Buick - Performance and Modified

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1. Buick Performance Links

   By Peter Gariepy, January 19, 2006
   • 7 replies
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   • Smartin
   • July 20, 2022

2. Favorite Pictures of My Modified Buick

   By MrEarl, March 23, 2016
   • 28 replies
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   • ted1922
   • May 12, 2019

3. Favorite Pictures of My Performance Buick

   By MrEarl, April 20, 2016
   • 25 replies
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   • Frank Szymkowski
   • December 12, 2022

4. Electra GSX Road Racer 1 2 3 4 16

   By BqUICK, December 6, 2002
   • 606 replies
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   • BqUICK
   • February 11

5. Hi-Performance Straight Eights

   By MrEarl, June 2, 2016
   • 35 replies
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   • Gary_Ash
   • April 9

6. Power Timing your Buick V8

   By Smartin, February 1, 2005
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   • Smartin
   • February 1, 2005

7. Don't be pissed... 1 2 3

   By BqUICK, September 27, 2004
   • 111 replies
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   • Guest
   • July 29, 2011

8. 1957 Buick Super Build 1 2 3

   By 421-6speed, November 5, 2012
   • 104 replies
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   • Steves Buick
   • December 9, 2019

9. 1967 Skylark 300-V8 1 2 3 4

   By Guest, March 21, 2000
   • 128 replies
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   • Guest
   • December 12, 2000

10. Modified 263 for my 1950 41D 1 2 3 4 7

    By Ben Bruce aka First Born, May 1, 2016
    • 250 replies
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    • Buicknutty
    • February 15

11. Confussion about spark plug gap on 74 455 with HEI

    By Guest Estate Wagon man, February 3, 2010
    • 7 replies
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    • NTX5467
    • February 3, 2011

12. 1955 Disc Brake Conversion Kit?

    By Guest 1955BuickBarnRat, January 30, 2011
    • 28 replies
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    • Beemon
    • April 8, 2017

13. Supercharged 320 Straight 8 ?

    By 92geese, April 18, 2007
    • 14 replies
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    • Guest
    • September 11, 2008

14. 3800 starts, dies immediately

    By HaroldnMike, October 13, 2004
    • 4 replies
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    • Edward Lee
    • February 5, 2019

15. 1950 Buick Special Sedanette 1 2 3

    By Guest 1950_Buick, June 16, 2013
    • 110 replies
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    • Guest
    • January 19, 2017

16. Modified 54 Skylark 1 2 3 4

    By Guest 54fins, February 27, 2012
    • 137 replies
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    • Ben Bruce aka First Born
    • September 30, 2016

17. 1957 Buick Special Restomod Project 1 2 3 4

    By g-g-g0, February 11, 2016
    • 135 replies
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    • g-g-g0
    • December 25, 2019

18. stock 70 wildcat 1/4 times

    By pphil, October 26, 2010
    • 29 replies
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    • DualQuadDave
    • June 15, 2018

19. 455 Compression Ratio Changes

    By ----, November 21, 2000
    • 17 replies
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    • Guest
    • November 29, 2000

20. 3800 versus 3.8

    By Guest TriumphV6, May 11, 2010
    • 13 replies
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    • Guest
    • August 29, 2011

21. Buick conversion Buick 340-327 chevy

    By 67special327, March 9, 2009
    • 25 replies
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    • NTX5467
    • January 22, 2011

22. 94 Buick Roadmaster Wagon - HOW FAST?

    By Guest, February 3, 2001
    • 22 replies
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    • Guest
    • December 6, 2001

23. Supercharged 401?

    By Guest Crisdimel1, June 26, 2014
    • 20 replies
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    • Guest
    • April 24, 2016

24. 350 4bbl Timing???

