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Thayer03 · 09-05-2006, 11:00 PM

61 Chev 3/4 Long box. 292ci 4 speed manual

Hilandr451 · 09-05-2006, 11:57 PM

peechures too small for my old eyes!!!

bpmcgee · 09-06-2006, 02:02 PM

I love '61s.

If that one were a house, the "for sale" ad would be titled "Handiman's Delight!"

Brian

thekid54 · 09-06-2006, 04:03 PM

You sure that's a 292??? If that's the original engine then it's not. 292s weren't available until '63 I believe. That looks a lot like a 235 which is what I have in my '62.

Thayer03 · 09-06-2006, 09:32 PM

That's just what I was told. How do I find out what size it really is and is it worth keeping?

thekid54 · 09-06-2006, 11:30 PM

Get the block number and look it up on www.inliners.org. I'm pretty sure that's a 235. If it runs it may be worth keeping. I have a 235 in my truck and love it, but then again I'm partial to inlines! If you want an inline I would suggest looking for a 250 or a 292. More horsepower, torque, and much better design. You also have a normal screw on oil filter instead of the bypass system. Just my 2 cents.

Thayer03 · 09-07-2006, 08:59 PM

Great. Thanks. If you know of anyone interested in a 71 GMC Longhorn let me know. Mine is now for sale.

09-05-2006, 11:00 PM	#1
Thayer03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 68	Thinking of picking these beast up. What yaz think? 61 Chev 3/4 Long box. 292ci 4 speed manual __________________ 61 Chev 3/4 Ton 261 inline Lotsa work to be done!

09-05-2006, 11:57 PM	#2
Hilandr451 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 316	Re: Thinking of picking these beast up. What yaz think? peechures too small for my old eyes!!! __________________ Greg Smith a.k.a. "The Highlander" 1966 C20 Custom Camper, 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 Highlander's Project Pics Highlander's web site: www.6066ChevyTrucks.com

09-06-2006, 02:02 PM	#3
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Re: Thinking of picking these beast up. What yaz think? I love '61s. If that one were a house, the "for sale" ad would be titled "Handiman's Delight!" Brian

09-06-2006, 04:03 PM	#4
thekid54 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: LA, CA Posts: 296	Re: Thinking of picking these beast up. What yaz think? You sure that's a 292??? If that's the original engine then it's not. 292s weren't available until '63 I believe. That looks a lot like a 235 which is what I have in my '62.

09-06-2006, 09:32 PM	#5
Thayer03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 68	Re: Thinking of picking these beast up. What yaz think? That's just what I was told. How do I find out what size it really is and is it worth keeping? __________________ 61 Chev 3/4 Ton 261 inline Lotsa work to be done!

09-06-2006, 11:30 PM	#6
thekid54 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: LA, CA Posts: 296	Re: Thinking of picking these beast up. What yaz think? Get the block number and look it up on www.inliners.org. I'm pretty sure that's a 235. If it runs it may be worth keeping. I have a 235 in my truck and love it, but then again I'm partial to inlines! If you want an inline I would suggest looking for a 250 or a 292. More horsepower, torque, and much better design. You also have a normal screw on oil filter instead of the bypass system. Just my 2 cents.

09-07-2006, 08:59 PM	#7
Thayer03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 68	Re: Thinking of picking these beast up. What yaz think? Great. Thanks. If you know of anyone interested in a 71 GMC Longhorn let me know. Mine is now for sale. __________________ 61 Chev 3/4 Ton 261 inline Lotsa work to be done!



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