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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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Latest: Posting Photos Brett Slater, May 2, 2023
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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: Dusting off and Old Buick Project (Sitting too Long) 1967 GS gres67gs, Jun 5, 2023 at 6:28 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: Where's the "Funny" Thread? m louk, Jun 5, 2023 at 9:21 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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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: BOP at Beaver Springs Dragway July 14-16 Waterboy, Jun 5, 2023 at 9:40 PM -
Latest: Sub Frame Connectors for a 72 GS Convertible Paul A, Jun 5, 2023 at 3:55 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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Classic Buicks
For the early Buick lovers out there. Any and all questions concerning the pre-64 Buicks.
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Latest: 1967 Buick riviera braking issue- Jamco parts Jmawani, May 18, 2023 -
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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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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Latest: 1970 Sherwood Green Stage 1 restoration Dano, Jun 5, 2023 at 3:05 PM -
The Hobby Lobby
Get the latest information and how to's on Buick Model and Die Cast Cars.
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Latest: Salvaged 70 GSX Ryans-GSX, May 10, 2023 -
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: Mike Nussell needs our prayers alvareracing, May 11, 2023
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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: Post your Cam Cards in this thread for reference by other members oldschool85, Jun 5, 2023 at 9:52 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: Stock Buick 350 Skylark runs 12s in the quarter XmeUP, Jun 5, 2023 at 12:43 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: Turbocharged your Nailhead tips MSharkey, Jun 4, 2023 at 5:00 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: 87 GN transplant Mart, May 30, 2023 at 3:51 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: 1-2 upshift early puddle, May 30, 2023 at 7:21 AM -
Latest: Wheel Specs 72 Skylark Vert red67wildcat, May 22, 2023
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U-shift em
For gear grinders only, all your manual trans questions.
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Got gears?
Too much gear? Not enough? Discuss all your rear end and driveshaft questions here.
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Latest: 1971 skylark - wanting 3.55 posi LARRY70GS, Jun 5, 2023 at 5:59 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: Rear brakes not releasing after hard braking bobc455, Jun 2, 2023 at 7:31 AM -
Latest: 15x8 Reproduction Buick Rallye Wheel Sources LARRY70GS, May 30, 2023 at 6:41 PM
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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: Leveling My Rear Lower Control Arms Da Torquester., May 29, 2023 -
Sparky's corner
How to fix that wiring mess! And put in cool tunes!
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Latest: What kind of plug is this? 12lives, Jun 5, 2023 at 12:07 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: Radiator cap - Which is correct? BUQUICK, May 30, 2023 at 9:24 AM
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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: 1972 Head Light Door Chioce A-Body Guy, Jun 5, 2023 at 1:59 PM -
Chassis restoration
Are you sure that is supposed to be painted? All your general chassis resto questions.
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Latest: original paint marks and writing(stamps),original finishes dreeesh, Jun 5, 2023 at 12:12 PM -
Interior City
Dash, seat, carpets, and everything else inside. Ask here.
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Latest: Sound Deadener over Lizard Skin ribuick, Jun 5, 2023 at 7:59 AM -
The ragtop shop
For all you wind in your hair guys! Any convertible related question.
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Latest: If I wanna swap my 350 for a 455, where do I start? Max Damage, May 26, 2023 -
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: Twin City Buick road trip 2nd Gen Buick Fan, Apr 6, 2023 -
Repro Parts
What parts do we want to make. And let's talk out how it can get done.
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Latest: 1970 GS Stage1, Brake Booster Vacuum Hard Line and Clip BrunoD, May 22, 2023
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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: Ok, I got an Apollo XmeUP, Jun 5, 2023 at 12:52 PM -
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: Needing photos of TA frame pads mounted in 82-87 Regal slamjob, May 22, 2023 -
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: Can a bent grill be fixed? 350cid, Jun 5, 2023 at 5:05 PM -
Latest: 1967 Buick special wagon 455monte, Jun 3, 2023 at 5:20 AM
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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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Jeeps with the Buick Heartbeat
Everything you want to know about Buick powered Jeeps.
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Latest: At least the distributor is in the front… docgsx, May 22, 2023
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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: 65 300 stock 4 barrel intake manifold color? philbquick, Mar 11, 2023 -
The "Other" Bench
A hangout spot for general chat and bench racing for all our non-Buick friends.
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Latest: Abandoned 454 4 speed Corvette rescue Max Damage, Jun 5, 2023 at 8:08 PM -
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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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Latest: Can anybody identify this piston and it's compression ratio VET, Jun 5, 2023 at 12:30 PM -
Latest: TA Alum 350 head flow tests Mark Demko, Jun 5, 2023 at 2:23 PM
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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.
Latest: 1966 425 Nailhead Quadrajet 7026240, restored F/S thm350, Mar 22, 2023 -
Antique Automotive Service
Stainless Trim Polishing Mechanical Work Detailing Paint Restoration Inspections in the St. Louis area
Latest: 70 GS Stage1 Burnished Saddle Smartin, May 30, 2023 at 5:42 AM -
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, May 31, 2023 at 2:18 AM -
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: Single Exhaust Down Pipes 12lives, May 31, 2023 at 4:21 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: 1967 GS400 - $29k in CA shifter51, Jun 5, 2023 at 4:51 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: Fuel pump 40664 C.Rob, Jun 4, 2023 at 10:41 PM
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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: 72 455 smog pump nekkidhillbilly, Jun 5, 2023 at 8:27 PM -
Cars for sale
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Latest: 1970 GS350 - 3sp manual floor shift - Fire Red, Black buckets, AC buick67gs, Jun 5, 2023 at 2:16 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: Looking for a 1970 Electra 225 4 door/ want to buy Dano, May 31, 2023 at 1:11 PM -
Latest: Wanted: Used (decent/useful condition) Buick 350 TA Dual Plane aluminum intake 4BBL. Jeff Pulera, Jun 5, 2023 at 9:01 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: 70 to 72 part out Buickcub, May 21, 2023
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