WTB 55-59 V-8 bellhousing - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

redline_chevy · 07-19-2005, 03:36 PM

Hi All, been awhile since I posted.

I just got a 283 for my 57 3600, and am looking for an original bellhousing that is set up for the original starter pedal.

I want to pull the 235 out and swap in the 283 to get a few more horses, and dual exhaust.

I'd like to keep it original as possible. (4 speed, starter pedal, motor &trans mounts)

So,... am I looking for the holy grail, or is it possible to locate one????

If anyone can steer me in the right direction, I would appreciate it.

Thanks, Redline_chevy

**HOTFUN** · 07-19-2005, 05:28 PM

My original 59 3100 with a 283 used the key switch start and never had a starter pedal. I'm sure 58's and 59's was this way for the V8 and the 6 used the starter pedal.

Mark

4x4ever · 07-23-2005, 11:22 AM

I have a 58 and 59 3100 and both had the 283 V-8 with key start, and I also had a '57 and it was key start V-8. I do have a bellhousing I will sell, I only need one and both trucks were complete.

55454 · 08-10-2005, 01:22 PM

55-59, V-8 key start, 235 floor button. Not sure if it is the same for the automatics.

Tommy

D_Rob · 08-23-2005, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4ever

I have a 58 and 59 3100 and both had the 283 V-8 with key start, and I also had a '57 and it was key start V-8. I do have a bellhousing I will sell, I only need one and both trucks were complete.

How much are you asking for it, and i was also wondering if all the linkage comes with it?.

rico_bob · 09-06-2005, 11:38 PM

V-8s were all Key Starts. I have a few of the Bellhousings and sell the mount pads, and have the clutch fork, the clutch mechanism with spring, pedal, pedal pad etc. As well as new ignition switches wiring harness etc. Send me a PM with a list of the parts you will need. rico_bob

www.ricos-rods-and-relics.com

07-19-2005, 03:36 PM	#1
redline_chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 15	WTB 55-59 V-8 bellhousing Hi All, been awhile since I posted. I just got a 283 for my 57 3600, and am looking for an original bellhousing that is set up for the original starter pedal. I want to pull the 235 out and swap in the 283 to get a few more horses, and dual exhaust. I'd like to keep it original as possible. (4 speed, starter pedal, motor &trans mounts) So,... am I looking for the holy grail, or is it possible to locate one???? If anyone can steer me in the right direction, I would appreciate it. Thanks, Redline_chevy

07-19-2005, 05:28 PM	#2
HOTFUN Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,136	My original 59 3100 with a 283 used the key switch start and never had a starter pedal. I'm sure 58's and 59's was this way for the V8 and the 6 used the starter pedal. Mark __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

08-10-2005, 01:22 PM	#4
55454 55454 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lafayette La. Posts: 340	55-59, V-8 key start, 235 floor button. Not sure if it is the same for the automatics. Tommy __________________ 72 Cheyenne 1956 3100 1955 210 19 year old Chihuahua (Factory Teeth)

09-06-2005, 11:38 PM	#6
rico_bob "Treasure the Ride" Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mid Michigan, Harrison Michigan, USA Posts: 682	Bell housing and Key Start Ignition V-8s were all Key Starts. I have a few of the Bellhousings and sell the mount pads, and have the clutch fork, the clutch mechanism with spring, pedal, pedal pad etc. As well as new ignition switches wiring harness etc. Send me a PM with a list of the parts you will need. rico_bob www.ricos-rods-and-relics.com __________________ If you think you can you're right. If you think you can't you're still right. Trucks: '56 SWB; '57 SWB; '63 C-10 Current projects: 1963 Long Fleetside for the wife! '56 for the daughter. Visit us at: www.ricos-rods-and-relics.com Last edited by rico_bob; 09-06-2005 at 11:40 PM.

07-23-2005, 11:22 AM	#3
4x4ever Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Puyallup, Wa. Posts: 2	I have a 58 and 59 3100 and both had the 283 V-8 with key start, and I also had a '57 and it was key start V-8. I do have a bellhousing I will sell, I only need one and both trucks were complete.



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