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#192500 11/02/2005 1:10 AM
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I have heard of nailheads coming in 55 and 56 chevys, So i decided to put my nailhead in my 59 gmc. Doed anyone have any tips, pics, or tricks to help me along the way. Are ther any clearance issues with the firewall, radiator, or steering, and what was diff. about the tranny crossmember.

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Lots of info about nailheads over on www.v8buick.com , maybe somebody there can help.


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#192503 11/02/2005 6:35 PM
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The 322 cubic inch V8 that was an option for the large Task Force trucks was a Buick nailhead. I don't think it was ever available in the smaller trucks, but the dealers could probably make anything happen back then.


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