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#6356 12/29/2003 7:46 PM
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Had my (engine) head rebuilt and the shop lost three of my headbolts for my 1954 235 six. The shop said that I should stick with same year bolts due to differences in metal tensil/strengths. They also reported that my water outlet where the thermostat sits was cracked. Any ideas where I can find replacements?????

Also, am looking for a "condenser" unit that mounted on the firewall and was used to receive and cool down the radiator overflow. If I can't find one for a 54 what other model years will work??

Thanks!!


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1954 5 Window 3100 Chevy Pickup - Driver
1929 **** Model A Pickup - Restoration
#6357 12/29/2003 8:17 PM
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Mothertrucker in the swapmeet should have most of those items.


54 3100 with 235
62 flatbed dump C60 with 261
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believe it or nuts - I got a water neck from O'Riley auto parts. They had a listing in a book showing the straight up neck, and had it there the next day.

#6359 12/30/2003 4:00 AM
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call Johnson County Auto in Cleburne, TX at 817-645-2401.


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you want engine part? I will have 3 engines to give away soon come and get them

#6361 12/31/2003 7:02 PM
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I just purchased replacement head bolts from ARP for my 261 and they should also work for your 235. The 5" bolts are longer than the original 4-9/16", but I measured the head and block and the longer bolts will work with room to spare, even with out the added washer and head gasket thickness. If you do decide to order them you should measure to make sure these bolts will work for you (make sure the bolt holes are clean). If your head and block have been milled your clearances may be different than mine. Here are the ARP part numbers:
6AR5.000-1.....1/2-13 12PT Bolt X 5.00" $8.99/ea
6AR3.250-1L.....1/2-13 12PT Low Head Bolt $4.70/ea
ARW78.....Chamfer Washer 1/2" ID, 7/8" OD $0.69/ea
Good luck.


1954 GMC 1/2-ton Longbed
1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport

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