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  3. 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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    2. The Bench

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      Latest: TA Order, More Frustrating Than Most! VET, Aug 13, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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    5. Buick FAQ

      A collection of the more commonly asked questions.
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    7. Classic Buicks

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    8. Junkyard Jewels

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    9. Buick "Widows" support group

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    10. Members Rides

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    11. The Hobby Lobby

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      Latest: Mini Cubez - We match your car (70 GS) TrunkMonkey, Aug 11, 2026 at 9:53 PM
    12. Help From Above

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  4. Engine Tech

    Discussion of various V-8 Buick engines
    1. Street/strip 400/430/455

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    2. Race 400/430/455

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      Latest: What to use in the Radiator Max Damage, Jul 29, 2026
    3. Small Block Tech

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      Latest: Looking for a 340p 0.30 over 350 piston JohnnyS, Aug 12, 2026 at 9:27 PM
    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: Bob's 425 Bigpig455, Aug 13, 2026 at 8:15 AM
    5. The Mixing shop.

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    6. High Tech for Old Iron

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  5. Driveline and Chassis Tech

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    2. Pro-Touring

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    3. U-shift em

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    5. The whoa and the sway.

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    6. The Hides

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    7. Race car chassis tech

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    8. Sparky's corner

      How to fix that wiring mess! And put in cool tunes!
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  6. The Resto Shop

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    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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    2. Color is everything!

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    4. Interior City

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  7. Our "other" cars.

    General questions, swaps ect.
    1. The "X" bodies

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    2. V-8 Buick Powered Regals

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    3. A boatload of fun

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    4. Drag'n Wagons

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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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    6. Jeeps with the Buick Heartbeat

      Everything you want to know about Buick powered Jeeps.
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  8. 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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    2. The "Other" Bench

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    3. Stock Appearing

      For vehicles of all makes, that "appear" stock.
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  9. 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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      Parts and supplies for 1936 and newer Buicks
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      Everyday Performance For Your Cruiser / Muscle Machine.
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    5. Antique Automotive Service

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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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  10. How much for that doggy in the window?

    The V8 Buick Classifeds
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      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: 68 and 69 Riviera GS's Briz, Jul 24, 2026