New to the forum and to nailheads.

Discussion in 'Wet behind the ears??' started by 18CEOD, Aug 1, 2018.

  1. 18CEOD

    18CEOD Active Member

    CD8A0BA2-0F22-4EF0-A615-D346565F67F0.jpeg EA750B01-4DD1-48C8-8324-4DA1BB720374.jpeg Hello from Montana.
    It started with a search for a 53. After three years of looking I’ve some how ended up with the car of my dreams and two nailheads. Neither are running at the moment.
    I’m so happy I found this forum. I’ve lurked for a bit and finally joined. Seems like a good gathering of folks and more knowledge in one place then I’ve been able to find anywhere else. I’m a total noob too anything with an engine but hope to contribute when I can.
    I’ve got a 53 56R with a 322 and a 425 waiting in the wings.
    Sorry if the photos are to big. I’m a noob at that too.
     
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  2. TrunkMonkey

    TrunkMonkey Well-Known Member

    A great bunch of guys and welth of knowledge.

    Tom Telesco is a member; "teleriv".

    Dave is a member; "dual-quadism"

    Dennis is a member, "Wheelz"

    Russell Martin of Centerville Auto Repair, is another nailhead expert.
    http://centervilleautorepair.com
    Read everything on his site. twice...


    All of these guys are tremendous source of information on the Nailheads, as are several other folks.
     
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  3. 300sbb_overkill

    300sbb_overkill WWG1WGA. MAGA

    Welcome from SE Michigan!
     
  4. cobravii

    cobravii Well-Known Member

    Welcome from Northern Canada :) Love the car and the 425!
    Where are you located?
     
  5. 18CEOD

    18CEOD Active Member

    Thanks for the welcome. TM I’ve been to Martins site several times and continue to read his facts. I’ll be in Da nailhead section a lot I think. So much to know with these engines.
    Cobravii I’m back and forth in the state of Montana from Bozefornia to the Great Falls. I’m hoping the 425 is everything I hope it’ll be.
     
  6. telriv

    telriv Founders Club Member

    IT WON'T BE A BOLT-IN SWAP.
     
  7. gsfred

    gsfred Founders Club Member

    Welcome aboard from NY.
     
  8. 18CEOD

    18CEOD Active Member

    Tom,I know it won't be. I've got an ST400 I want to put behind it and I'm looking at my options for swapping out the torque tube for the open drive. Big Buick 60s rear end or something with trailing arms. I'd like to keep it all Buick.

    First thing I'm going to do is see if my 425 is all it was said it was. I'll be tearing into that soon. I have to get my old truck out of the garage first. Wait, I guess the 425 is the second thing I'll be doing.:)

    I have a lot of searching and studying to do.
    Also, do you still rebuild AFBs? As you can see mine are a little ruff around the edges.
     
  9. telriv

    telriv Founders Club Member

    YES I DO!!!

    You should go to TeamBuick & look at Jacob's post about installing a Jag FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION. A lot easier than you would think. He did it to a '56 Century. Basically the same as yours.
     
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  10. 2001ws6

    2001ws6 last of the v8 interceptors

    Welcome aboard! :cool:
     
  11. 18CEOD

    18CEOD Active Member

    Tom, thanks I will do that. I may even have a line on a Jag from a coworker although I’m not sure of the year. I’m glad to hear you rebuild. I’d like to keep the engine as original as possible. Everything matches right now. Wasn’t sure where to take them. Being located where I’m at geographically it’s difficult to find folks who have any knowledge with these nailheads.
    Gsfred and 2001ws6 thanks for the welcome.
     
  12. 1972Mach1

    1972Mach1 Just some M.M.O.G. guy.....

    Welcome from Zootown (Missoula for you out of staters) :)
     
  13. 18CEOD

    18CEOD Active Member

    Thanks Lucas, nice Riv.
     
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  14. welcome, what part of Montana are you in? did the dual quad engine come out of Montana as well?
     
  15. 18CEOD

    18CEOD Active Member

    Thanks Bob, I split my time between Bozeman and Great Falls. Mostly GF now.
    The engine came out of Oregon. It’s kind of sad but typical. Sat in a field for way to long rotting away. Not sure the owner who sold it to the gentleman I purchased it from knew much about it. The engine was about the only thing left to recover.
     
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