Buick Nailhead pics!

Hello, I am running a 401 nailhead in my 29 Model A RPU. I am currently running a singel four barrel but would like to change it down the road and also need to dress it up a bit with a more vintage look. Please post any ideas or pictures you may have of your own, thanks.

 

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46935&showall=1

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12489&showall=1

 

some I saved from other threads...

 

Here are a few I have at work...
At home I have a **** load...

 

It don't get much more hotrod than a nailhead with six twos...although some flathead guys may disagree!

 

here's my 401 w/ switchpitch ******.

 

How do you like the swithc-pitch? Ever had it running?

 

I am running the switchpitch ****** also, but I haven't run it yet!

 

I haven't had it on the road yet, but it's all rebuilt and ready to go. I put it in so my Pops, whose in a wheelchair, can drive it with hand controls.

 

OK, probably a dumb question but I'd like to learn something - "switchpitch ******", what's that?

 

My old 59 Invicta with the 445 Wildcat Special used to smoke the 9.55 X 15's just fine with the Dynaflush.

Look here for a quickie on the switch pitch
http://buickperformance.com/switchpitch.htm

 

My 401

 

Here's one I did a while back.

 

Rock on brother!! I just bought a 56 Buick with a 322 dyna in it for my pops too. He can't drive a stick (TB survivor from the 40's with a fused right hip.) so I shopped the **** outta the automatics. I can't wait to see him behind the wheel!

 

Heres my old one
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...nt.php?attachmentid=310051&stc=1&d=1179279846

 

injection is nice...

 

1962 401.

-Lee
www.atomicpinup.com

 

Let me know if you want an Offy 6x2 for it.

 

Yeah I'd like to know also. What kind of ****** is that...

 

It's basically a TH400 (same as the ST400) with a dual range torque converter.

 

The Buick performance version of the Dynaflow. Much better acceleration than the "Dynaslush" due to a stator solenoid that kicks in when you floor it and makes the convertor act like a high stall versus when you are cruising it is acting like a fluid coupler or a low stall. In a nutshell... kinda... I think. LOL

Anyway, here's a pic of the 322 in my roadster. Dave

 

Dirty Dan,
is that Cas's old t?

 

322 in my model A . . .

 

say what? yeah they both have a torque converter that changes. The dynaflow is variable where the SP is a switch from one stall to another. And the SP400 is a 3 speed automatic. The Dynaflow is a 1 speed (in drive) with a variable torque converter. So I'd have to say your "The Buick performance version of the Dynaflow." is way off base.

 

These fellas LOVE nailheads, too. Lot of good shots here:
http://www.buickstreet.com/

 

Here is a pic of my 401 in my 31 A sedan

 

Yep, I screwed the pooch on that one. I was thinkin "variable pitch" not "switch pitch". Better get my pitches straight and my behavior under control.

 

Here's mine

 

Here's a few 401's I've run...in my old '33 P/U w/lakes pipes, my old '31 C-dan w/weedburners, the some-day drag engine and the 401 going in the Cannon Ball...I hate Nailheads!