Paul K.

Good camshaft discussion thread below from years ago. Many of us have been down this road before and my journey has a brief explanation in my post from 2011.

I wasn't impressed with the car either. Personally, I didn't like the paintwork. The right sail panel had divets in the paint from unfinished sanding and the metallic looked too large to me. All said, hard not to like any 1st gen Riv.

Ditto. Thanks, Keith for YOUR support by reproducing these parts.

Does anyone have their classics insured with Hartford through AARP? I've had Hagerty for years, but notice Hartford is offered with an AARP discount. Thoughts?

What did the seller say about the interior and engine swap? Being the son of the original owner, I assume he has known the car all of his life.

PM sent

Sold.

1966 shop manual. $35.00 shipped to lower 48 states.

Some of the best cars I have owned I felt I paid "too much" for at the time of sale. But I learned early on its better to "step up" and pay for the best you can afford. Often a cheaper car in the end. I bought my '64 Riv in '81. From what I remember, they were not "all over the place" for $1k.

+ 1 on swapping for a set Buick Road Wheels.

FWIW, my 64 has the rear seat armrest with standard steering wheel. Also has the base interior with manual windows and A/C. They could be ordered or built any way.

Adding a little "levity" here: If the photo you posted above is from your car, then it will be a coolant drain very soon! That part is one of your engine block core/freeze plugs and its looking rusty, weak and will begin to leak sooner than later. Depending on the access, a special tool may be required to install a new plug. https://www.amazon.com/OTC-4603-Frost-Remover-Installer/dp/B000XSGKYO

@ RivNut. The trans is out on a pallet and rebuilt prior to storage 5 or so years ago. From your message, its the same as the Buick. @ EmTee, will check the numbers. It looks like the original Harrison tank. Thanks to both of you. Can anyone provide measurements of the A/C condensor for a 64 Riv? Mine went missing years ago. THX.

Does anyone know if the radiator for a 64 Cadillac DeVille is the same as a 64 Riviera? My neighbor has one and it sure looks the same. Also wanting know if the 64 Cadillac transmission and AC condensor are the same? I haven't gone back to take measurements but thought I would ask here first - maybe someone here has a Hollander parts interchange manual? THX.