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  1. The V-8 Buick.com BB

    Welcome to the #1 Buick V-8 Message board on the web! Brought to you by Tri-Shield Performance.

    1. News and Announcements

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      A listing of all usernames of those who help support this board.
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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: Greetings everyone Buickbells619, Dec 27, 2024 at 10:46 AM
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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: Where's the "Funny" Thread? Mister T, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:08 AM
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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: Trim clip studs- window channel and vinyl top bignastyGS, Dec 21, 2024
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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: 2025 Buick Nationals oldschool85, Dec 29, 2024 at 4:25 PM
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    5. Buick FAQ

      A collection of the more commonly asked questions.
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      Latest: The Ultimate 70-72 A-body Sport Mirror Guide Rivkid73, Dec 28, 2024 at 8:18 AM
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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: butt hole in an F350 black70buick, Dec 4, 2024
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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: Floor pan replacement 3shields, Dec 28, 2024 at 10:05 PM
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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: A couple in u-pull fastest430, Nov 7, 2024
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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: Picked up a ‘72 Stage 1 to transform 72STAGE1, Dec 30, 2024 at 9:19 AM
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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: 3-d modeling for my race car? bignastyGS, Dec 29, 2024 at 12:36 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: Prayers needed for Bill S 446379H, Dec 17, 2024
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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: Loose Rockers hugger, Dec 30, 2024 at 8:47 AM
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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: ARP Head Stud kit, Tomahawk build Questions Jim Weise, Dec 29, 2024 at 8:00 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: Camshaft question lostGS, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:06 AM
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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: Got a Buddy Looking for a running 401 or 425, Where to Look? wkillgs, Dec 30, 2024 at 9:57 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: Another Q-Jet Article from Hemmings richopp, Dec 23, 2024
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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: Anyone install/review the new Sniper 2? Sebambam, Dec 15, 2024
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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: What is this??? Boomer1960, Nov 22, 2024
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    2. Pro-Touring

      A home for your G-machine Buick A or G body.
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      Latest: Big bodies nekkidhillbilly, Nov 27, 2024
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    3. U-shift em

      For gear grinders only, all your manual trans questions.
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      Latest: 1965 LeSabre 3 speed Wildcat GS, Dec 29, 2024 at 11:04 AM
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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: 12 Bolt Axle Recommendations BrianTrick, Dec 30, 2024 at 7:50 AM
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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: "Mecanics" and their air chisles newmexguy, Dec 27, 2024 at 5:19 PM
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    6. The Hides

      Wheel and tire info here.
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      Latest: Lug nuts Luxus, Dec 27, 2024 at 4:20 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: Problems with the GM Lean(Sag) Ron Kaufman, Sep 9, 2024
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    8. Sparky's corner

      How to fix that wiring mess! And put in cool tunes!
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      Latest: GEN Light and Temperature Gauge DioGS455Conv, Dec 24, 2024 at 8:39 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: A/C Compressor stamping: "O.K. Final Test Buick" schwemf, Dec 16, 2024
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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: 1969 Twilight blue/ crystal blue paint roof stage 1 George D., Dec 26, 2024 at 5:27 PM
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    2. Color is everything!

      All you need to know about paint and bodywork.
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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: 70 Stage One “Boogie” breakdown Clay455, Dec 20, 2024
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    4. Interior City

      Dash, seat, carpets, and everything else inside. Ask here.
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      Latest: Pui interior front bench seat Pipes5n350, Dec 29, 2024 at 3:02 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: Best source for new top? dhenderz, Nov 22, 2024
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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: 72 Skylark Sales Codes Isaakfirestar, Dec 28, 2024 at 11:11 PM
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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: 70 skylark upper door molding clips Kylito, Dec 27, 2024 at 5:14 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: 1968 Riviera Rear Brakes Nailhead in a 1967, Dec 7, 2024
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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: 455 start up Regalproject213, Dec 21, 2024
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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: B body fuel sending unit racenu, Dec 7, 2024
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    4. Drag'n Wagons

      Mom should have had it so good!
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      Latest: Buinicorn my 1964 wagon superbuickguy, Dec 27, 2024 at 10:40 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: BBB into 1970 C20 Chevy truck. Need help!! BuickSmith, Nov 10, 2024
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    6. Jeeps with the Buick Heartbeat

      Everything you want to know about Buick powered Jeeps.
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      Latest: 350 Flywheel Super Bald Menace, Sep 1, 2024
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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: Musclecar Power Magazine Nailhead in a 1967, Jun 7, 2024
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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: My Buick Powered 1949 Mercury Kustom OHC JOE, Dec 23, 2024
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    3. Stock Appearing

      For vehicles of all makes, that "appear" stock.
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      Latest: What’s the biggest cam a stock appearing ROCK N ROLL GSX, Nov 13, 2024
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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: New product- Simple Solution Tom454, Aug 6, 2024
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    2. TA Performance

      Your Leader In Buick Automotive Engine Parts
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      TA Performance

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      1. Our Company

      2. News and Information

      3. Products and Services

      4. Inquiries

      Latest: TA Connecting rods order? Regalproject213, Nov 29, 2024
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    3. Kenny Betts Racing

      Buick V-8 Performance parts
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      Kenny Betts Racing

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      1. Company information

      2. Our Products

      Latest: 2 455+ engine blanks in the shop hugger, Aug 8, 2024
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    4. Everyday Performance LLC

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

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      1. About Us

      2. Products

      3. Specials

      Latest: Happy customer glen roberts, Dec 13, 2024
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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 GS350 4 Speed Coupe - Gulfstream Blue docgsx, Dec 28, 2024 at 11:57 AM
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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: NATIONWIDE SINGLE CAR TRANSPORT OPEN OR ENCLOSED Bill's Auto Works, Dec 29, 2024 at 10:57 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: Group Purchase: Plastic Re-Chroming of Parts Dano, Aug 10, 2024
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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 Skylark radio philbquick, Dec 3, 2024
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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: 1970 GS 455 convertible Stage 2 iron, Dec 30, 2024 at 9:48 AM
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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: Brian Trick 72STAGE1, Dec 13, 2024
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    4. Ebay Parts and Cars

      Talk about parts and Cars on Ebay here.
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      Latest: Edelbrock finned aluminum valve covers breakinbuick11, Dec 26, 2024 at 9:35 PM
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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: 28X9 Goodyear slicks and rims xchevyguy, Dec 30, 2024 at 10:01 AM
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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: 1969 GS 400 matching numbers project Gandan, Dec 30, 2024 at 9:40 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: Want 70-72 convertible docgsx, Dec 30, 2024 at 7:07 AM
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    8. Parts wanted

      "Parts is Parts"
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      Latest: Tomahawk block BrianTrick, Dec 30, 2024 at 7:55 AM
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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: Destroying 1973 GS stage1 4-speed for parts AC Larry, Dec 29, 2024 at 3:38 PM
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