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    Welcome to the #1 Buick V-8 Message board on the web! Brought to you by Tri-Shield Performance.

    1. News and Announcements

      Catch the latest news about V8Buick.com
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      Latest: 1973 Riviera VIN data WQ59B, Feb 13, 2024
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    2. Board Supporters

      A listing of all usernames of those who help support this board.
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    3. Suggestions and On-Line Voting.

      Your opinion counts here. Let it be known. We will vote on board changes here. The majority rules!
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    4. Tips On Using The Board

      It is not as complicated as it looks. Ask questions about the site or leave tips here, I got the manual with it!
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    5. Forum Operation Technical Support

      THIS SECTION IS FOR POST PROBLEMS USING THIS FORUM. PLEASE, NO AUTO RELATED QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION!!!
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      Latest: login problems LARRY70GS, Mar 13, 2024
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  2. Our Community

    General chat and bench racing.

    1. Wet behind the ears??

      This is an introduction forum, for those of you who are new to the board, the Buick V8, or the cars in general. Introduce yourself here, so we can get to know 'ya!
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      Latest: 1968 350 LeSabre in Germany Nailhead in a 1967, May 18, 2024 at 6:32 AM
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    2. The Bench

      Pull up some pine, and let's talk it out. Anything goes here, as long as it "jives" with the tone of this board, which is family oriented, and is Buick related.
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      Latest: Where's the "Funny" Thread? timesublime, May 19, 2024 at 9:31 AM
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    3. Wrenchin' Secrets

      Share your tips and tricks with us! If you have found a better way to do something, clue us in here!
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      Latest: Blower motor LARRY70GS, May 14, 2024 at 4:28 PM
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    4. Buick Events and Clubs

      Under this main heading, you will find all the specific info about buick club events, and other events and racing series.
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      Buick Events and Clubs

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      1. Midwest Buick Challenge

      2. BCA Events

      3. Texas Buick Nationals

      4. GSCA events

      5. Other Buick Events

      6. GSE Street Eliminator Series

      7. Buick Performance Group

      Latest: 2024 BSA Info: pbr400, May 18, 2024 at 7:29 AM
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    5. Buick FAQ

      A collection of the more commonly asked questions.
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      Latest: Is there a Mini Starter for 66 340 ? 12lives, May 8, 2024
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    6. Kill Stories (Where Hemis Never Win)

      You get to hear excuses like "my engine got filled with rainwater" and "his tires were 0.001" too big"
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      Latest: When Grandpa's car beats your young a$$ punk car... Nailhead in a 1967, Feb 14, 2024
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    7. Classic Buicks

      For the early Buick lovers out there. Any and all questions concerning the pre-64 Buicks.
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      Latest: 1967 Buick riviera control arm Jmawani, May 8, 2024
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    8. Junkyard Jewels

      How to find those "secret" or rare parts to fit your Buick. What fits what and easy conversions
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      Latest: ISO 1970 Front Fenders or repair kits John J Jerry Jr, May 18, 2024 at 3:02 PM
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    9. Buick "Widows" support group

      For all you ladies: even the "better looking racers amoung us". A forum just for you! Enjoy!
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      Latest: Missing - Rearview mirror bracket/button 1973 Buick Riviera HermannClausen, Dec 3, 2022
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    10. Members Rides

      Our "Hall of Fame", for our members to post a picture and buildup on their cars.
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      Latest: 1970 Stage 1 Diplomat Blue- with commentary from the original owner rolliew, May 18, 2024 at 8:25 PM
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    11. The Hobby Lobby

      Get the latest information and how to's on Buick Model and Die Cast Cars.
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      Latest: Motorific cars/track Duane, May 15, 2024 at 3:27 PM
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    12. Help From Above

      Some issues need divine intervention, some things can't be fixed with a hammer.. Share prayer requests here. No religious based political discussion please.
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      Latest: The desire of your heart...... 70skylark350, May 5, 2024
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  3. Engine Tech

