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11-26-2008, 07:23 PM
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1953 Truck
Hi to all, I'm a new truck person, I've built a couple of street rods 51chevy and a 57 chevy wagon, but this is my first truck.
I purchased a 1953 chevy 1/2 ton all stock, been in the same family since new. It's all in primer and ready for paint, I had to give 2300 for it. I'm going to upgrade the suspension etc. it still has the original 216 motor, my question: should I keep this motor or just sell it at the local swap meet? Is there any market for the 216? I'm not going to use the motor, it's being replaced with a stock 283 SBC. I'm looking forward to working on this truck, I'll post some photos as soon as I can, thanks. |
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11-26-2008, 07:27 PM
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Re: 1953 Truck
i have a 53 5 window and it had a 236 in it. i just sold it on ebay for 250.... up to u if you want to hang on to it though.
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11-26-2008, 09:36 PM
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Re: 1953 Truck
If you arent going to use it sell it.
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11-27-2008, 07:06 PM
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Re: 1953 Truck
I donated mine to a vo tech school. they are not in demand.
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11-28-2008, 01:10 AM
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Re: 1953 Truck
Check with a local boat dealer. They may need a boat anchor.
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11-28-2008, 12:03 PM
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Re: 1953 Truck
It all depends on how much room you have.You are not going to get anything for it,so maybe the answer might be to hold on to it. Unless you can find someone who wants to go back to stock.
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11-28-2008, 01:07 PM
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Re: 1953 Truck
I am not sure that the motor is worth nothing! There is a growing number of customizers that are using the old straight 6 engines. Places like Patricks are selling a growing number of go fast parts for these motors. And if the engine is a 54-62? it is really in demand. I for one would like to get my hands on a couple of good rebuildable 54-62? 235 engines.
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11-28-2008, 02:14 PM
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Re: 1953 Truck
Welcome from the dry heat desert of So. Arizona!
Find someont that needs or wants it and donate it or trade it for a 12 pack!
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11-28-2008, 03:30 PM
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Re: 1953 Truck
If he werent 2500 miles away from me I would even give him a 24 pack for it.
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11-28-2008, 06:03 PM
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Re: 1953 Truck
I tried to unload my 58 235 and no one locally (SW Idaho) wanted it but I did get emails from Nevada and Arizona from my Craigslist ad. I still have it if anyones interested, last ran in 1985 and needs complete rebuild.
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11-28-2008, 08:21 PM
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Re: 1953 Truck
Thanks for all the imput, I think I'll donate it to the local tech school, let the kids see what the old days where all about,
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11-28-2008, 09:36 PM
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Re: 1953 Truck
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