Nailhead Parts and a Dead Horse...

[FONT=Antique Olv (WT)]I was going to rant about my latest dealings with Marty at North West Speed and how my dealings still are, but that dead horse needs to be buried![/FONT]

[FONT=Antique Olv (WT)]I will just say one last thing before I move on from N.W.S....[/FONT]
[FONT=Antique Olv (WT)]Marty can think he became a “business man” as he says, bring on new people and move into new buildings…but it's my opinion that the promises, stories and lines to me from North West Speed will never change. Enough said.[/FONT]

[FONT=Antique Olv (WT)]…so I'll try to turn this post positive.[/FONT]
[FONT=Antique Olv (WT)]With Nailhead’s being my # 1 engine of choice and having several to work with, I will be buying parts for the years of hot rod builds I have yet to come. A lot of you guys have posted the names of different companies that are selling Nailhead stuff, so I know there’s a lot of companies and honest guys out there. [/FONT]
[FONT=Antique Olv (WT)]I was hoping some of you could come back and post the names of places you’ve used and had good honest dealings with for Nailhead parts. The places you’ve actually dealt with and would deal with again.[/FONT]
[FONT=Antique Olv (WT)]I’m sure a lot of us Nailhead people would appreciate the names handy all in one thread.[/FONT]
[FONT=Antique Olv (WT)]Thanks, LSM[/FONT]

 

I've had good luck with Postons in Atmore, AL on Nailhead cam, they are into Skylarks mostly but went the extra distance to get what I needed.
I also recomend Joel at Auto-fleet parts and Machine 2551 Halls Mill Road Mobile, AL. 1-251-478-8441 for Nailhead or any other motor rebuild. Joel did my 56 322" motor and new not to try and make it a SBC rebuild, he does most of the racing motors in Mobile area.

 

These guys are pretty nice, and easy to get in touch with via phone. No voicemail hell.

www.classicbuicks.com

 

http://www.classicbuicks.com

http://www.buickfarm.com

http://www.wheatbeltbuick.com

 

I'm guessing you're already on the NailHeadBuick group on Yahoo...the info,sources,etc on that board is like gold...several guys on there know the nailhead inside and out...not to hijack your thread,but looking at your screen name,you got a nail in a Merc? Wanting to put a 401 in my 51,got the 61 exhaust manifolds,using the stock Merc front end stuff .not sure about steering box clearance,and would like P/S if there's room...What are you running? Stick or auto?Thanks,Bill

 

Here's a couple sites I use for Buick straight 8 stuff. I'm sure they have nailhead stuff as well.
http://www.buick-parts.com/
http://www.bobsautomobilia.com/

 

I really like dealing with...

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

Yeah he's not on the net, he doesn't take plastic, but he is definately the man...

And don't count out

T/A Performance


For another nail visit this ebay listing... Enough said....

 

Excellent list, thanks.
These are what we have so far, are there any more that you guys have used that we should add?

Carmen Faso
J&C's Parts
7127 Ward Road
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
716-693-4090
Yeah he's not on the net, he doesn't take plastic, but he is definitely the man...

TA Performance Products, Inc.
16167 N. 81st Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: 480-922-6807
Fax: 480-922-6811
http://www.taperformance.com/
Email: TAPerf@AOL.Com

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

Classic Buicks
P.O. Box 28
Dallas, OR 97338-0028
Fax: (503) 831- 4913
www.classicbuicks.com

The Buick Farm
PO Box 384
Clayton, DE 19938
Email: Sales@BuickFarm.com
http://www.buickfarm.com

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

CARS, Inc.
205 Pearl Street
P.O. Box 5
Neshanic Station, NJ 08853
Phone: 908-369-3666
Fax: 908-369-7595
http://www.buick-parts.com/

Bob’s Automobilia
3352 South El Pomar; Templeton, CA 93465 (street)
Box 2119; Atascadero, CA 93423 (mailing)
Phone: 805-434-2963
Fax: 805-434-2626
http://www.bobsautomobilia.com/

Poston Enterprises
200 Ewing Lane
Atmore, AL 36502
Phone: 800-635-9781
http://www.postonbuick.com/

Egge Machine Company, Inc.
11707 Slauson Ave.
Santa Fe Springs, CA USA 90670
Tel: 562-945-3419
Fax: 562-693-1635
info@egge.com

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


Russell Martin
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...

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

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 or telriv@msn.com

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

I CAN'T COUNT ON:
North West Speed

 

BTTT

Any more Nailhead sources you recommend (or sources to avoid) we can add to the list?

