Welcome to the ‘bolt! Wow, 60 years in the family, I bet that created some fond memories.
I looked at your Project Journal and see that you plan on replacing that old 216 with a 235 from a 58 Biscayne. I have a ‘59 235 in my ‘52 so it will be the exact swap. That engine sill be a great upgrade for your truck. You’ll be going from 90 HP to 145. When you are ready, I and our fellow ‘bolters, can help with this swap.
Hi Phak1
Thats great that you have a 59 235 and some experience with this motor. When I pull a hill with the truck it's falling on its face and bogging down pretty bad. I'm still trying to get a feel for the 216 if it needs rebuild or not.
