As for the specific vehicle this engine lived in, that’s a mystery lost to nature. However, its unknown old bodywork does not detract from the engine’s historicity, even in its less-than-factory-fresh condition. The Stovebolt engine, named for the visual similarities between the bolts holding it together and the bolts on an old wood stove, was first produced in 1929, according to Chevy, and served as one of the first truck engines of the brand capable of doing real work. . It was marketed under the slogan “six for the price of four”. Although the engine was redesigned several times throughout its tenure stuck in the engine bays of your nearest Chevy, the heater-equipment-inspired moniker stuck.
Alex Hevesy/SlashGearNot only did it serve as the heart of Chevy trucks for several decades, it was also the first engine in the new Chevy Suburban of 1935. In the engine bay of the now ubiquitous Suburban, the Stovebolt produced 60 horsepower. By comparison, a 2023 Suburban with a 6.2-liter V8 produces 420 horsepower.
