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    Hey thanks for getting back. Rather like the...

    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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    Yet Anouther Cam thread

    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 &...
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    Hey Ben thanks for getting back so fast....

    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...
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    263 Start issues

    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...
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    Buick Straight 8 Twin carb- exhaust set

    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...
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    52 Starter wont always engage

    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...
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    Yip been checking them. also contacted 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...
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    been thinking of RHD conversion for some time....

    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...
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    Was planing to change the whole drive train &...

    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
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    great idea. and one I hadnt really thought about....

    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...
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    52 Special Kiwi

    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...
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    Chevy BB in 52 Secial

    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...
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    yip i understand I will be throwing alot of cash...

    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...
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    52 Super 4 door Riviera help

    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...
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