NC-car-guy Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Not mine, I can go look or pick it up if anyone wants... https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/pts/d/buick-nailhead/6365470529.html Buick nailhead engine. 322 cu in. Complete munus starter. Also have adaptor to mate to early ford trans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Engine appears to be from a 56 Special. The adapter is useless unless there is a flywheel, clutch and pressure plate also. It will mate to early Ford transmissions, but only the 4-speed spur gear truck trannys will hold up...the first time you apply full power in 2nd gear the 3-speeds will shell the cluster gear. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 What makes you say 56 special? The 2bbl? Wouldn't a 55 super have a 2bbl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbuickgs Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 55 Super had a 4 barrel with 236 hp same as century and Roady. If that is a special and if is a 55 engine ,its a 264 cu in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 (edited) was the 2bbl 322 only in 1954? I asked the guy for the engine code, he says he's run it and is a 322 but will write it down for me this evening. Edited November 15, 2017 by wndsofchng06 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 1 hour ago, wndsofchng06 said: What makes you say 56 special? The 2bbl? Later valve covers with breathers. 2bbl, heater hose on valve cover, fuel inlet front of carb. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 20 hours ago, old-tank said: Engine appears to be from a 56 Special. The adapter is useless unless there is a flywheel, clutch and pressure plate also. It will mate to early Ford transmissions, but only the 4-speed spur gear truck trannys will hold up...the first time you apply full power in 2nd gear the 3-speeds will shell the cluster gear. Is there anything that will hold a Nailhead besides the stock 3 speed or high torque truck box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 (edited) On 11/14/2017 at 3:22 PM, wndsofchng06 said: Not mine, I can go look or pick it up if anyone wants... https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/pts/d/buick-nailhead/6365470529.html Buick nailhead engine. 322 cu in. Complete munus starter. Also have adaptor to mate to early ford trans. A Edited December 11, 2017 by Guest (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 On 11/16/2017 at 5:55 AM, Beemon said: Is there anything that will hold a Nailhead besides the stock 3 speed or high torque truck box? You would need a different (if available) adapter to use nearly any modern transmission. Gotta remember those old Ford transmission were designed to handle only 80-100 hp. (even the 55 264 engine is 188 hp) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 On 11/16/2017 at 10:53 PM, 2carb40 said: A What do you mean "A" ?? Also I bought this motor, not sure why, it's like a drug addiction. No worries, I didn't pay sticker price. Also picked up another 56 322 4bbl with the dual exhaust and a dynaflow still attached (sorry guys I was greedy and didnt post that one here because I wanted those duals). Looks like its time to find something to start dropping these motors in.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 6 minutes ago, wndsofchng06 said: Also picked up another 56 322 4bbl with the dual exhaust and a dynaflow still attached (sorry guys I was greedy and didnt post that one here because I wanted those duals). Looks like its time to find something to start dropping these motors in.... Build a Speedster? Lakester? 1950s Kustom Kruiser? - '50 Buick grille & Frenched '56 Packard Taillights? Kruiser Skirts? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 maybe put it in this poor thing.... https://greensboro.craigslist.org/cto/d/1929-buick-4-door-suicide/6384429785.htmls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 I've got a 2 door post Special with 3 speed I'll let you hold real cheap. Solid lil car just aching for some horse power. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbuickgs Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, MrEarl said: I've got a 2 door post Special with 3 speed I'll let you hold real cheap. Solid lil car just aching for some horse power. hmmm , what year ? Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 1 minute ago, billbuickgs said: hmmm , what year ? Bill 54... duh!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 1 minute ago, billbuickgs said: hmmm , what year ? Bill come on Bill, you seriously had to ask that a '54 of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 3 minutes ago, billbuickgs said: hmmm , what year ? Bill Sorry not trying to beat you up, just messin' with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 yep Bill, a '54 2 door cdan, you know, the year that had the built in fender skirts you like so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 (edited) Hey Matt, dare I ask what 4bbl came with that 56 engine? Make sure when you find a car to put it in, that you took the driver side single exhaust and stick it on the passenger side for some awesome tri-Y headers with no flapper valve. Edited December 12, 2017 by Beemon (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Did you get the Ford tranny adapter too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 50 minutes ago, Beemon said: Hey Matt, dare I ask what 4bbl came with that 56 engine? Make sure when you find a car to put it in, that you took the driver side single exhaust and stick it on the passenger side for some awesome tri-Y headers with no flapper valve. I'll have to look when i pick it up saturday. Paid, but not picked up.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 43 minutes ago, old-tank said: Did you get the Ford tranny adapter too? Yes... sounds like it's useless though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 1 minute ago, wndsofchng06 said: Yes... sounds like it's useless though? Even if it's useless, you should still try to blow it - for science, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 1 hour ago, Beemon said: Even if it's useless, you should still try to blow it - for science, of course. Huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 The gearbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 17 minutes ago, Beemon said: The gearbox Ah yes! I've not destroyed anything in the name of science in a long time... LOL 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 On 11/15/2017 at 10:34 AM, old-tank said: .the first time you apply full power in 2nd gear the 3-speeds will shell the cluster gear. I can most definitely concur with the above. .....................Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 2 hours ago, Bhigdog said: I can most definitely concur with the above. .....................Bob Did you destroy one already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 14 minutes ago, wndsofchng06 said: Did you destroy one already? I put a 322 in a 54 Ford using the Ford trans. It was OK as long as I was quite easy on the gas pedal. Flooring it in first or second was pretty much guaranteed to corn cob the cluster gear. If memory serves I blew up at least 5, likely more. I got to where I could change out a trans, in the drive way on my back, in 30 minutes flat. Now it takes me thirty minutes just to look under the car and stand back up...............Bob 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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