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We are still asking:
What did you
get done on
your Bolt today
????
The question, initially posted May 23, 2005, was:
"Whatcha do on your Bolt
this weekend?"
After 51,906,997 views, 7378 replies over 185 pages, this thread in General Truck Talk is a happening! And it's not just weekends anymore.
Now with pictures
and No BOTS.
So ...
What did you get done on your Bolt today????
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 Re: 216 dilemma
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Joined: Nov 1995
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I agree with Jim and the others advocating for an early ('54 -'55 1st series -- or a crate motor built later but out of the '54 mold) 261. Bolt-in, easy swap, easier rebuild, more power, etc.etc. If you really want a driver, I say skip the 235 and go for the 261. Coupled with Tim's recommendation for the rear ring and pinion swap, you'll have a vastly more driveable truck without losing the "old truck" feel and drive.
If you do all this, be sure to go through the truck's brakes and front end, too. Don't trust any of the previous owners/sellers/brokers -- it's *your* life to lose in an accident, not theirs.
John Cisgendered heteronormative aggressor perpetrating problematic toxic ideas of Chevrolet normativity  '49 Chevrolet 3804
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Re: 216 dilemma
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Joined: Sep 2001
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Bubba - Curmudgeon
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If you do all this, be sure to go through the truck's brakes and front end, too. Don't trust any of the previous owners/sellers/brokers -- it's *your* life to lose in an accident, not theirs. Heed John's advice: Check and set all front-end and brake-system parts to "factory specs".
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'Bolter
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I had that exact setup too, 261 with 3.55 rear gears. Top speed was over 85. Amazing torque for hills.
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Joined: Sep 2001
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Bubba - Curmudgeon
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Re: 216 dilemma
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Joined: Sep 2021
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'Bolter
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Great advice from all. New to the forum and really glad I joined. 261 it is. I’m stoked to get started. Will help “make the truck a little more mine”. Thanks again. Look forward to more conversation.
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