The Automobile
Despite not having a V8 engine in the early 1950s, Chevrolet almost consistently outsold its nearest rival, Ford, whose V8 was legendary. What Chevy did have was a tough and dependable six-cylinder engine that provided millions of cars decorated with the “bow-tie” logo with plenty of power for trips to the grocery store, to the office, and where ever else the family needed to go. The engine design, affectionately known as the“Stovebolt” six, was first introduced in 1929 and it won Chevrolet millions of sales. Though it had seen a number of improvements in the 24 year period up to 1953, it was still the same basic motor and hailed as one of the best engines ever.
The "Stovebolt Six"
By the 1953 model year, Chevrolet’s six had grown to 235.5 cubic inches. For those Chevys equipped with the standard three-speed or overdrive transmissions, the compression ratio was posted at 7:1 giving the car 108 horsepower at 3600 RPM. For Bel Airs and 210 series that were equipped with the optional Power-Glide automatic transmission, the mighty “six” was given an increase in compression to 7.5:1, which bumped the horsepower up to 115. (The new 150 Series was not available with Power-Glide).
The Corvette
In this same year the new fiberglass bodied Corvette was also introduced. While it used the same basic engine, Corvette’s “Blue-Flame Six” was equipped with triple carbs, a modified set of valve and timing ports and high performance heads which boosted the compression ratio up to 8:1 and horsepower to 150 at 4200 RPM.
The Cache
The cache is a camoed lock and lock covered with natural cover in a manner not unknown to the Geocacher. Or, as 50SumTin is fond of saying, "A laying of sticks." Seek this cache from within Manzanita Park. You will NOT have to cross the fence to find the cache.
The FTF goes to Hidey Hunter! Congratulations!