Rooster Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 (edited) Nailhead engine 57 - 63 to Chev auto transmission adaptor kit. Got one of these laying around not going to be used ? I know it's along shot but ----------- You never know.I believe Bendtsens kit is the one to get, although I have heard of a make called EELCO. Edited May 31, 2014 by Rooster (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Nailhead engine 57 - 63 to Chev auto transmission adaptor kit. Got one of these laying around not going to be used ? I know it's along shot but ----------- You never know.I believe Bendtsens kit is the one to get, although I have heard of a make called EELCO. And you WILL show us what you are building!! Won't you!!:confused: Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Yep, no problem. My current project attached. A cut up 34 sedan from years ago now rebuilding into a pickup. Got a Nailhead engine to slot in with ( hopefully ) a Chev T700r4 auto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Way to go! I like it. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Did you try Russ Martin?http://nailheadbuick.com/transadaptors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 I've been to his website. Looks like he is on selling the Bendtsens kit. At the moment I thought of trying my luck at sourcing a used one if there is such an animal in existence.By the time I buy new, add shipping , red tape and more $$ to Govt. grabbers it will turn out to be an expensive bit of gear. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 it is a bit pricey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick840 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 My 34 Rear Guards are looking real good ............as is the rest of the projectBring it to the next Nationals in 2016? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 Now there's a idea :cool:Drive across the Nullabor Plain in a 1934 with overdrive auto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-g-g0 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I don't have an extra one but have a Bendtsens kit sandwiched between a 425 and 700R4. Certainly would recommend their product. I have read many posts on various sites indicating issues with the EELCO adapters.Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 42buickman Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I just put a Bendtsens kit in my '56 Century, with a built 401 and a 700r4 and rear differential from a '62 full size Buick, and trailing arms from a Chev pickup. Should have it running tomorrow, Thursday. And, I have a '33 model 67 that's been cut down into a pickup, but, a horrible job. So, I'm using a '34 Chev car rear body to make it look a bit better. The rear fenders are '32 big series Buick, and the engine and transmission are from a '87 Grand National. All the running gear will be for sale when I get started. It runs and drives great. But, I have my '56 to finish, just a little, then a '50 Convertible to finish up the wiring and interior. Now, I have something to live for, hate to have someone else finish it. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick840 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I just put a Bendtsens kit in my '56 Century, with a built 401 and a 700r4 and rear differential from a '62 full size Buick, and trailing arms from a Chev pickup. Should have it running tomorrow, Thursday. And, I have a '33 model 67 that's been cut down into a pickup, but, a horrible job. So, I'm using a '34 Chev car rear body to make it look a bit better. The rear fenders are '32 big series Buick, and the engine and transmission are from a '87 Grand National. All the running gear will be for sale when I get started. It runs and drives great. But, I have my '56 to finish, just a little, then a '50 Convertible to finish up the wiring and interior. Now, I have something to live for, hate to have someone else finish it. PaulPaul,Love to see some photos of that set up if you have some to share.Particularly the rear end set up.Is the 62 full size diff the same width as the 56? Any ideas what other years might fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 42buickman Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Paul,Love to see some photos of that set up if you have some to share.Particularly the rear end set up.Is the 62 full size diff the same width as the 56? Any ideas what other years might fit?I will try to send pictures of this change. It was relatively simple, and works with '56 thru '60 Buicks using the differential only from a '61 or a '62 full size Buick. Just pull the axles, remove the differential and torque tube etc. and slip in the differential. I used the trailing arms from a Chev. pickup, '62 thru '72 I believe. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick840 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Yes photos would help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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