1950 CHEVROLET STYLELINE 235 ENGINE SWAP AND POWERGLIDE DIFFERENTIAL. HOW FAST CAN I CRUISE NOW?

[@HeaftyBlast]

really nice machine, i wish that i could have kept my 51 more "classic" but the parts were too expensive to repair my 216 compared to getting a 350 setup. i'm real happy to have a lot more power i can now pass slow trucks on the highway XD. you have an awesome car and it sounds great!

[@avirtualworld4U]

That is what a real car looks like it is perfection! LOVE IT!

[@maggs131]

It might be 2 years but i cant help pointing something out. @ 4:02 you can seehis exhaust touching the diff and brake line. Besides being noisy, the heat from the exhaust can make the fluid boil in the tube and that will completely negate stopping ability, _especially_ sonce 99 out of 100 peope for whatever reason dont upgrade these old single reservoir systems with no proportion valve meaning any leak anywhere means you lose all braking in all 4 corners. This great guy is still around so it never happened to him thankfully but it can happen

[@josealfredocuevas]

Absolutely beautiful 1950 Chevrolet absolutely beautiful. That's a nice job putting in that new motor looks brand new to 235 👍🏽🇵🇷🇨🇺

[@davidadkison4702]

Those old engines were tougher than you think.

[@jm-ks4qy]

My uncle use to have one of this ones in Cuba 🇨🇺 I loved riding on it and honestly would love to own one one day

[@jamesholiday9710]

I did the same engine swap on my 1950 Fleetline. It’s definitely a nice upgrade and keeps the original look to the vehicle. Really enjoy your videos and your awesome ride!

[@GenerationOldschool]

Thank you brother! Did you keep the same differential? Did you have a powerglide originally?

[@jamesholiday9710]

@@GenerationOldschool I have the 3 speed manual transmission, changed the differential gear from 4.11 to 3.55 to help with driving highway speeds.

[@GenerationOldschool]

So we have the same setup. What’s the fastest you have taken it and what’s your cruising speed

[@jamesholiday9710]

@@GenerationOldschool I’ve had it around 70ish so far, I just rebuilt the front end and had an alignment done so I may take it a little faster, I’ll usually take back roads to car shows and cruise around 50, more scenic that way. It’s definitely nice to have the ability to hop on the expressway though.

[@JazzStrat781]

Just a beautiful Chevy, that full pressure 235 is just a great swap. Best to you man, love your car and channel 👍

[@GenerationOldschool]

They are really good engines. Thank you

[@NormanSilv]

I have a '52 and have installed a 261 and a Hydramatic tranny. Using 3:40 end gears. 12 Volt system too.

[@ericalbert6954]

Merci beaucoup l'Ami, magnifique !!!

[@my55chevy43]

William I wish I could have bought this car. I just didn't sell my plymouth fast enough. Really Beautiful.

[@ninja63639]

Good call on the full pressure motor and 3.55 rear. I wish I would have kept my 3.55 rear in and just put the 3 speed in when I took my power glide out instead of going to a T5 and an S10 rear. Now I can't go back to not having overdrive because I'm used to being able to drive 80 but I would have loved to try that combination out. On that note if anyone's looking for a 3.55 rear I have one for sale in perfect condition...$400 drum to drum including the torque tube

[@GenerationOldschool]

Why do you say you rather have a 3 speed with powerglide rear end instead of a full automatic powerglide transmission?

[@ninja63639]

@@GenerationOldschool I know you're selling one so I dont want to ruin that but since you asked... The powerglide was horrible man. It was super slow off the line, it was slow once it was shifted, going down hill if you let off the gas you would keep speeding up, if the vaccum valve went bad (which mine did) and you let off the gas it would suck trans fluid into the intake and smoke out of the tailpipes, you cant rap the pipes without engine braking and it weighs about 200 pounds.

[@salbatres3504]

Where are you located I'm looking for a rear end to swap into my 4 door Deluxe

[@jazzvictrola7104]

@@ninja63639 The PowerGlide from 1950-1952 was just like a Buick Dynaflow--torque converter with no gears, slow as molasses. Lots of drivers when they were new would manually start in low gear. At least in 1953 they added a low gear start, which Dynaflows never had until they got the switch-pitch stator in the converter in 1955, called Variable Pitch Dynaflow.

[@ninja63639]

@@jazzvictrola7104 I also started in low gear at every stop

[@waltercobb4675]

Wow great update on clean machine

[@josephconsoli4128]

Gorgeous!!!

[@FirstGendodgegarage]

Make sure there is no resistance on your 6 V system and it will start just as good as a 12 V system, tractor still uses six volt

[@mauriciobarrera359]

Muy bonito carro me gusta

[@switchofftogettagrip1400]

That's beautiful, I still prefer the American muscle cars, but will take time out of it for such cars like this little beauty!

[@elithelonewolf2677]

Man that's a sexy slick car dude. Dreaming of mine right now

[@richiemarsh]

I swear my 1950 Deluxe coupe is a big magnet for A$$clowns when I'm out cruisin'...glad to see I'm not the only one dealing with it!😅 High five by the way on the engine swap bro. I had the same motor in my '59 Apache and it never let me down!🏆

[@bossmodetubby]

What are assclowns?

