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A listing of all usernames of those who help support this board.
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Suggestions and On-Line Voting.
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THIS SECTION IS FOR POST PROBLEMS USING THIS FORUM. PLEASE, NO AUTO RELATED QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION!!!
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Latest: Won't stay running Terry Snuggs, Oct 2, 2023 at 9:30 PM
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Our Community
General chat and bench racing.
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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: 1973 Buick century gran sport stage 1 72STAGE1, Oct 1, 2023 at 10:39 AM -
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: A/C + BIGGER GEAR rkammer, Oct 3, 2023 at 12:03 AM -
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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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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Latest: 1965 skylark ignition switch Lou Perfetto, Sep 28, 2023 at 10:12 AM
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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 “Mothership” Electra takes down Another T-Hawk on the street Terry Snuggs, Sep 12, 2023 -
Classic Buicks
For the early Buick lovers out there. Any and all questions concerning the pre-64 Buicks.
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Latest: Gas for 1965 Buick Skylark philbquick, Oct 2, 2023 at 8:40 PM -
Junkyard Jewels
How to find those "secret" or rare parts to fit your Buick. What fits what and easy conversions
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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 -
Members Rides
Our "Hall of Fame", for our members to post a picture and buildup on their cars.
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Latest: 1966 Wildcat Sport Coupe Chuck Bridges, Oct 1, 2023 at 2:06 PM -
The Hobby Lobby
Get the latest information and how to's on Buick Model and Die Cast Cars.
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Latest: Mike Sobotka's 1972 GSX coming in 1:18 Scale Die Cast . . . ToddsGS, Sep 26, 2023 -
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: Could use a little "help from above" with new health troubles VET, Sep 26, 2023
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Engine Tech
Discussion of various V-8 Buick engines
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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 cu 1970 vs 1972 rkammer, Oct 2, 2023 at 11:27 PM -
Race 400/430/455
The who, what, where, and how of screamin' race big blocks.
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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: Patrick's Twin Turbo 350 Build Thread Mark Demko, Oct 2, 2023 at 5:09 PM -
'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: Stainless valves for Nailhead wkillgs, Oct 2, 2023 at 7:36 PM -
The Mixing shop.
All your carburetor questions, for race and street motors. AKA.. "Sonny, that one of those there "Domination" carbs you got there?"..
Latest: Quadrajet too lean at idle Cliff R, Oct 2, 2023 at 7:41 AM -
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: Sequential port fuel injection? 482, Sep 17, 2023
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Driveline and Chassis Tech
How to get the power to the ground, and hook that monster!
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The "Juice Box"
Ask all your auto trans and torque converter questions here.
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Latest: 1967 GS400 Automatic Shifter rod reproduction jcamp116, Oct 2, 2023 at 3:32 PM -
Latest: Making Big Bs Like Curves? nekkidhillbilly, Aug 21, 2023
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U-shift em
For gear grinders only, all your manual trans questions.
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Latest: Bracket on a 4 spd. set up Richie, Oct 1, 2023 at 8:08 PM -
Got gears?
Too much gear? Not enough? Discuss all your rear end and driveshaft questions here.
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Latest: 1967 buick bop ten bolt monzaz, Oct 2, 2023 at 7:03 AM -
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: Lower control arm bushing RoseBud68, Oct 1, 2023 at 7:49 PM -
Latest: Will poverty caps fit these wheels? 2.5, Oct 1, 2023 at 2:30 PM
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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: Broken rear end. Suggestions on which direction to go. Bens99gtp, Oct 2, 2023 at 9:08 AM -
Sparky's corner
How to fix that wiring mess! And put in cool tunes!
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Latest: Packard date coded plug wires and their resistance? timesublime, Oct 2, 2023 at 8:10 PM -
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: Help identifying part on 1972 Electra w/ automatic a/c colonel, Oct 2, 2023 at 1:11 AM
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The Resto Shop
Make her like new again!
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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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Color is everything!
All you need to know about paint and bodywork.
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Chassis restoration
Are you sure that is supposed to be painted? All your general chassis resto questions.
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Latest: Correct 70-72 Front Wheel Opening Molding Screws? Smartin, Oct 2, 2023 at 6:35 PM -
Interior City
Dash, seat, carpets, and everything else inside. Ask here.
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Latest: What color dash is this? 71 GS 69WILD, Oct 2, 2023 at 4:44 PM -
The ragtop shop
For all you wind in your hair guys! Any convertible related question.
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Latest: Velcro fails at highway speeds Duane, Oct 2, 2023 at 1:58 PM -
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: 1967 Buick A-body Assembly Manual - Free download Nailhead in a 1967, Oct 1, 2023 at 1:36 PM -
Repro Parts
What parts do we want to make. And let's talk out how it can get done.
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Latest: Inner fenders 1967 Lesabre DaWildcat, Sep 22, 2023
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Our "other" cars.
General questions, swaps ect.
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The "X" bodies
A forum for our unit body friends.. The Buick Apollo and later model Skylarks
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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: 427 - Grand National - High end build VET, Sep 14, 2023 -
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: 1967 Buick special wagon GotTattooz, Oct 1, 2023 at 9:05 PM
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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: Tie down points for a '72 Skylark on a trailer GSX 554, Jul 8, 2023 -
Jeeps with the Buick Heartbeat
Everything you want to know about Buick powered Jeeps.
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Latest: Jeep Glad Gladiator Mark Demko, Aug 31, 2023
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Those other guys
Our racing buddies, in all makes.
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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 BUQUICK, Oct 1, 2023 at 12:07 AM -
The "Other" Bench
A hangout spot for general chat and bench racing for all our non-Buick friends.
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Latest: 1994 JDM Subaru Legacy Twin Turbo Needs Turbo work or Need UK member timesublime, Sep 28, 2023 at 4:11 PM -
Latest: 11 SECOND STOCK APPEARING OLDS DaWildcat, Sep 30, 2023 at 7:56 AM
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Vendor Section
NEW!!! Check out some of the top shops around the country. Ask questions and receive special V8Buick discounts.
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Tri Shield Performance
Buick Performance Racing Engines and components
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Kenny Betts Racing
Buick V-8 Performance parts
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Everyday Performance LLC
Everyday Performance For Your Cruiser / Muscle Machine.
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Antique Automotive Service
Stainless Trim Polishing Mechanical Work Detailing Paint Restoration Inspections in the St. Louis area
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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: Offering Direct Enclosed Auto Transport Year Round In The Lower (48) States FreighTer Jim, Oct 1, 2023 at 6:57 PM -
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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How much for that doggy in the window?
The V8 Buick Classifeds
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"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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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: 1976 Pace Car, 25,000 miles. Asking price = CAD 22,500 / US$ 16,707 / € 15.672 Tom Nesser, Oct 2, 2023 at 7:51 PM -
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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Parts for sale
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Latest: Poston 350 valve covers Stage1 Electra, Oct 2, 2023 at 10:03 PM -
Cars for sale
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Latest: 1929 Buick Roadster Harpboys4, Oct 3, 2023 at 12:02 AM -
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: looking of a 1970-1972 Stage 1 Gary L244169, Oct 2, 2023 at 7:11 PM -
Latest: Wanted: Radio Block-Off Plate for ‘66-‘67 A-Body aka “radio delete plate” BUQUICK, Oct 2, 2023 at 4:51 PM
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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: 1970 GS455 Ryans-GSX, Sep 28, 2023 at 4:57 PM
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