Nailhead Info/Parts Sources

[Adam Whitman]

This is to list the reputable parts suppliers and builders of nailheads.

Carmen Faso
716.693.4090 -
J&C's Parts
7127 Ward Road
North Tonawanda, NY 14120

[Adam Whitman]

buicknailhead.com (http://buicknailhead.com)

[Adam Whitman]

TA Performance is also getting more involved with the nailheads. Hard parts, and shorty headers. www.taperformance.com

[Adam Whitman]

from buickperformance.com:

Looking to install a 700R4 or 200-4R behind a nailhead 401/425 ?, contact: Rod N Racin, 715 East Main St, Belleville, IL 62220, 618-257-0567. Price for the adapter kit is $295.

[IgnitionMan]

I do both real, live HEI, and MSD trigger only conversions into stock cast iron nailhead distributors.

I don't use Ignitors, but real HEI and MSD components.

[BuickStreet]

I can vouch for Ignition Man's work - I've seen it. Use him.

Bill S.

P.S. Dave, my 401 distributor is on it's way!

[Pinhead64US]

Ken Schmidt
The Buick Bonery
6970 Stamper Way
Sacramento, CA 95828
916-381-5271

"Previously owned" parts in absolutely the best condition I have ever bought. You get way more than you pay for.


Buick Specialties
P.O. Box 5368
Kent, WA 98604
253-852-0584

Very high quality rebuilt/restored rockers and shafts

[telriv@msn.com]

Mini-starters are available. Weigh 8lbs. 9ozs. Will fit '61-'66 364/401/425 engines only at this time. Will be working on older designs soon, depending on interest. All brand new, no rebuilts. $299.00 plus shipping.
Also getting closer to production, Roller Tip Rocker Arms for all NailHeads from'53-'66. Will post dyno results when the time comes for all to see & read.
E-mail, telriv@yahoo.com or telriv@msn.com
Phone, days, 8Am-6Pm, M-F, (203) 324-6045
Snail mail: Tom Telesco
C/O Classic & Muscle Automotive
465 Glenbrook Rd.
Stamford, Ct. 06906-1820

[WUWU20]

I found this place that says they make a kit to put any Chevy Trans stick or auto from 55-97 to any nail head from 53-66..there are 3 different kits...but it looks like nice stuff..kind of pricey but hey, what would my 63 LeSabre be like with a 401 and a 6 speed from a Z28 in it :Brow: ....

http://www.transmissionadapters.com/

[tburgeson]

Bob Bendtsten builds cool stuff. (Transmission adaptors.com) As you can see from his website, he'll put just about anything to anything too. He also knows his fuel injection. Fun to BS with also.

[evil666greaser]

i'll agree with pinhead..Ken scmidt is a life saver, he is super helpful,always has pretty much anythin y'all can thinkk of in his 'collection' and his prices are more than decent... he's kept my baby rolling quite a few times now..

[Ronin]

I bought an adapter from Benstedts to put a 700r4 behind my 401 in a 61 Electra Convert. I have nothing but positive things to say about the man and his products. Helpful start to fininsh and he builds a great kit. Everything was included and it all fit no problem. I definitely would reccomend him. This guy also puts Cadillac Northstars into Fiero's!!! I bet thats a wild ride!

[into_l]

For all of you nailhead junkies, there's a custom hotrod and speed shop up here in the Pacific NW that is producing speed equipment for the nailhead along with alot of other goodies.

The speed shop website is http://www.nwspeedequipment.com/

and the custom shop website is http://www.northwestcustoms.net/

They're sister sites, with some redundancy, but well worth checking out if only just to see the slammed '59-'60 fullsize Buford.

[Airy Cat]

For straight eight or nailhead engine parts try:

Terrill Machine, Inc.
1000 County Road 454,
DeLeon, TX 76444

(254) 893-2610

[Opa]

Did you ever call Jim Burek Buick Engine and Parts Builder (http://www.paeenterprises.com/) I'm sure he can help you further with your nailhead heads!

And they will be a great ride when you get them back!

Did you have your heads checked for cracks yet?

Greetz

Robert

[green goblin]

Anyone know where to get an inexpensive set of these for the early nailheads?

Thanks,
Mike

[Nash Rod&Custom]

Check out our online store at www.nashrodandcustom.com (see link above).

We are still stocking our store, and if anyone has any requests/suggestions for Nailhead specific parts they'd like to see on there, drop me a line. We carry over 450 different vendors (from Accel to Zoops and everything in between), and are adding more every day.

