WTB 230 engine, was running, rebuildable, TX Panhandle - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ljackson · 04-13-2009, 09:11 PM

Looking for a 230 that I can rebuild and swap into my 64 C-10. I am in the TX panhandle along I-40. I go to OKC from time to time.
Eugene

283 Man · 04-13-2009, 09:27 PM

sent you a P.M.

ElkyRacer · 04-13-2009, 11:17 PM

Ive got one in NE Texas, just pulled from a good running truck!

LinkbeltOE · 04-14-2009, 12:06 PM

I have a 283 in FL.

ljackson · 04-15-2009, 08:13 AM

Thanks for replying.
I am hoping to find an engine close to me. If not, then I will drive or have shipped.
Eugene

LinkbeltOE · 04-15-2009, 08:51 AM

I will be going to Alabama in the summer and fall and can meet you off I-10 in FL.

ljackson · 05-04-2009, 07:33 AM

Thanks for the offer LinkbeltOE. sorry it took so long to reply. I did not see your post till today.

SCOTI · 05-07-2009, 09:48 AM

I've got a running 6cyl/3spd combo from a 64. I could check to see if it's a 230 or 250. Would a 250 work as well?

The motor is not stock to the truck as far as I know (has HEI too). It starts & does smoke a little, but doesn't have any death knocks. The trans seems decent too. My only exposure has been on/off a trailer & in/out of the garage so accurately assessing its absolute condition is difficult.

LMK.....

ljackson · 05-19-2009, 06:45 PM

Sorry for several days to reply. I think either would work. I need a cheap engine that I could rebuild then swap in a weekend. Is it complete?
Eugene

SCOTI · 05-19-2009, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ljackson

Sorry for several days to reply. I think either would work. I need a cheap engine that I could rebuild then swap in a weekend. Is it complete?
Eugene

Yep. I drove it on/off a trailer w/o water hoses connected but it ran for only a few mins. You could hear it run if desired (still in the truck) & would get everything associated w/the drivetrain (motor, exhaust, trans). The truck is getting a V8/auto swap.

04-13-2009, 09:11 PM	#1
ljackson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Amarillo, Texas Posts: 636	WTB 230 engine, was running, rebuildable, TX Panhandle Looking for a 230 that I can rebuild and swap into my 64 C-10. I am in the TX panhandle along I-40. I go to OKC from time to time. Eugene __________________ Father and son built. Driven daily since 2012. 283, 3 speed. Mostly original. '81 PS and disk front. Fuel tank relocate. Maintenance, repairs and upgrades on his dime now. http://zacks64longfleet.shutterfly.com/ Higher res. photos in my gallery.

04-13-2009, 09:27 PM	#2
283 Man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jane,Missouri Posts: 844	Re: WTB 230 engine, was running, rebuildable, TX Panhandle sent you a P.M. __________________ 283 the mighty small block

04-13-2009, 11:17 PM	#3
ElkyRacer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texarkana Tx/Ark Posts: 143	Re: WTB 230 engine, was running, rebuildable, TX Panhandle Ive got one in NE Texas, just pulled from a good running truck!

04-14-2009, 12:06 PM	#4
LinkbeltOE Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Posts: 125	Re: WTB 230 engine, was running, rebuildable, TX Panhandle I have a 283 in FL.

04-15-2009, 08:13 AM	#5
ljackson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Amarillo, Texas Posts: 636	Re: WTB 230 engine, was running, rebuildable, TX Panhandle Thanks for replying. I am hoping to find an engine close to me. If not, then I will drive or have shipped. Eugene __________________ Father and son built. Driven daily since 2012. 283, 3 speed. Mostly original. '81 PS and disk front. Fuel tank relocate. Maintenance, repairs and upgrades on his dime now. http://zacks64longfleet.shutterfly.com/ Higher res. photos in my gallery.

04-15-2009, 08:51 AM	#6
LinkbeltOE Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Posts: 125	Re: WTB 230 engine, was running, rebuildable, TX Panhandle I will be going to Alabama in the summer and fall and can meet you off I-10 in FL.

05-04-2009, 07:33 AM	#7
ljackson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Amarillo, Texas Posts: 636	Re: WTB 230 engine, was running, rebuildable, TX Panhandle Thanks for the offer LinkbeltOE. sorry it took so long to reply. I did not see your post till today. __________________ Father and son built. Driven daily since 2012. 283, 3 speed. Mostly original. '81 PS and disk front. Fuel tank relocate. Maintenance, repairs and upgrades on his dime now. http://zacks64longfleet.shutterfly.com/ Higher res. photos in my gallery.

05-07-2009, 09:48 AM	#8
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: WTB 230 engine, was running, rebuildable, TX Panhandle I've got a running 6cyl/3spd combo from a 64. I could check to see if it's a 230 or 250. Would a 250 work as well? The motor is not stock to the truck as far as I know (has HEI too). It starts & does smoke a little, but doesn't have any death knocks. The trans seems decent too. My only exposure has been on/off a trailer & in/out of the garage so accurately assessing its absolute condition is difficult. LMK..... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 05-07-2009 at 09:49 AM.

05-19-2009, 06:45 PM	#9
ljackson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Amarillo, Texas Posts: 636	Re: WTB 230 engine, was running, rebuildable, TX Panhandle Sorry for several days to reply. I think either would work. I need a cheap engine that I could rebuild then swap in a weekend. Is it complete? Eugene __________________ Father and son built. Driven daily since 2012. 283, 3 speed. Mostly original. '81 PS and disk front. Fuel tank relocate. Maintenance, repairs and upgrades on his dime now. http://zacks64longfleet.shutterfly.com/ Higher res. photos in my gallery.



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