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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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    2. Board Supporters

      A listing of all usernames of those who help support this board.
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      Your opinion counts here. Let it be known. We will vote on board changes here. The majority rules!
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    5. Forum Operation Technical Support

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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: My '66 Skylark Gran Sport, bucket of parts project mbryson, Jan 30, 2025 at 4:59 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: Hey Jim Weise VET, Jan 30, 2025 at 10:51 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: Best quality power window motors steve covington, Jan 27, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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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: GSR 2025 Thumper (aka greatscat), Jan 30, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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    5. Buick FAQ

      A collection of the more commonly asked questions.
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      Latest: 66, 67 Skylark dash pads, interchangeable? avmechanic, Jan 24, 2025 at 1:17 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: butt hole in an F350 rolliew, Jan 24, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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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: Paint codes rally wheels rjay, Jan 28, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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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: Hoarding parts 66electrafied, Jan 30, 2025 at 8:04 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: 72 Skylark convertible GS clone in process dhenderz, Jan 30, 2025 at 5:43 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: Kinda Artsy Fartsy BUQUICK, Jan 30, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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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: The desire of your heart...... GKMoz, Jan 18, 2025
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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: Bigger than stock cams and power brakes gsgtx, Jan 30, 2025 at 7:48 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: Bryant Billet Cranks BrianTrick, Jan 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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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: My 350 build Mark Demko, Jan 30, 2025 at 6:35 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: Oil Filter and Exhaust Heat John Codman, Jan 21, 2025
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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: 1968 Pontiac HO QJet ID help Stevem, Jan 30, 2025 at 4:52 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: Electric fuel pump Sebambam, Jan 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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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: Orange Transgo pump spring in turbo 400….bad choice? Canadian GS 350, Jan 28, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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    2. Pro-Touring

      A home for your G-machine Buick A or G body.
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      Latest: 66 Special moving forward Bygblok, Jan 11, 2025
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    3. U-shift em

      For gear grinders only, all your manual trans questions.
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      Latest: Muncie Alternative - M-23Z knucklebusted, Jan 23, 2025
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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: 1965 skylark rear end swap question. monzaz, Jan 17, 2025
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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: Spindle Questions LARRY70GS, Jan 30, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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    6. The Hides

      Wheel and tire info here.
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      Latest: 14" car tires woody1640, Jan 22, 2025
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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 stellar, Jan 28, 2025 at 12:53 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: Aftermarket A/C heat defrost in 70-72 A body? 72gs4spd, Jan 26, 2025 at 1:57 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: Lost 72 Stage 1 Block 72Ron, Jan 10, 2025
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    2. Color is everything!

      All you need to know about paint and bodywork.
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      Latest: 1969 Copper Mist - any pic's? Brian Albrecht, Jan 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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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 3shields, Jan 30, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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    4. Interior City

      Dash, seat, carpets, and everything else inside. Ask here.
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      Latest: Manual Transmission Consolette hugger, Jan 27, 2025 at 5:42 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, Jan 15, 2025
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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: Date codes Bob Lorenz Jr., Jan 30, 2025 at 8:39 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: 70-72 rust repair 3shields, Jan 30, 2025 at 5:17 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: Where to get headliner? 1973gs, Jan 29, 2025 at 5:25 AM
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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: 350 G Body Headers RIVI1379, Jan 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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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 Electra front/upper lower control arms ghrp, Jan 27, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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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, Jan 13, 2025
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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: pure stock 1989 BUQUICK, Jan 29, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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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: The Break Down of a '69 Pontiac OHC inline six TheSilverBuick, Jan 6, 2025
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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: Valve covers hugger, Dec 31, 2024
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    3. Cars (oldbuickparts.com)

      Parts and supplies for 1936 and newer Buicks
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      Cars (oldbuickparts.com)

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      1. About us

      3. Shop online

      Latest: Welcome Cars Briz, Jan 28, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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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 Chris Lott, Jan 30, 2025 at 7:03 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: Enclosed Vehicle Transporting Available Now From Los Angeles, California FreighTer Jim, Jan 23, 2025
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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: Protecto Plate for a 1970 sixtiesmuscle, Jan 30, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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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: NOS 1970 Buick GS 455 GSX 4 speed speedometer TrunkMonkey, Jan 30, 2025 at 9:25 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: 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: NOS 4- speed Wildcat Bellhousing BUQUICK, Jan 30, 2025 at 9:27 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: 1967 Buick GS400 hood scoop insert decals Gary Barnhart, Jan 30, 2025 at 9:53 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: Anyone Need a Good/Inexpensive Used Car (or know anyone that might)? Mr Shifty Sidney, Jan 30, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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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: 66 or 67 special skylark or GS 71GSX, Jan 30, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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    8. Parts wanted

      "Parts is Parts"
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      Latest: BULLITT MIRRORS 70/72 Brian Wilson, Jan 30, 2025 at 9:15 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: 1967 Skylark Convertible THX181, Jan 23, 2025
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