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Latest: 1973 Riviera VIN data WQ59B, Feb 13, 2024
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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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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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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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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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Junkyard Jewels
How to find those "secret" or rare parts to fit your Buick. What fits what and easy conversions
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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 Stage 1 Diplomat Blue- with commentary from the original owner Brett Slater, May 23, 2024 at 5:59 AM -
The Hobby Lobby
Get the latest information and how to's on Buick Model and Die Cast Cars.
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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...... 70skylark350, May 5, 2024
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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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Race 400/430/455
The who, what, where, and how of screamin' race big blocks.
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Small Block Tech
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Latest: 70 350 intake on a 73 cylinder heads LARRY70GS, May 23, 2024 at 9:42 AM -
'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, May 21, 2024 at 12:23 AM -
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: Buick 350 Sniper timing and AFR table repository HERE 72gs4spd, May 18, 2024 at 4:38 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: putting a 4l80 in my 71 Wagon. Mark Demko, May 22, 2024 at 8:46 AM -
Latest: 1970 Skylark sleeper pro touring build 70skylark350, Mar 30, 2024
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U-shift em
For gear grinders only, all your manual trans questions.
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Got gears?
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Latest: 3000 rpms at 55 mph with 15” rims? 3:42 or 3.64? LARRY70GS, May 20, 2024 at 6:28 AM -
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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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: "traction Problems Forever" Solved Gary Bohannon, Feb 5, 2024 -
Sparky's corner
How to fix that wiring mess! And put in cool tunes!
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Latest: Bulb connector question Max Damage, May 22, 2024 at 11:20 AM -
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, May 19, 2024 at 2:49 PM
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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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Chassis restoration
Are you sure that is supposed to be painted? All your general chassis resto questions.
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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: Correct 350-4 decals for 69 Skylark JohnnyS, May 19, 2024 at 8:49 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: TheSilverBuick's 1977 Skylark TheSilverBuick, May 20, 2024 at 3:26 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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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: 1967 Buick special wagon 455monte, May 22, 2024 at 1:32 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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Jeeps with the Buick Heartbeat
Everything you want to know about Buick powered Jeeps.
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Latest: Oddfire valve covers Jbgs430, Mar 10, 2024
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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: 1967 GS radiator top plate/bracket differences GSXSSQQ, Mar 22, 2024 -
The "Other" Bench
A hangout spot for general chat and bench racing for all our non-Buick friends.
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Latest: Pushrods not spinning SBC steelonly, May 18, 2024 at 12:13 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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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: Skylark Fenders 70-72 IDOXLR8, Jun 14, 2023
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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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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: '70 GS 455 Bigpig455, May 23, 2024 at 8:00 AM -
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: Guys that made my GS Nats possible thank you. TrunkMonkey, May 22, 2024 at 5:34 PM -
Latest: 1976 Buick Electra 225 MD_76_LIMITED, May 8, 2024
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Parts for sale
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Cars for sale
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Latest: NOT BUICK - 1966 Olds 442 Tri Carb, 4spd 1ARUNEM, May 22, 2024 at 1:53 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: 4 correct .247 by 1/2” head dowel pins Dano, May 23, 2024 at 9:34 AM
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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: 71 Skylark convertible cole, May 14, 2024
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