    Discussion of various V-8 Buick engines

    1. Street/strip 400/430/455

      Building your GS motor? Ask all questions relating to the late big block here.
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      Latest: I did it! GS nationals Brett Slater, May 19, 2024 at 1:10 AM
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    2. Race 400/430/455

      The who, what, where, and how of screamin' race big blocks.
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      Race 400/430/455

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      1. Tomahawk Block Registry

      2. Tomahawk Block Buildups

      Latest: WILD CAT HEAD , TOMAHAWK BLOCK hugger, May 15, 2024 at 12:15 PM
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    3. Small Block Tech

      Curioius about the little brother? Ask here how to get your 215/300/340/350 some respect!
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      Latest: buick 215 dual quad intake manifold mineseats9, May 19, 2024 at 9:27 AM
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    4. 'Da Nailhead

      Pop Kennedy and TV-Tommy could make 'em run. You can too! Get the lowdown on the most underrated Buick motor here...who needs wedge heads?
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      Latest: 401 not quite running 100% John Codman, May 13, 2024 at 12:49 PM
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    5. The Mixing shop.

      All your carburetor questions, for race and street motors. AKA.. "Sonny, that one of those there "Domination" carbs you got there?"..
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      The Mixing shop.

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      1. The Venerable Q-Jet

      2. Holley

      3. Carter

      4. Other

      Latest: Q-Jet on 76 Electra has gone from robust 10.5/11 MPG to 8.5/9 MPG berigan, May 15, 2024 at 8:49 PM
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    6. High Tech for Old Iron

      This forum is for those brave souls who have ventured into the Turbos, FI, , blowers, Nitrous, and other non-conventional tech.
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      Latest: Buick 350 Sniper timing and AFR table repository HERE 72gs4spd, May 18, 2024 at 4:38 PM
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  4. Driveline and Chassis Tech

    How to get the power to the ground, and hook that monster!

    1. The "Juice Box"

      Ask all your auto trans and torque converter questions here.
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      Latest: ST300 Inspection Cover Full of ATF...HOW?? online170, May 13, 2024 at 12:44 PM
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    2. Pro-Touring

      A home for your G-machine Buick A or G body.
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      Latest: 1970 Skylark sleeper pro touring build 70skylark350, Mar 30, 2024
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    3. U-shift em

      For gear grinders only, all your manual trans questions.
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      Latest: Is it Overkill..? knucklebusted, Apr 23, 2024
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    4. Got gears?

      Too much gear? Not enough? Discuss all your rear end and driveshaft questions here.
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      Latest: 3000 rpms at 55 mph with 15” rims? 3:42 or 3.64? LARRY70GS, May 19, 2024 at 9:04 AM
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    5. The whoa and the sway.

      Stop that heavy beast! Get the brake info you need here. Need to work the twisties, or figure out how to transfer some weight? -- talk over your suspension and steering setups here.
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      Latest: F Body sway bar bushings RoseBud68, May 6, 2024
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    6. The Hides

      Wheel and tire info here.
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      Latest: Bf Goodrich brown letters 2dtrak, May 9, 2024
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    7. Race car chassis tech

      Talk chassis setup, gears, trans/converter, or any other aspect of a 10 inch tire, back halved or full tube wonder.
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      Latest: "traction Problems Forever" Solved Gary Bohannon, Feb 5, 2024
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    8. Sparky's corner

      How to fix that wiring mess! And put in cool tunes!
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      Latest: Source for a 1970-1972 front directional socket? Smartin, May 19, 2024 at 9:20 AM
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    9. The Big Chill

      Jump in and crank up the A/C. If it dosen't work, ask questions and stay cool!!
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      Latest: Expansion valve replacement Skippy64, May 11, 2024
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  5. The Resto Shop

    Make her like new again!

    1. Lost and Found

      Found a STG motor, or BB trans?.. paperwork that does not belong to your car. This forum is for listing those parts/items, to attempt to locate someone with the car they belong to.
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      Latest: Lost BA 70 trans last installed in a Red (originally Green) 70 GS convert fromDenver VET, May 7, 2024
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    2. Color is everything!

