Recent content by Nick Stratta

Hi all! I need a Nailhead flexplate for a 12" converter. My 425 flexplate mounts fine to the engine and to the Sp 400 trans. The only issue is I have a Postins 12" converter and not a 13" one. And the flexplate is only drilled for a 13" converter. So if anyone has a flexplate that is...

Hi all! Well the saga of getting the 425 dual quad Nailhead and SP400 trans into the '65 Skylark continues - slowly ,... I've just had the engine and trans built by a buddy. I was about to put it in when I found the Postons torque converter I have doesnt fit the 425 flexplate. So I'm...

Hi all, Does anyone knwo the GM part number for the rear control arm bolts [& nuts] for the '65 Skylark. Or - are they the same as the Chevelle ones? 225 ci V6 auto 10 bolt car if it makes a difference. Sorry I originally posted this in teh body shop section instead of here. Thanks...

Gents, Need to get at the area under the roof and above the rear side window on '65 Skylark 2 door post coupe. I can put my hand through the gap into the car here so need to weld it up. Does anyone know how to get off those inch wide flat satin silver window mouldings without kinking...

Guys, Are the rear springs on a ’65 Skylark pigtailed both ends? I’ve had a look underneath and cannot figure it out. The top looks pigtailed but I’m not sure about the lower end where it sits on the axle cup. I want to reduce the ride height at the rear. Currently I have 3 inches of tyre...

Gents, Continuing the plan to put a posi in my '65 Skylark I checked the rear end gearing ratio yesterday using the old method of leaving one wheel on the ground, jacking up the driver's side and turning the wheel round twice. The driveshaft turned just over 3 times - possibly 3 and one eighth...

Gents, I've got a 1965 Buick Skylark 2 door post sedan with a 225 ci V6, 'Glide and an open axle and want to put a posi in it - mainly becuase a 425 dual quad is going in! So far I think I've identified it as a 10 bolt 8.2 rear but know no more than that. I've seen some Posi unit sellers on...

Hi all, Does anyone know what the weight of a 401/425 head is with all the valves & springs? I need to ship some home to the UK from New York and the airline baggage allowance is 70lbs/ 32 kg per item absolute max. Can anyone help me with a positive ship weight for each head please? best...

Hi DualQwad and all, It's container time from LA again!!! And I'd like to get this $100 front windshield for my '65 Skylark shipped in it. Let me explain more, the shop where I have all my cars regularly serviced etc is good friends with LimeWorks Speed Shop in Greenleaf ave Whitter, LA. The...

Roadmouse, I did, it's true! I'll have to chase on that one - A friend had one coming out of Miami recently. I'm seeing the 'LA' guy Wednesday so I'll follow up. best regards nickS

Hi dualqwad - Who was it that had a container coming out of LA? And where was it going to? $100 for a screen is fine!! best regards NcikS

Hi Guys, There's some 401 heads on ebay - you may have seen them. Look like builders. About 19 hours to go - anyone need them? best regards NickS

Hi Bob, I see I've been made up to Mechanic - many thanks!! best regards Nick

Bob, Hi - many thanks for putting up that tire chart - really helped me sort out the ride height on the '65 Skylark. I clipped it onto my own computer for easy reference - hope you don't mind! I have 215 60 14 BFGs on the front and am going to see if I can squeeze a set of 235 60 14 BFGs onto...

GUys, A big thanks to all who helped me out with my question 'how much does gas weigh?' so I could load the rear of the car for three quarters of a tank of gas and get the ride heght correct. [I couldn't find the original post! - is there a 'my posts' function here?] I turned out I have...