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**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-01-2009, 11:38 PM

Oh yeah.. I bought a 66 Chevy truck today. Paid $500 for a rust free truck. And just so Joe can't rib me I even took pictures. Someone tried to paint the inside. I think they used a spray can and tried to spread it with a brush. It is pretty bad but nothing some sand paper and some fresh paint cant take care of. The dash was never cut either.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-01-2009, 11:41 PM

More.. Only a few dents also..

**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-01-2009, 11:44 PM

The first picture in this set is of behind the rear right wheel. The left side looks the same. You can see there is no rust in there. It almost looks like it was restored only a few years ago even. I was really suprized. I ran my hand on the inner fender to see if they were patch panels or if there was any ripples from dents but there were non. I think I did good. I believe that is only a 250 CI and not a 292 and it also has a power glide tranny in it.

**Captainfab** · 08-02-2009, 12:27 AM

I'd say you did good

An easy way to ID a 250 from a 292 is the 292's had offset motor mounts......as in not straight across from each other.

Did it come with the head?

Heater63 · 08-02-2009, 12:46 AM

Thats either a 230 or 250...the side covers are too short (4") for a 292.

I couldn't tell from your picture, but If it has flat top pistons with "eyebrow" reliefs for valve clearance, its probably a 230. A 250 should have 0.3 inch deep D-shaped dishes in the pistons.
The other thing you can do is measure the stroke if that lower end turns over ok. The 230 has a 3.25" stroke, the 250 at 3.53" stroke. Bore is the same on both engines, as are shared casting numbers. Either way those are great engines. I've been running a 230 for 20 years without problems, but will be "making it a large" with a 292 that is at the machinist now.

good luck, congrats on a good find!

ol Curt · 08-02-2009, 06:39 AM

That is either a 230 or a 250. If it is the original endine it is a 230.

Ooops, don't have my glasses on yet. The side covers look like they are short.I forgot it was a 66. That was the first year for a 250, which is probably what you have.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-02-2009, 10:19 AM

I do not have the head. The Head was rebuilt and is sitting at the machine shop and I think I can have it for $240. I knew it wasn't a 292 because of the motormounts. I had a feeling it was a 250. Here is another veiw of the engine.

**Corts60** · 08-02-2009, 10:47 AM

excellent score! The floorpans look great from what I can see!

ol Curt · 08-02-2009, 12:04 PM

Sorry, I thought my edit of the above post went thru...but not.
66 was the first year for a 250, so assuming it is the original there's not much doubt. The 250 that year would show some green under the grease. The 230 was blue.

Heater63 · 08-02-2009, 10:12 PM

It's kinda academic

, ( but 20 cu.in. is 20 cu.in. )
Again, these motors appear the same, can use the same block casting #, etc, and only have 1/4 inch stroke difference.
Unless corrected, it is my understanding that the 230 used flat top pistons (mine did) and the 250 used a very large and .3 inch deep D Shaped dish, that looks like the 292 piston (they are not the same).
Lean over a little further with that camera, and....What does a piston look like?

joe231 · 08-02-2009, 10:54 PM

Nice score...and you even got a sleeper

rcrahn · 08-02-2009, 11:10 PM

Oh yeah, an 8 lug truck!!!! Nice!
Time to contact ChiefRocka. He'll hook you up with airbags and a 5.3/4L60E. Chief, if you are reading this it looks like a roadtrip to Pomona for a visit to Steve the repo man is in the cards here......

**ChiefRocka** · 08-03-2009, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by rcrahn

Oh yeah, an 8 lug truck!!!! Nice!
Time to contact ChiefRocka. He'll hook you up with airbags and a 5.3/4L60E. Chief, if you are reading this it looks like a roadtrip to Pomona for a visit to Steve the repo man is in the cards here......

Don't listen to him...he's crazy !!!

Nice score man....What are the plans with this one and your current one ??

**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-02-2009, 11:12 PM

It even has a mattress...

alexxwing · 08-03-2009, 12:30 AM

looks like a nice start to a project better get that inline 6 running so you can drive it

jchav62 · 08-03-2009, 09:10 AM

Good score...

**l79m20** · 08-03-2009, 09:47 AM

Hate to butt in but what did someone say that the 250 cu in was painted green? I thought all inlines were blue?....................

ol Curt · 08-03-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by l79m20

Hate to butt in but what did someone say that the 250 cu in was painted green? I thought all inlines were blue?....................

Mine was the original motor. It was definitely green in that first year in trucks(1966). I had several dispute it, but confirmed through a GM engineer (Tom Langdon) who was at GM and worked on the 250 design that the 250 in the 66 trucks was definitely not blue.

I have a couple of pics after scraping off 80,000 miles worth of paint on mine that show the green. I'll try to post them tonight. I saw a picture from a sales brochure(from FactoryStock I think) that shows the green.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-03-2009, 09:48 AM

This one I just got might turn into a 1/2 ton. Sorry you C20 guys. I need something that will become a daily driver and work truck. More of a driver then a work truck and I know these things are tough. I am going to make it pretty but not as pretty as my 65. I am still thinking about what to do and I have time. I am also thinking of putting the suburban engine in it with TBI and 700R4 tranny. Of course disc brakes and power steering and all the other good stuff..

MacAttack · 08-03-2009, 10:36 AM

Too cool - love the exhaust system hanging routine!

Get that growth off the bed and slip that mattress in the nearest dumpster.

Mac.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-12-2009, 09:50 AM

Saturday I will be going to do some work on this truck. Maybe I should go get the head from the machine shop and put it on but dropping the V8 in might be the other option seeing I don't feel like spending $250 to get the head back when I can use that money for something else, like a tranny from the pick and pull.

