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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: 1975 engine and exhaust options Luxus, May 4, 2022
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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: 72 Skylark where do these lines go hwprouty, May 24, 2022 at 1:16 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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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: Factory tach 1968 GS TrunkMonkey, May 23, 2022 at 10:21 PM -
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: 68 Wildcat drum brake parking brake issue Olli 68 Wildcat, May 24, 2022 at 2:39 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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Classic Buicks
For the early Buick lovers out there. Any and all questions concerning the pre-64 Buicks.
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Latest: Can not tune 1970 Buick 455 GS PGSS, May 15, 2022 -
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: Sunny pictures and more gssizzler, Apr 28, 2022 -
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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Members Rides
Our "Hall of Fame", for our members to post a picture and buildup on their cars.
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Latest: 1970 Skylark Convertible- factory Azure Blue with buckets FLGS400, May 23, 2022 at 7:37 PM -
The Hobby Lobby
Get the latest information and how to's on Buick Model and Die Cast Cars.
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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...... Ken Mild, May 19, 2022 at 10:38 AM
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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: Black Cherry Buick Build 1969RIVI, May 23, 2022 at 9:54 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 patwhac, May 23, 2022 at 11:38 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: Boring a 401 telriv, May 20, 2022 at 2:53 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?"..
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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: DIY 455 Single Turbo sean Buick 76, May 23, 2022 at 2:46 PM
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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: 70 400-Turbo Big Block Dust Shield 3shields, May 23, 2022 at 5:28 PM -
Latest: Looking for wheel sizes for 67 GS400 68Rivi_In_Cali, Apr 15, 2022
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U-shift em
For gear grinders only, all your manual trans questions.
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Latest: 1967 3 speed saginaw 72Custom350, May 22, 2022 at 11:35 PM -
Got gears?
Too much gear? Not enough? Discuss all your rear end and driveshaft questions here.
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Latest: Wheelhop Remedies - F41 Suspension LARRY70GS, May 19, 2022 at 8:20 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: Front suspension upgrade, now too low..... Skylark-72, May 23, 2022 at 6:16 PM -
Latest: Fit 255/60Rx15 Tires on Standard 15x7 Rallye Wheels - '72 Skylark? LARRY70GS, May 10, 2022
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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: Major lean! chrome yellow, May 23, 2022 at 4:14 PM -
Sparky's corner
How to fix that wiring mess! And put in cool tunes!
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Latest: Help needed: What is a good source for wiper motor for 1970 GS 455 Cutlass, May 22, 2022 at 3:41 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: 1972 Electra A.C.C. - no heat berigan, May 15, 2022
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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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Latest: Riviera warranty card N360LL, Apr 17, 2022 -
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: 67 skylark trunk molding panel Houndogforever, May 23, 2022 at 3:46 PM -
Interior City
Dash, seat, carpets, and everything else inside. Ask here.
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Latest: 1972 Skylark Custom carpet Redmanf1, May 23, 2022 at 2:07 AM -
The ragtop shop
For all you wind in your hair guys! Any convertible related question.
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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: Documenting my car Stage 2 iron, May 20, 2022 at 10:28 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: non ac alternator upper bracket tdeangelis, May 5, 2022
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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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Latest: X-body Sport Mirror Identification Tips wormwood, Feb 19, 2022 -
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: My 76/77 Buick regals going to the darkside! Norman Martin, May 5, 2022 -
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: Advice on lowering a 1969 Electra and new alloy wheels NZ GS 400, May 22, 2022 at 8:17 PM -
Latest: 65 wagon Iron Maiden, May 16, 2022
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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: Dexter torsion axle trailers Quick Buick, Jan 6, 2022 -
Jeeps with the Buick Heartbeat
Everything you want to know about Buick powered Jeeps.
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Latest: 1970 Jeep Wagoneer 350/TH400/Dana20 N360LL, Apr 18, 2022
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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: 2021 Pure Stock Drags in Stanton, MI Bigpig455, Sep 25, 2021 -
The "Other" Bench
A hangout spot for general chat and bench racing for all our non-Buick friends.
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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 State of the Art Restorations
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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: NATIONWIDE SINGLE CAR TRANSPORT OPEN OR ENCLOSED Bill's Auto Works, May 19, 2022 at 5:15 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: Potential Group Buy: Reynolds Buick License Plate Frame Repros Nailhead in a 1967, Nov 28, 2020
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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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Latest: Looking for 1966 300 timing cover Buickcub, May 23, 2022 at 2:51 PM -
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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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: Factory buick steering wheel hub STAGE III, May 24, 2022 at 2:03 AM -
Cars for sale
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Latest: 1968 Buick Skylark Race/street BuickGSrules, May 23, 2022 at 2:17 PM -
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 for a nice GS jtroop, May 23, 2022 at 7:26 PM -
Latest: 1967 gs40 fan shroud powertrip, May 23, 2022 at 8:11 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: Parting 71 Skylark 2dr Sedan, Can Ship Parts AzChevs, May 21, 2022 at 12:59 PM
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