    By Guest, October 3, 2000
    • 18 replies
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    • Guest
    • October 14, 2000

25. Super Turbine 300

    By Guest, July 8, 2000
    • 2 replies
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    • Guest
    • July 8, 2000

26. 4 barrel economy 1 2

    By Roadhog, April 20, 2006
    • 47 replies
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    • RivNut
    • June 16, 2012

27. HEI ignition in nailhead?

    By cobravii, February 21, 2010
    • 15 replies
    • 11.7k views
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    • NTX5467
    • April 21, 2010

28. 1956 Buick master cylinder conversion.

    By ghaskett, March 24, 2013
    • 31 replies
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    • aneaville
    • January 19, 2022

29. 1950's buick super swap?

    By knob1, November 25, 2008
    • 13 replies
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    • Guest
    • December 18, 2010

30. Which Edelbrock carb? for 401

    By 63Electra, August 1, 2007
    • 10 replies
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    • FireballV8
    • September 10, 2007

31. Adapter plates 322 buick to chev t 400 transmission

    By downunder pat, March 8, 2008
    • 21 replies
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    • d2_willys
    • October 13, 2008

32. 56 Buick Scarebird vs. Wilwood? 1 2

    By buicktom, February 18, 2016
    • 77 replies
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    • RivNut
    • May 30, 2020

33. 1953 special engine swap

    By Guest oldrides, March 13, 2010
    • 16 replies
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    • AlfonzoBigBody
    • March 24, 2019

34. "Exports"? 1 2

    By Guest imported_MrEarl, December 12, 2005
    • 60 replies
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    • NTX5467
    • November 4, 2010

35. 1962 Buick Special Convertible

    By Guest wbt2664, October 28, 2009
    • 6 replies
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    • Guest
    • August 19, 2013

36. Modding a Buick Straight 8

    By Guest Rudy2, August 4, 2012
    • 14 replies
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    • Fireball 5
    • August 6, 2020

37. 430's gas milage?

    By Guest, April 8, 2004
    • 18 replies
    • 8.6k views
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    • ducenqtr69
    • June 2, 2004

38. Edelbrock manifolds 350 engine

    By Guest Skottern, August 17, 2011
    • 3 replies
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    • NTX5467
    • August 22, 2011

39. Buick 455 vs Olds/Pont?

    By Guest, November 17, 2000
    • 14 replies
    • 8.4k views
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    • Philippe Racicot
    • January 15, 2005

40. 1957 Buick Super Engine Decals ?

    By FRED Z, September 11, 2009
    • 7 replies
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    • Guest
    • December 31, 2009

41. Bolt on Turbocharger for 3800 V6?

    By Guest, August 24, 2000
    • 21 replies
    • 8.1k views
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    • Guest
    • September 16, 2000

42. 57 special modified 1 2 3 4

    By NC-car-guy, September 8, 2020
    • 124 replies
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    • NC-car-guy
    • April 2

43. Buick 455 in a G-body (Regal, GN)

    By bwalat, August 19, 2004
    • 6 replies
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    • Guest
    • October 3, 2013

44. diff enclosed converted to open drivetrain?

    By downunder pat, February 8, 2008
    • 6 replies
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    • Guest
    • September 2, 2009

45. 1940 Resto Rod Buick Special Tourning Sedan 1 2 3

    By Gary Best, September 8, 2018
    • 98 replies
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    • Gary Best
    • October 8, 2023

46. 3300/3800 differences

    By Guest, January 22, 2001
    • 23 replies
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    • 86 2dr.ltd
    • February 12, 2001

47. Buick GNX or Gran Nationals used by DEA story

    By Reatta Man, January 31, 2002
    • 19 replies
    • 7.7k views
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    • Mickey O
    • February 13, 2019

48. How to remove Positraction/Is it Worth It?

    By Guest BJM, October 30, 2005
    • 12 replies
    • 7.6k views
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    • 96roadmaster
    • November 25, 2005

49. 55 Century windshield wiper conversion

    By bob1220, August 9, 2007
    • 12 replies
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    • buick man
    • July 18, 2010

50. seeking 455 rear main seal advice

    By skymark, December 12, 2006
    • 12 replies
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    • Gasonit
    • July 28, 2018

