Originally Posted by gsharum
I found a picture I took when I pulled the engine for the shop and it does not appear to be bent at that time. I think I am going to go ahead and get another front plate. Aren't all car and truck 216/235 front plates the same except for the later models need to have the front engine mount holes drilled?

pre-rebuild

Yes they are the same but later models need to be drilled.

1941 Chevy 1 1/2-ton WW2 4x4 dump truck
In the Stovebolt Gallery
Lots more pictures