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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: 2022 Contributors - Our 20th year! texascj8er, Apr 21, 2022
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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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      Latest: What's your opinion? TrunkMonkey, Apr 10, 2022
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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: Missing Replies TrunkMonkey, Aug 9, 2022
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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: An old geezer newbee pbr400, Sep 26, 2022 at 3:32 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: Buick in the winners circle! 2022 NHRA DIV 1 Bracket Finals gs66, Sep 26, 2022 at 4:11 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: Convex replacement mirror upgrade for my 66' Tri Shield RH Side mirror. avmechanic, Sep 24, 2022 at 11:26 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: 2022 East Coast Buick Regionals BQUICK, Sep 25, 2022 at 12:52 PM
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    5. Buick FAQ

      A collection of the more commonly asked questions.
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      Latest: Fan Shroud vs Guard on Non-AC Convertibles Mike Trom, Sep 24, 2022 at 8:37 AM
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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: Stepchild beating the favored offspring! BUQUICK, Sep 19, 2022
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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: 61 Nailhead AC install Dan Hach, Sep 26, 2022 at 11:31 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: Upstate NY junkyard - just a few buick DT_ski, Jul 11, 2022
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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
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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: Big Bertha BUICKRAT, Sep 26, 2022 at 4:00 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: Any chance of a Motion GSX 1 18th? nitrousfish, Sep 14, 2022
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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: Mission trip sean Buick 76, Sep 25, 2022 at 9:11 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 gets oil in cyl 6 sean Buick 76, Sep 26, 2022 at 2:25 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: Roller cam valve springs?? Staged70Lark, Sep 19, 2022
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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: Rebuilt engine still using oil 69WILD, Sep 26, 2022 at 4:03 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: 2 X 4 $$ question Dan Hach, Sep 26, 2022 at 4:12 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: Bowl leaking? TORQUED455, Sep 24, 2022 at 10:08 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: DIY 455 Single Turbo Sebambam, Aug 20, 2022
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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: Gear Vendors on 1969 t400 rmstg2, Aug 29, 2022
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    2. Pro-Touring

      A home for your G-machine Buick A or G body.
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      Latest: GLOBALWEST Del-alum Questions.... Gary Bohannon, Aug 4, 2022
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    3. U-shift em

      For gear grinders only, all your manual trans questions.
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      Latest: Which Pedal Pads Are Correct? Clarkie, Sep 8, 2022
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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: 8.2 or 8.5 BOP? 1970 Skylark 350 from Peru César Machicao, Sep 20, 2022 at 10:57 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: Aluminum tie rod adjuster sleeves? pbr400, Sep 26, 2022 at 3:45 PM
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    6. The Hides

      Wheel and tire info here.
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      Latest: How thick is the white layer of the letters on BF Goodrich LARRY70GS, Sep 21, 2022 at 11:57 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: Gasser Build hugger, Jul 9, 2022
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    8. Sparky's corner

      How to fix that wiring mess! And put in cool tunes!
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      Latest: 63 wildcat- no interior lights LARRY70GS, Sep 14, 2022
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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: Broken heater box. Matt Knutson, Sep 25, 2022 at 7:45 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: Riviera warranty card N360LL, Apr 17, 2022
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    2. Color is everything!

      All you need to know about paint and bodywork.
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      Latest: 72 GS Vinyl Top Question flh73, Sep 23, 2022 at 11:57 AM
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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: 1970 Skylark - Disk brake, proportion valve question (brake light on) TrunkMonkey, Sep 25, 2022 at 1:25 PM
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    4. Interior City

      Dash, seat, carpets, and everything else inside. Ask here.
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      Latest: Clock Knob ribuick, Sep 26, 2022 at 9:59 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: Top Install dukec, Sep 23, 2022 at 9:38 AM
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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: GS badge. Anyone ever see one like this? finitebidder, Sep 23, 2022 at 7:30 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: Trico 33-162 Wipers at Rock Auto Mark Demko, Sep 21, 2022 at 11:08 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 sean Buick 76, May 31, 2022
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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! FLGS400, Jul 6, 2022
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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 Mark Demko, Sep 26, 2022 at 4:42 AM
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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, Aug 26, 2022
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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: Sliding doors for my trailer Fred Hickey, Jul 20, 2022
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    6. 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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  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 stock drag race car collection kidsixpack, Aug 29, 2022
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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: Sometimes old school is best school steelonly, Sep 17, 2022
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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 wildcat4, May 15, 2022
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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: About Us IDOXLR8, Aug 23, 2022
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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: New 350 higher capacity oil pan sean Buick 76, Sep 21, 2022 at 9:27 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: WE'VE CONSOLIDATED LOCATIONS OHC JOE, Sep 4, 2022
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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: Chevy 350 QJet build KB149, Aug 1, 2022
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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: 70 GS Stage1 Burnished Saddle Smartin, Sep 18, 2022
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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: Offering Direct Enclosed Auto Transport Year Round In The Lower (48) States FreighTer Jim, Sep 21, 2022 at 5:44 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: 70-72 Skylark Dash Restoration IDOXLR8, Aug 30, 2022
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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: 69 parts, will fit other years. James P, Sep 26, 2022 at 3:33 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: Red 1970 GS455 Convertible at Streetside pbr400, Sep 26, 2022 at 3:25 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: Taulbee2277 Taulbee2277, Sep 21, 2022 at 6:20 PM
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    4. Ebay Parts and Cars

      Talk about parts and Cars on Ebay here.
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      Latest: NOS '67 or '68 Steering Wheel - Black 67melrob, Sep 19, 2022
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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: TA track eliminator stage 2 heads for sale Scrappy, Sep 26, 2022 at 4:03 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: 1970 GS 455 Stage 1 hwprouty, Sep 26, 2022 at 2:42 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: Looking for a Desert Gold car cjp69, Sep 23, 2022 at 5:39 PM
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    8. Parts wanted

      "Parts is Parts"
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      Latest: SEMA TICKETS OHC JOE, Sep 26, 2022 at 3:34 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 Buick Skylark roller for sale... 67melrob, Sep 20, 2022 at 7:26 PM
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