Or you slap a 216 valve cover on that 235 and everyone says, "Wow, look at that original engine!!"
Not that *I* would know anyone who did that ....
Thought of doing that on my 235 but the 4-bolt cover hasn't leaked a drop after 750 miles on the rebuild, so now I'm hooked. And it looks pretty good.
For 40 years I wanted original everything. Now I wouldn't trade the 235 for anything (well, maybe a 261). It's just so much more usable, and as much as I love and respect the 216, the 235 is just plain better and should've made the swap years ago, as my truck was never a suitable candidate for "original" restoration anyway.
Kevin here's another vote for 235, or perhaps a Hotrodlincoln-ized 216.