08-01-2009, 11:38 PM	#1
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	OMG What Did I DO!!! Oh yeah.. I bought a 66 Chevy truck today. Paid $500 for a rust free truck. And just so Joe can't rib me I even took pictures. Someone tried to paint the inside. I think they used a spray can and tried to spread it with a brush. It is pretty bad but nothing some sand paper and some fresh paint cant take care of. The dash was never cut either. Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

08-01-2009, 11:41 PM	#2
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: OMG What Did I DO!!! More.. Only a few dents also.. Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

08-01-2009, 11:44 PM	#3
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: OMG What Did I DO!!! The first picture in this set is of behind the rear right wheel. The left side looks the same. You can see there is no rust in there. It almost looks like it was restored only a few years ago even. I was really suprized. I ran my hand on the inner fender to see if they were patch panels or if there was any ripples from dents but there were non. I think I did good. I believe that is only a 250 CI and not a 292 and it also has a power glide tranny in it. Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

08-02-2009, 12:27 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: OMG What Did I DO!!! I'd say you did good An easy way to ID a 250 from a 292 is the 292's had offset motor mounts......as in not straight across from each other. Did it come with the head? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE Last edited by Captainfab; 08-02-2009 at 12:28 AM.

08-02-2009, 12:46 AM	#5
Heater63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: N Texas Posts: 580	Re: OMG What Did I DO!!! Thats either a 230 or 250...the side covers are too short (4") for a 292. I couldn't tell from your picture, but If it has flat top pistons with "eyebrow" reliefs for valve clearance, its probably a 230. A 250 should have 0.3 inch deep D-shaped dishes in the pistons. The other thing you can do is measure the stroke if that lower end turns over ok. The 230 has a 3.25" stroke, the 250 at 3.53" stroke. Bore is the same on both engines, as are shared casting numbers. Either way those are great engines. I've been running a 230 for 20 years without problems, but will be "making it a large" with a 292 that is at the machinist now. good luck, congrats on a good find! __________________ 292 + TKO500

08-02-2009, 06:39 AM	#6
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: OMG What Did I DO!!! That is either a 230 or a 250. If it is the original endine it is a 230. Ooops, don't have my glasses on yet. The side covers look like they are short.I forgot it was a 66. That was the first year for a 250, which is probably what you have. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down! Last edited by ol Curt; 08-02-2009 at 06:42 AM.

08-02-2009, 10:19 AM	#7
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: OMG What Did I DO!!! I do not have the head. The Head was rebuilt and is sitting at the machine shop and I think I can have it for $240. I knew it wasn't a 292 because of the motormounts. I had a feeling it was a 250. Here is another veiw of the engine. Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536 Last edited by Chevy Fleetside; 08-02-2009 at 10:20 AM.

08-02-2009, 10:47 AM	#8
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: OMG What Did I DO!!! excellent score! The floorpans look great from what I can see! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

08-02-2009, 12:04 PM	#9
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: OMG What Did I DO!!! Sorry, I thought my edit of the above post went thru...but not. 66 was the first year for a 250, so assuming it is the original there's not much doubt. The 250 that year would show some green under the grease. The 230 was blue. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down! Last edited by ol Curt; 08-02-2009 at 12:04 PM.

08-02-2009, 10:12 PM	#10
Heater63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: N Texas Posts: 580	Re: OMG What Did I DO!!! It's kinda academic , ( but 20 cu.in. is 20 cu.in. ) Again, these motors appear the same, can use the same block casting #, etc, and only have 1/4 inch stroke difference. Unless corrected, it is my understanding that the 230 used flat top pistons (mine did) and the 250 used a very large and .3 inch deep D Shaped dish, that looks like the 292 piston (they are not the same). Lean over a little further with that camera, and....What does a piston look like? __________________ 292 + TKO500

08-02-2009, 10:54 PM	#11
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: OMG What Did I DO!!! Nice score...and you even got a sleeper __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

08-02-2009, 11:10 PM	#12
rcrahn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The West Posts: 767	Re: OMG What Did I DO!!! Oh yeah, an 8 lug truck!!!! Nice! Time to contact ChiefRocka. He'll hook you up with airbags and a 5.3/4L60E. Chief, if you are reading this it looks like a roadtrip to Pomona for a visit to Steve the repo man is in the cards here......

08-02-2009, 11:12 PM	#14
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: OMG What Did I DO!!! It even has a mattress... Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

08-03-2009, 12:30 AM	#15
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08-03-2009, 09:10 AM	#16
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08-03-2009, 09:47 AM	#17
l79m20 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Reading, Kansas Posts: 628	Re: OMG What Did I DO!!! Hate to butt in but what did someone say that the 250 cu in was painted green? I thought all inlines were blue?....................

08-03-2009, 09:48 AM	#19
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: OMG What Did I DO!!! This one I just got might turn into a 1/2 ton. Sorry you C20 guys. I need something that will become a daily driver and work truck. More of a driver then a work truck and I know these things are tough. I am going to make it pretty but not as pretty as my 65. I am still thinking about what to do and I have time. I am also thinking of putting the suburban engine in it with TBI and 700R4 tranny. Of course disc brakes and power steering and all the other good stuff.. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536 Last edited by Chevy Fleetside; 08-03-2009 at 09:49 AM.

08-03-2009, 10:36 AM	#20
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: OMG What Did I DO!!! Too cool - love the exhaust system hanging routine! Get that growth off the bed and slip that mattress in the nearest dumpster. Mac. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

08-12-2009, 09:50 AM	#21
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: OMG What Did I DO!!! Saturday I will be going to do some work on this truck. Maybe I should go get the head from the machine shop and put it on but dropping the V8 in might be the other option seeing I don't feel like spending $250 to get the head back when I can use that money for something else, like a tranny from the pick and pull. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

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