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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

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      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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    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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  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: Fremont CA Built GS/ Stage 1 Steve kosydar, Jul 25, 2024 at 5:47 PM
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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: Qjet Problem LSMS, Jul 27, 2024 at 2:52 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: Very low oil pressure issue Chuck Bridges, Jul 25, 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: 4th Annual BOPC Event at Beaver Springs Dragway Paul455, Jul 16, 2024
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    5. Buick FAQ

      A collection of the more commonly asked questions.
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      Latest: Are Buick GS Rallye Wheels 15" only? Mike Trom, Jul 1, 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: The walk around. 436'd Skylark, Jul 24, 2024 at 7:31 PM
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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: Rear wheel rotation Bryan C. Robertson, Jul 14, 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: Looky what I found! 1965 Skylark GS newmexguy, Jul 15, 2024
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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: My 1969 GS400 FLGS400, Jul 26, 2024 at 9:45 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
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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: Back surgery coming up. STAGE III, Jul 25, 2024 at 10:05 PM
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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: 455 Conn Rod Nuts - 12 or 6 pt from Factory? Bens99gtp, Jul 26, 2024 at 8:38 PM
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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: Machine hub on ATI SuperDamper? John Osborne, Jul 18, 2024
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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: 340 engine tear down specs 436'd Skylark, Jul 25, 2024 at 5:46 PM
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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: 200 4R Trans Ken 68 Riv GS, Jul 26, 2024 at 4:39 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: Holley hp1000 throttle blade hole size Fox's Den, Jul 25, 2024 at 4:59 AM
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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: I’ve Gone Full-Sniper on my ‘72 ‘Lark Ragtop nekkidhillbilly, May 24, 2024
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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: TH350 Shifts Weird... MrSony, Jul 26, 2024 at 2:46 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 breakinbuick11, Jul 7, 2024
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    3. U-shift em

      For gear grinders only, all your manual trans questions.
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      Latest: 1st prototype for zbar seal Buicksky, Jul 21, 2024 at 1:46 PM
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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: rebuilding 1970 GS 455 8.2 rear 3.42 Mark Demko, Jul 27, 2024 at 3:57 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: Moog Springs - Opinions? breakinbuick11, Jul 22, 2024 at 1:29 PM
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    6. The Hides

      Wheel and tire info here.
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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: Leveling My Rear Lower Control Arms 70 GMuscle, Jun 11, 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: 69 GS - Hidden Wipers - They won't turn Off? CJay, Jul 26, 2024 at 9:45 PM
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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: Torn With Keeping AC & Removing It 64 wildcat conv, Jul 26, 2024 at 10:35 AM
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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: 70 Stage 1 VIN 135319 Clay455, Jul 22, 2024 at 5:30 PM
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    2. Color is everything!

      All you need to know about paint and bodywork.
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      Latest: Which Car to Keep Factory Color? Mike Sobotka, Jul 22, 2024 at 8:53 PM
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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: Shift Bar Bracket & Frt Brake Hose Bracket - Color? Smartin, Jul 25, 2024 at 5:42 AM
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    4. Interior City

      Dash, seat, carpets, and everything else inside. Ask here.
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      Latest: Cluster Number? DaveR, Jul 26, 2024 at 8:28 AM
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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: Newer hydraulic line life black70buick, Jul 9, 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: VIN and Engine Code confusion Dano, Jul 23, 2024 at 11:49 PM
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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: 1970 dealer service mats are now available! CJay, Jul 9, 2024
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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: Gravel roads Mark Demko, Jul 11, 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: '75 Electra front/upper lower control arms ghrp, Jul 24, 2024 at 5:51 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, Jul 24, 2024 at 8:48 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: Rochester 2 barrel with updated electric choke 3JeepGuy, Jul 20, 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: Musclecar Power Magazine Nailhead in a 1967, Jun 7, 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: Honda accord 1996 OBD kack, Jul 27, 2024 at 12:29 AM
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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: Stage 2 casting status??? BuickGSrules, Jul 9, 2024
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    3. Kenny Betts Racing

      Buick V-8 Performance parts
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      Kenny Betts Racing

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      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

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      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: 1969 Stage1 4 Speed Convertible …MCACN? 72STAGE1, Jun 30, 2024
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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: NATIONWIDE SINGLE CAR TRANSPORT OPEN OR ENCLOSED gsfred, Jul 23, 2024 at 7:33 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: Update - 70-72 A-body LED Tailights Ryans-GSX, Jul 23, 2024 at 9:19 PM
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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: Time to face reality -- '70 GS "project car" and parts near Houston 1972 Stage 1, Jul 26, 2024 at 3:46 PM
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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: 1965 Wildcat convertible CAD 12,500 / US$ 9,078 / 8.349 Euro Nailhead in a 1967, Jul 27, 2024 at 2:43 AM
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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: Guys that made my GS Nats possible thank you. STAGE III, Jun 19, 2024
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    4. Ebay Parts and Cars

      Talk about parts and Cars on Ebay here.
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      Latest: 1970 Stage 1 ( barn find ) CJay, Jul 21, 2024 at 9:33 AM
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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: NOS 1973 Riviera STAGE 1 grille emblem Nailhead in a 1967, Jul 27, 2024 at 2:50 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: 69 GS400 Donnie, Jul 26, 2024 at 10:37 PM
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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: Transportation costs for car hauling /mile CJay, Jul 24, 2024 at 12:55 PM
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    8. Parts wanted

      "Parts is Parts"
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      Latest: 1970 Gs hood lip trim nitrousfish, Jul 27, 2024 at 3:36 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: 70 Riviera cole, Jul 26, 2024 at 11:13 PM
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