I'm currently building a 'highboy '30 Model A Sedan which is getting a '65 425 Nailhead. This will be my personal hot rod, and it won't have a hood (why hide something that pretty?!), and it will be a daily year-round driver. I'll post pics of the build if anyone is interested...

I'm thinking either a 6x2 setup, dual quads (I know where a factory dual quad manifold is cheap), or possibly Hilborn Fuel Injection. (With an open hood, I'll need down-turned velocity stacks though to keep rain out).....God, I love this stuff!!!!

[51gmc]

Also for now I want to upgrade the 4bbl carb on my 322, doesn't anyone make an adapter so I can use the stock intake with an aftermarket carb like
Edelbrock or Holley?
I've got an intake that was modified to do just that out in the shop, I'll pop off some pic's and get back to ya.

[Mr62Buick]

If you guys wanna hold on for a bit on the induction.... Marty at NWSPEED is in the process of having blower manifolds cast.. (aluminum) So, go to his website and see if they are out yet... I think a blower would be SLIGHTLY better then hilborn and ALOT less headaches to adjust... HMMM dual quads/blower manifold/nitrous??? Hmmmmm think of the possibilities!!

[wkillgs]

Maddog Racing has engine kits for nailheads....see their e-bay store at:
http://stores.ebay.com/Maddog-Racing-and-Fastengineparts_Buick-Nailhead-1934-2005_W0QQcolZ2QQdirZQ2d1QQftidZ2QQtZkm

[zman]

Both http://www.hamptonblowers.com/ and http://www.blowerdriveservice.com/ have blower kits for the Nailhead...
they include the manifold but it doesn't look like either want to sell the manifold sperately...

[65specialconver]

brand new $275.00 to your door,rebuilt $235.00 to your door(us only. will ship anywhere for shipping cost) send me a p/m if you want one or questions :TU:

[DualQuad55]

I just got off the phone with Gordon Automotive/Automatic transmission parts.
I ordered stuff for an Ford AOD I am building but they have stuff for most older trans as well such as Dynaflo, cast iron powerglides, Hydramatics, etc...
They seem very professional and helpful. And the prices were very reasonable for the late model.

Do a search for 'Gordon automatic trans parts' or 1-800-589-8868.

[58buickspecial]

Just wondering why this link doen't work. Thanks

www.nailheadbuick.com

[bluuzharpz]

Ok ! Sorry guy's for all i have said here in the past ,being led down the garden path with amertuerish ideas from rip off guy's . i should of just taken time to listen to you all and take it all in from the start . Apologies to tom telesco .i have spent 1000's on my engine now ,And in the process of putting my 60 thou bore 425 back together . headwork done from F&M heads here in Adelaide ,South Australia with 90pound pressure isky racing springs,shims , T/A SS big valve job ported 7 polished to the information specs from numerous nailhead guru's and sites over the last 2 years research. 2x4 cast iron intake port matched with work done also. flow numbers for both if needed.2x 600 cfm edelbrock carbs 1405 , 1406 , progressive linkage and (pictured ) 2x B&M air cleaners with 4 x K&N filters..crank, rods, done and whole rotating assembly balanced ,magnafluxed,align honed etc etc etc within under 1 gram.
A schneider cam and lifters 490 lift & 280 just over GS specs.Arp bolts and SS dressup bolts taming the wildcat also. A billet custom made harmonic balancer was also made here in Adelaide from my good friend Tony Iglio ,who has been making harmonic balances for 30 years now.the engine is now being put together with the most critical of tolerances using state of the art tech nowhow and old school nostalgic ways from another good friend of mine Steve Tonkes Automotive racing heads and engines, using and incorporating ideas from 2 years research also ..Steve also has been building racers from mild to wild for 30 + years.original rocker covers are being chromed as well as the valley pan. block and heads being painted hammertech charcoal ,kinda silver black , with like a panther pinkish purple colour , for the finned stuff and brackets. A mini torque starter coupled to an optima red battery for ease of starting and a Lucas alternator looks after the eletrical side. twin thermo fans from a late model ford looks after the cooling with an air raiser moulded lip to direct air up to the engine is also present. PENNZOIL GT SAE50 is the lubricant of choice here ,because all the other pennzoil oils are actually MOBIL ..Straight from thye horses mouth. This oil is best for nailheads here in Australia .A high volume oil pump from T/A is also being introduced to the engine. recurved dizzy has been done ...........but might buy a MSD nailer for it . Also from T/A comes the double row timing set ,to set the cam straight.
this is going into my 1964 Buick riviera 70,000 miles Right hand drive sleeper.
i have lots of pics , so reply if you need more . Or if you want to add more knowledge to my itinery ? please do so , i need all the help i can get from you guys. Am i doing the right thing ?
Kindest regards .Wayno

