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#10115 05/20/2005 9:32 PM | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 65 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2005 Posts: 65 | Having trouble finding 235 engines near Edmonton, Alberta. Found a shop that sells the 235 cores for $250 CDN. What should I look for to make sure the core is rebuildable? I am going to build the engine while I look for an early 50's pickup to rebuild.
Thanks,
Bob
1950 Chevrolet 1300
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#10116 05/20/2005 9:57 PM | | Anonymous Unregistered | | Anonymous Unregistered | Hey Bob, Welcome to the bolt. Nice to see another Edmontonian!! Just curious, which shop sells cores? I think Iron Cheif sells cores or complete engines or something I recall...I don't knnow if I would buy from them though. Phone Scotts Super Trucks in Penhold, I was thier a few weeks ago and he has many engines. You could also look for a late 50's early 60's with a 235...I bought a 60 shortbox with a wrecked frame. It has a 235, fourspeed. Runs pretty good and I got it fairly cheap to. Eventually I am going to put it in my 53. Good luck! | | |
#10117 05/20/2005 10:06 PM | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 65 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2005 Posts: 65 | Thanks for the welcome. Scott's is the place that sells the cores for $250, haven't checked with Iron Chief yet. Thought about buying a wreck but I am short on storage right now so I would prefer a complete motor (or better yet a motor & tranny).
1950 Chevrolet 1300
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#10118 05/20/2005 10:43 PM | | Anonymous Unregistered | | Anonymous Unregistered | Just curious, What is a complete pressured 235 worth? | | |
#10119 05/21/2005 1:42 AM | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 | If you're buying a core for $250, see if they'll guarantee it to be rebuildable. That means if it's cracked or won't bore out, they'll give you another.
Fred
52 3600
69 C-10
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#10120 05/21/2005 4:49 PM | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 622 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 622 | What to look for? A bigger motor.
I was coming home today in my 62, 235, 3/4, stepside with four dogs and about 40 pieces of sod in the back and I had to have the darned thing floored to get up a slight grade at 55mph.
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#10121 05/23/2005 1:06 AM | Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 113 Member | | Member Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 113 | I'd try and locate your closest Jasper dealer/distributor and order a rebuilt short block, that way you know you have a guaranty.
Bruce (I love My Truck) Miller
1954 5 Window 3100 Chevy Pickup - Driver
1929 **** Model A Pickup - Restoration
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#10122 05/24/2005 4:39 PM | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 | Hi Bob,Don't overlook a 261. Every once in a while a rodder working on a 55-62 Pontiac will have one he does'nt want. Keep an eye on the Bargain finder and you'll find one. Here's a link to an article that may be of interest. http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/cgi/htmlos.exe/002684.3.3433415326300014731 Curt B.
1952 1300 Canadian 1/2 ton restomod You Tube | | |
#10123 05/24/2005 9:23 PM | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 622 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 622 | Generally it's easier and cheaper to find the motors still in the car/truck. Do your homework and start looking for an old 60-62 GM. Don't get to anxious or you will end up paying to much for something that's not exactly what you want. Have you tried ebay?
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