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Welcome to the #1 Buick V-8 Message board on the web! Brought to you by Tri-Shield Performance.
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A listing of all usernames of those who help support this board.
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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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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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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: Coolant Flush TrunkMonkey, Feb 24, 2021 at 4:13 PM -
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: Sold my 67 Riv but now title issue.... BQUICK, Feb 25, 2021 at 12:40 PM -
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: Removing Front Clip 1967 Special 12lives, Feb 20, 2021 at 11:04 AM -
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: 3.75" Backspace on 15x8 and 15x7 wheels for 71 GS? LARRY70GS, Feb 24, 2021 at 6:33 PM
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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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Latest: You can keep talking, but the truth shall be known. BrunoD, Feb 24, 2021 at 3:10 PM -
Classic Buicks
For the early Buick lovers out there. Any and all questions concerning the pre-64 Buicks.
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Latest: 1937 Buick possibly Century? Nailhead in a 1967, Feb 25, 2021 at 6:31 AM -
Junkyard Jewels
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
Our "Hall of Fame", for our members to post a picture and buildup on their cars.
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Latest: 68-69 Cars! 69_GS_400, Feb 22, 2021 at 8:05 PM -
The Hobby Lobby
Get the latest information and how to's on Buick Model and Die Cast Cars.
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Latest: Need advice on decal application The Big Guy, Feb 24, 2021 at 7:40 AM -
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: Thoughts for today docgsx, Feb 21, 2021 at 3:39 PM
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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: repro M/T fitment issue hugger, Feb 25, 2021 at 10:41 AM -
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: Spark plug wire looms Max Damage, Feb 25, 2021 at 12:32 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: 364 runs like a banchee Babeola, Feb 24, 2021 at 3:52 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?"..
Latest: School me on 550 hp fuel system LARRY70GS, Feb 24, 2021 at 12:07 PM -
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: Another Sniper build tread Trond-Jarle Pedersen, Feb 22, 2021 at 4:02 AM
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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: Slap shift conversion for stock '70-'72 automatic rkammer, Feb 24, 2021 at 10:12 PM -
Latest: Hotchkiss Tvs Stage two at the alignment shop patwhac, Feb 1, 2021
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U-shift em
For gear grinders only, all your manual trans questions.
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Latest: New Tremec TKX 5 speed 69GS&M21, Feb 23, 2021 at 12:02 AM -
Got gears?
Too much gear? Not enough? Discuss all your rear end and driveshaft questions here.
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Latest: Rear and trans combo monzaz, Feb 19, 2021 at 12:25 PM -
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: Brakes hard to press, barely stopping. 6455spd, Feb 25, 2021 at 8:30 AM -
Latest: Reproduction 70 rallye wheel center caps...yay or nay? Smartin, Feb 23, 2021 at 7:31 AM
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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: Does anyone know where the archive posts are? Looking for the traction recipe? 67NorCalGS, Feb 3, 2021 -
Sparky's corner
How to fix that wiring mess! And put in cool tunes!
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Latest: audio trunk install 12lives, Feb 25, 2021 at 1:32 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: 455 A/C Sanden Compressor bracket B-rock, Feb 5, 2021
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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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Color is everything!
All you need to know about paint and bodywork.
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Latest: white painted roof in 72? nekkidhillbilly, Feb 18, 2021 -
Chassis restoration
Are you sure that is supposed to be painted? All your general chassis resto questions.
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Latest: 73-77 Floor pan interchange for Century? 1973gs, Feb 21, 2021 at 3:03 PM -
Interior City
Dash, seat, carpets, and everything else inside. Ask here.
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Latest: Floor mat color Max Damage, Feb 25, 2021 at 1:27 PM -
The ragtop shop
For all you wind in your hair guys! Any convertible related question.
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Latest: 72 skylark top ken buchanan, Feb 22, 2021 at 8:25 AM -
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: Build sheet Brad Conley, Feb 24, 2021 at 5:53 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: Parts Place Bucket Seat Backs Mold Issues Andrew Skidmore, Feb 25, 2021 at 1:11 PM
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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: Hatchback trap door 73 apollo Eric Bethel, Feb 10, 2021 -
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, Feb 24, 2021 at 1:11 PM -
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 LeSabre on vicegrip garage Nailhead in a 1967, Feb 23, 2021 at 11:25 AM -
Latest: Buinicorn my 1964 wagon Max Damage, Feb 23, 2021 at 10:56 PM
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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: Intech trailers ss4825, Feb 18, 2021 -
Jeeps with the Buick Heartbeat
Everything you want to know about Buick powered Jeeps.
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Latest: Mystery Engine Diagnosis No Lift, Feb 7, 2021
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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: TRACTION for A-BODY 67NorCalGS, Feb 6, 2021 -
The "Other" Bench
A hangout spot for general chat and bench racing for all our non-Buick friends.
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Latest: The '60 Deville build thread. 1972Mach1, Feb 22, 2021 at 2:38 PM -
Latest: Battery and Vintage topper selection LARRY70GS, Nov 14, 2020
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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
Latest: Mopar Intake for TA TE Heads Jim Weise, Feb 8, 2021 -
Latest: 400-430-455 REUSABLE Molded Rubber Valve Cover Gaskets 72gs4spd, Feb 14, 2021
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Kenny Betts Racing
Buick V-8 Performance parts
Latest: The New Wildcat HD Cast Iron block from Kenny Betts Racing 71GS455N25, Dec 31, 2020 -
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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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: 1970-1972 Skylark Dash Wood Grain Decal Set Matt Knutson, Feb 24, 2021 at 6:12 AM -
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: Dealership with reasonable prices, '60 Electra + LeSabre converts, '68 GS convert, 70 Skylark.... Fred Hickey, Feb 25, 2021 at 1:25 PM -
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: 67 Skylark conv GS trim finitebidder, Feb 24, 2021 at 7:52 AM
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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: Morose super cool can $30 Taulbee2277, Feb 25, 2021 at 1:32 PM -
Cars for sale
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Latest: 72 Stage 1 4speed 1 of 101 For Sale Dano, Feb 25, 2021 at 9:49 AM -
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: 1970 skylark or gs Dano, Feb 25, 2021 at 10:58 AM -
Latest: 1965 skylark antenna mast Lz65gs, Feb 25, 2021 at 12:28 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 1961 Lesabre tmillsr, Feb 23, 2021 at 11:55 PM
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