1961-63 Buick Special/Skylark

[Bigcheese327]

Is it possible to fit a 364/401/425 in one? If not, how tough is the GM "Corporate" V8 (SBC)? How about the 4.3L V6? Anybody know a website dedicated to these cars or the Olds F-85? I'm trying to find out more about them. I really like the styling.

[zman]

The Nailhead will fit in real nice.......

[Bigcheese327]

The voice of experience? A '61 or '62 Grab Sport would be a great deal of fun... even as a sedan.

[zman]

I've witnessed a few times, thought about it myslef. But don't count the 215 out, it's a good motor, as is the Buick V-6 (3.8) Just think of one with a Grand National motor in it.

The good thing is the Nailhead is a relatively narrow V-8, it was designed to fit in place of the inline 8.

[Bigcheese327]

I like the 215, no doubt, but I feel it's more at home in a lighter vehicle - say a track T. Besides, an excess of power never hurt anyone, right?

[zman]

If you look at the progress Rover has made to this motor over the years it may surprise you. It's up to a full 5 liters (302 ci) makes abunch more power and there's a bunch available for it. Just a thought, but a 401 and 4 speed couldn't hurt.

[MBTex]

This one has a Grand National engine.
62 with GN Motor (http://www.buickland.com/forum/album_pic.php?pic_id=121)

[cornfieldrodder]

The SBC has similar dimensions with the 215. I've seen a 350 Buick in one, it was a claen install that even used a belt driven fan.

[Winfab]

You should dispose of the 215 immediately if it has one. I am a self-authorized 215 disposal engineer. Let me know when I can rid you of the menace.