I've got a '56 Special sedan with the original 322/Dynaflow setup. The engine needs rebuilt and the trans. isn't that great either.
I recently met a guy at a show who had a '56 Special wagon. He said he'd sell me the engine & tranny (he's planning on installing a Corvette LS motor and drivetrain.) It's running what he claims is a '57 364. If I remember right, The '56 and '57 Nailheads have different bellhousing bolt patterns, so it's most likely a '57 or newer Dynaflow behind it. What I don't know is if he was running a torque-tube or a driveshaft- I would have looked under the car but it's been lowered. (Did Buick start using an open driveshaft in 1957, or was it '59?)
Unfortunately, the man didn't know much about Nailhead era Buicks and he just got the car, so he didn't know if the drivetrain had been modified for the swapped-in components or not. I DO NOT want to convert my entire rear end and suspension. If anyone has any info or ideas, I'd love to hear them.
Thanks,
John.
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:shield: 1956 Buick Special (Model 41)
1966 Chrysler New Yorker
1975 Chevrolet C-30 CC/DR
1976 Chevrolet K-10
1990 GMC S-15 Jimmy
I recently met a guy at a show who had a '56 Special wagon. He said he'd sell me the engine & tranny (he's planning on installing a Corvette LS motor and drivetrain.) It's running what he claims is a '57 364. If I remember right, The '56 and '57 Nailheads have different bellhousing bolt patterns, so it's most likely a '57 or newer Dynaflow behind it. What I don't know is if he was running a torque-tube or a driveshaft- I would have looked under the car but it's been lowered. (Did Buick start using an open driveshaft in 1957, or was it '59?)
Unfortunately, the man didn't know much about Nailhead era Buicks and he just got the car, so he didn't know if the drivetrain had been modified for the swapped-in components or not. I DO NOT want to convert my entire rear end and suspension. If anyone has any info or ideas, I'd love to hear them.
Thanks,
John.
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:shield: 1956 Buick Special (Model 41)
1966 Chrysler New Yorker
1975 Chevrolet C-30 CC/DR
1976 Chevrolet K-10
1990 GMC S-15 Jimmy
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