'53 pass.w/pwglide or 'vett, then '54-'62=full oil pressure.
Correct.
The Vett and trucks had mech.lifters or did they all change somewhere along the way? I think I want solid for the big truck, right?
Vett and trucks are all solids but hydraulics would work fine.
Now what about the water pump? Can I use the pump off my '48 and just get the adapter or is there more to it than that?
That will work well but only necessary on a 1955-62 engine.
I was hoping for possibly a '53 to keep the bolt appearance, but if not, I'm willing to go with a later 235 or a 261, as long as the motor mounts are correct as red49 mentions.
No problem except you may need to drill two holes in the timing plate.
Is it important that it be a truck engine for the heavy trucks? I will be hauling loads with her eventually.
No
