Let me confirm Jerry’s SWAG. My ‘52 3100 came with a ‘59 235 from a passenger car and had the same funky road draft tube. It also has the holes for the center mounts.

I wonder if the road draft tube was replaced at one point for a later model.
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Last edited by Phak1; 07/05/2026 12:42 PM. Reason: Typo

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1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube
Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes
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