MrEarl Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 been a lot of discussion about rebuilding 264/322's lately, thought this magazine article may be of interest. Nailhead article starts on page 22http://www.enginebuildermag.com/Content/Site302/SpecialIssue/11_01_2011/95023NOVTECHGUI_00000048860.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick man Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Yes, Russell lives a couple hours north of me and use to have a shop in the bay area, then moved up to grass valley near truckee, CA. He has a yahoo group for nailheaders as well as selling nailhead parts out of his shop and on line. He has helped me many times and is a good source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest btate Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 I was going to order all my parts from him to rebuild my 264 but he does not respond to emails very well and relies on verbals, which I hate. He is very nice and offers to help in the rebuild. I know my engine rebuilder did order his rebuild book. After reading this, I just sent an email to cancel my Kanter order for $2700.. they had it on hold due us not know the oversize for the pistons and rings. This order did add a oil and water pump. After reconsidering after reading this article on Russ Martin I think his knowledge is worth the verbal risk. Since I am not that experienced, verbals make me nervous. I did see Russ Martin noted in some post back in this forum back in 2005. So, I am convinced I should work with him so, my mechanic can call him as needed on the rebuild. I know I am over thinking this, but I seem to always come out better over thinking. I really think I sent my transmission to the right guy in Jim Hughes, as the Dynaflow is all that he will work on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Amicus Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Yes, Russell lives a couple hours north of me and use to have a shop in the bay area, then moved up to grass valley near truckee, CA. He has a yahoo group for nailheaders as well as selling nailhead parts out of his shop and on line. He has helped me many times and is a good source.Thank you for this info, I have tons of family in the Grass Valley area, and my '54 with the 322 will be here very soon. Glad I found this forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kingoftheroad Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 been a lot of discussion about rebuilding 264/322's lately, thought this magazine article may be of interest. Nailhead article starts on page 22http://www.enginebuildermag.com/Content/Site302/SpecialIssue/11_01_2011/95023NOVTECHGUI_00000048860.pdfThanks Mr Earl.I really enjoyed that part about the Nailheads and I learned some new stuff too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick man Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 (edited) btate: Russell Martin knows a lot more then the order taking brothers over at Kantors. He also has access to tried and true parts, advice and follow up. Tell him David sent you from the Bay Area. Edited August 21, 2012 by buick man (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest btate Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Thanks David, I tried again to do business with Russell and when I called a few minutes ago, someone maybe Russell said "Can you hold for a minute" well this has happened more than once and after about 5 minutes I gave up. Then he is very slow to answer email and sometimes not at all. Since I am not a a true mechanic and my knowledge regarding talking engine language it makes it hard on me to do business with such a situation. I am OK if I could get a itemized list via email of what I would be buying and not a quick verbal on the phone. A person always would want to know what he is buying, that is not asking too much. I tried! So, I guess I will go back to Kanter's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick man Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Kanters also cant help you later on with needed hands-on advice, sources and quality replacement & NOS parts.If you are truly expecting to be involved in this hobby, one has sit down and create some sound connections and resources. - Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 Bill, Russ is a very busy guy. But trust me, it would be worth your time to wait on his return to the phone line, once you have his attention and good clear questions to discuss with him he is generally more than willing to give you the time needed to help you. I suggest however that in needed, you let your mechanic himself call and discuss any questions about the rebuild of your Nailhead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randalll Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 On 8/22/2012 at 6:20 PM, MrEarl said: Bill, Russ is a very busy guy. But trust me, it would be worth your time to wait on his return to the phone line, once you have his attention and good clear questions to discuss with him he is generally more than willing to give you the time needed to help you. I suggest however that in needed, you let your mechanic himself call and discuss any questions about the rebuild of your Nailhead. My name is Randall and I am in need of a 401 nailhead. I was told to get in contact with Russ. Does anyone have his number? Mine is 310 651-0912 if you would rather pass mine along to him. Either way I would be very grateful. Thank you for your time sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 Here is the web site and # http://centervilleautorepair.com tel:530-272-1564 g'luck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randalll Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Thank you kindly Sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Cardinal Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 I have dealt with Russ and he's been very helpful and extremely knowledgeable. I had a mix-up on one of my orders; I got my parts as well as another customer's parts. I offered to forward them to the proper person and Russ took care of the cost. My suggestion is to be patient and let him know that you're looking for his help in understanding exactly what is needed to complete the work you're doing. Tom Telesco is another Nailhead guru. I've never dealt with Tom, but I understand he has developed roller rockers and other cool products for Nailheads. I found this contact information: Tom Telesco Classic and Muscle Automotive 12 Cook St. Norwalk, CT 06853-1601. Day Phone 203-324-6045 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randalll Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Thank you so much for your help and time. I will definitely give them a call. Thank you again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randalll Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 On 10/31/2017 at 4:13 AM, MrEarl said: Here is the web site and # http://centervilleautorepair.com tel:530-272-1564 g'luck Thank you Sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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