The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop Cost to Rebuild 54 235

Caroline and Jim make a good point-

If you aren't trying to keep it stock or build a resto-rod, it'll be cheaper for you to find a more modern engine used. If you go that route, think about one of the those jeep 4.0 fuel injected inline sixes- I think they're about the same size as the 235's and since they put it into so many things you can finds lots and lots of aftermarket parts. Hell for what I spent on to rebuild my engine I could have bought a jeep cherokee and swapped in most of the engine, driveline and steering components. 'Course this is sacrilege if you want to keep the truck a chevy...