I know where there is a 54-55 264 that is rebuilt for pretty cheap if you ever need one. The block has had freeze cracks repaired but other than that, its good.
Model 41-Four-Door Tourback Sedan.............................84,182
Model 43-Four-Door Riviera....................................66,409
Model 46C-Convertible Coupe...................................10,009
Model 46R-Two-Door Riviera...................................155,818
Model 48-Two-Door Tourback Sedan..............................61,879
Model 49-Estate Wagon..........................................2,952
Model 410-Stripped Chassis.........................................1
Model 411-Stripped Chassis.......................................696
SUPER SERIES
Model 52-Four-Door Sedan......................................43,280
Model 56C-Convertible Coupe....................................3,527
Model 56R-Two-Door Riviera....................................85,656
Model 520-Stripped Chassis.........................................1
Model 521-Stripped Chassis.......................................744
CENTURY SERIES
Model 61-Four-Door Tourback Sedan.............................13,269
Model 63-Four-Door Riviera....................................55,088
Model 66C-Convertible Coupe....................................5,588
Model 66R-Two-Door Riviera....................................80,388
Model 68-Two-Door Tourback Sedan.................................270
Model 69-Estate Wagon..........................................4,243
ROADMASTER SERIES
Model 72-Four Door Sedan.......................................31,717
Model 76C-Convertible Coupe.....................................4,739
Model 76R-Two Door Riviera.....................................28,071
Model 720-Stripped Chassis..........................................1
Model 721-Stripped Chassis........................................336
Total Production...............................738,814
The engine serial number is stamped on a machined surface on the top outer edge of the left cylinder bank, between the middle branches of the exhaust. The last digit of the engine serial number is 4 for Series 40, 5 for Series 50, 6 for Series 60, 7 for Series 70. According to some sources, a 100 suffix is used for the Series 100 Skylark of 1954.
A stamped 1/4" long dash after the production code number indicates a .010" O.S. production engine. It is not unusual to find the letter I used in place of the number 1 in the id numbers (this makes alteration more difficult). In some cases the letter I is intended, as in the case of year identifier character for 62. The VIN is the same as the engine serial number for 1957 to 64.
The red * indicate "NAILHEAD"
YEAR
SERIES
DISPLACEMENT
SERIAL NOS. START AT
1953
40
L-8 263
6950620-4
50
V-8 322*
V2415-5
70
V-8 322*
70 V2001-7
1954
40
V-8 264*
V273956-4
50
V-8 322*
V273956-5
60
V-8 322*
V273956-6
70
V-8 322*
V273956-7
100
V-8 322*
V273956-100
1955
40
V-8 264*
V720080-4
50
V-8 322*
V720080-5
60
V-8 322*
V720080-6
70
V-8 322*
V720080-7
1956
40
V-8 322 2bbl*
V1460023-4
50
V-8 322*
V1460023-5
60
V-8 322*
V1460023-6
70
V-8 322*
V1460023-7
1957
40
V-8 364 2bbl*
4D1000989 (NOTE 1)
50
V-8 364*
5D1001001
60
V-8 364*
6D1001001
70, 75
V-8 364*
7D1001001
NOTE 1: On the 1957 production code number, data is very scarce for the prefix characters ahead of the 3-digit date code. At present, it is easier to identify these engines by the serial number. There were few, if any, optional engines that year.
1958
40
V-8 364 2bbl*
4E1001001 (NOTE 2)
50
V-8 364*
5E1001001
60
V-8 364*
6E1001001
70
V-8 364*
7E1001001
700
V-8 364*
8E1001001
A stamped letter X before the production code number indicates a 60-50-70-700 series engine equipped with 9.5 to 1 compression ratio pistons.
Pretty eh!!
-- Edited by fatchuk on Monday 18th of March 2013 08:32:29 AM
-- Edited by fatchuk on Monday 18th of March 2013 12:19:15 PM
Hoopz not to hi-jack your thread but I have some nice bumpers for your car and a pair of freshley re-chromed wrap arounds that sit on the top of the front bumper. P.M me if you are interested
-- Edited by Modfather on Monday 18th of March 2013 08:31:15 AM
Going from memory the 264 was only available in the Special in 55, the 322 was available in the larger models. The head casting numbers are the same for both. Some web sites indicate the stamp pad for the 264 had a 1/8" deep indent on the outer edge. The cast iron crank pulley as you said indicates a 264, are there timing marks on the pulley? If you want to know for sure you'll have to measure the bore.
Can anyone help me out, I have a Canadian 55 Buick Special 2DR HT, the ownership says it is a 322, however, the 2BBL carb, NON-harmonic front pulley show it to be a 264. The only difference is the size of the bore so I can bolt on shiny stuff for either a 264 or 322 but it would be nice to know without having to take the heads off as the compression is good so there is no need!
SO!
The engine number on both the VIN plate and engine is: 9B159122 (thats a B for BOB after the 9 ) The intake casting is 1167674-2 The head castings are 1166349
The engine serial number is stamped on a machined surface on the top outer edge of the left cylinder bank, between the middle branches of the exhaust. The last digit of the engine serial number is 4 for Series 40, 5 for Series 50, 6 for Series 60, 7 for Series 70. According to some sources, a 100 suffix is used for the Series 100 Skylark of 1954.
