Ok, there's always lots of interest in Nailheads around here, and since I was reading up on some of what's been covered in the past, I thought I'd throw together a list of links to threads on the HAMB dealing with various Nailhead questions and stuff. Some of the questions come up several times, and some info is repeated, but this makes finding the answer to your question...or just doing a little research that much easier! I'm sure I missed some, but here's a few to get you fellow Nailhead junkies started! Feel free to add any that I overlooked, to make this an easy springboard for other HAMBers looking for Nailhead info and answers to common questions! Dig in! 322 Nailhead transmissions: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=120083&highlight=nailhead 425 carb replacement: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=118733&highlight=nailhead 401 Nailhead cooling: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=119755&highlight=nailhead Nailhead into a 40 Ford: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=119913&highlight=nailhead Nailhead generator mounting: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=119157&highlight=nailhead Nailhead pic request: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=118943&highlight=nailhead 401 Nailhead into 63 LeSabre: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=117991&highlight=nailhead Road draft tube and coolant crossover questions: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=118279&highlight=nailhead Six carb 364 question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=117566&highlight=nailhead Nailhead (401) valve spring source: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=117720&highlight=nailhead Nailhead (322) spark plug recommendations: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=117703&highlight=nailhead Nailhead cam recommendations: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19944&highlight=nailhead Weiand timing cover re-pops: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116141&highlight=nailhead Nailhead rebuild info in print: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=114306&highlight=nailhead Switch-Pitch converter question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=114811&highlight=nailhead 364 intake question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=114418&highlight=nailhead 1956 Nailhead ID question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=114336&highlight=nailhead B.O.P. to Nailhead compatability question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=114266&highlight=nailhead 322 to early Ford toploader clutch linkage question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=113871&highlight=nailhead 322 to four speed question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=113615&highlight=nailhead 322 in Model A radiator question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112504&highlight=nailhead 401 Nailhead questions: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112356&highlight=nailhead 322 pressure plate question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112171&highlight=nailhead Nailhead multi-carb installation tech: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=111590&highlight=nailhead 322 starter/flywheel mods: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112083&highlight=nailhead Weiand 3x2 intake question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=111364&highlight=nailhead Eelco/NW Speed bellhousing question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=110354&highlight=nailhead Nailhead multi-carb intakes question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=110476&highlight=nailhead Source for 322 header flanges: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=98129&highlight=nailhead Nailhead carb questions: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=108948&highlight=nailhead Nailhead exhaust manifold interchangeability question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107904&highlight=nailhead Nailhead parts & services directory listings: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=96479&highlight=nailhead 401 to four speed question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107058&highlight=nailhead Nailhead pricing question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106507&highlight=nailhead Dynaflow question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=105147&highlight=nailhead Nailhead speed parts link: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104397&highlight=nailhead Nailhead ID questions: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104313&highlight=nailhead Lakeheaders.com U-fab intakes question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=103966&highlight=nailhead 322 mini starter question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=103777&highlight=nailhead Another Nailhead in a Model A radiator question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=102119&highlight=nailhead 1966 Electra engine question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=102132&highlight=nailhead Nailhead trans adapter questions: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=101793&highlight=nailhead 322 transmission adapter questions: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=99432&highlight=nailhead Nailhead casting number question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=99231&highlight=nailhead 322 ID question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=98670&highlight=nailhead Question about Dyanaflow replacement options: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=98077&highlight=nailhead Nailhead trans adapter questions: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=98076&highlight=nailhead Nailhead to Ford C4 auto tranny question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=97034&highlight=nailhead Nailhead lifter valley question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=97346&highlight=nailhead 264 vacuum line question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=96488&highlight=nailhead 1956 Buick Nailhead driveline compatability question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95996&highlight=nailhead Nailhead tripple 97 tuning/trobleshooting help request: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95489&highlight=nailhead 425 cracked block question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=94116&highlight=nailhead Nailhead to 700r4 question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93841&highlight=nailhead Blown early Nailhead link: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93667&highlight=nailhead 1957-61 364 block question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=93709&highlight=nailhead
