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Latest: 100,000 Dead in 3-1/2 Monthsm louk,Jun 24, 2020 at 9:03 PMThe Bench
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Latest: Chrome Plate TA Valve Covers?BQUICK,Jun 22, 2020 at 4:10 PMBuick Events and Clubs
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Latest: Might be interestingbamboo72,Jun 21, 2020 at 10:19 PMClassic Buicks
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Latest: 1964 Wildcat/Electra/LeSabre heater core how-toBamaWildcat,Jun 24, 2020 at 12:13 PMJunkyard Jewels
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Latest: 68 Skylark looking for partsgsfred,Jun 23, 2020 at 8:30 AMBuick "Widows" support group
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Latest: Any single Buick guys?stump puller455,Dec 15, 2019Members Rides
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Latest: 1966 Wildcat Sport CoupeChuck Bridges,Jun 24, 2020 at 9:08 PMThe Hobby Lobby
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Latest: Diplomat Blue - Pearl White Die Cast coming this Fall (2020)ToddsGS,Jun 5, 2020Help From Above
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Latest: To the Father-lessMike B in SC,Jun 23, 2020 at 9:38 AM
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Latest: Wet spark plugsGS464,Jun 24, 2020 at 6:50 PMRace 400/430/455
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Latest: Spark plugs carnageLandshark1969,Jun 24, 2020 at 5:06 PMSmall Block Tech
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Latest: 215 clutchBruce R.,Jun 24, 2020 at 7:20 PM'Da Nailhead
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Latest: 364 runs like a bancheeRay Morrison,Jun 22, 2020 at 6:24 PMThe Mixing shop.
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Latest: Holley Sniper EFI conversionSebambam,Jun 22, 2020 at 5:08 PM
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Latest: Project Riviera TH400 Rebuild70rivme,Jun 23, 2020 at 10:37 AM- Latest: Anyone using the Holley EFI72gs4spd,Jun 24, 2020 at 4:36 PM
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Latest: 4 speed speedometer helpMart,Jun 18, 2020 at 7:10 PMGot gears?
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Latest: 67 riviera 3.07 posi70rivme,Jun 24, 2020 at 8:19 PMThe whoa and the sway.
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Latest: KYB shocks rebateBYoung,Jun 24, 2020 at 3:00 PM- Latest: Wheel & tire combo Input wanted72gs4spd,Jun 24, 2020 at 6:02 PM
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Latest: Moog 5401 springs.flh73,May 23, 2020Sparky's corner
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Latest: 1969 GS400 Blowing Turn Signal FuseFLGS400,Jun 24, 2020 at 8:49 PMThe Big Chill
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Latest: Anyone used weld on beadlock ends to repair a/c hoses?NZ GS 400,Jun 23, 2020 at 9:32 PM
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Latest: new to siteseeking info to find my 68 skylarkBrad Conley,May 25, 2020Color is everything!
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Latest: Tail Light Questiongsgnnut,Jun 24, 2020 at 8:22 PMChassis restoration
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Latest: Correct rear springs for 63 LeSabreBigBlocksRule,Jun 23, 2020 at 3:05 PMInterior City
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Latest: 72 Skylark E-Brake handle replacementgsgnnut,Jun 24, 2020 at 8:17 PMThe ragtop shop
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Latest: Picture request 1971 GS Convert.Redmanf1,Jun 23, 2020 at 2:11 AMThe "Paper Trail"
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Latest: New to my 1966 GSphillydude,Jun 24, 2020 at 9:48 PMRepro Parts
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Latest: Door weatherstrippingmikethegoon,Jun 23, 2020 at 3:39 PM
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Latest: Engine trans swap questionpartsrparts,Feb 6, 2020V-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: interchangeable parts and yearsnewmexguy,Jun 4, 2020A 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: 1972 electra turn signal wiring schematicLARRY70GS,Jun 16, 2020- Latest: Buinicorn my 1964 wagonsuperbuickguy,Jun 13, 2020
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Latest: what are you guys using for enclosed trailer hitch locks??Matt Knutson,May 8, 2020Jeeps with the Buick Heartbeat
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Latest: Almost a Jeep!OZGS455,Jun 17, 2020
Those other guys
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The "Pure" Stockers
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Latest: Attn: Mopar question. Need help confirming stripes on nose of 67 GTXrkammer,Jun 18, 2020 at 3:03 PMThe "Other" Bench
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Latest: 70 Stage1 ConvertibleBrett Slater,Jun 21, 2020 at 6:04 PMSmall 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) StatesFreighTer Jim,Jun 23, 2020 at 2:26 AMGroup Purchases
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Latest: 71-72 A-body LED Tailights and parkinglightsDavidC77,Feb 11, 2019
How much for that doggy in the window?
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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: Free 455 for local pickup...Marina, CA.buickfunnycar.com,Jun 21, 2020 at 2:33 PMCars and Parts For Sale Leads
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Latest: Who needs a project?1965 Wildcat convertible $4000SpecialWagon65,Jun 24, 2020 at 9:13 PMBuyer/Seller Feedback
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Latest: Review on Lilly Brush12lives,Jun 19, 2020 at 4:26 PM- Latest: 1958 Buick Riviera ESTATE WAGON HARDTOP $9500 BIN69GS&M21,Jun 23, 2020 at 1:33 PM
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Latest: For The Mopar Guys. New Mopar Care signs.Houmark,Jun 24, 2020 at 10:57 PMCars for sale
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Latest: 1965 GS factory 4spdcaMike Jones,Jun 24, 2020 at 9:00 PMCars 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: 1977-1979 Buick Skylark coupecjp69,Jun 23, 2020 at 12:33 PM- Latest: 73 Electra 225garyd,Jun 24, 2020 at 9:43 PM
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Latest: 1967 gs400 convertible 4 speed94IDI,Jun 16, 2020