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    Yet Anouther Cam thread

    Hey ya Im currently in the middle of a new project. a 49 Hudson that im putting a 401 Nailhead in. Have rebuilt the engine but I did not do the cam at the time - put the cash to porting & polishing. The better half keeps asking if it will have a cool rough idle and strongly wants a new cam...
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    263 Start issues

    holla I have a 1952 Special Deluxe that was converted o 12v by the last owner. Three on the tree. I have had the car a year or so. It started fine for say two months or so. turn key and away it went. After this I had starter issues. The Bendix was poked. the starter would wiz over but not...
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    Buick Straight 8 Twin carb- exhaust set

    http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=1017431552 he is after $1500 NZD ($970USD) "very rare twin carb twin exhaust set suit Buick straight 8, NOTE this is for the larger engine 320ci set has been fully rebuilt and is ready to go carbs are rebuilt Stromberg 94, purchased this set for my special...
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    52 Starter wont always engage

    heya 1952 Buick Special. 12V system. Issue: In the mornings or when cold the starter dosnt always turn over the engine. This issue dosnt happen once the cars warmed up or been driven for a bit. So I jump in the car and try to start it on up. I hear the starter motor spinning over strongly...
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    52 Special Kiwi

    hey guys Im rolling a 52 Special Delux four door. Matte black with flames. mint chrome & interior. All electrics work from glove box light to valve stereo. I8 but im looking at a heart transplant - thinking big block chevy (not many nailheads down here in New Zealand) along with update of...
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    Chevy BB in 52 Secial

    So im wanting to swap out the I8 for a V8 in my 52 Special. Im located in New Zealand. yip bottom of the world and there aint any Nailheads up for grabs down here. Im looking at chevy big blocks. Im in the initial plan out the build phase. Hope to use 396, 427 or a 454. Has anyone here...
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    52 Super 4 door Riviera help

    Hey guys So Im New Zealand based and have been after a good old 40s/50s car to customize for some time. Have finally found a car im rather interested in. a 1952 Buick that is so well maintained its used for weddings. So straight, all chrome all electrics (stereo even) working, re-upholstered &...
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