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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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      Latest: Buick GSCA - Events, articles, etc Paul Ferry, Jan 18, 2020 at 10:29 AM
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    2. Board Supporters

      A listing of all usernames of those who help support this board.
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      Latest: 2019 Contributors list chucknixon, Jan 18, 2020 at 10:29 PM
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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: Fabrication thread or page HeavensDevil, Jul 12, 2019
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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: 69 GS 400 front end suspension torque specs. davidcdicicco, Jan 20, 2020 at 9:08 AM
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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: Now a Buick owner 12lives, Jan 18, 2020 at 6:18 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: OT puppy id Brad Conley, Jan 21, 2020 at 12:44 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: 67 skylark, 455 cast frame pads BrunoD, Jan 20, 2020 at 1:51 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: (new thread) 3rd annual "South Florida Buick Get Together" Waterboy, Jan 20, 2020 at 8:00 PM
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    5. Buick FAQ

      A collection of the more commonly asked questions.
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      Latest: Power Timing your Buick V8 JDempy, Dec 14, 2019
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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: We will see soon enough. Andrew Sury, Jan 10, 2020
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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: 72 Skylark Wheel size mromaus, Jan 21, 2020 at 11:50 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: Brake Booster Aus91R, Jan 11, 2020
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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: Any single Buick guys? stump puller455, Dec 15, 2019
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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 71 GS evolution Nathan Leonard, Jan 21, 2020 at 9:01 AM
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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: Old plastic model possible issue's?? PGSS, Jan 18, 2020 at 11:18 AM
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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: Help From Above… docgsx, Jan 5, 2020
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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: Broken piston 455 Bens99gtp, Jan 21, 2020 at 6:10 AM
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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: Best Way to Record a Run? John Osborne, Jan 19, 2020 at 11:47 AM
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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: Cracked 350 heads BrunoD, Jan 21, 2020 at 12:31 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: 401 Build Continued.. gs66, Jan 20, 2020 at 8:07 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: Unfortunate blunder Greg Gessler, Jan 17, 2020 at 10:56 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: Holley Sniper Hyperspark Ignition System Sebambam, Dec 25, 2019
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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: Turbo 350 or Turbo 400 for my GS? 1969RIVI, Jan 21, 2020 at 6:02 AM
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    2. Pro-Touring

      A home for your G-machine Buick A or G body.
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      Latest: Oil Pan for Curves redsixty9, Jan 13, 2020
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    3. U-shift em

      For gear grinders only, all your manual trans questions.
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      Latest: What would I need 350 4 sp to 455 4 sp? SSsedan, Jan 15, 2020 at 7:53 AM
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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: Skylark -65 axle width? monzaz, Jan 21, 2020 at 1:13 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: Jacking car up with Anti Roll Bar Steve Reynolds, Jan 21, 2020 at 8:02 AM
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    6. The Hides

      Wheel and tire info here.
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      Latest: Which tires are you guys running on mid 10 Second cars? TomGS72, Jan 20, 2020 at 11:45 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: Driver side lean? You are not alone. Gary Bohannon, Jan 13, 2020
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    8. Sparky's corner

      How to fix that wiring mess! And put in cool tunes!
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      Latest: Looking to update Alternator. BadBrad, Jan 20, 2020 at 6:05 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: Need help 67 Special with AC 12lives, Jan 18, 2020 at 9:41 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: Lost BA 70 trans last installed in a Red (originally Green) 70 GS convert fromDenver Freakazoid, Jan 16, 2020 at 2:55 PM
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    2. Color is everything!

      All you need to know about paint and bodywork.
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      Latest: Which Year A Bodies were Painted Inside and Out? BadBrad, Jan 20, 2020 at 8:22 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: Correct Front Suspension Colors for a 1969 GS w/ Front Disc Duane, Jan 20, 2020 at 6:22 PM
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    4. Interior City

      Dash, seat, carpets, and everything else inside. Ask here.
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      Latest: Sport Mirror Adjuster Red Skylark, Jan 21, 2020 at 6:24 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: 69 GS400 interior light Buicksky, Jan 17, 2020 at 10:53 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: 1976 pace car experts? Buicksky, Jan 20, 2020 at 11:15 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: Does anyone sell solid GN lugnuts? 2manybuicks, Jan 6, 2020
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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: What size tires to run on 14x6 Buick Rally’s on an Apollo? partsrparts, Jan 18, 2020 at 9:56 AM
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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: D&S Performance Buick 455/462 V8 STAGE-2 TORQUE, Jan 7, 2020
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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: Front End Suspension Rebuild Kits - 72 Rivi fullmetaljacket, Jan 10, 2020
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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, Jan 20, 2020 at 6:17 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: Factory Buick tow cars 69GS400s, Dec 10, 2019
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    6. Jeeps with the Buick Heartbeat

      Everything you want to know about Buick powered Jeeps.
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      Latest: Headers or exhaust manifold? Buick 350 Kanad, Nov 8, 2019
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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: A different side of Pure Stock coverage..... kidsixpack, Jan 14, 2020
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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: Who wants a Hellcat? kidsixpack, Jan 15, 2020 at 8:48 AM
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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, Dec 18, 2019
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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: What happened to the Tri-Shield homepage Cutlass, Dec 9, 2019
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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: You dip stick ! mikegs400, Nov 12, 2019
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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: The New Wildcat HD Cast Iron block from Kenny Betts Racing bostongsx, Jan 21, 2020 at 10:53 AM
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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: 1966 Buick Quadrajet Plastic Fast Idle Cam REPRO techg8, Oct 29, 2019
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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 Stage1 Convertible Smartin, Jan 20, 2020 at 7:58 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: Offering Direct Enclosed Auto Transport Year Round In The Lower (48) States FreighTer Jim, Jan 20, 2020 at 7:17 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: 71-72 A-body LED Tailights and parkinglights DavidC77, Feb 11, 2019
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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: 70-72 Skylark blue interior parts BBBPat, Jan 20, 2020 at 5:45 AM
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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: Cheap 1969 2 Dr. Lesabre bad trans $2,200 68 Wildcat, Jan 21, 2020 at 12:39 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: wheelz great part at a great part BennyK81, Jan 20, 2020 at 1:24 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 GSX STAGE III, Jan 21, 2020 at 9:53 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: 69 pieces 68Skylarker, Jan 21, 2020 at 12:11 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: ++ 71 Buick GS455 Stage 1 Tribute ++ thebuick, Jan 21, 2020 at 10:55 AM
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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: Trade 70 GSX hugger, Jan 19, 2020 at 8:17 PM
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    8. Parts wanted

      "Parts is Parts"
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      Latest: Aluminum big block Buick heads wanted mmws6, Jan 21, 2020 at 11:52 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: Parting 1995 Caprice 9C1, Parts Fit 91-96 Impala SS, Roadmaster, Fleetwood Brougham, Custom Cruiser Electra man, Jan 20, 2020 at 10:26 AM
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