Sounds like you have a 235 that has set a long time. I would check the cylinders for a ridge at the top indicating a need for a complete rebuild. If the cylinders are OK, than maybe having the head rebuilt will be sufficient to get it going again. Price for head rebuild will be somewhere between $200-$450 depending on what it needs. Complete engine rebuild is between $2000-$3000.


1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission