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John, we know where that mattress has been. ![[elvis]](https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/default/elvis.gif "[elvis]")
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne 4dr 230 I-6 one owner (I’m #2) “Emily”
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This sounds like an interesting build.  Something a little different. John
J Lucas 1941 Chevy 1/2-Ton 1942 Chevy 1.5-Ton SWB 1959 Chevy Apache 31 Fleetside 1959 Chevy Apache 32 Fleetside 1969 Chevy C-50 Grain Truck My Flicker Photos! [flickr.com]
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I will try to keep y’all updated as it progresses. With 4 kids under 12 Terry B has limited time to spend on a truck that doesn’t need to be done for 4 more years.
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne 4dr 230 I-6 one owner (I’m #2) “Emily”
‘39 Dodge Businessmans Coupe “Clarence”
"I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one!
Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop!
USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
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Not that I want to confuse you, but a couple of different ways to look at your "problem":
First, the 250 L6 is a very good engine, reliable, which can be improved, either just aesthetically (aftermarket intake/header, valve covers...) or performance-wise (camshaft, carbs...). The 250 can easily be just as pleasant to use as a mild small block. I would thing that removing the emission stuff is easier than swapping in a V6, even if you need to ask a few questions in a forum.
The TBI injection system (with its dedicated distributor) is an excellent system, dead reliable: keep it! Simple, it will last for ever and will run really smooth (smoother than a carb).
'57 Chevy Suburban; '70 Chevy Impala.
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The 250 will require a total rebuild. Funds are not available for that and the 4.3 was free. Thank you for your concern about my “problem”.
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne 4dr 230 I-6 one owner (I’m #2) “Emily”
‘39 Dodge Businessmans Coupe “Clarence”
"I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one!
Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop!
USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
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