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  1. I've looked carefully but in vain for the code for my axle ratio for my '67 Riviera. The tech page states its on the bottom of the axle tube to the right of the axle center. The only number I can find on the rear axle is on the differential housing, upside down, and is 1372231. Is there another way to determine my rear axle ratios, or can someone assist me in locating the one I have. The car is on the rack right now(10 AM CST) getting brakes so would be convenient time to look. Steve Carter
  2. Never mind...just found the info on the website, and I have my mechanic already under the car. Steve Carter
  3. Thanks for your thoughtful responses. I think I'll start with the rear end ratios, but not sure how to go about finding out what mine are or changing them, and then go to consideration for an overdrive transmission, since I don't spend much time in heavy traffic. How can I determine my transmission ratios? Next: Disc brakes. If I look hard enough can I find an existing thread about this? Thanks again Steve Carter
  4. Okay I'm not a purist. But I love the pure perfection of the exterior/interior design of my '67 Riviera. In fact, having been a car freak all my life and having owned some 60 vehicles in my 57 years, I have come to believe that the '66 and '67 Riviera are two of the most perfectly realized designs of the 60's, if not of all time. Therefore, I love driving my gold/black '67,and do so daily, except that now that fuel is pushing $4 a gallon, and I have a bit of a conscience about the raw exhaust I'm emitting, I'm considering an engine/transmission swap, but I don't know if I can acheive even a moderate improvement in fuel consumption and I'm guessing all of these crate engines have little or no emissions equipment. Perhaps an engine, transmission, and exhaust system from a modern car, preferably Buick, that has been totalled? Can someone enlighten me or at least point me in the right direction? I'm willing to sell a perfectly good 2003 Saab Convertible to finance turning my gorgeous Riviera into a reasonbly conscientious daily driver. Steve Carter
  5. I have always driven whatever I owned. Since I'm a new car salesman and always working Saturdays, I have rarely been able to attend shows and meets, so my cars are really just for my own enjoyment. Within the list of 30 or so I've owned, my best daily drivers have been Buick Rivieras. My first boattail never laid down on me, not once, and the three Rivieras I've had since have all been just as reliable. Steve Carter 1962 Cadillac Fleetwood 1967 Buick Riviera 1971 Buick Riviera
  6. I am considering purchasing a pair of manual bucket seats for my power bench seat '67 Riviera, since I can't seem to find a pair with a power driver's bucket. I need the adjustment since I'm short legged and the rest of my family is long legged. If I were to find a power seat or seat base later could the manual seat be adapted? I don't mind it being manual for now but ideally would like to find a power one. As usual, these forums are invaluable and I appreciate having the resource, and hope I can assist someone else in the future. Steve Carter
  7. Thanks for the suggestion. When I go to the Buick Forum it brings me back here. Is there a specific Buick Forum I should go to? Thanks Steve Carter
  8. I am looking for a pair of bucket seats that will fit a 1966 or 1967 Buick Riviera, and/or the center console with console shifter, or center consolette for column shift cars. As long as they're in decent condition color doesn't matter. You may email me at scarter@jimburke.com or jcarguy56@aol.com Steve Carter
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