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Learn how to rebuild and upgrade your Buick Nailhead
with the first book ever dedicated to the subject!In this all-new book from Nailhead racer and veteran
engine builder Gary Weldon, you will learn everything
you need to know about how to rebuild and upgrade the
venerable Buick Nailhead engine. Weldon takes you
through each step, including a review of the birth of the
Nailhead, the benefits of its unique design, serial and
casting number information to source and identify the
best project, and a history of the engine in development.
Also covered are the processes of rebuilding, including
disassembly, inspection, sourcing the best parts, making
critical upgrades, reassembly, and break-in. Of course, all
the machine shop work is covered, and practical advice
on building Midlife Classic Cars Visit Our store → One Foot in the Grave One Foot on the Throttle MidlifeClassicCars Greensboro, NC · Est. 1990 Visit Our Store American Cars Restoration Racing Motorcycles Our response We Only Ship in Boxes — Your Book Arrives Safe Every order is carefully packed in a sturdy box with protective materials. No envelopes, no bent covers, no exceptions. Buy More Titles & Save on Shipping About This Product
Learn how to rebuild and upgrade your Buick Nailheadwith the first book ever dedicated to the subject!In this all-new book from Nailhead racer and veteranengine builder Gary Weldon, you will learn everythingyou need to know about how to rebuild and upgrade thevenerable Buick Nailhead engine. Weldon takes youthrough each step, including a review of the birth of theNailhead, the benefits of its unique design, serial andcasting number information to source and identify thebest project, and a history of the engine in development.Also covered are the processes of rebuilding, includingdisassembly, inspection, sourcing the best parts, makingcritical upgrades, reassembly, and break-in. Of course, allthe machine shop work is covered, and practical adviceon building engines for competition is provided.The Nailhead was a throwback to the early overheadvalveengine design, and that unique design makes it apopular choice for period-correct hot rod projects. In addition,if your torquey Nailhead resides between the fendersof a Buick Special, LeSabre, Invicta, Roadmaster, Riviera,Century, Skylark, Wildcat, or Electra 225, this book willhelp you keep that old beauty on the road.• First how-to book ever published on this engine• Thousands of 1953–1966 Buicks still roam the streetstoday• The Nailhead is an extremely popular choice for earlyFord Hot Rod engine swaps
Product Details Item SKU9781613255582 ConditionNEW Condition NotesNEW Publisher Date of PublicationOctober 2020 BindingPaperback LanguageEnglish Pages144 Dimensions8.5 x 11” Illustrations275 color photos and charts ISBN AuthorGary Weldon Author BioGary did his first Nailhead rebuild on a 364 aided by a lotof mentoring from fellow car club members. He added aturbocharger and installed it in a 1930 Model A Ford that tookthe Weldon family on their annual vacation to the Street RodNationals for several years. Starting in 1981, he made anannual pilgrimage driving that hot rod to Speed Week. This ledto building a Nailhead-powered roadster with his friend HaroldWatson that they used to compete in land speed racing fromNorth Carolina to Utah for 20 years. Gary was inducted intothe Canadian Street Rodding Hall of Fame 2011 and became amember of the Hall of Fame steering committee two years later.Gary has built over a dozen performance Nailheads over theyears and still works on them to this day. Midlife Classic Cars — Automotive Book Specialists Since 1990 Based in Greensboro, NC. Over 4,000 titles in stock. Every item carefully inspected and packed for safe delivery. Top Rated 99.9% Positive 180K+ Sold Shipping Ships Monday–Friday. Orders placed by 3:00 PM EST ship same day. Combined shipping available at checkout. Returns 30-day returns accepted. Item must be in original condition. Seller pays return shipping. Payment We accept PayPal and all major credit and debit cards. Payment due at time of purchase. Browse More Titles American Cars→ Restoration & Technical→ Racing→ Motorcycles→ European Cars→ View All Titles→ Midlife Classic Cars One Foot in the Grave One Foot on the Throttle Greensboro, NC · Est. 1990 Visit Our store →
