Brian Hounsell Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 In '48-'9,'50 How did Olds and Cadillac divisions make room for the V8? They must have used a different steering box than Buick. Have box from '49 Buick-it's in the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61polara Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Cadillac used a V-8 engine back to the early years, while Olds and Buick used straight eights. The Olds body was redesigned in '48 to accommodate the V-8 for 1949. Buick stayed with the straight 8 until 1953. It's been my understanding that the Buick "nail-head" V-8 was designed to fit in the straight 8 engine compartment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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