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Any decals left Patrick? Thanks, Marty

Yes, there were some heads made in aluminum in the early sixties. These heads were made with the same casting numbers as the iron heads. Most were made with water jackets......some were not. The valve and port sizes are the same as "stock". If I here of any for sale I will let you know. Marty

After spending time and money on our classics, it would be nice to drive them on a fairly regular basis. Therefore, I am considering driving my Riviera daily. To have all of that money tied up and just sitting in the garage to use less than a couple of thousand miles a year just seems wasteful. When the vehicle is started and driven daily it runs better and the gaskets and seals last longer. Thoughts? Marty

Will anyone insure a classic vehicle for daily driver use? Marty

I just received samples of Clark's Corvair trunk cardboard. They sent me 15 different colors to choose from and one gray, presumably the correct "stock" color although it looks slightly darker to me. The cardboard samples are fairly thick. I am not sure if the cardboard I choose would be the same thickness. Perhaps the samples are thicker? I also have trunk cardboard from Lou Adizma I purchased several years ago. The gray is lighter than Clark's Corvairs sample. Some questions. Is the gray the correct color for my 65 Riv from Clark's Corvairs? Is Lou Adizma's color more correct? Clark's samples are much thicker than Lou Adizma's; which is correct? Can anyone give me a review of any of these products? Is the trunk mat material from Clark's correct? It does look good. Which is better, full or half cover for the spare tire? When I got my 65 Riviera some 18 years ago, it did not have any trunk cardboard in it. My recollection of other cars is that the cardboard is light gray, but I could be wrong. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you, Marty

Thank you. PM sent. Marty

Anyone have the trunk cardboard mounting clips (hardware), that I can purchase for a 65 Riviera trunk? Thanks, Marty

Anyone have the trunk cardboard mounting clips (hardware) for a 1965 Riviera trunk? Thanks, Marty

Thank you Father Doug. I will call you. I know someone has to have a large Buick (Electra, Riviera, Wildcat) with 3.58's or 3.91's. Thanks again, Marty

Any "export" stuff out there? Thanks, Marty

Good afternoon NTX. Any info on the 1953 Buick F.I.? Photos? Thanks, Marty

Hello Group. Here are some "stock" and "D" exhaust manifolds for the 401/425 nailhead. Marty

Good morning Brian. Is that a factory dual quad manifold........possibly "X" code? Thanks...great photo. Marty

Good morning. Is the distributor from the factory or an aftermarket piece? Thanks, Marty

Good evening Group. Does anyone have a 3.58 or 3.91 differential with positraction for a 1963 to 1965 Riviera for sale? Thank you, Marty

Good evening Group. Does anyone have a 3.58 or 3.91 with positraction for a 1963 to 1965 Riviera for sale? Thanks, Marty

Want to buy for a 1965 Buick Riviera a 3.58 or 3.91 differential with positraction. Thanks, Marty

Good afternoon Group. Anyone have any prototype, experimental or "export" parts for nailheads? Any info (pictures) would be appreciated. Thanks, Marty

Good morning. Are you going to work on other tansmissions besides Dynaflows? Modern transmissions? Thank you, Marty

NTX...........check this out .................please. "Stock" nailhead left side exhaust manifolds compared to "D" versions. Thank you, Marty

Good evening Group. While I am not aware of any specific flow tests performed on the manifolds pictured (stock, "D" version #1, and "D" version #2), it would appear the version #2 of the "D" manifolds would be better performers. Thank you, Marty

Good morning Group. Check out these exhaust manifold comparisons, "Stock", "D" (version #1), and "D" (version #2). Left side manifold shows changes that are reflected in the 400, 430, and 455 left side manifold design. 1st Row, Photo #1, left side manifolds, stock (top), "D" #1 (middle), "D" #2 (bottom). 1st Row, Photo #2, right side manifold, stock. 2nd Row, Photo #1, right side manifold, "D" #1. 2nd Row, Photo #2, right side manifold, "D" #2. Thanks, Marty

Good morning Group. If you look at the "D" exhaust manifold, the new series V8 (400, 430 & 455) use the same left exhaust manifold design. Marty

Good morning. The "D" designation refers to the suffix of the casting number, I believe 1367903D. The exhaust port is not D in shape, it is rectangular just as the standard head. This casting has the larger exhaust port, 1/2" taller. The exhaust port is raised to the level of the head bolt. Unfortunately it is also slightly lower as well. The head also has an extra water jacket running across its' entire length on the exhaust side. Dennis Manner, former engineer at Buick at that time indicated a 15hp increase with no other changes. Several people have flowed tested these heads and resulting exhaust flow is less than stock, yet there is a power increase. Raising the port flow would certainly help. Two versions of exhaust manifolds were designed for these heads. Forty-seven of these heads were produced, not 47 sets...........47 heads. I understand that no camshafts were produced to take advantage of the new exhaust port design. There is an engine, possibly two, built by Buick with these heads that may have a specific cam for these heads. Hope they surface one day.............interesting nailhead stuff. Thanks, Marty

Good afternoon Group. Anyone else have any "D" heads, "D" head exhaust manifolds, aluminum intakes (factory), or any other "trick" factory parts for the 401/425 nailheads? Thanks, Marty