Sweeeet!!! I have a 55 Special with a 264 and the boat anchor Dynaflow and I just love it, the most relaxing ride in the world. Every time I take her out I come back grinning from ear to ear . Have you ever tried to pick up a Dynaflow? If you were to drop it, it would knock the Earth out of orbit... I found a 55 Super sitting in a field that had a 322 in it and was able to buy the whole car for very little. It had sat there for years, and the tires were sunk down in the dirt. The car itself was on a moderate slope, and the E Brake didn't work, and I thought it might be a good idea if I could get the regular brakes to pump up before we pulled that tank out of there. I pulled up the floor mat and began to unscrew the cast iron cap to the master cylinder, and my buddy, who was helping me, got right over my left shoulder and about knocked me into the car. Feeling a little uncomfortable that he was so close and behind me (I didn't know he was that way) I turned around to get him to back off and it wasn't my buddy, it was a very large cow who wanted to see what I was doing to her car . I just kinda crawled into the car and went out the passenger door, that thing outweighed me just a little, and I'm a lover... not a fighter anyways... Turns out the cow liked me, it followed me around all afternoon, I coulda took it home too... We pulled the car out and I took it back to the shop and gave the 322 a gas I.V., did just a little work to the ignition, hotwired the starter and actually got that baby to fire up, after it had sat in that field for a VERY long time. It smoked a little (I think everyone smoked in the 50's, didn't they?) so I'll probably rebuild it and maybe put it in the Special... I pulled as many parts as I could and had the rest of the car hauled off for scrap.. there wasn't much left. All these links are great... thanks for sharing
Fat Hack..............That my good man is an awesome gathering of NAILHEAD stuff that every NAILHEADER needs to know (did I create a new word)...? DAN
Sorry for the O/T but what would a decent nailhead 4v with trans from a running car be worth? I have a friend that has one stored away. It doesnt run now but he pulled it from a car he was driving and has it stored.
What year and size Nailhead? What transmission? What kind of Buick is it out of? The above info would help folks give you a more accurate estimate.
Some more: Another Nailhead bellhousing pattern question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91494&highlight=nail+head TH-400 behind Nailhead question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=83670&highlight=nail+head Nailhead gaskets: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=83513&highlight=nail+head Nailhead or Flathead question (some great Nailhead info in here): http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=82725&highlight=nail+head Nailhead ID: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=81890&highlight=nail+head Nailhead motors in Chevy trucks: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73612&highlight=nail+head Nailhead seal part number question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73579&highlight=nail+head Nailhead intake question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63652&highlight=nail+head 401 Nailhead question (general): http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63237&highlight=nail+head "Nailhead" nickname question: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60915&highlight=nail+head Nailhead vs 409 Chevy: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54688&highlight=nail+head Several Nailhead questions: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7177&highlight=nail+head
IM not really sure its something like 64-65 Wildcat? Its an automatic. He sin another state so I cant get the info right now IM going from memory.
Here's some more non-HAMB links to help the Nailheadophiles amongst our ranks out: (More to come soon!) Buicks.Net Nailhead casting numbers: http://www.buicks.net/shop/reference/nailhead_casting_numbers.html Car Craft's history of the Nailhead: http://www.carcraft.com/thehistoryof/65502/ Nailhead.Org: http://www.nailhead.org/poll_archive.php?id=40 BuickStreet: http://www.buickstreet.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=62&sid=47c81bbfe55bd835e7b098258cfb9c4d Buicks.Net: http://www.autoelf.com/link_in.php?link=292 V8 Buick's Nailhead forum: http://www.v8buick.com/forumdisplay.php?f=9 Buick Parts Directory: http://www.buickpartsdirectory.com/engine.htm Vintage Speed's camshafts for 264/322 Nailheads: http://www.vintagespeed.com/cams.htm TA Performance 364-401-425 camshafts: http://www.taperformance.com/nailhead_and_v6_cams.htm Speedway Motors 401-425 pistons: http://www.speedwaymotors.com/xq/aspx/dept_id.408/display_id.4591/qx/Product.htm
i don't know how i missed this when it first came out, but here's a bttt for anyone else who missed it. thanx hack!
Also my good freind Russ Martin is a real good source for buick parts. He is also a real good wealth of info. www.nailheadbuick.com
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