 

Shameless Plug

Well you know that specific to the Nailhead we make the finned aluminum valley cover that others have knocked off as well as the finned aluminum spark plug covers and a finned aluminum fuel pump block off. And of course we have dozens of other matching finned aluminum air cleaners and engineaccessories. But you've been here so you knew that

End of plug

Dennis

 

I hope T/A Performance didn't get put in the "don't count on" category because of me. I said "don't count out", i.e. they are putting more and more stuff out for Nailheads all the time. I have had good luck with them. I just needed to clarify this...


And yes by all means buy your dressy stuff from O'Briens...
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Wow... there are a lot more ppl sellin Buick parts than I thought.

 

Dennis, We could never forget you. I'm putting a Nailhead in the 37 Chevy project, so I'll see you at your open house for some more goodies!
I've got some of Dennis's stuff on the Nailhead in my C-dan also. Real nice quality and a great guy to deal with!

zman, thanks for catching my mistake on T/A Performance. I corrected it in the list.
LSM

 

BTTT
I didn't realize how many people are selling Nailhead parts.

Any more names or "Shameless Plugs" out there?

 

Our response:

Customer contacted 1/15/06 for quote. asked us to hold product(pistons) and he would get back to us.
Called back on 1/19/06 and placed order
In stock items shipped 1/19/06 DHL #29581284655 including invoice with backorder status
Changed over to UPS shipping for better service 1/20/06
Backorder shipped 1/25/06 1Z1FW0810393759424
1/26/06 1Z1FW0810397680886
2/01/06 1Z1FW0810396582207
2/02/06 1Z1FW0811295410038 ORDER COMPLETE

Customer notified of incoming packages on all shipments.

 

MArty glad you chimmed in on this. Cant wait to get my EELCO stuff for my Nailhead. Shiny stuff for the Roundup

 

yeah there are a lot of you guys I have helped out with parts and knowledge. Lets hear from you and put this crap to rest!

 

Just to clarify, I added a couple Buick sources to the list just to help people locate parts. As we all know, you can't have too many sources. I have absolutely nothing against North West Speed.

 

Marty has been very helpful to me with info on my nailhead...Havent bought anything from him so I cant say anyhting on that end...Jamie

 

You got a link please?

 

Another before I forget is

Russell Martin
http://nailheadbuick.com/
He would be the man to go to on the West Coast for building an engine...
You should be seeing some of his stuff in the next issue of Rodder's Digest...
He can also be found on the Yahoo Nailhead Group for advice and help...

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

As well as Tom Telesco for mini-starters and roller rockers....

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

 

Much needed list, thanks.

 

Thanks leadsled........this is a list of suppliers that has been needed.... About a month ago I spent days calling for parts to rebuild my 322.......I was able to get the parts from various places but it was a chore..... I have my shop guy getting me our list of places we got parts ,, so I hope to be able to post them latter this week if you can keep the tread going.......thanks again for all the contributions by all the guys to this list........ BIG DAN

 

l don't know about you guys but lve been dealing with Marty at Northwest Speed for about 3 yrs now and he's always been helpful and annest to me.
Plus he's always been a stand up kind of guy to me.
lve never hand any problems with the quality or getting my parts.Thats more than l can say for some of the other people that l have come in contact with through the years.
Trust me lve been buying and selling parts, for cars for many years...

 

Good list, Merc. I had no trouble with Egge and Kanter for standard rebuild parts. Got my bellhousing from NW. It was a bit slow but it did come, thanks Marty. Still waiting for my flywheel.

Pete

 

Just my .02 cents worth. Almost on the road with a completely rebuilt 401. Used Kanter auto for a complete engine kit, took them 4 times to get me the right parts. Sent .030 over pistons and .040 over rings, .010 under mains and standard rod bearings, wrong water pump, and their tech guy argued with me about the size of the engine said I had a 364. Been working on this 2 1/2 years. Pretty sure it's a 401. Had to write them a letter to get the correct parts.
Avoid Kanter!
Have had good luck with T/A Performance.
Poston Buick.
Mixed results with NWS great parts but slow at times.

Nuff said.........

 

Thanks zman and striper, I added yours to the list.

Any more??

 

www.hamptonblowers.com superchargers
www.blowerdriveservice.com superchargers
www.transmissionadapters.com trans adapter (pricey but GREAT quility)
www.offyparts.com Manifolds valve covers and a few other stuff
www.mooneyes.com valve covers ect...
www.alangrovecomponents.com/Buick.htm new brackets

Great list so far some one please update the list so we can print this up to use as a referance.
keep 'em coming

 

58sled, the list thats earlier in the thread is up to date except for yours so far.
Have you done business with all of these people, because I'm trying to only list the shops that HAMBers have used and are satisfied with and would recommend?

 

O SORRY I have done bussiness with:

www.transmissionadapters.com GREAT fast shipping, adapter fit perfect they seem to have really done there home work on this design, great customer service BUT a little pricey in my opinion

I have done bussiness with some of the others you have listed and have had good results......