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grc53 · 11-30-2016, 10:28 AM

Can some one identify the block that I have in my truck. The truck is a 1953 3600 but I think the block is not original to the truck. The color of the block is a orange/red. The number stamped just behind the dist is:
00097832 F55X
There is also a number behind the starter:
J224
I have looked on the common websites and can not id the block. I would like to know the following plus any other info that you might be able to provide from the ID#.
Is this a 235 and if so is there any specifics about this engine?
What year was it built and where?
What color should a 1953 block be?

1project2many · 11-30-2016, 12:21 PM

It looks like a Flint manufactured '55 model year X code 235 from a 3100 series truck. According to this page a '53 235 truck engine should be blue-gray

http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...esto/55063.htm

grc53 · 11-30-2016, 01:08 PM

THanks that help a lot. How did you determine that it was a 235 and is there anyway to know if this is a thrifmaster?

**mr48chev** · 11-30-2016, 04:44 PM

Most every specification for a 51 truck can be found here https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...olet-Truck.pdf

The Thriftmaster designation went away in mid 49 when they went to the numbers on the hood side. 47/early 49 would be Thriftmaster while late 49---- would be 3100, 3600, 3800 or ----
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Advance_Design

11-30-2016, 10:28 AM	#1
grc53 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mechanicsville Posts: 17	Need help with Block ID Can some one identify the block that I have in my truck. The truck is a 1953 3600 but I think the block is not original to the truck. The color of the block is a orange/red. The number stamped just behind the dist is: 00097832 F55X There is also a number behind the starter: J224 I have looked on the common websites and can not id the block. I would like to know the following plus any other info that you might be able to provide from the ID#. Is this a 235 and if so is there any specifics about this engine? What year was it built and where? What color should a 1953 block be?

11-30-2016, 12:21 PM	#2
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,200	Re: Need help with Block ID It looks like a Flint manufactured '55 model year X code 235 from a 3100 series truck. According to this page a '53 235 truck engine should be blue-gray http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...esto/55063.htm Last edited by 1project2many; 11-30-2016 at 12:28 PM.

11-30-2016, 01:08 PM	#3
grc53 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mechanicsville Posts: 17	Re: Need help with Block ID THanks that help a lot. How did you determine that it was a 235 and is there anyway to know if this is a thrifmaster?

11-30-2016, 04:44 PM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,710	Re: Need help with Block ID Most every specification for a 51 truck can be found here https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...olet-Truck.pdf The Thriftmaster designation went away in mid 49 when they went to the numbers on the hood side. 47/early 49 would be Thriftmaster while late 49---- would be 3100, 3600, 3800 or ---- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Advance_Design __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.



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