      All you need to know about paint and bodywork.
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      Latest: Steering Wheel Color Smartin, May 3, 2024
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    3. Chassis restoration

      Are you sure that is supposed to be painted? All your general chassis resto questions.
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      Latest: Electric trunk lid latch replacement Houndogforever, May 18, 2024 at 10:50 AM
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    4. Interior City

      Dash, seat, carpets, and everything else inside. Ask here.
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      Latest: Roof Rail Weather stripping 69WILD, May 18, 2024 at 3:57 PM
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    5. The ragtop shop

      For all you wind in your hair guys! Any convertible related question.
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      Latest: Who's gotta drop top? gs66, May 11, 2024
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    6. The "Paper Trail"

      Documentation Info ..If the line workers had any idea how important those sheets of paper that they just tossed anywhere would be..
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      Latest: Jenner Pontiac Buick - Edmonton AB -- Build Sheet bostoncat68, May 14, 2024 at 4:58 AM
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    7. Repro Parts

      What parts do we want to make. And let's talk out how it can get done.
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      Latest: Correct 350-4 decals for 69 Skylark JohnnyS, May 19, 2024 at 8:49 AM
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  6. Our "other" cars.

    General questions, swaps ect.

    1. The "X" bodies

      A forum for our unit body friends.. The Buick Apollo and later model Skylarks
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      Latest: TheSilverBuick's 1977 Skylark XmeUP, May 8, 2024
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    2. V-8 Buick Powered Regals

      This section dedicated to the memory of Dave Dixon, one of it's first moderators, and friend to all here. He was taken away from us too soon. 12-10-03 -- Rest in Peace Dave.
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      Latest: Column Shifter linkage ? papa roger, Dec 29, 2023
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    3. A boatload of fun

      Buick's full size cars rule. Acres of sheet metal, smooooth ride, and fast! Rivs, Invicta's Cats, Centurions, Lesabres and the 225.. Talk the tech here.
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      Latest: 1968 Buick Electra custom 68ElectraCustom, May 15, 2024 at 12:20 AM
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    4. Drag'n Wagons

      Mom should have had it so good!
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      Latest: 1967 Buick special wagon GotTattooz, May 18, 2024 at 8:59 PM
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    5. The Choo-Choo shop

      Getting there is half the fun! This forum for all questions and chat pertaining to tow vehicles, trailers, and equipment. Ask away!
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      Latest: Trailer tire recommendations please. 72STAGE1, Nov 10, 2023
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    6. Jeeps with the Buick Heartbeat

      Everything you want to know about Buick powered Jeeps.
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      Latest: Oddfire valve covers Jbgs430, Mar 10, 2024
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  7. Those other guys

    Our racing buddies, in all makes.

    1. The "Pure" Stockers

      "Really, it still has the factory spark plugs in it". Mmnnn..
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      Latest: 1967 GS radiator top plate/bracket differences GSXSSQQ, Mar 22, 2024
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    2. The "Other" Bench

      A hangout spot for general chat and bench racing for all our non-Buick friends.
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      Latest: Pushrods not spinning SBC steelonly, May 18, 2024 at 12:13 PM
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    3. Stock Appearing

      For vehicles of all makes, that "appear" stock.
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      Latest: 72 Sun Coupe Deathwish, Feb 8, 2024
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  8. Vendor Section

    NEW!!! Check out some of the top shops around the country. Ask questions and receive special V8Buick discounts.

