as for quick reply hacks for phpbb , there are many..

http://www.phpbbhacks.com/searchresu...ype=1&Submit=G


but if the ultimate goal is to move to a vbulletin board, then it's probably not worth the effort/risk. VB licenses aren't cheap and while it probably is the best forum type out there, I personally wouldn't spend the money.. not to mention that doing conversions from phpbb might turn out to have headaches of unknown proportions.

what version of phpbb is this ?