[DeTomaso] NPC: my Mom¹s Buick on BaT

[Daniel C Jones]

> As has been commented on, the 2-speed tranny would appear to detract from
the drivability

The Buick 300 used the GM corporate Buick/Olds/Pontiac bellhousing bolt
pattern.  A 200R4 4 speed automatic overdrive (as used in Buick Grand
Nationals) should bolt up.

> Rebuilding old Buick V8's might seem easy enough on the surface, but they
are a bit tricky.  Few shops out there know how to do them right.

The Buick 300 is separate from the nailhead family.  It's actually related
to the cast iron Buick V6 and 215 aluminum V8 families.  It's essentially a
tall deck cast iron version of the aluminum Buick 215 V8 and an 8 cylinder
version of the 225 cubic inch Buick cast iron V6 (225*8/6 = 300).  In 1964
only, the Buick 300 used aluminum cylinder heads and intake manifold.  For
1965, Buick reverted to cast iron for both the heads and intake.  With the
aluminum heads and intake, the Buick 300 was quite light at around 400
lbs.  Note that were no aftermarket aluminum intake manifolds for the Buick
300.

Anyone that can rebuild an old 231 (3.8L) Buick V6 should be able to
rebuild the Buick 300.  If anyone is interested, I think I have a spare
Buick 300 squirreled away, along with a variety of other parts.  I have
core, rebuilt and ported big valve versions of the 1964 Buick 300 aluminum
heads, along with aluminum 4 barrel intakes and matching Rochester 4GC
carbs, though many use the Carter/Edelbrocks AFBs on these engines.  Be
aware you can fit the longer stroke Buick 340/350 crankshafts to increase
the displacement and there are a few different combinations to use
off-the-shelf rods and pistons to stroke the Buick 300.  Back it up with a
200R4 4 speed automatic overdrive transmission and it would be a
surprisingly strong runner.

Dan Jones
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   > As has been commented on, the 2-speed tranny would appear to detract
   from the drivability
   The Buick 300 used the GM corporate Buick/Olds/Pontiac bellhousing bolt
   pattern.A  A 200R4 4 speed automatic overdrive (as used in Buick Grand
   Nationals) should bolt up.
   > Rebuilding old Buick V8's might seem easy enough on the surface, but
   they are a bit tricky.A  Few shops out there know how to do them right.
   The Buick 300 is separate from the nailhead family.A  It's actually
   related to the cast iron Buick V6 and 215 aluminum V8 families.A  It's
   essentially a tall deck cast iron version of the aluminum Buick 215 V8
   and an 8 cylinder version of the 225 cubic inch Buick cast iron V6
   (225*8/6 = 300).A  In 1964 only, the Buick 300 used aluminum cylinder
   heads and intake manifold.A  For 1965, Buick reverted to cast iron for
   both the heads and intake.A  With the aluminum heads and intake, the
   Buick 300 was quite light at around 400 lbs.A  Note that were no
   aftermarket aluminum intake manifolds for the Buick 300.A
   Anyone that can rebuild an old 231 (3.8L) Buick V6 should be able to
   rebuild the Buick 300.A  If anyone is interested, I think I have a
   spare Buick 300 squirreled away, along with a variety of other parts.A
   I have core, rebuilt and ported big valve versions of the 1964 Buick
   300 aluminum heads, along with aluminum 4 barrel intakes and matching
   Rochester 4GC carbs, though many use the Carter/Edelbrocks AFBs on
   these engines.A  Be aware you can fit the longer stroke Buick 340/350
   crankshafts to increase the displacement and there are a few different
   combinations to use off-the-shelf rods and pistons to stroke the Buick
   300.A  Back it up with a 200R4 4 speed automatic overdrive transmission
   and it would be a surprisingly strong runner.
   Dan Jones