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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: Back with another Buick GS 455 - with many TA goodies accelr8, Mar 14, 2023
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    2. Board Supporters

      A listing of all usernames of those who help support this board.
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      Latest: 2023 Contributors List Jim Weise, Mar 12, 2023
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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: Maybe we need a whole section on the forum for the people who are passing? Max Damage, Mar 11, 2023
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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: Posting Photos Brett Slater, Mar 19, 2023 at 9:04 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: 69 Riv 430 Won't Stay Running! 69 RIV, Mar 20, 2023 at 5:20 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: USPS strikes again,.... Mike Trom, Mar 22, 2023 at 5:33 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: Brake bleeding sequence Tripple7, Mar 19, 2023 at 4:48 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: 2023 GS Nationals are about 2 months away 3shields, Mar 19, 2023 at 9:48 PM
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    5. Buick FAQ

      A collection of the more commonly asked questions.
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      Latest: BBB in a 1st gen F-body 436'd Skylark, Mar 22, 2023 at 1:45 PM
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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: What's a Dodge Ram Rumble Bee? gs66, Dec 28, 2022
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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: 63 Skylark convertable Vinnied, Mar 7, 2023
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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: ‘70 Le Sabre in El Paso GSX 554, Mar 22, 2023 at 4:34 PM
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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: Missing - Rearview mirror bracket/button 1973 Buick Riviera HermannClausen, Dec 3, 2022
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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: 1966 LeSabre coupe Red Skylark, Mar 22, 2023 at 3:13 PM
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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: 70 gsx plastic kit 3shields, Mar 19, 2023 at 7:48 PM
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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: Knowing The Future docgsx, Mar 22, 2023 at 6:16 AM
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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: progression ignition distributor review Canadian GS 350, Mar 22, 2023 at 4:33 PM
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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: Race crank prep Jim Weise, Mar 22, 2023 at 10:18 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: Oil pressure balance line LARRY70GS, Mar 22, 2023 at 4:51 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 not quite running 100% Aussie V8, Mar 22, 2023 at 2:20 AM
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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: Tuning by float level? Cliff R, Mar 22, 2023 at 4:34 AM
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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: EFI system lead ACES KILLSHOT nekkidhillbilly, Mar 1, 2023
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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 400 Tom454, Mar 18, 2023 at 5:53 PM
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    2. Pro-Touring

      A home for your G-machine Buick A or G body.
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      Latest: Pics Of Your Lowered 70-72 Skylarks 68Rivi_In_Cali, Feb 8, 2023
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    3. U-shift em

      For gear grinders only, all your manual trans questions.
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      Latest: New 6 speed Max Damage, Mar 20, 2023 at 5:19 PM
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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: 1968-1972 Rear axle widths STREETFIGHTER50, Mar 22, 2023 at 3:48 PM
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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: Moog 5536 front springs vs originals CJay, Mar 22, 2023 at 5:06 PM
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    6. The Hides

      Wheel and tire info here.
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      Latest: Cooper Cobra vs. Radial TA's Buickcub, Mar 19, 2023 at 5:49 PM
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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: Tubular front control arms hugger, Feb 24, 2023
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    8. Sparky's corner

      How to fix that wiring mess! And put in cool tunes!
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      Latest: Front Parking\Turn signal socket confusion... HwyStarJoe72, Mar 22, 2023 at 3:14 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: 455 A/C Sanden Compressor bracket LonghornSS, Mar 17, 2023 at 12:09 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: Looking for 69 Skylark convertible drivers door Jake's dad Rich, Feb 13, 2023
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    2. Color is everything!

      All you need to know about paint and bodywork.
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      Latest: belt line removal jaye, Mar 21, 2023 at 11:59 AM
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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: Making My Engine Compartment Respectable Looking Rich Skylark, Mar 22, 2023 at 4:15 PM
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    4. Interior City

      Dash, seat, carpets, and everything else inside. Ask here.
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      Latest: 1970 GS cars with standard interior 12lives, Mar 22, 2023 at 12:22 PM
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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: Convertible top protection question jherb, Mar 11, 2023
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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: Questions about 1971-72 GSXs Duane, Mar 15, 2023
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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: TPP N25 Exhaust Tail pipes Mart, Mar 22, 2023 at 2:50 PM
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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: GSX 12lives, Mar 1, 2023
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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: Looking for input on radiator hoses. 455 Powered, Mar 19, 2023 at 11:15 AM
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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: 75 Buick Park Ave at Atlantic City Auction a few years ago Nailhead in a 1967, Mar 13, 2023
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    4. Drag'n Wagons

      Mom should have had it so good!
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      Latest: 1967 Buick special wagon GotTattooz, Mar 21, 2023 at 10:48 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: Featherlite ? upstaged, Mar 12, 2023
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    6. 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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  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: 65 300 stock 4 barrel intake manifold color? philbquick, Mar 11, 2023
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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: Pontiac eye candy... BrunoD, Mar 13, 2023
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    3. Stock Appearing

      For vehicles of all makes, that "appear" stock.
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      Latest: A wagon in F.A.S.T ??? pbr400, Feb 9, 2023
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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 components
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      Latest: What all components make up a F41 suspension package on a 1970 Buick GS? Mike Trom, Feb 10, 2023
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    2. TA Performance

      Your Leader In Buick Automotive Engine Parts
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      TA Performance

      Sub-Forums

      1. Our Company

      2. News and Information

      3. Products and Services

      4. Inquiries

      Latest: When will Block Girdles be Available? pzavada, Mar 22, 2023 at 10:21 AM
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    3. Kenny Betts Racing

      Buick V-8 Performance parts
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      Kenny Betts Racing

      Sub-Forums

      1. Company information

      2. Our Products

      Latest: WE'VE CONSOLIDATED LOCATIONS OHC JOE, Sep 4, 2022
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    4. Everyday Performance LLC

      Everyday Performance For Your Cruiser / Muscle Machine.
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      Everyday Performance LLC

      Sub-Forums

      1. About Us

      2. Products

      3. Specials

      Latest: 1966 425 Nailhead Quadrajet 7026240, restored F/S thm350, Mar 22, 2023 at 8:36 AM
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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 GS Stage1 Burnished Saddle Smartin, Feb 18, 2023
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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, Mar 21, 2023 at 10:51 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: 70-72 Skylark Dash Restoration IDOXLR8, Aug 30, 2022
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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: 1965 Buick A-body Radio Parts sbrmd, Mar 12, 2023
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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: '72 Stage 1 Convertible GSXER, Mar 22, 2023 at 4:17 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: Bill's Auto Works Bill's Auto Works, Mar 18, 2023 at 9:07 AM
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    4. Ebay Parts and Cars

      Talk about parts and Cars on Ebay here.
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      Latest: Blown 1950 Special Nailhead in a 1967, Mar 22, 2023 at 10:16 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: BUICK 6000 RPM TACHOMETER FOR CONSOLE / CONSOLETTE finitebidder, Mar 22, 2023 at 5:31 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: 68 GS400 Convertible sold 77K pbr400, Mar 22, 2023 at 11:26 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: 1965 Wildcat or 1965 Electra or 1966 Electra dirk401425, Mar 18, 2023 at 11:17 AM
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    8. Parts wanted

      "Parts is Parts"
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      Latest: TH350 Floor Shift Shifter cable bracket wanted rbgs1, Mar 22, 2023 at 4:01 PM
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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: 1969 special deluxe 2 door bigdavesstg1, Mar 15, 2023
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