I just bought a 3sp with OD for $175 & I believe that Mike K (Wichita Falls)
bought one a short while back for $250; they're not easy to find. Both his
& mine were recently rebuilt too, though, & I expect that added to the
price. As far as connecting to a closed driveshaft, I don't think it is
possible. Look for a 55-2nd to 60's something open rear & driveshaft at
your local yard. The rear perches & shock mounts need to be modified, but
all is done on replacement parts (no mods. to your frame-i.e. can put back
to stock later, if desired, with no telltale signs).
Regards,
Doug Pewterbaugh
dpewter@msn.com
Denton, TX
49 3104 216 5-Window
-----Original Message-----
From: Antonio R. Tijerino <antonio@innercite.com>
To: Ole Trucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, July 07, 1999 11:49 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Engine questions.
>Thanks to all the members that replied to my engine question. After
>reviewing the responses I decided to keep looking for a '54 or newer block
>to rebuild my engine. I called a couple of places. I decided to check the
>local paper and found the following:
>A '56 235 with 3 speed O/D, the ad claims the engine has less than 2K miles
>since the last rebuild, the asking price is $500.00, (A lot less than
trying
>to rebuild my current motor) I called the guy and I will be picking it up
>tomorrow. Before I do this, I want to ask the list a couple of questions.
>
>1. What kind of tell tale sign can I use to make sure the engine is as the
>seller claims "a recent rebuild". I asked him for receipts and he said he
>can provide them.
>
>2. Is the 3 speed with overdrive usable on an enclosed driveline? What is
it
>involved? Do I need to swap the driveline and rear end? or is there an easy
>way to mate it to the enclosed driveline.
>
>3. Is the answer to question 2 is too complicated, How much should I expect
>to get for the 3 speed w/OD if I decided not to keep it?
>
>Thanks again.
>
>Antonio
>'53 3100
>
>
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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