[NailheadinCA]

I saw this company on Ebay, It appears they make lightweight connecting rods for the nailhead. The name on the rods themselves is "SuperRod"

Might check them out:

Super Speed Equipment Co
140 S Motor Ave
Azusa, CA 91702-3225
(626) 969-8823

[track73]

I put a Carter AFB on my '56. I used a Tran-Dapt adapter and it works fine. The only problem was that the 4 holes that are used to bolt it to the manifold were not drilled all the way through. I had to have my machinist drill and counter bore the holes to make it fit correctly.

[telriv]

Bill, I make the "Adjustable Roller Tip Rocker Arms" for the "NailHeads" & they do fit under ALL the available valve covers. I also manufacture mini-starters for them. Do a search on this board & type in "toms roller rockers" to read replies of some users.

Tom T.

[Mr62Buick]

Are the exhaust ports close to a 401/425?

[telriv]

As far as spacing they are exactly the same, except '56 & older are round ports while '57 & newer are oval ports.

[Mr62Buick]

On or about April 1st, 2008, My custom buick headers will be complete for the nailhead. The R&D is done and they are nothing like the sanderson headers. Sure, sandersons are shorty style, BUT, they will not fit the 59-64 buick frames since the upper "A" arm is right in the way. Thier headers wont fit a full sized buick. I bought a set of them for my 62' Lesabre, and sure enough, the headers dont clear the upper "A" arm on the first tube, and wont clear the frame on the second tube either. Those headers are designed for buckets are other vehicles without the steering box on the OUTSIDE of the frame. Plus, the tubes I am running are 1 5/8" full mandrel bends, not the 1 1/2" offered by sanderson. The collectors are not a fixed style 2 bolt flange, they are the ball and socket swivel style. These have been a few years in the making and are finally just about done. Wouldnt you like to use an exhaust header that actually will fit a full sized buick from 1957-1966? Well, these will be the cats meow! If I knew how to post a pic on this, I would post one for all to see. They fit right in the stock location of the factory manifolds. If interested, let me know... contact me at mr62buick@yahoo.com Thanks guys.... Steve Stabler GET BENT! Exhaust in Clackamas, Oregon. www.getbentexhaust.com

[jycc]

I found this on another site

I hope this helps some of you.







Nailhead Part’s & Service

Auto-fleet parts and Machine
2551 Halls Mill RoadMobile, AL.
Joel at 251-478-8441
for Nailhead or any other motor rebuild

Bendtsen’s Transmission Center Inc. (Trans Adapters)
13603 Johnson St NE
Ham Lake, MN. 55304
Phone: 763-767-4480
Email: bob@transmissionadapters.com (bbendtsen@aol.com)
www.transmissionadapters.com (http://www.transmissionadapters.com) (http://www.transmissionadapters.com/)


Bob’s Automobilia
3352 South El Pomar; Templeton, CA93465 (street)
Box 2119; Atascadero, CA93423 (mailing)
Phone: 805-434-2963
Fax: 805-434-2626
http://www.bobsautomobilia.com/ (http://www.bobsautomobilia.com/)

Carmen Faso
J&C's Parts
7127 Ward Road
North Tonawanda, NY14120
Phone: 716-693-4090
Yeah he's not on the net, he doesn't take plastic, but he is definitely the man...

CARS, Inc.
205 Pearl Street
P.O. Box 5
Neshanic Station, NJ08853
Phone: 908-369-3666
Fax: 908-369-7595
http://www.buick-parts.com/ (http://www.buick-parts.com/)

Egge Machine Company, Inc.
11707 Slauson Ave.
Santa Fe Springs, CAUSA 90670
Phone: 562-945-3419
Fax: 562-693-1635
info@egge.com (info@egge.com)

NailHeadBuick-subscribe@yahoogroups.com (NailHeadBuick-subscribe@yahoogroups.com) will get you on the list...