[@Chevy-cz9ge]

I like your engine swap, I have a 59 235 out of a truck in my 52 chevy business coupe. I also put a EFI in it. It runs great but I'm thinking about changing the 3 on the tree for a 5 speed manual out of a S-10, if I do I will have to change the rear end also. Stay safe from St. Pete.

[@fatotis6273]

Most likely as the 52 has a torque tube drive train. I have heard of folks adapting modern trans to torque tubes but I have not seen it personally. Modern trans use driveshafts with u joints on both ends.

[@timsmith6683]

I have a 50 with a 235 duel weber carbs split exhaust and performance cam. It also has s10 rear end which is pretty much bolt in as far as width. It does 75 easy

[@davidnolen1877]

you have a wonderful car. In 1968, when I was 15, I inherited my grandfather's 1949 chevy, deluxe, fastback. He had been an auto mechanic but died before I was old enough to talk to him about it. The dash was like yours with the vertical radio and square buttons. It tried to drive it from Oklahoma to South Texas in '68 but while trying to pass a car threw a rod. The car would usually crude at 45 or 50 but I pushed the 216 to over 60 that day. Sorry to say.three The rear end you installed is genius. Did you change our the bulbs when you went to 12v ? What about the starter? Are the original wires holding up? I need to say as a 70 year old white guy in not a fan of lowering -- but you have done a wonderful job. Post more as you go. David Austin

[@horacehenderson6202]

Beautiful car

[@lt.frankdrebin3317]

If that engine is rebuilt, there should be no concern about speed. I drove my rebuilt '56 235 just like any other car today with no issues. These engines are actually more robust than today's engines.

[@maggs131]

More robust than today's engines? That's not saying much. I agree with your intent 100%. In another 70 years when the cars from today have been recycled 10 times these old 50s cars and engines will still be desirable and running strong 🤘

[@davidadkison4702]

With the standard you will get better gas mileage. My 66 235 with a 20 gallon tank went 234 miles before filling it up.

[@leelawrence5081]

Sorry I meet to put 1950 Chevrolet....

[@meatyklaws8774]

Love it but that upside down steering wheel drives me crazy 😆

[@licha5050]

bro a HEI is like 80 bucks on amazon i just did one to my fleetline

[@jamesglavich1426]

I would definitely install a factory type bypass oil filter.

[@arkangelnorthman]

Very nice....

[@leelawrence5081]

Hello nice info on your 1959 Chevrolet, but my question is do you still have the Automatic transmission that was on that car ???

[@jimfebrey964]

Nice up grade! I missed see your, I actually thought you got rid of it. 😎

[@FirstGendodgegarage]

How exactly is 12 V more reliable? They started back in the day and they start perfectly now, keep your wiring clean and it will always work perfect mine starts no matter white first or second revolution

[@jamesglavich1426]

And if you have a dead battery for whatever reason, do you wait for someone with a 6volt system to drive by for a jump start. It's a little risky to jump a 6volt system from a 12volt?

[@FirstGendodgegarage]

@@jamesglavich1426 you jump it with 12 volt

[@charlesinger9182]

Got a question I got a 1950 Chevy deluxe where did you get your 2-inch lowering blocks with the u-bolts the ones I purchased from my local auto parts store they're way too big did you have yours custom made

[@andresorellana2069]

Hola William Quisiera ver si nos pudiera decir con tiempo cuando se vallan a efectuar los car shows clásicos aquí en Miami y en los lugares que vayas a estar Pues cada vez que miro unos de tus videos ya el show pasó y yo quisiera ir a unos de estos show Gracias y tremendos tus videos👍👍

[@C10chevyluvs]

Hi do you have the automatic transmission available still? If so what type of transmission is it and how many gears?

[@manuelsalazar9439]

Beautiful car, thanks for the great content. What’s the name of the app your using for the speed?

[@chrisaguirre3684]

Got lag when driving and black smokemy car gets choke out and turns off starting to over heat what can it be???

[@tonybloor4928]

Always look forward to your cruise videos to Robbies. Do you notice a ride difference now that you lowered your car?

[@c.j.thompson561]

Are you running oil filter?

[@rafaelvazquez884]

is it still available ? how much ?

[@ledsled153]

Are you still selling your 1950 coupe or has it sold? I’m in California.

[@mannyfresh2248]

First time i heard you curse you always so laid back lol..

[@GenerationOldschool]

Lol 😂 mess with my car and you’ll see 😂

[@johncrawford1243]

I have the 1951 Chevy and it has a engine and transmission in it and it's 3 speed manual on the tree if you are interested let no because I will not be using them

[@GenerationOldschool]

Are you selling it?

[@johncrawford1243]

@@GenerationOldschool yes but I live in Pennsylvania

[@ninja63639]

@@johncrawford1243 Is it a coupe or sedan?

[@johncrawford1243]

@@ninja63639 its a two door but I'm using the car as a parts car so if you want engine and transmission make me a offer

[@johncrawford1243]

I'm in Pennsylvania northern PA

[@noemicastillo607]

Probablemente cubano q se cree un gringo🤷‍♀️🙄