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First pix


2nd pix

so, why isn't it in there ?!

Fred,

Those pics are pretty dinky.

Am I looking at a 235 with 3 carburetors?

Cause that's pretty sweet, if a little overkill.

I think that you should drop that into ol' RedRyder.

you get a six with the right stuff and it will pull away from a stock 350...........

Depends on which "stock 350",
Scott

Something is real wrong with the second pic.
There is, what appears to be, an oil filter towards the crank pulley and the distributor is way forward of its original location.
What gives? :confused:

Fred,

I think that would look pretty good in Red-Ryder. You oughta have one made up.

Rattletrap, I don't think there's anything wrong with that pic. Unless you thought you were looking at a 235. I believe that's a little later block, perhaps a 250, or 292?

Joker it wouldn't fit with those 3 carbs on it. You would have to beat out the fire wall to get it in.
Tom

The engine is a 292 late model 6. The position of the oil filter and the "tall" side covers is what gives it away. I have one in my '56 2 door sedan and it surprises a lot of people. It is especially good in the 1/8 mile but doesn't do that bad in the 1/4. It's a full size, complete 3400lb car and will run high 13's at just under 100mph. Not bad for a street driven car, that heavy with that small motor. Mine just has a little head work, a cam, headers and a four barrel.

Tom, I will wait till you get ready for a v-8 and I will buy your nice six.......... I know, I probably wont live that long..........

Tom\'s eng

other side

This is Tom's engine mods.........
a 235 with an 848 head for better compression, Fenton hedders with dual exhaust, twin Holley/Webber 2 brl. carbs. The carbs have a small primary for econemy and the secondarys are set up on a progressive linkage. I then installed a 3 speed overdrive transmission from the mid 60's with a 3.90 rear end which gives me a 2.73 final drive in OD. he receientlly drove to Denver from Arlington Texas and averaged 18 mph overall. You can get those carbs for 65 bucks each from Tom Langdon out right. A lot cheaper than a 4 brl carb and better fuel mileage.

Fred you are probably right on that wait. One of these days I ought to send in some photos for the gallery. Another roundtuit in the pile.
Tom

hope you dont mind me posting the pix, suspose I should have asked first,, the pix are from our meeting at la-grave field Oct of last yr, cletis bought us lunch,, I thought you had sent some in to the gallery.. I am going to post this pix of mine and yours,, did not take one by its-self and mine may mess up the looks of your 53 but folks here is a shot of my 52 and Tom's 53.....you gotta see his truck in person.....

Fred\'s red chevy and Tom\'s blue chevy

Fred , Naw I don't mind at all. I just haven't sent anything into the gallery yet. Thats just the way we drive them in Texas. Right Fred. Thanks for the post.
Tom

Joker Just one word Sweeeeeeeeet !!!!!

Tom,
Where did you get that plug cover for the 235? Do they make one that will fit a jimmy engine? Or did you just mill a piece of metal and have it pollished up nice? DETAILS!!!

bigbadswingdaddy, I got the plug cover from Tom Langdon Sotvebolt parts. If memory serves me it was about 35 bucks. Not sure if it will fit a jimmy though. Call Tom and he can give you more info.
Tom