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LOL...First, Not smoking anything. Who knows if the motor runs...No money to send it anywhere right now, So I wanted to snoop around it without...
Really all I want to do is look at the piston heads and as much as I can before I take it out and send it for a good cleaning. HAAA! I laugh in...
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What care needs to be taken when removing valve cover and valves (top end)from 235? Want to inspect....
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Need to pull the "top" off but there is rust around the outside of the cylinders...although the valves are coated with oil..no rust. As far as the...
I went with four so I could take my kids with me cruising when it's done. And it was in my price range...so, lol. Still cooler than a "new" four door!
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This is interesting and helpful....I've got plenty of rusted parts so off I go to the store!
Started tearing down the engine compartment on my '53 Chevy Deluxe. It has a 235 in it although I'm finding it difficult to narrow down the year....
To all: Thanks for all of the advice! I appreciate it! Will post pics as I have taken them as I go!! (Actually, my 14 y/o daughter has) Thanks...
One more thing.....There's no crack in the block and theres still "oil" in and around moving parts...Major thing I see on the surface is rust and...
Need some guidance from all of you with way more experience than me! My '53 Chevy needs everything! I've taken all of the seats out and started...
Great work...good lookin.
Thanks Don...already looking for a manual! Thanks again.
Cool pics! I'm working on the same right now..Also my first. Mine's in way worse shape though! LOL. Anyway, great job!
Let me start by saying this is my first project..so be tolerant of some of the "stupid" questions I may ask. LOL. Anyway, I have a '53 Chevy 4 dr...
Torchy's are great! Just trying to keep it close and easy
And it's amazing how much controversy can be stirred by a simple post! As far as "Tex Mex" food, anything North of Falfurrias won't cut the...
Absolutely! Another Cool place is The Mean Eyed Cat on 5th St.. Nothing but Johnny Cash on the walls and a jukebox with mostly Cash.
Lance-Speed...I think you're referring to Rudy's...Sounds like it at least.. They have a sign that says "Worst BBQ in Texas." Dreamweaver- If...
I heard that, and thought I was sure, but someone else raised a question... Thanks...235 it is!
Ok...I'm new to this.. Always wanted an old car to fix and drive and I finally got one.. Now...I'm trying to figure out if I have a Chevt 216 or...
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