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)
zaigodou
Very lovely hotrod!!!!!
ontar1
Cool car!
magnus073
Wow Richard, they really have some amazing cars at this museum.
eekdog
great info on the car, Richard. fancy ride and great capture. read my fave comment.
ichtvan
Very interesting capture with good explications. Good job.
twingo
Awesome looking hot rod Richard.
Faemike55
Great capture Richard
farmerC
Shining shot.
bebopdlx
Always liked the look of there V8 and V6.
stnaper
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
jayfar
Simple but beautiful.
RodS
Really cool shot of these hotrods, Richard!
pimanjc
Simple and unique rod.
emmecielle
Excellent shot! :)
bazza
Nice rod shot well done!!
jocko500
wow cool history here on the engine . wonderful shot
Jay-el-Jay
A slick ride.
DennisReed
zoom zoom
Razor42
Cool !
tigertim
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...
netot
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¡
MagikUnicorn
COOOOL
Hendesse
That's really a cool looking car. An outstanding shot. Thanks for the interesting informations too.
blinkings
Mate I would look grand in either of those!
kenmo
Great capture and a fantastic bit of automotive history....
flavia49
excellent
Windigo
Great car and shot!
danapommet
Awesome rod and photo - thanks for the 'nailhead' information too!