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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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    2. Board Supporters

      A listing of all usernames of those who help support this board.
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      Latest: 2021 Contributors list Jim Weise, Jun 21, 2021
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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: Password Reset Max Damage, Jul 28, 2021 at 3:01 PM
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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: Stage1 registry gee-ess70, Jul 28, 2021 at 3:43 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: Life/General advice thread 1972Mach1, Jul 28, 2021 at 4:50 PM
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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: Control Module Problems! LARRY70GS, Jul 27, 2021 at 5:39 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: Buick Meet Buffalo NY Gary L244169, Jul 24, 2021 at 7:14 PM
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    5. Buick FAQ

      A collection of the more commonly asked questions.
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      Latest: 1965 300 CI Engine Color ragtops, Jul 20, 2021
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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: Even a smogger spanks the pachyderm gs66, Jul 20, 2021
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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: 1956 Century newbie...looking for good sources (parts and info) and an interior question John Codman, Jul 28, 2021 at 9:43 AM
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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: A couple in u-pull fastest430, Jul 26, 2021 at 10:20 AM
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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: 1970 Buick skylark jannhall, Jul 27, 2021 at 7:40 PM
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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: 1967 8 Track installed and working Doo Wop, Jul 28, 2021 at 2:16 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: Diplomat Blue 1970 Stage 1 - 1:18 Scale Die Cast ToddsGS, Jul 22, 2021 at 8:17 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: Peace......... GKMoz, Jul 12, 2021
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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'm at a loss and grabbing at straws... 436'd Skylark, Jul 28, 2021 at 4:54 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: Stroker build Tom Righter, Jul 27, 2021 at 5:48 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: Priming 350 oil system after oil pan removed for a few days? Ollie's Garage, Jul 28, 2021 at 5:08 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: 322 Nailhead build with Latham supercharger induction LAROKE, Jul 28, 2021 at 4:16 AM
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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: 70 Holley # 4628 780 CFM Torino 429 cobra jet Carburetor OHC JOE, Jul 27, 2021 at 12:04 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: SNIPER EFI on my Twin Turbo SBB Sebambam, Jul 27, 2021 at 4:00 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: Switch pitch question TrunkMonkey, Jul 25, 2021 at 5:30 PM
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    2. Pro-Touring

      A home for your G-machine Buick A or G body.
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      Latest: sway bars green buick, Jul 27, 2021 at 10:48 AM
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    3. U-shift em

      For gear grinders only, all your manual trans questions.
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      Latest: Pilot Bushing crank 69GS430/TKX, Jul 28, 2021 at 2:51 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: Diff Gear change 3.08 to ?? 68 Skylark cust, Jul 27, 2021 at 6:38 PM
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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: Rebuilding a power steering box- source for quick ratio conversion "kit"? 12lives, Jul 28, 2021 at 10:48 AM
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    6. The Hides

      Wheel and tire info here.
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      Latest: Backset/wheels for a 67 GS koserv, Jul 28, 2021 at 8:29 AM
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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: 1969 GS-GTO-Chevelle hood hinge interchangeability?? 69GS430/TKX, Jun 18, 2021
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    8. Sparky's corner

      How to fix that wiring mess! And put in cool tunes!
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      Latest: Fuel gauge and sender operation and diagnosis LARRY70GS, Jul 28, 2021 at 2:53 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: A/C blower working, but no air Q8 GS, Jul 28, 2021 at 2:07 PM
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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: Looking for 63 Lasabre body parts Shawn D, Jul 18, 2021
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    2. Color is everything!

      All you need to know about paint and bodywork.
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      Latest: Power Booster copperheadgs1, Jul 28, 2021 at 2:22 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: Eastwood? Rust-Oleum? Por15? gokitty, Jul 28, 2021 at 3:04 PM
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    4. Interior City

      Dash, seat, carpets, and everything else inside. Ask here.
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      Latest: Replacement Carpet Reccomendation Rad005, Jul 25, 2021 at 5:31 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: 1970 skylark top NYFDX, Jul 28, 2021 at 1:56 PM
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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: What exactly does "SCO" mean? 69 GS 400, Jul 26, 2021 at 1:13 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: 72 GSX Spoiler Duane, Jul 26, 2021 at 9:01 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: Classic Exhaust Inc reviews flh73, Jul 8, 2021
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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: My 76/77 Buick regals going to the darkside! Norman Martin, Jul 26, 2021 at 9:29 PM
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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: New to me: 1966 Buick Wildcat 66electrafied, Jul 24, 2021 at 8:32 PM
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    4. Drag'n Wagons

      Mom should have had it so good!
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      Latest: Buinicorn my 1964 wagon superbuickguy, Jul 27, 2021 at 11:11 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: Intech trailers ss4825, Feb 18, 2021
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    6. Jeeps with the Buick Heartbeat

      Everything you want to know about Buick powered Jeeps.
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      Latest: 1998 Cherokee Sport Lennard, May 24, 2021
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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: Pure Stocker passes 71GS455, Jul 25, 2021 at 11:21 PM
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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: Ames performance pontiac nationals 72 skylark custom, Jul 27, 2021 at 7:37 PM
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    3. Stock Appearing

      For vehicles of all makes, that "appear" stock.
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      Latest: What’s the biggest cam a stock appearing Gary Bohannon, Jul 20, 2021
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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 State of the Art Restorations
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      Tri Shield Performance

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      1. Who We Are

      Latest: TSP 9.5" Street/Strip converters- Lifetime warrantee! Tom Righter, Jun 26, 2021
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    2. TA Performance

      Your Leader In Buick Automotive Engine Parts
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      TA Performance

      Sub-Forums

      1. Our Company

      2. News and Information

      3. Products and Services

      4. Inquiries

      Latest: TA Performance 350 Stage 1 Street Eliminator (SE) Cylinder Heads LARRY70GS, Jul 28, 2021 at 5:00 PM
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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: The New Wildcat HD Cast Iron block from Kenny Betts Racing ken betts, Jul 25, 2021 at 7:49 PM
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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: Everyday Performance LLC now on instagram ilikebmx999, Feb 24, 2021
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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: 69 GS Stage1 Lime Green Hardtop Smartin, Jul 27, 2021 at 7:03 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: Heat riser valve delete * UPDATED 6/28/2020* Hector, Jul 27, 2021 at 9:56 PM
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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: Potential Group Buy: Reynolds Buick License Plate Frame Repros Nailhead in a 1967, Nov 28, 2020
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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: '67 300 Engine Parts greatlakes, Jul 21, 2021
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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 GS 3 speed manual $10,000 Daves69, Jul 28, 2021 at 4:53 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: Todd and Stage Won, excellent service! PaulGS, Jul 26, 2021 at 4:30 PM
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    4. Ebay Parts and Cars

      Talk about parts and Cars on Ebay here.
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      Latest: 1971 Buick GS 455 Convertible - possible SCO car? 1972 Stage 1, Jul 28, 2021 at 4:13 PM
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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: Misc buick collector, Jul 28, 2021 at 4:31 PM
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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: 70 wildcat for sale Mr Big, Jul 27, 2021 at 11:08 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: 1967 GS400 70staged, Jul 25, 2021 at 8:57 PM
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    8. Parts wanted

      "Parts is Parts"
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      Latest: WTB 67 Speedminder Cluster gsfred, Jul 28, 2021 at 3:51 PM
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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: 1966 Skylark part-out GS Jim, Jul 24, 2021 at 7:38 PM
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