Chris - Just a quick peek through the web this morning and I found that Rock Auto still has in stock the
Melling CCS5 Camshaft for the best price I could find on the web + shipping of course.
You already know that Kanter is currently showing as the lowest priced
235 replacement hydraulic lifters, but a bit of further searching located an
NOS Set of 12 GM# 5231450 H-16 235 Hydraulic lifters* for a much better price. The only concern on these NOS pieces is the pictures show small signs of minor condition imperfection spots that may or may not rule them out.
One of the other guys can chime in on if those imperfections pictured make this a deal or no deal.
There is another source, where I purchased my solid lifters from for my 261 rebuild (
12bolt.com), that currently still offers 235/261/hydraulic replacement lifters at a bit more than the Kanter price. From there you can find
replacement sets of 4 L761-4 235 replacement hydraulic lifters. Unfortunately you'll need to order 3 sets of 4 at a total price of about $200 more than the Kanter 12 piece set.
* Note: The GM# 5231450 235 hydraulic lifters are listed in GM Parts Books as fitting 1954-58 235's (except '58 Taxi). The 1959-62 (includes '58 Taxi) 235's with hydraulic lifters used GM# 5231830 HL-31 lifters. The only difference between the two part numbers in the Parts Books is the description of the H-31 includes an added "copper plated seat" where the push rods ride in the lifters. I can't say for sure, but I think the slightly earlier lifters will also work in your '59 235.
Hope this info may be of some help.
