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    52 & 53 straifgt eights

    Are the straight eights from 1952 the same ones installed in the 1953 Specials?

    Bob

  2. #2
    maybe yes, maybe no.


    1952 was the last year of production for the 248 ( same length as a 263 ) and 320 ( longer than the other two engines).

    all 1953 straight 8s were 263s. the 263 can be found in model years from 1950-53.

    1953 is the last year for any Buick Straight 8 production and the first year of v8 ( 322 Nailhead ) production.


    http://www.teambuick.com/reference/y...gine_specs.php
    Last edited by bob k. mando; 01-26-2015 at 07:33 PM.
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    52 & 53 straights

    Bob thanks for the info and I believe I understand the possibilities.

  4. #4

    straight eight.

    1950 Special was the last 248.

    1950 Super was 263

    1951 & 1952 Super and Special were 263

    1953 Special was 263


    Ben

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    52 & 53 straights

    thanks Ben that helps clarify things.

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