toxictiki - Are you sure that's a 216? I know when the Powerglide came out in 50 it had the 235 engine with aluminum pistons and hydraulic lifters, but still had babbited rods with oil dippers. I don't think Chevy ever mated the 216 to a Powerglide.
Dash - I have vacationed in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, so I have been close to you.
