Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, I'm no expert on Chevy engine serial numbers on 20s/30s trucks. But I do know that there's really no such thing as "numbers matching" engines well up into the 1950s. Other than an engine serial number that ties out to the right year, nothing really ties the engine to the chassis.
If the same is true for 1920s/30s trucks, there is no reason beyond sentimentality (which is a valid reason) to rebuild THAT engine. I say that because an easier/quicker path to forward motion would be finding a complete, running 194/207 engine that would be "correct." I occasionally see one on craifslist or such that someone has taken out for a hotrod project or engine upgrade. Not as common as the 216/235 but they are out there.
Seems like maybe I've even seen a 194/207 posted in the parts for sale found here....not too long ago.
Someone much smarter than me can guide you on which years of engines are compatible with which bellhousing/transmission.
Last edited by JW51; 03/28/2017 4:35 PM.
