Route 66 Auto Museum by Richardphotos
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Description
Buick first generation of V8 was offered from 1953 through 1956. It was an OHV/pushrod engine like the then new Oldsmobile "Rocket V8" engine. This engine became known as the "Nailhead" for the unusual vertical position of its small-sized valves, which were derisively compared to nails since their head diameter is smaller than other comparable displacement engines of the same era.The Nailhead V8 family used a camshaft with greater lift and duration to offset the smaller-sized valves and arguably restrictive intake- and exhaust-port diamaters. The small-diameter valves and intake runners allowed these engines to develop high torque, with many exceeding one foot-pound per cubic inch, which was exceptional for the day.
NOTE: The Buick V-8 was originally called the "Nail Valve" by early hot rodders because the valves looked like nails since the stems were so long and the heads were small. At some point "Nail Valve" got replaced by "Nailhead."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buick_V8_engine
I do not know the make of the car but could be a Buick.looks like a fiberglass body. our resident experts may know
Comments (28)
Very lovely hotrod!!!!!
Cool car!
Wow Richard, they really have some amazing cars at this museum.
great info on the car, Richard. fancy ride and great capture. read my fave comment.
Very interesting capture with good explications. Good job.
Awesome looking hot rod Richard.
Great capture Richard
Shining shot.
Always liked the look of there V8 and V6.
Very nice clean looking rod Richard. To me and I'm probably wrong, but it looks like a "32" or "33" Ford 5w Coupe. Whatever it is, it's beautiful. Stan
Simple but beautiful.
Really cool shot of these hotrods, Richard!
Simple and unique rod.
Excellent shot! :)
Nice rod shot well done!!
wow cool history here on the engine . wonderful shot
A slick ride.
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Cool !
Interesting read... for a road car, I'd take torque over HP anyday.. makes for a much more pleasant drive... and grass trackers invariably good for small valve heads for low down torque.....almost wonder how they cool that rod...
Wow, very interesting. The only thing I know about motors is that they are under the hood. But I would like to drive this car.Great toy¡
COOOOL
That's really a cool looking car. An outstanding shot. Thanks for the interesting informations too.
Mate I would look grand in either of those!
Great capture and a fantastic bit of automotive history....
excellent
Great car and shot!
Awesome rod and photo - thanks for the 'nailhead' information too!