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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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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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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: Need Tips/tricks for '71 Skylark Emergency/parking brake cable install? Dano, Feb 1, 2023 at 1:36 PM -
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: Factory Stage 2 heads Mark Demko, Feb 3, 2023 at 10:58 AM
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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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Classic Buicks
For the early Buick lovers out there. Any and all questions concerning the pre-64 Buicks.
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Latest: 66 Wildcat BBC engine swap(no flames please...:)) sean Buick 76, Feb 2, 2023 at 11:43 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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Latest: AZ yard loaded with Buicks 72STAGE1, Feb 2, 2023 at 9:05 AM -
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: Missing - Rearview mirror bracket/button 1973 Buick Riviera HermannClausen, Dec 3, 2022 -
Members Rides
Our "Hall of Fame", for our members to post a picture and buildup on their cars.
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The Hobby Lobby
Get the latest information and how to's on Buick Model and Die Cast Cars.
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Latest: How to Cut Balsa Wood for Models? 2manybuicks, Feb 3, 2023 at 3:57 PM -
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: The desire of your heart...... 482, Jan 28, 2023 at 10:36 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: Driveshaft Loop Needed? hugger, Feb 3, 2023 at 4:51 PM -
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: Winter 2020 (Now Spring 2023) 350 Fresh-Up Project Mart, Feb 3, 2023 at 5:18 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: new engine break in oil. Max Damage, Feb 3, 2023 at 2:14 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?"..
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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: I’ve Gone Full-Sniper on my ‘72 ‘Lark Ragtop SkylarkRagtop, Feb 3, 2023 at 3:37 PM
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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: Trans New lines Jeremy Zepnick, Feb 3, 2023 at 2:25 PM -
Latest: GLOBALWEST Del-alum Questions.... Gary Bohannon, Nov 4, 2022
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U-shift em
For gear grinders only, all your manual trans questions.
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Latest: Another 4 speed shifter rebuild BobBuick, Jan 28, 2023 at 6:46 AM -
Got gears?
Too much gear? Not enough? Discuss all your rear end and driveshaft questions here.
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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: Wheel well width variation Buicksky, Jan 22, 2023
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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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Sparky's corner
How to fix that wiring mess! And put in cool tunes!
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Latest: LED Changeover - 1970 to 1972 Skylark & GS SCamaroSS2000, Jan 25, 2023 -
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 duct hose repair? 69WILD, Jan 25, 2023
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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: How many 1968 GS's had the W8 option? pbr400, Feb 3, 2023 at 5:09 PM -
Chassis restoration
Are you sure that is supposed to be painted? All your general chassis resto questions.
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Latest: Front inner fender repair patch 12lives, Jan 29, 2023 at 10:50 AM -
Interior City
Dash, seat, carpets, and everything else inside. Ask here.
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Latest: 72 GS Shoulder Belts Black69Judge, Feb 1, 2023 at 12:56 PM -
The ragtop shop
For all you wind in your hair guys! Any convertible related question.
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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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Repro Parts
What parts do we want to make. And let's talk out how it can get done.
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Latest: The Parts Place 1970 headlight bezels Matt Knutson, Feb 1, 2023 at 9:19 AM
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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: Right stuff rear disc conversion SpacePickle, Oct 17, 2022 -
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! sean Buick 76, Dec 8, 2022 -
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: Anyone need parts 67 & 68 GS Riviera. Nailhead in a 1967, Feb 2, 2023 at 3:11 AM -
Latest: 1964 Special wagon rear quarter window trim needed Charlie_in_OC, Jan 7, 2023
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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: ford powerstroke advice ? mbryson, Feb 3, 2023 at 4:49 PM -
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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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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The "Other" Bench
A hangout spot for general chat and bench racing for all our non-Buick friends.
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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 components
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Kenny Betts Racing
Buick V-8 Performance parts
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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: 70-72 Skylark Dash Restoration IDOXLR8, Aug 30, 2022
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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: Looking for set of 15" 5x5 steel wheels - Phoenix Area EricVC, Feb 1, 2023 at 1:26 PM -
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: 65 GS 3 speed manual Super Bald Menace, Feb 3, 2023 at 2:51 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: Anyone use Golden Star Classic parts 12lives, Jan 31, 2023 at 10:48 AM -
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Parts for sale
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Latest: Stage 2 Iron Heads 436'd Skylark, Feb 3, 2023 at 5:13 PM -
Cars for sale
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Latest: 1969 Riviera GS VandaLL, Feb 3, 2023 at 2:44 PM -
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: WTB 70-72 A body Convertible Skylark/GS Joe Patton, Feb 3, 2023 at 4:39 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: 1965 Skylark part out GSFredsbuddy, Feb 1, 2023 at 12:14 PM
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