Bruce R
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Is an aluminum 215 considered a nailhead ???
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Dr Crankenstein
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No, but it kinda looks like one!
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Torchie
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Way to many people refer to the 215 as the "Baby Nailhead." Which of course it was never supposed to be.
We put a 215 in my brothers 73 Vega wagon back in the day and it went like stink. LOL 3 speeding tickets in one day.
That's small town living.Torchie
Bruce R
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215 Buick
Got a couple of them, had one in my hotrod pickup. Thinking about putting one in my Metropolitan.
Got a couple of them, had one in my hotrod pickup. Thinking about putting one in my Metropolitan.
Dr Crankenstein
Rocket Surgeon
Do it, Bruce, do it!
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bob w
Still crazy after all these years!
In 1962 he used a 255 in engine based on the 215. I didn't read any more about it.
The 215 would be a nice engine for the Metropolitan, Bruce.
The 215 would be a nice engine for the Metropolitan, Bruce.
earthman
Fascinated by rolling objects!
Is it possible to get parts for them?
earthman
Fascinated by rolling objects!
Just reading now the 215 was only used for a couple of years in the U.S. then the rights were sold to Rover in England. They corrected the flaws and produced it for 39 years. The parts are no doubt easier to get from there.
Like to have a Rover version for the Earthmobile.
Like to have a Rover version for the Earthmobile.
bob w
Still crazy after all these years!
If I remember correctly, the olds F85 engine used different heads compared to the Buick 215. Some were turbocharged. Not sure which engine the Rover uses.
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