51. What to do with a 307 4bbl? How do you get performance?

    By Guest, February 24, 2003
    • 8 replies
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    • NTX5467
    • April 13, 2003

52. 1964 skylary 300 v8

    By Guest NeedHelp, June 21, 2010
    • 16 replies
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    • NTX5467
    • August 12, 2010

53. 440-T4/4T60/4T60-E

    By Guest, February 9, 2001
    • 27 replies
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    • EmTee
    • 23 hours ago

54. 56 open drive conversion

    By cords, November 6, 2016
    • 28 replies
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    • BDT91
    • January 18, 2018

55. 425 engine upgrades

    By Jesse, January 22, 2007
    • 12 replies
    • 7.2k views
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    • Steve B
    • February 3, 2007

56. Best oil in a straight 8?

    By Guest 1950SuperPDX, November 23, 2009
    • 9 replies
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    • Guest
    • March 9, 2012

57. rocker arm noise

    By Guest, September 18, 2000
    • 11 replies
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    • Straycat
    • October 4, 2000

58. what motor for 1966 buick special????

    By armond, February 6, 2007
    • 5 replies
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    • armond
    • February 10, 2007

59. Modern Engine/Transmission for my '67 Riviera

    By Steve Carter, March 16, 2008
    • 16 replies
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    • JZRIV
    • February 4, 2009

60. GM B-body subframe under a Buick

    By NC-car-guy, April 11, 2016
    • 24 replies
    • 6.8k views
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    • NC-car-guy
    • May 10, 2021

61. Unsolvable overheating?

    By Guest, February 26, 2001
    • 39 replies
    • 6.8k views
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    • Guest
    • August 26, 2001

62. How to build a fake 1954 Buick Skylark

    By Guest El_Diablo, October 10, 2007
    • 13 replies
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    • 54skylark
    • June 9, 2008

63. 1956 322 Dual Quads or EFI? 1 2

    By Beemon, March 25, 2016
    • 40 replies
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    • Beemon
    • July 24, 2016

64. electronic ignition vs points

    By Guest, July 26, 2000
    • 25 replies
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    • NTX5467
    • April 1, 2002

65. Stage 2

    By Guest, October 12, 2000
    • 20 replies
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    • popstg2
    • November 20, 2006

66. 425 nail head making power

    By Guest, August 9, 2000
    • 11 replies
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    • Guest
    • August 22, 2000

67. Overdrive on a 400 turbo?

    By Guest, July 26, 2000
    • 8 replies
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    • Guest
    • July 28, 2000

68. Need firing order & dwell on a 1972 455 engine

    By Fred Rawling, May 19, 2008
    • 6 replies
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    • Smartin
    • May 21, 2008

69. Susupension Upgrade for 48 Roadmaster

    By Roadmaster 48, August 28, 2012
    • 29 replies
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    • Eric W
    • November 4, 2013

70. DynaFlow Transmission

    By alhussaini, July 2, 2006
    • 8 replies
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    • bhclark
    • April 19, 2009

71. 67 Buick Skylark Transmission

    By jedbmw, March 6, 2010
    • 3 replies
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    • RivNut
    • March 23, 2010

72. Buick 455 differences

    By raugusti, February 11, 2015
    • 14 replies
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    • Smartin
    • November 1, 2015

73. Traco Down Draft Intakes

    By Jim Anselmo, April 9, 2010
    • 7 replies
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    • les wright
    • February 26, 2022

74. how difficult is pulling the motor and tranny out of a 1957?

