Did you check the engine serial number/code to confirm it's really a 216? How about the head, is it correct for '51? The 261 was painted yellow around 1956 or 57...

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Mike Boteler

1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod
1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep
1983 Jeep CJ7 Laredo
1984 Jeep CJ7
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Silver Spring, MD