Hey thanks for getting back.
Rather like the having a straight 8 in the Buick. Here in New Zealand you just dont see them.
Hudson needs a motor and im rather fond of a dressed up Nailhead.
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Hey thanks for getting back.
Rather like the having a straight 8 in the Buick. Here in New Zealand you just dont see them.
Hudson needs a motor and im rather fond of a dressed up Nailhead.
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Hey ya
Im currently in the middle of a new project. a 49 Hudson that im putting a 401 Nailhead in.
Have rebuilt the engine but I did not do the cam at the time - put the cash to porting &...
Hey Ben
thanks for getting back so fast. pretty much what I was thinking.
Guess all the old oil and gunk slowed it down a bit and when I cleaned it all up it started spinning faster and playing...
holla
I have a 1952 Special Deluxe that was converted o 12v by the last owner. Three on the tree.
I have had the car a year or so.
It started fine for say two months or so. turn key and away...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1017431552
http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/plusw/441612280.jpg
he is after $1500 NZD ($970USD)
"very rare twin carb twin exhaust set suit Buick...
heya
1952 Buick Special.
12V system.
Issue:
In the mornings or when cold the starter dosnt always turn over the engine. This issue dosnt happen once the cars warmed up or been driven for a...
Yip been checking them.
also contacted a custom & restoration dash guy about swapping the dash about.
Seems like it will be easier than i thought due the gauge panel and glove-box panel area...
been thinking of RHD conversion for some time. thing is finding a dash.
heck cant even find a scratched up, weather beaten mouse infested RHD dash.
Not sure if you checked the vids but the dash...
Was planing to change the whole drive train & rear end. also front end as well.
So I like the idea about swapping out chassis.
NZ is right hand drive but its imported from states so LHD.
Alex
great idea. and one I hadnt really thought about.
being a bolt on body it would be alot easier.
Another issue is my car is Left Hand Drive. and New Zealand is a Right Hand Drive country so...
hey guys
Im rolling a 52 Special Delux four door.
Matte black with flames.
mint chrome & interior. All electrics work from glove box light to valve stereo.
I8 but im looking at a heart...
So im wanting to swap out the I8 for a V8 in my 52 Special.
Im located in New Zealand.
yip bottom of the world and there aint any Nailheads up for grabs down here.
Im looking at chevy big...
yip i understand I will be throwing alot of cash at the car.
im fine with that.
I just need ideas/options as to how to go about it all.
Such as what rear axles from what makes/models/years i...
Hey guys
So Im New Zealand based and have been after a good old 40s/50s car to customize for some time.
Have finally found a car im rather interested in.
a 1952 Buick that is so well...