    By Guest 57wagon, January 23, 2008
    • 26 replies
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    • Bhigdog
    • March 4, 2008

75. DUAL QUADS

    By Guest, December 29, 2002
    • 10 replies
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    • pphil
    • January 23, 2003

76. Pulled the engine and transmission on my 1956 Buick Super today.

    By Budd, October 29, 2006
    • 27 replies
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    • Bhigdog
    • December 11, 2006

77. 72 455 Cam Recommendations Needed

    By 72Buickguy, September 20, 2001
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    • Guest
    • September 25, 2001

78. 1967 Buick Skylark GS Special ?'s

    By Guest, May 25, 2001
    • 24 replies
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    • Guest
    • June 8, 2001

79. 1957 Buick Fuel Tank

    By 421-6speed, November 7, 2012
    • 5 replies
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    • 421-6speed
    • November 27, 2012

80. Disc brakes on 1968 Wildcat

    By 68CatLowRider, July 29, 2005
    • 11 replies
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    • 68CatLowRider
    • August 8, 2005

81. Help my Riviera is bogging down!!!

    By Guest, March 10, 2004
    • 39 replies
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    • Reatta Man
    • June 1, 2004

82. Buick Inline 8

    By Guest jmorrisn699a, March 16, 2012
    • 8 replies
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    • Guest
    • November 25, 2013

83. 1951 Buick 4x4 1 2

    By Edwin The Kid, May 23, 2020
    • 56 replies
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    • Edwin The Kid
    • February 1

84. 1950 Special modified=12v and EFI 1 2

    By Ben Bruce aka First Born, February 14, 2013
    • 42 replies
    • 5.5k views
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    • Ben Bruce aka First Born
    • August 22, 2018

85. 401 to 425 specifications (Bore out?)

    By Guest, September 14, 2003
    • 15 replies
    • 5.5k views
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    • Ben Bruce aka First Born
    • July 5, 2018

86. which buick engine for corvair mid-engine project?

    By Guest, September 6, 2000
    • 29 replies
    • 5.4k views
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    • Barney Eaton
    • June 29, 2019

87. coolant temp on built 455

    By Guest, June 15, 2000
    • 11 replies
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    • Guest
    • July 19, 2000

88. Front power disc brake conversion on a 58 Buick

    By Guest daveh70, June 15, 2011   

    • 1958 buick
    • brake
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • 1958 buick
      • brake
      • conversion
      • disc
    • 10 replies
    • 5.3k views
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    • Guest
    • December 19, 2011

89. 700r4 or 200r4?

    By Guest, June 4, 2000
    • 28 replies
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    • Guest
    • July 21, 2000

90. Best Alternatior for a 12V conversion - '50 Str8?

    By Gary_N, March 19, 2008
    • 32 replies
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    • Guest
    • June 25, 2008

91. 455 with 430 heads

    By Guest, September 15, 2000
    • 6 replies
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    • Guest
    • September 17, 2003

92. Dwell Meter Hookup & Calibration

    By Guest, September 20, 2001
    • 8 replies
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    • Straycat
    • September 26, 2001

93. Road Draft Tube

    By kilkm, January 28, 2006
    • 8 replies
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    • palbuick
    • March 15, 2006

94. Transmissions that fit the 401

    By Guest, July 8, 2001
    • 18 replies
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    • capgage
    • July 17, 2001

95. '72 GS 350 to 455 swap

    By NJVetteGuy, February 11, 2002
    • 9 replies
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    • Guest
    • February 20, 2002

96. 86 buick v6 intake manifold

    By fisherf, March 14, 2004
    • 5 replies
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    • Turbo Loyd
    • April 8, 2004

97. What should my oil pressure be?

    By Guest, August 18, 2000
    • 6 replies
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    • BoLo
    • January 29, 2022

98. nailhead rebuild help

    By 61 bubbletop, September 4, 2013   

    • camshaft
    • engine
    • (and 3 more)

      Tagged with:

      • camshaft
      • engine
      • engine rebuild
      • motor
      • nailhead
    • 11 replies
    • 5k views
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    • jenz38
    • November 28, 2014

99. 1956 Buick Century Restomod

    By diablorick, November 5, 2018
    • 34 replies
    • 4.9k views
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    • NC-car-guy
    • December 19, 2023

100. 1956 Buick 322 to 700R4 transmission

     By ghaskett, December 31, 2015
     • 20 replies
     • 4.9k views
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     • avgwarhawk
     • November 20, 2019