    1. Tri Shield Performance

      Buick Performance Racing Engines and components
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      Latest: 1969 Skylark 350 rear main oil leak replacement method suggestions??? LLC, Jan 25, 2024
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    2. TA Performance

      Your Leader In Buick Automotive Engine Parts
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      TA Performance

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      1. Our Company

      2. News and Information

      3. Products and Services

      4. Inquiries

      Latest: 413 HLR arrived Thanks Mike! 482, Mar 24, 2024
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    3. Kenny Betts Racing

      Buick V-8 Performance parts
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      Kenny Betts Racing

      Sub-Forums

      1. Company information

      2. Our Products

      Latest: 2 455+ engine blanks in the shop Jim Weise, Mar 12, 2024
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    4. Everyday Performance LLC

      Everyday Performance For Your Cruiser / Muscle Machine.
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      Everyday Performance LLC

      Sub-Forums

      1. About Us

      2. Products

      3. Specials

      Latest: New Years Special: $100 off any 10 bolt 8.5 Build techg8, May 2, 2024
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    5. Antique Automotive Service

      Stainless Trim Polishing Mechanical Work Detailing Paint Restoration Inspections in the St. Louis area
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      Antique Automotive Service

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      1. Stainless Trim Repair

      2. Projects

      3. Inquiries

      Latest: Another basket case 70 Stage1 convertible Smartin, May 14, 2024 at 9:26 PM
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    6. Small Garage Products and Services

      Some of the best engineered products were made right in our own back yards. If you supply unique products from your own garage and do not have a business, go ahead and post these for sale items here. This section also a "catch all" for private services offered, such as tuning and transport.
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      Latest: Fresno, CA To Seattle, WA Enclosed Buick Transport Available May 22nd FreighTer Jim, May 18, 2024 at 7:46 AM
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    7. Group Purchases

      Take advantage of discount pricing when you do business with other members that have group purchasing power. If you have a group purchase that you would like to arrange with other members, please post them here.
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      Latest: Skylark Fenders 70-72 IDOXLR8, Jun 14, 2023
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  9. How much for that doggy in the window?

    The V8 Buick Classifeds

    1. "Pay It Forward"

      This forum is for requests and replies for free or substantially below market value parts. Got a rare part, that collecting dust, and you want to offer it to help out one of your buddies? This is the place. "A good deed never goes unpaid"
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      Latest: 4 Door Skylark Trim AC Larry, May 12, 2024
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    2. Cars and Parts For Sale Leads

      This section is for leads on cars or parts you may see elsewhere on the internet or in local publications. Strickly for cars and parts for sale, that you don't own. To sell your car or parts, post an ad in the proper forum.
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      Latest: 1968 Buick Skylark Custom, Original Unrestored, 20k original miles, Facebook Marketplace 1968_GS400, May 18, 2024 at 4:04 PM
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    3. Buyer/Seller Feedback

      Post your good or bad experiences from doing business in these classified sections here. Please, be courteous and professional
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      Latest: Steve Caruso aka UNDERDOG 350 Kingfish, May 9, 2024
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    4. Ebay Parts and Cars

      Talk about parts and Cars on Ebay here.
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      Latest: 1976 Buick Electra 225 MD_76_LIMITED, May 8, 2024
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    5. Parts for sale

      PLEASE READ THE POSTING POLICY BEFORE PLACING ADS!!!!! Also, try posting ads in our new section V8Classifieds.
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      Latest: 2004r transmission 436'd Skylark, May 19, 2024 at 8:03 AM
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    6. Cars for sale

      PLEASE READ THE POSTING POLICY BEFORE PLACING ADS!!!!! Also, try posting ads in our new section V8Classifieds.
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      Latest: 1970 GS for sale 32K at the Nats Note 1970, May 17, 2024 at 12:17 AM
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    7. Cars wanted

      That makes 2 of us... I want one of each. But you might find it here, and it never hurts to ask.
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      Latest: 1965 electra 4 door cjp69, May 16, 2024 at 10:47 AM
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    8. Parts wanted

      "Parts is Parts"
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      Latest: 69 gs headlight bezels and gs trunk trim 69capo, May 19, 2024 at 12:52 AM
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    9. Car Part-Outs

      NEW!!!! Post ads for cars that you want to part out. PLEASE READ THE POSTING POLICY BEFORE PLACING ADS!!!!!
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      Latest: 71 Skylark convertible cole, May 14, 2024 at 11:05 PM
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