Hot Rods What year did Chevy start using V8 engines?

I have a Chevy 2 ton truck and was just thinking about putting a different engine in it. What year did Chevy start using V8 engines in their 2 ton trucks? Specifically a 6100

 

In cars 1955, trucks could be different.

 

1956.

https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/do...res/chevrolet-trucks/1956-Chevrolet-Truck.pdf

 

'56 I would bet for trucks, 265ci

 

You can put any V8 in that truck that you want.

 

actually Chevy first used a v8 in 1917

 

GMC used Pontiac V8s, why not do that?

 

I'm curious if you know what gear is in the rear end? Some of them were pretty steep, even if the big wheels take a little of that away.
Those trucks were made to pull, but not at highway speed.

 

beat me to it

 

Just add an auxiliary overdrive transmission! Very common back in the day.





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Looking at an old Motors manual a 6100 or 6100s from 1952 to 1959 only used a 235 or 261 no v8s listed. The 8100 shows a 265 in 1956.

 

Factory brochure shows the V8 as an option in the 6100, in 1956.

 

Chevy used Buick V8's in larger trucks, maybe 56,57 before the 348...

 

Think 500 Cadillac with Chevy painted on the valve covers.................

 

Has everyone forgot about the 2nd series 55 truck?

 

GMC used Pontiac engines in some trucks.

 

265 V8 was available in all the 2nd truck series in 1955 according to the truck specs book on page 130.
https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/do...et-Trucks/1955-Chevrolet-Truck-2nd-Series.pdf