1951 Chevy truck with stovebolt 235

This is my 1951 Chevy pick-up truck. It was purchased in 1953 by my Grandfather who used it as a ranch truck, occasionally driving it into town for supplies. He had the original 216 engine rebuilt later in his life when the truck's odometer was at about 92,000 miles. He put approximately 4,000 miles on the engine before parking the truck due to his declining health and inability to drive. I have many memories of riding in this truck as a young boy; in fact it was the first car I ever drove, though it was in a field at the time. After my Grandfather passed away, the truck sat for 22 years when my Dad got it running for me in June, 2007. Unfortunately the 216 overheated last summer and we replaced it with a 235. Driving this truck, which is a small piece of our family's history, reminds me of the days I used to work on the ranch with my Grandfather. I still have some of his belongings in the glove box. Hope you enjoy the video.

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[tssracing14]

what year did they not have the corner windows in the cab im trying to date mine thats been in our shop for 15 years

[oldblue1951]

@tssracing14: All these trucks had corner windows available as an option. It was innovative for the time and relatively inexpensive so many people opted for it. There are many little clues you can use to identify the years of these trucks: hand-pulled emergency brake, 1947; gas filler on the side of the bed 47-48; vent windows in door glass 1951 and later; push-button door handles 52-54; one-piece windshield, 1954.

[sethagreen]

If you put a 235 in it, then it is not original. However, it is still a beautiful truck, very nice!

[oldblue1951]

@sethagreen So true! There are a few things on the truck that arn't totally original, but I did keep everything in case I ever do a full resto. Thanks for looking.

[sethagreen]

That sure is a pretty truck. Im 16 years old and just got a 1951 Chevrolet just like it. It sat out in my barn for years, but belonged to another lady. It has the origional 216. All the mechanics are fine on it, but the body needs work. Iv been trying to decide what color I should paint it. I can't get past the classic black.

I couldn't help but notice that yours is not completely original. It has an alternator instead of a generator, and probably has been converted to 12V. Nice truck!

[oldblue1951]

@sethagreen It's good to hear that a 16 year old is interested in these old trucks! If you get the 216 running, just make sure to keep it cool, mine overheated. I switched to 12V because my 235 came with the alternator. The 6v works okay, but you will never get stranded with 12v running that starter.

Black looks good on these trucks, off white too, but dark green was the standard color and is most common

[RaleTheBlade]

Wow, that's a beauty. Do your grandfather proud and take good care of it. Its pristine!

[lionelnut69]

thats a bad ass truck not for its looks but for its history too and its looks

[abbycici]

motor purrs like a kitten

[susiefromomaha]

Very cool! Our uncle, who lived on a farm near Onaga KS. had a truck like this, not sure what the year was, but it was a neat old yellow one. He called it the "Yellasonuvabitch." - which makes me think it might not have run quite so well.?? Ha ha Anyway, great truck! Nice work!

[garywayne1966]

With the 235, especially if it is a '54 to '62, it would have a pressurized lubrication system with a pump, unlike the 216 which was a babbit type which had slingers to splish, splash the oil inside the motor. I once had a '51 3/4 ton Chevy with a 235 from a '56 Chevy in it.

[TheFordsforme]

i want these wheels i cant find them used anywhere have two need two or some close to these .. cool truck man very nice

[nappydawg006]

WOW .. beautiful, you are a lucky man brother!

[gollo714]

how much would u sell it kuz it turns me on