This is to list the reputable parts suppliers and builders of nailheads. Carmen Faso 716.693.4090 - J&C's Parts 7127 Ward Road North Tonawanda, NY 14120
TA Performance is also getting more involved with the nailheads. Hard parts, and shorty headers. www.taperformance.com
from buickperformance.com: Looking to install a 700R4 or 200-4R behind a nailhead 401/425 ?, contact: Rod N Racin, 715 East Main St, Belleville, IL 62220, 618-257-0567. Price for the adapter kit is $295.
I do both real, live HEI, and MSD trigger only conversions into stock cast iron nailhead distributors. I don't use Ignitors, but real HEI and MSD components.
I can vouch for Ignition Man's work - I've seen it. Use him. Bill S. P.S. Dave, my 401 distributor is on it's way!
Nailhead Parts Sources Ken Schmidt The Buick Bonery 6970 Stamper Way Sacramento, CA 95828 916-381-5271 "Previously owned" parts in absolutely the best condition I have ever bought. You get way more than you pay for. Buick Specialties P.O. Box 5368 Kent, WA 98604 253-852-0584 Very high quality rebuilt/restored rockers and shafts
Mini-starters are available. Weigh 8lbs. 9ozs. Will fit '61-'66 364/401/425 engines only at this time. Will be working on older designs soon, depending on interest. All brand new, no rebuilts. $299.00 plus shipping. Also getting closer to production, Roller Tip Rocker Arms for all NailHeads from'53-'66. Will post dyno results when the time comes for all to see & read. E-mail, telriv@yahoo.com or telriv@msn.com Phone, days, 8Am-6Pm, M-F, (203) 324-6045 Snail mail: Tom Telesco C/O Classic & Muscle Automotive 465 Glenbrook Rd. Stamford, Ct. 06906-1820
I found this place that says they make a kit to put any Chevy Trans stick or auto from 55-97 to any nail head from 53-66..there are 3 different kits...but it looks like nice stuff..kind of pricey but hey, what would my 63 LeSabre be like with a 401 and a 6 speed from a Z28 in it :Brow: .... http://www.transmissionadapters.com/
Bob Bendtsten builds cool stuff. (Transmission adaptors.com) As you can see from his website, he'll put just about anything to anything too. He also knows his fuel injection. Fun to BS with also.
i'll agree with pinhead..Ken scmidt is a life saver, he is super helpful,always has pretty much anythin y'all can thinkk of in his 'collection' and his prices are more than decent... he's kept my baby rolling quite a few times now..
I bought an adapter from Benstedts to put a 700r4 behind my 401 in a 61 Electra Convert. I have nothing but positive things to say about the man and his products. Helpful start to fininsh and he builds a great kit. Everything was included and it all fit no problem. I definitely would reccomend him. This guy also puts Cadillac Northstars into Fiero's!!! I bet thats a wild ride!
For all of you nailhead junkies, there's a custom hotrod and speed shop up here in the Pacific NW that is producing speed equipment for the nailhead along with alot of other goodies. The speed shop website is http://www.nwspeedequipment.com/ and the custom shop website is http://www.northwestcustoms.net/ They're sister sites, with some redundancy, but well worth checking out if only just to see the slammed '59-'60 fullsize Buford.
Nailhead Parts For straight eight or nailhead engine parts try: Terrill Machine, Inc. 1000 County Road 454, DeLeon, TX 76444 (254) 893-2610
401 Did you ever call Jim Burek Buick Engine and Parts Builder I'm sure he can help you further with your nailhead heads! And they will be a great ride when you get them back! Did you have your heads checked for cracks yet? Greetz Robert
Parts r Us! Check out our online store at www.nashrodandcustom.com (see link above). We are still stocking our store, and if anyone has any requests/suggestions for Nailhead specific parts they'd like to see on there, drop me a line. We carry over 450 different vendors (from Accel to Zoops and everything in between), and are adding more every day. I'm currently building a 'highboy '30 Model A Sedan which is getting a '65 425 Nailhead. This will be my personal hot rod, and it won't have a hood (why hide something that pretty?!), and it will be a daily year-round driver. I'll post pics of the build if anyone is interested... I'm thinking either a 6x2 setup, dual quads (I know where a factory dual quad manifold is cheap), or possibly Hilborn Fuel Injection. (With an open hood, I'll need down-turned velocity stacks though to keep rain out).....God, I love this stuff!!!!
I've got an intake that was modified to do just that out in the shop, I'll pop off some pic's and get back to ya.
Nailhead Blower manifolds... If you guys wanna hold on for a bit on the induction.... Marty at NWSPEED is in the process of having blower manifolds cast.. (aluminum) So, go to his website and see if they are out yet... I think a blower would be SLIGHTLY better then hilborn and ALOT less headaches to adjust... HMMM dual quads/blower manifold/nitrous??? Hmmmmm think of the possibilities!!
Maddog Racing Maddog Racing has engine kits for nailheads....see their e-bay store at: http://stores.ebay.com/Maddog-Racin...d-1934-2005_W0QQcolZ2QQdirZQ2d1QQftidZ2QQtZkm
