classiccarjack

Hello Westphal, I think that is a good suggestion. I have a slant six that puts a lot of V8's to shame. It runs so good, I can't see any reason to pull it out.... I am afraid that I can't do batter for my application, not to mention the great gas mileage I get. I have a A833 OD behind it. I just removed the 3.73's to put in 3.55's because I sheared the sure grip housing bolts and had to repair it. Before that, I tore out the center of my clutch. Don't underestimate the power of a slant six! LOL The engine is in my, huhummm, 1969 Valiant. But if I ever hemi my Valiant, the slant is going into my 1937 pile of parts Dodge. It will motivate me to do the project should I do the latter...

At some point, I want one of those engines.... It's a novelty thing for me. I think that they look nice. I find Hemi's nice looking too.... Perhaps I have a early engine fetish? LOL

Hi Moose, What was your "by the ear" redline before you shifted at? Some day I will get around to putting tachometers in all my vehicles. I actually have the tachometers, just never seem to get around to installing them.... LOL

Once I finish my 1938 Plymouth. I will enjoy all what the 201 can deliver. But my 1969 Valiant, it's all about going fast! I respect and cherish the difference between the old and the new-er cars. Both have purpose, and both bring me a lot of joy. And I am the guy who builds them... Even better!

That looks fantastic Moose! Love it... Tachs are great tools to have. I shift my later slant six on steroids by ear, but I don't have worries of over revving that beast. Our flatheads aren't like that.

Dpollo is correct, that is a early engine. Machining can accommodate some parts to swap, but it's not something you want unless you have a pre 1935 car. It's close in dimensions of a 23", but the port spacing on the intake and exhaust are different. I sold a gentleman near me a 230. He managed to make adapters with his Bridgeport to swap a lot of parts over to get the 230 to work in his 1930 Dodge. I got to learn a thing or two. Really good experience.

For sleeving try: http://whitepost.com/ I personally use this Company: http://www.karpspb.com/ I sleeve my Master Cylinder and my Wheel Cylinders with stainless steel. I have also used bronze in the past with success on a Power Wagon. I tried the Taiwan parts, and they leaked. So that is why I prefer sleeving. I hope this helps.

I think it will look cool. A Truck that nice could totally pull it off.

I wish that I hadn't missed this post. I just returned from Kansas last week.

Was the truck Grey colored? He attends Cuizin Grand in Escondido alot...

I have a extra 230 that I could probably part with. I will be driving to Kansas next week...

One day while driving a 1933 Cadillac, I heard a loud "Bang" while applying the brakes. The pedal went to the floor as I idled between cars while running a red light. I was terrified! Needless to say, I don't care for mechanical brakes either. I don't blame you one bit! The pivot to the front brake rods broke.... It's dragging on the ground really didn't aid in stopping me. It seemed to somehow affect the leverage to the rears, they really didn't seem to be useful.

Red Rams are cute little Hemi's.... What a great find!

The 1937-1938 trucks are just as expensive... Hard to find good ones.

I hate to admit this, but you are not alone! My wife called me into the house after I did a tune up. I closed the hood, and forgot about it. The next morning I was perplexed as to why it wouldn't start so I could get to work... I finished everything except installing the spark plug wires... Sigh. Quick fix at least! LOL. Six wires are easy to install back, so I was fine and made it to work on time. It seems that family life = Distractions, so yeah, start to finish can be a challenge.

Too bad it's small block chebbied! Boo! I have saved much worse cars. And yes, I can spell Chevrolet, I just like to poke fun at this terrible trend.

LOL... Boy ain't that the truth!

I might have a spare, please PM me if you like.

What a great day, and you got to see some great cars and meet some down to earth people too! Very cool! I take my oldest son to car shows also.

I seen something similar in Poway. Strange looking cars for sure. I never really felt like asking the guy about it...

I hope that they sell you a piston, I am bummed that this happened to you.

That is a relief! I think that I will save up and buy a set soon...

Whenever I work on my friends 1949 Coronet, I have to be really cautious, as I have "scalped" my bald head a time or two. I wish that they opened more also, being tall brings on this dilemma.

Definitely a new exhaust seat required. If the crack is wider than the new replacement seat, you can use a Lock-in-Stich kit from Turlock, CA. There are some you tube videos that show this repair being performed. I have personally used this product with complete success.

I certainly hope that he hangs in there....