sledheader 48381 Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Ive been in the auto repair buss. along time, know why they call smallblock Chev. a mouse motor, a hemi a hemi, a Ford a Cleveland,but don't know why a Buick V-8 is called a nailhead? Just curious Don Young BCA#40498 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 The valves in the engine are small and resemble nails. Hence the term "Nailhead." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ewing Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 They are also vertical, like nails driving up and down.?? Kind of unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1964 225 Roadster Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 Not that this gave it its name, but we could also mention "Tough as Nails".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_buick5563 Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Not that this gave it its name, but we could also mention "Tough as Nails".... </div></div>Yup. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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