states, the cool looking Wayne valve covers requires a stud relocation kit and ideally a 216 valve gasket.

The TF 235's also have the water pump positioned lower so without checking block numbers for confirmation that is probably an original or similar year engine that have been very nicely upgraded.

[Mtl-Marc]

[scooters52]

New to the forum, but here's my little 1952 Truck.

[lowroder]

nice scooter give us the details....

[oldman3]

Looks great, I agree more details on the truck and WELCOME to the site...Jim

[99 to Life]

luv the vintage photos. also your 52 looks sweet, welcome.

[Advanced Design]

Really like your truck Scooters!

[99 to Life]

luv the vintage photos. also your 52 looks sweet, welcome.

[scooters52]

Originally Posted by lowroder

nice scooter give us the details....

Sorry, guess I could have included a little more info.
I bought the truck when I was 15 for $500, and I've owned it for 16 years now. I put a 350 small block in it with a Turbo 350 Trans. The rear end is out of a 1976 Camaro and has the stock Camaro gears (can't remember the ratio I'd have to look it up). I used an adapter kit to put the Camaro disc brakes on the stock front spindles and a power brake booster to complete the brake system. Then installed a painless wiring kit to convert it to 12V. I added a GM tilt steering column and power steering unit to finish off the steering. And then got started on the body work by creating a seamless hood and my own design to finish off the back of the truck (tailights, rear bumper, etc.) Had to install multiple patch panels because of rust as well. I consider it a work in progress though, there's still a lot of things I would like to do with it. Soon I will be looking for some expert advice here on upgrading the suspension as well as steering for the front end....to be continued.

[Famous Tater]

Looks great Scooter! Cool to know you have owned it for so long.

[Mtl-Marc]

[lowrodderchev]

Me on the way to famoso drags yesterday

[sweet70beast]

Originally Posted by curmudgeon

"Hmmm....I'm not an expert on stovebolts but I THINK that means you've got a 216 and not a 235. If that's true then you don't have full oiling via an oil pump, you've got a splasher system.

Can someone here with more knowledge than me(meaning most of you, lol) chime in?"


Splash oilers were the 216's and 53 235's, full pressure oilers were 54-62's. Starting in 54 a bypass external oil filter was also an option.

As Old Crow correctly states, the cool looking Wayne valve covers requires a stud relocation kit and ideally a 216 valve gasket.

The TF 235's also have the water pump positioned lower so without checking block numbers for confirmation that is probably an original or similar year engine that have been very nicely upgraded.

Unless you have a 235 out of a 53 powerglide car. They look just like the 216 with the center bolt valve covers. They are full pressure 235's. I had one in my 50 Chev that I used to have. The only outward way to tell the difference besides the numbers is that Babbitt motors (216,235) have a triangular plate and small tube bolted to the side of the block right behind the exhaust pipe. The 53 Powerglide motors don't have this plate. 53 Powerglides were the only cars to get this motor besides the new Corvette's. Then in 54 they redesigned the motor.
I know this to be a fact. I had my pickup for 15 years and did a ton of research on it and the motor because of what the PO told me about it. It didn't add up to what the internet was telling me about 235's. He was right, course he was the one that put the motor in it back in the late 50's.

http://www.paulsroom.com/BlueHost/we...ngineSwap.html
http://www.secondchancegarage.com/pu...gine-specs.cfm
http://vcca.org/forum/ubbthreads.php..._Engine_for_Bo
http://www.langdonsstovebolt.com/tec...-better-sixes/

[99 to Life]

sweet70, great info, you mind posting a photo of this plate? I actually have quite a few 235's for some future builds. I also have a 53' belair powerglide. It would be nice if it was a 235 as you state.

[sweet70beast]

Originally Posted by 99 to Life

sweet70, great info, you mind posting a photo of this plate? I actually have quite a few 235's for some future builds. I also have a 53' belair powerglide. It would be nice if it was a 235 as you state.

About half way down the post here, http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t...r-door.938756/
there is a picture of a blue engine. The plate is clearly visible right behind where the exhaust pipe would go. This is a 216/235 Babbit motor. The 53 powerglide motor doesn't have this plate.