'54 is the perfect 235 for this swap, comes factory with the high water pump (like the 216) . Did exactly same swap on my 53 3600.

Also, I used the original granny four speed, bell housing, flywheel, clutch etc behind the 235.

Last edited by JiMerit Boltr#43; 08/30/2019 2:47 PM.

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1946 1/2-Ton Chevy
1953 Chevy 3/4-ton Factory Stakebed