They originally had a 235 stovebolt six which was the bored out version of the 216 stovebolt. They were only used for the military, until later civilians were able to purchase 235s for there vehicles
Yes I have a reprint of a Chevrolet shop manual and it shows the 235 for trucks !1/2 ton or larger introduced in 1941. Of course a dipper rod engine. The engine that is in that truck is a later 235 engine as most of the time people would upgrade to that 235 rather than rebuild a 216 or 235 dipper rod engine. And of course those old dipper rod engines had babbitt rods as opposed to the later engines using replaceable rod bearings and full pressure oiling. Both engines were good engines if used properly and with proper maintenance would go easily one hundred thousand miles which was a big deal back in those times🥸👍👍👍
While I love the truck just take a look at that structure. Those are some whopping poles in the top. Guess you had to build them stout for the snow load. There is also an old wood burning stove near the door.
Those GMC versions were built with a 270 GM commercial truck six, which was very similar to the 235 stovebolt six. The flat head Hercules JXD 6 cylinder engines were used in the Studebaker and Reo built US6 military truck. So my guess is the engine in this truck would be the original.
These trucks were actually known as a CCKW and they weren’t a flat head engine the inline 6 was a 235 engine my brother has one that he still uses for dragging trees out of the woods and that truck was probably actually a dually
So cool to see this old truck start up!
I agree!
That’s soo cool! It’s a part of US history and your family history!
Thanks
They originally had a 235 stovebolt six which was the bored out version of the 216 stovebolt. They were only used for the military, until later civilians were able to purchase 235s for there vehicles
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Yes I have a reprint of a Chevrolet shop manual and it shows the 235 for trucks !1/2 ton or larger introduced in 1941. Of course a dipper rod engine. The engine that is in that truck is a later 235 engine as most of the time people would upgrade to that 235 rather than rebuild a 216 or 235 dipper rod engine. And of course those old dipper rod engines had babbitt rods as opposed to the later engines using replaceable rod bearings and full pressure oiling. Both engines were good engines if used properly and with proper maintenance would go easily one hundred thousand miles which was a big deal back in those times🥸👍👍👍
The best mixture for freeing up rusted metal parts is a 50:50 mix of acetone and ATF. Soak the cylinders or bolts about 24hrs.
I will try that on the next one thanks
STEP #11 nice eye protection.
Ya some safety glasses would be a good idea
Nice,
Merlin's old school garage has one made into a tow truck.❤
Merlin’s truck is so cool. It would be awesome to do something similar with this truck.
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Thank you! That means a lot to us. Next video should be out on Sunday 😁
While I love the truck just take a look at that structure. Those are some whopping poles in the top. Guess you had to build them stout for the snow load. There is also an old wood burning stove near the door.
My father in law built the building that the truck is in and yes it’s pretty stout. Thanks for watching
I have work on the dodge and ford one but not the Chevrolet. Good it see them still around
They are just cool old trucks
@@WrenchfestGarage Yes they are now i need a chevrolet one
Those GMC versions were built with a 270 GM commercial truck six, which was very similar to the 235 stovebolt six. The flat head Hercules JXD 6 cylinder engines were used in the Studebaker and Reo built US6 military truck. So my guess is the engine in this truck would be the original.
Great information thank you
These trucks were actually known as a CCKW and they weren’t a flat head engine the inline 6 was a 235 engine my brother has one that he still uses for dragging trees out of the woods and that truck was probably actually a dually
That’s great information thank you
cool truck
I agree! Thanks for watching 😁
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The oil was most likely 30 weight
Your probably right thanks for watching
Film closer on the work , maybe a stationary camera and one to focus in on the action ? I commented to soon! Well done w guys!
Thanks for the advice! 😁
Nice video! 💪
Thank you 😁
Chevy trucks had the overhead cam of GM the flat heads where dodge .
Great information thank you
That thing should run on piss if it's military motor.
I bet it would 😂
It's not a multi-fuel, it needs fresh gasoline.