Nate -
I would go the 250 route. It will be cheaper to rebuild, as some parts
interchange with the V8s. But it will require a different motor mount setup
and will be more difficult to install. In the end you will have a drivetrain
superior to the 235/PG.
Jack / Winter Park FL
----- Original Message -----
From: George Long <longgw@nni.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 09, 1999 3:13 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] decision time
> I need som help and all comments, opinions, and advice will be
> highly appreciated. I'm trying to decide how to set up my power-
> train. I'm 15, running out of cash, and want the truck finished when
> I get my liscense. I have 2 ideas and 2 engine choices. i have a 235
> that needs an overhaul, I want to use an auto tranny, but i can't afford
> ak conversion kit. My thoughts were to get 2 power glides an original
> and a newer one and combine parts to make a decent working, open
> drive line powerglide thats hooks up to a 235. My other choice is a 250
> also in need of an overhaul, which i would hook to a th-350, I don't have
> any tranny's but i figure prices would b relative. TIA
>
> nate long
> 54 3600
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