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Forum Information and Rules
Check here for the lastest information about this forum, its policies, rules, changes, backup schedule, features, etc

Feedback
Notice any problems? Have a suggestion? Want to offer praise or criticism? This is the place to do it.

Member Projects
Post pictures and details of your current '58 Buick project here.

Engine and Drive Train
Engine, fuel system, cooling system, heating, carburetors, exhaust, and other items related to the powertrain, except transmissions. Transmissions can be discussed in the Transmissions forum.

Transmissions
Dedicated to discussion of the synchromesh, variable pitch dynaflow, and flight pitch dynaflow transmissions.

Automotive Fluid Forum
This forum is exclusively to address motor oils, transmission, power steering, brake, and other fluids that keep our cars going, their applications, formulation changes, etc. Please ask all mechanical questions (such as parts or repair) in the appropriate forums.

Electrical and Accessories
Wiring, power windows, power seats, radios, heaters, fans, motors, relays, air conditioning, autronic eye, and other accessories or wiring-related items.

Chassis
Frames, suspension (except Air Poise which has its own forum), axles, springs, bushings, shocks, brakes, rotors, hubs, steering, etc.

Body, Trim, Interiors
Paint, sheet metal, hood ornaments, trim, emblems, seats, carpet, dashboards, etc.

Air Poise Suspension
This categaory is for discussion of the factory air ride suspension: parts, service, etc.

Authenticity
Details such as correct colors, plating material, inspection marks, orientation, etc. Generally this category is for people interested in Concours showing or just making their babies perfect.

Modernizing and Customizing
This area is for those who need help modernizing their Buick for purposes other than strict restoration. Such questions can be about converting to an alternator, adding an electric fuel pump, adding fuel injection, air suspension, boosting horsepower or gas mileage, or tightening or lowering the suspension. Body customizing, chopping and other modifications can also be discussed here.

Miscellaneous
If it is 1958 Buick related and doesn't fall in the other categories or you can't figure out where to put it, put it here! All non-1958 Buick discussion should occur in The Lounge.

The Lounge
The Lounge is the only area that non-1958 Buick topics can be discussed. All discussions must be kept civil and polite. Get to know your 1958 Buick neighbors who may otherwise have nothing in common with you. Political topics are not allowed.

Automotive Glossary
This forum is for discussion of those terms we see in car ads and articles that can be misleading, misunderstood, or misused. The goal is to arrive at definitions we all can agree upon.

Events and Get Togethers
This area can be used to ask questions about upcoming events, meets, National or Regional. Those looking to organize local support for an event can utilize this area to inform, update, and modify the details of already published information. All posts over 90 days old will be deleted.

Public BCA Discussion
This area is set aside as a courtesy for the BCA for topics specifically related to the BCA, its Meets, its regions, its publications, its by-laws, for members and non-members of the BCA concerning the club here. All mention and reference to the BCA is allowed under fair-use laws. 1958buickforum.net is not affiliated with the BCA in any way and the messages posted here do not reflect the views of the BCA or 1958buickforum.net.

For Sale
This area is for members to post Buick-related automotive items for sale or trade (help the buyer find you!). Auction links are allowed. Dealers in automotive parts are discouraged from using this free bulletin board to advertise their "for profit" sales. Personal sales are encouraged to help Buick owners fix their cars. Please post to your message if the item has been sold. All posts over 45 days old will be deleted.

Wanted
Place your messages for parts or cars wanted in this forum. If you have something to sell, you may want to see if someone is already looking for it here. If you find what you needed, please post a reply to the original message that you got it. All posts over 90 days old will be deleted.

Vendors and Vendor Feedback, Part Numbers and Cross References
Ask here if you are looking for a facility to perform labor on your 1958 Buick. You should also post your recommended suppliers or servicers here for others to find. If you have questions or information about Part Numbers and Cross References post them here. Want to name a vendor you had a good, or bad, experience with? Post your comments here, but please stick to the facts - remember that you can possibly be held legally liable for slanderous comments in our sue-happy society. Disclaimer: Opinions posted here do not reflect the views and opinions of the 1958BuickForum.net. The 1958BuickForum.net does not actively endorse any vendors, nor does the 1958BuickForum.net recommend against using any particular vendors.

Test
This area is for novice and expert users to test their HTML and phpBB code to insert pictures, test links, etc. before they post in the regular forums. Posts here are deleted at 30 days old and checked every day.