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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!

Really Wet Behind the Ears

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The Bench (66 Viewing)

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.

455 break-in...do you know...

by mikeyfartsen

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A collection of the more commonly asked questions.

Power Timing your Buick V8

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Kill Stories (Where Hemis Never Win) (2 Viewing)

You get to hear excuses like "my engine got filled with rainwater" and "his tires were 0.001" too big"

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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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Members Rides (8 Viewing)

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09-03-2010 07:13 PM

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Engine Tech : Discussion of various V-8 Buick engines

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'Da Nailhead (7 Viewing)

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?

Switch Pitch Tranny Controls

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The Mixing shop. (8 Viewing)

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 (3 Viewing)

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New Twin Turbo Big Block...

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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" (7 Viewing) Ask all your auto trans and torque converter questions here.	Trans Fluid looks like... by Phil Today 07:38 AM	2,845	18,340	MeanBuicks
U-shift em For gear grinders only, all your manual trans questions.	4 speed jumps out of gear by henry 08-31-2010 08:13 PM	969	7,645	greg davis
Got gears? (3 Viewing) Too much gear? Not enough? Discuss all your rear end and driveshaft questions here.	68 GS Bearings and Seals... by 68gsfanatic Today 08:29 AM	2,070	13,464
The whoa and the sway. (4 Viewing) 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.	1971 GS Odd Front Brake Line by ynotbuick Today 08:49 AM	2,585	16,782	r72gs
The Hides (5 Viewing) Wheel and tire info here.	68 with SKIRTS - Wheel/Rim... by MadZax Yesterday 11:14 PM	1,634	10,784	greg davis
Race car chassis tech (1 Viewing) Talk chassis setup, gears, trans/converter, or any other aspect of a 10 inch tire, back halved or full tube wonder.	taking turns hard by adon214 09-06-2010 09:36 AM	350	2,784	alan
Sparky's corner (7 Viewing) How to fix that wiring mess! And put in cool tunes!	Gas gauge by DeeVeeEight Today 07:07 AM	2,227	15,384
The Big Chill (1 Viewing) Jump in and crank up the A/C. If it dosen't work, ask questions and stay cool!!	Radiator Cleaning Cost by Gulfgears Yesterday 08:24 AM	251	1,778

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.	56 Roadmaster Door Lettering... by bhambulldog 09-04-2010 09:11 PM	118	518
Color is everything! (4 Viewing) All you need to know about paint and bodywork.	Painted the Riv yesterday. by Jim Weise Today 09:31 AM	2,811	20,372	Nitro71455
Chassis restoration (2 Viewing) Are you sure that is supposed to be painted? All your general chassis resto questions.	GS400 Fender Vent Install by Buicksky Yesterday 10:39 PM	2,352	17,247	TimR
Interior City (4 Viewing) Dash, seat, carpets, and everything else inside. Ask here.	question on restoring... by Ric's62 Yesterday 08:15 PM	3,213	18,071
The ragtop shop (2 Viewing) For all you wind in your hair guys! Any convertible related question.	Possible to use a convertible... by DeeVeeEight Today 06:34 AM	680	4,942	Marco
The "Paper Trail" (2 Viewing) Documentation Info ..If the line workers had any idea how important those sheets of paper that they just tossed anywhere would be..	Fire red GS455 Conv. 1970 by Nicko 09-05-2010 05:24 PM	1,066	9,057	r72gs
Repro Parts (3 Viewing) What parts do we want to make. And let's talk out how it can get done.	Gas Tank Pad by dl7265 Yesterday 10:31 PM	943	9,869

Our "other" cars. : General questions, swaps ect.

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The "X" bodies (3 Viewing) A forum for our unit body friends.. The Buick Apollo and later model Skylarks	75' Skylark beginning by snowcolt18 09-06-2010 06:28 PM	86	835
V-8 Buick Powered Regals (2 Viewing) 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.	Regal 455 Buildup by regal81455 Yesterday 09:13 PM	1,196	10,909
A boatload of fun (3 Viewing) 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.	Droppin a '69 Electra four... by ratrodfink Today 12:57 AM	2,348	21,394
Drag'n Wagons (2 Viewing) Mom should have had it so good!	Need A NOS 25509372 Head... by IDOXLR8 09-06-2010 10:08 AM	425	3,996	SportWagonGS
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!	Help!! I Need An Engine... by Joe65SkylarkGS 08-25-2010 03:07 PM	246	1,973
Jeeps with the Buick Heartbeat (1 Viewing) Everything you want to know about Buick powered Jeeps.	Welcome Jeep guys! by Poppaluv 09-06-2010 02:38 PM	19	162

Those other guys : Our racing buddies, in all makes.

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The "Pure" Stockers (10 Viewing) "Really, it still has the factory spark plugs in it". Mmnnn..	FALL MARTIN - FAST - F/S, ... by Greg Gessler Today 09:03 AM	2,312	34,884	Casey Marks, BUICK528, Donny Brass
The "Other" Bench (2 Viewing) A hangout spot for general chat and bench racing for all our non-Buick friends.	L-98 coolant leak by N360LL Today 09:20 AM	1,289	12,140	Casey Marks, BUICK528, Donny Brass
Stock Appearing (1 Viewing) For vehicles of all makes, that "appear" stock.	Distributor Ideas ? by d7cook 08-09-2010 03:10 PM	451	5,779	Casey Marks, BUICK528, Donny Brass

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08-29-2010 01:55 AM

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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.

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05-22-2010 02:55 PM

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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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