O'Brien Truckers
29 A. Young Road
Charlton, MA 01507
Phone: 508-248-1555
http://community.webshots.com/user/obtruckers (http://community.webshots.com/user/obtruckers)


Poston Enterprises
200 Ewing Lane
Atmore, AL36502
Phone: 800-635-9781
http://www.postonbuick.com/ (http://www.postonbuick.com/)


Russell Martin
http://nailheadbuick.com/ (http://nailheadbuick.com/)
He would be the man to go to on the West Coast for building an engine...
He can also be found on the Yahoo Nailhead Group for advice and help...

TA Performance Products, Inc.
16167 N. 81st Street, Scottsdale, AZ85260
Phone: 480-922-6807
Fax: 480-922-6811
http://www.taperformance.com/
Email: TAPerf@AOL.Com (TAPerf@AOL.Com)

The Buick Farm
PO Box 384
Clayton, DE19938
Email: Sales@BuickFarm.com (http://www.buickfarm.com/home/contact.asp)
http://www.buickfarm.com (http://www.buickfarm.com/)

Tom Telesco for mini-starters and roller rockers....
C/O Classic & Muscle Automotive
465 Glenbrook Rd.
Stamford, Ct. 06906-1820
Phone: (203) 324-6045
telriv@yahoo.com (telriv@yahoo.com) or telriv@msn.com (telriv@msn.com)

Wheatbelt Antique Auto
Rt. 2, Box 178
Carrier, OK 73727
Phone: 580-855-2449
Fax : 580-855-2476
http://www.wheatbeltbuick.com (http://www.wheatbeltbuick.com/)

[John Codman]

I'll second what Ronin said about Bendtsens' adapters. I have my 431 cu. in. nailhead attached to a 700R4 in my Chevy pickup. The kit fit perfectly, everything that I needed was there, and the quality was tops. He doesn't give his stuff away, but considering the work involved in producing his adapters - he should make a few $$ on it. Good stuff.

[John Codman]

Buick engine machine work and products:

Precision Billet Design - Rob Giroux
342 East St.
South Hadley, MA 01075

Email: precisionbilletdesign@comcast.net
413 536-3174

Outstanding machine work incl CNC. Has made Rods for Buick racing engines,
has done serpentine setup for later Buicks, is rumored to be working on a serpentine setup for a nailhead owned by a guy in Texas.

[twoprimo]

Anyone have current email or phone numbers for MILR Products/Donald Kring? I have tried several attempts to reach them thru their web page's "contact us" link but have never gotten a response. Thanks

[telriv]

I am a dealer for Don's products. What do you need??? As of this moment I'm going racing for the week-end. Will answer questions Monday when I get back.

Tom T.

[Trikeman72]

I do both real, live HEI, and MSD trigger only conversions into stock cast iron nailhead distributors.

I don't use Ignitors, but real HEI and MSD components.


can you PM me the perticulars... such as i send you my points vac adv distributor and u send me back a drop in one wire done deal sestrib that will work for my 401?? well yea i know theres the i send u money part too but.....:laugh:

[Babeola]

can you PM me the perticulars... such as i send you my points vac adv distributor and u send me back a drop in one wire done deal sestrib that will work for my 401?? well yea i know theres the i send u money part too but.....:laugh:

Service information and contact particulars for Dave can be found here (http://www.davessmallbodyheis.com/). He is not on this website anymore.

Cheryl :)

[telriv]

I also do one wire points conversion distributors. Set the advance rate etc.

[Trikeman72]

I do both real, live HEI, and MSD trigger only conversions into stock cast iron nailhead distributors.

I don't use Ignitors, but real HEI and MSD components.



hey ignitionman can you PM me your info and prices for this set up for my 401 nailhead

thanks

[Trikeman72]

Service information and contact particulars for Dave can be found here (http://www.davessmallbodyheis.com/). He is not on this website anymore.

Cheryl :)


welll derr guess i just scrolled right on past that post :Dou:
thanks for the info cheryl

[gonzoserrano03]

I just bought a 1959 Invicta, the original 401 Nailhead is in the car but dead, any advice on where i can get parts around the Dallas Texas area?

[KrisW]

I also do one wire points conversion distributors. Set the advance rate etc.

You got a website, Tom?

[flynbuick]

Call Tom or send him an email through his profile on this Board.

Tom Telesco
Classic and Muscle Automotive
465 Glenbrook Rd
Stamford, CT 06906-1820
Day Phone 203-324-6045 ET