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Yesterday, 11:31 PM

JimmiV replied to a thread 1957 century Glass in Interiors, Trim, Glass and Tops

Members, have not received my chassis and body manuals for my 57 Century yet...was wondering if anyone can tell me how to remove the trim around the...

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Yesterday, 11:29 PM

JimmiV started a thread 1957 century Glass in Interiors, Trim, Glass and Tops

Members, have not received my chassis and body manuals for my 57 Century yet...was wondering if anyone can tell me how to remove the trim around the...

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Yesterday, 07:46 PM

My55buick replied to a thread My crazy dynaflow swap idea in Nailhead: 264, 322, 364, 401, 425

I'm glad someone approves of my theory, so maybe it's not a totally crazy idea. Here's the next question, because I don't totally understand it...

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Yesterday, 05:24 PM

LARRY70GS replied to a thread Best fan system for 455 stage 1 in Heating and Cooling, Radiators

No, the standard fan for A/C and HD cooling was an 18" 7 blade clutch fan. The 1971 and 72 shrouds had a bigger opening, so I would use the bigger...

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Yesterday, 05:16 PM

firstofeight replied to a thread My crazy dynaflow swap idea in Nailhead: 264, 322, 364, 401, 425

Sounds like a good project. Please keep is informed. Ben

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Yesterday, 01:24 PM

My55buick started a thread My crazy dynaflow swap idea in Nailhead: 264, 322, 364, 401, 425

I couldnt sleep last night and when I was up all night I started to research ideas for my 55 Special. I tried to piece an idea together. I wanted to...

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Yesterday, 01:12 PM

Houtan started a thread Best fan system for 455 stage 1 in Heating and Cooling, Radiators

Hi everyone, I have Non clutch 7 blade fan and 7 and 5 clutch driving fans, I guess original fan for 455 with AC was 5 blade clutch drive fans,...

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Yesterday, 01:01 PM

Bob replied to a thread 1957 Buick Century torque tube elimination in Wheels, Tires, Suspension and Frames

I am not sure you are going to find the specifics you are asking for easily. Most people who do such change overs start by choosing the rear end...

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Yesterday, 12:47 PM

Dragrace66 replied to a thread Our 300 V8 in Small Block 215, 300, 340 (and Rover V-8)

I started cleaning the heads, it is work in progress. I'm waiting for the header flange to port match these two parts. Maybe I will do a port match...

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12-09-2018, 08:17 PM

JimmiV started a thread 1957 Buick Century torque tube elimination in Wheels, Tires, Suspension and Frames

Members, I have a 1957 Century with no drive train... want to keep the open drive train. Understand the importance of the torque tube in the entire...

1 replies | 44 view(s)

12-08-2018, 08:40 PM

Bob replied to a thread 1959 Oil Pump OEM Part number in Nailhead: 264, 322, 364, 401, 425

Having now been made aware that the 57/58 pump has a vacuum aspect to it, I would suggest that the only reason for using it is probably a restoration...

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12-07-2018, 02:52 PM

wisebri24 replied to a thread 1959 Oil Pump OEM Part number in Nailhead: 264, 322, 364, 401, 425

They are similar. Has anyone put a 59 oil pump in a 57? Russ Martin at Centerville makes the claim that 59 is better.

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12-06-2018, 07:01 PM

LARRY70GS replied to a thread 1974 Buick Century GS original tire size in Wheels, Tires, Suspension and Frames

Optional Tire was a GR78-15. It was 27.52" in height with a section width of 8.15". I would go with a P225/70R-15. It is 27.40" tall with a...

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12-06-2018, 10:00 AM

Houtan started a thread 1974 Buick Century GS original tire size in Wheels, Tires, Suspension and Frames

Hi everyone, In restoration process now is time for tires, please let me know what was the original 1974 Buick Century Gran sport stage1 tire size...

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12-05-2018, 10:10 AM

wisebri24 replied to a thread 1957 364 250hp with 1961 heads in Nailhead: 264, 322, 364, 401, 425

Thank you

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12-05-2018, 09:43 AM

Bob replied to a thread 1957 364 250hp with 1961 heads in Nailhead: 264, 322, 364, 401, 425

No it does not.

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12-04-2018, 04:22 PM

jgreeke replied to a thread 401 Nailhead Tripower Setup in Tools, Shops, and Garages

You still have this for sale?

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12-03-2018, 07:43 PM

wisebri24 replied to a thread 1957 364 250hp with 1961 heads in Nailhead: 264, 322, 364, 401, 425

And the year difference doesn’t matter?

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12-03-2018, 06:59 PM

bob k. mando replied to a thread Hello from Avon Indiana in New Member Introductions!

http://www.stage1registry.com/ there's also some hoity-toity boys running a little something they call VinWiki: https://vinwiki.com/

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12-03-2018, 06:57 PM

bob k. mando replied to a thread My New 263 in Straight Eights!

on the plus side, it sounds like once you figure out what's wrong with all of the fittings you can fix them all.

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12-03-2018, 06:49 PM

James R replied to a thread Help!! in Small Block 215, 300, 340 (and Rover V-8)

The two extra holes should line up with two locating pins on the block. James R

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12-03-2018, 06:34 PM

Bob replied to a thread 1957 364 250hp with 1961 heads in Nailhead: 264, 322, 364, 401, 425

They are the same gasket from 364 to 425

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12-03-2018, 12:07 PM

jgrffin3rd started a thread Help!! in Small Block 215, 300, 340 (and Rover V-8)

the timing cover on my 1964 Sklylark with a 300 cu in engine was damaged by improper maintenance before I purchased the vehicle. The mechanic is...

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12-03-2018, 07:35 AM

jgrffin3rd replied to a thread Transmission data decode in Transmissions and Drivelines...

Thank you for the clarification. Nice to know that everything appears to line up and that I appear to the have original drivetrain :)

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12-03-2018, 05:50 AM

wisebri24 started a thread 1957 364 250hp with 1961 heads in Nailhead: 264, 322, 364, 401, 425

Hey, I'm new here and to nailheads, but I am an old car guy. I have a 1957 Special 250hp engine with 1961-66 heads. And an Offy 3557 triple intake....

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12-03-2018, 12:55 AM

TODD replied to a thread Transmission data decode in Transmissions and Drivelines...

My guess for the date code is something totally different. Based on other '64 ST300 bulletins, day 001 was some day (which we may never know) in the...

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12-02-2018, 06:53 PM

rjdavidson replied to a thread Hello from Avon Indiana in New Member Introductions!

I bought this car in 1999 from a friend. Car was sold new in Terre Haute Indiana, my hometown. I'm the third owner. I've NOT registered it with the...

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12-02-2018, 05:33 PM

freeman replied to a thread My New 263 in Straight Eights!

Bob, this is true. I was able to get in the shop today, finished all the wiring, filled all the fluids and turned the key but unfortunately bad...

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12-02-2018, 03:51 PM

jgrffin3rd replied to a thread Transmission data decode in Transmissions and Drivelines...

I am somewhat confused... The date number on the tag is 298.. That would be October 24'th (1964 is a leap year). The fender tag on the car has a date...

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