Hi, I have a 1946 chev pickup 1/2 ton that I (well actually my wife) inherited from her grandfather. He acquired it in the 70's and restored it to a point. A good bit of it isn't original and I have been learning a lot trying to figure out what is what and get it running. It has a 283 V8 that he put in it. Anyway,,,,, I was on the farm where the truck was kept and ran across what I can only imagine was the original transmission and engine. Looks like most of it is there, and it has been sitting for the last 40 years or so but it has been in a shed out of the weather. can anyone help me with what I am looking at, and if these parts are worth keeping? They are a 1000 mile drive away so getting them home won't be trivial. Here are some shots of the engine. will post next with transmission pics. thanks, Sammy
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Looks like a 235 valve cover. 1000 miles away? My 2 cents, leave it right where it is. Value? Scrap iron!
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You've got a 1955 or newer 235 engine, and a SM-319 3 speed transmission with a Borg-Warner overdrive. Neither one will be original to the vehicle. The trans is probably worth keeping- - - -get somebody to crate it up and UPS it to you. A rebuildable core 235, assuming the block and head isn't cracked or worn out, is worth somewhere in the $100.00 range, assuming you've got $100.00- - - -and you need a rebuildable 235! Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt! There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
You might tell what state it is in, someone on here that is closer might be able to use it. Manifolds are useful to someone that has a cracked set, as is the OD trans. As stated above.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires. '47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle. '54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed. '55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
Thanks for all the information! this is a great site. I've always been a boat guy so this old vehicle stuff is all new to me. Good to have a source of information. It's interesting to me that neither of these are original to the vehicle. I don't have any history on it before it was acquired so I don't know what was there and what was missing. Would this type of transmission be in a truck? Or with those levers is it designed to be used in a shift on the column setup?
The parts are in Eastern Kentucky, if anyone can use them please let me know.
The two levers on the forward part of the transmission are for regular column shift 3 speed linkage. The open driveline configuration indicates the transmission fits 1955-up cars and/or trucks. Most of those were used in cars- - - -I'm not sure if any trucks came equipped with the overdrive or not. The shift lever on the tailshaft housing is a lockout device to keep the OD from engaging by pulling a cable for such things as trailer towing or using compression braking on a long downhill grade, etc. Check your private messages- - - -I might be headed to E. KY near the W. VA border on business in a few days. Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt! There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
The OD transmission is worth something if, and this is a big IF, the solenoid is working. I know you are a thousand miles away but if someone could use a couple of jumper wires from a battery to the solenoid and see if it clicks. If so and all the gears/bearings are good it is a 150 to 250 dollar unit and if not just put it on a scale. A rebuilt solenoid (no new ones) runs in the $300 range.
its a 216 or a 235 not worth much but.... the rocker shaft and rockers could be ebayed for moollah. During my rebuild i couldnt find a set at any price new or used. Finally got from a wreck in a field for $50 and got it rebuilt.
My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
Before sending anything to the scrap man, check the serial number on the engine to see if it matches your paper title number (most vehicles were titled using the engine numbers back then). If it's a replacement engine and you're lucky, the replacing mechanic may have transferred the serial number from the original engine onto that engine. If the numbers match you will need that engine block to prove ownership.
Mike B
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1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod 1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep 1983 Jeep CJ7 Laredo 1984 Jeep CJ7 +++++ Silver Spring, MD
