The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area General Truck Talk On my way to look at a 52

This kind of a " I know a little, but could get me trouble" question.
Having a lot of experience with a 68 C10, I now little bout the AD trucks, but love they way they look. Found one with the bed missing. Owner sez it has a 235 with 3 speed column.
The 1/2 tons are 116" wheel base right? The door vent widows are on the truck is that correct for a 52?
Was the 235 standard in 52. How do I correctly identify the engine?
He states rear fenders and tailgate are there, but bed is not.
What is the length of the 1/2 ton beds or better yet, frame length from back of cab to tailgate?
Any info will help me a lot. Been wanting one of these for a long time this might be the one..................
Hewy ( This my first posting hope I did it right)

Hewy
Welcome to the Bolt!
Yes the 52 has vent windows and it also has push button door handles instead of the swing down handles of previous ADs. I don't remember off hand the wheel base someone will be along with that answer.
The 1/2 ton 52 came with a 216 not a 235.
Hope this helps. Good luck!

If it's a full pressure 235, 54 up, the valve cover will have 4 screws around the perimeter. The 216 & older 235 had 2 nuts on top the valve cover holding it down.

It's a good thing you stopped by the bolt first. Check the Tech tips at the top of the page before you go too far. Make your first AD a good choice by researching previous topics before you buy. Identifying the engine and year is a good start but only the beginning.

Found the Tech Tips very valuable. I know it's only the beginning the rest is condition which is always a challenge.
Thanks for the comments.
PS The truck was sold before I got there, so on to the next one.

Where are you located? There are several good deals around me in Northern California.

I'm in SoCal. Going North is not a problem, for the right deal.
Do you have contacts?
Hewy