You are right, that my engines were 216s, but they had the same valve covers on them still, which is what I was referring to from your video, and didn't make very clear. I remember watching it "breathe" through those little louvers and smelling the hot oil from the crankcase breather dump tube. Those dump tubes lasted up into the 60s as I recall, until they started requiring pcv valves. I remember my 67 Camaro had one, but had been converted to pass Calif. emissions standards...
@Busia1949 I love going down the road in my rat, with that smoke coming out of the valve cover... three little streams of it! haha. fun stuff!! and yep, they didnt faze those engines out until 63
Both of my old 41 Chevies (sedan and a coupe), had these stovebolts in them, but I ended up swapping in later model 235s from tri-5 chebbies. Both ended up with floor shift trannies from half ton pickups, replacing the old vacuum assist 3 on the tree. those were the days when you could go to the local junk yard and wander around until you found what you were looking for, or what struck your fancy. I got to know the local junkie pretty good in those days...
@Busia1949 if your 41's had the original engines.. they were not at all like this one. this is a 194 cu in which is a totally different block than the 216 which was first produced in 1937. most likely thats what your 41's had. this block is quite a lot smaller than the 216 and the bell housings wont swap.. thats why I had to build my own tranny adapter. you can buy them for the 216/235's.. but not for this baby..
@Busia1949 they also made a 207 before the 216... it was the same block as mine. I have a 216 and a couple of 235s.. I made several comparisons .. I couldnt believe how much smaller this block is! its a baby! haha
the side cover on the spark plug side of the engine is held on with flat screw headed bolts. they resemble the bolts which were used to build wood burning stoves back then so.. they got the nickname and it stuck!
yea dont cut it up it is nastalgic dont need to be lowered it so original although I know it cost a lot to get all that wood and you do a good job of replacing it with metal. it dont need a 327 that motor runs good I like it. the front end you get is cool. the trans you get would be more practical for going faster. Dont lower it though.
Man I love those old trucks too they have a really neat look to them. I really enjoy watching you fix this old truck up it so cool. Wish I could could come and help you.
About the water gauge, they did use alcohol in the antifreeze. The alcohol idea did not last long beause as the engine got hot the alcohol would get hot and boil out and you were left with plain with water. Thats why they now use ethylen glycol.
great truck! I am with you, dont cut it up! that is the best rat rod project ever! Leave the hand crank 6, update the breaks, put some floors in it and get it safe and drive it like it sits!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice video! yes alcohol was used as antifreeze back in the day. That is a sweet little pickup truck. Can't what to see it restored and running. Thanks for sharing.
what kind oil you use for old rat rod truck
Badboy4you1911 2 months ago
You are right, that my engines were 216s, but they had the same valve covers on them still, which is what I was referring to from your video, and didn't make very clear. I remember watching it "breathe" through those little louvers and smelling the hot oil from the crankcase breather dump tube. Those dump tubes lasted up into the 60s as I recall, until they started requiring pcv valves. I remember my 67 Camaro had one, but had been converted to pass Calif. emissions standards...
Busia1949 1 year ago
@Busia1949 I love going down the road in my rat, with that smoke coming out of the valve cover... three little streams of it! haha. fun stuff!! and yep, they didnt faze those engines out until 63
1963impala2dr 1 year ago
Both of my old 41 Chevies (sedan and a coupe), had these stovebolts in them, but I ended up swapping in later model 235s from tri-5 chebbies. Both ended up with floor shift trannies from half ton pickups, replacing the old vacuum assist 3 on the tree. those were the days when you could go to the local junk yard and wander around until you found what you were looking for, or what struck your fancy. I got to know the local junkie pretty good in those days...
Busia1949 1 year ago
@Busia1949 if your 41's had the original engines.. they were not at all like this one. this is a 194 cu in which is a totally different block than the 216 which was first produced in 1937. most likely thats what your 41's had. this block is quite a lot smaller than the 216 and the bell housings wont swap.. thats why I had to build my own tranny adapter. you can buy them for the 216/235's.. but not for this baby..
1963impala2dr 1 year ago
@Busia1949 they also made a 207 before the 216... it was the same block as mine. I have a 216 and a couple of 235s.. I made several comparisons .. I couldnt believe how much smaller this block is! its a baby! haha
1963impala2dr 1 year ago
When that truck was made they hadn't invented ethylene glycol yet so they used alcohol for antifreeze
mrfarmerjimbob 1 year ago
@mrfarmerjimbob haha.. yes.. as it says already in the comments, but if you want to say it again.. I guess thats ok haha
1963impala2dr 1 year ago
I think it was around the 1930 ish era, they also made " the maple leaf" it was sold only in Canada, and had a leaf logo instead of the bowtie
mike8086 2 years ago
What makes the engine a "Stovebolt"? I heard that expression before, but don't know enough about engines to understand.
cffnmkr13 2 years ago
the side cover on the spark plug side of the engine is held on with flat screw headed bolts. they resemble the bolts which were used to build wood burning stoves back then so.. they got the nickname and it stuck!
1963impala2dr 2 years ago
yea dont cut it up it is nastalgic dont need to be lowered it so original although I know it cost a lot to get all that wood and you do a good job of replacing it with metal. it dont need a 327 that motor runs good I like it. the front end you get is cool. the trans you get would be more practical for going faster. Dont lower it though.
shartne 2 years ago
haha.. its mine and I decided I'm going to lower it and chop it to bits!!
1963impala2dr 2 years ago 2
Man I love those old trucks too they have a really neat look to them. I really enjoy watching you fix this old truck up it so cool. Wish I could could come and help you.
shartne 2 years ago
About the water gauge, they did use alcohol in the antifreeze. The alcohol idea did not last long beause as the engine got hot the alcohol would get hot and boil out and you were left with plain with water. Thats why they now use ethylen glycol.
jon49der 2 years ago
yes i know!
1963impala2dr 2 years ago
thats the plan.
1963impala2dr 2 years ago
great truck! I am with you, dont cut it up! that is the best rat rod project ever! Leave the hand crank 6, update the breaks, put some floors in it and get it safe and drive it like it sits!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Barnie2275 2 years ago
That is a cool truck! Whats the story on it? I started reading about it and the starter, but I don't remember reading about where or when you got it.
restodan 2 years ago
i am just amazed at the condition of that thing man. its beautiful.
novelist10 2 years ago
they built the confederate in 32,. the independence in 31, the eagle in 33,, just different names
1963impala2dr 2 years ago
Theres Alot Of Cool stuff On That Truck...
cassoa 2 years ago
Why did GM call this one the Confederate?
ncautoman57 2 years ago
I think you're in love.. hahahaha.. Don't blame ya for that..
rpeek 2 years ago
Nice video! yes alcohol was used as antifreeze back in the day. That is a sweet little pickup truck. Can't what to see it restored and running. Thanks for sharing.
phill903 2 years ago