Conroy Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I am in the midst of rechroming my rear bumper, replacing the tail light bezels and lenses, and touching up the paint in this area. I had seen that CARS had replacement lenses. So upon my removing the tail lights and disassembling them, I had to tear out the lenses since they were calked in with silicone. The lenses were cracked anyway. I ordered several parts from CARS. Unfortunately the order came minus the lenses, with a note that they no longer stock the lenses. HELP! Does anyone make reproductions, or is there a good source for used ones? I realize ebay has them occasionally, but I did not find any current postings. Any other ideas?Steve LancasterROA 9842 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oakland Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 There are listings now on Ebay under 1963 Buick Riviera for tail light lenses. I have a 63 and check Ebay every day for listings. I am quite qure that 63 and 64 have the same tail lights. One of the listings is for lenses only. It said one has a hair line crack on one end. It looks like the center logo is missing on both lenses. It expires in a little over one day. The other listing is for complete tail light assemblies with lenses. This listing expires in 6 days. You may want to check them out. If not keep checking daily, as they do come up quite often. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 The glass part of the lenses is the same but the medallion is different. Make sure that you save the medallions from your 64 lenses to use in the lenses from a 63 if that's what you wind up purchasing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim63riv Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Steve,Don't forget the member/dealers in the Riview like Gene G. Larry Daisy and Dick Sweeney! They specialize in 1st Gen parts and all three are stand-up guys! One of them will have the good quality parts that you need!Tim McCluskeyROA 9686 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riv2x4 Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 The bezels are the same but the lenses and the emblems are different 63 to 64. The 63 have a round emblem, the 64's an oval one and they are not interchangeable unless you want to have 63 emblems and lenses in your 64. The recess that the emblem fits into is shaped like the emblem, hence no interchange. I've had an easier time finding 63's than 64's. Also finding good core bezels for rechroming is getting tougher.Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azcarman Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Yes we have the new lenses that you ordered from cars give us a call at GM Obsolete 602-253-8081 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 The lenses are the same. The 63 Tri shields and the 64 R both sit in a round background that are the same size. The medallions are fastened from inside the lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riv2x4 Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 ED, Sorry but you are wrong on that. They are two very different lenses and not interchangable. I have both and they are different.Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conroy Posted August 2, 2007 Author Share Posted August 2, 2007 Thanks everyone. I would have to agree that the 63 and 64 lenses are different. There is a shallow recess for the larger oval 64 emblem vs. the smaller round 63 emblem. I did notice that GM Obsolete has new reproductions. I am a shopper and would like to make sure I have options. I will try contacting some ROA sources like Tim suggested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I went out and took apart the tail light assembly on my 64 this morning. I learned something. I guess I was thinking of the replacement lens I saw at an ROA event a few years ago. I think the replacement was made so that it was interchangable for both years; there was no indentation for the medallion, just the hole for mounting the medallion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conroy Posted September 12, 2007 Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 Azcarman, I want to put in a plug for the tail light lens I purchased from GM Obsolete. I received them today, installed them in the new bezels and mounted them on the car. The lenses are BEAUTIFUL. They are sharply reproduced and have a brilliant reflective quality. You know, I wanted to whine about the price, but we have to realize that having a 64 Riviera is not like owning a Mustang or Chevelle. We pay the price for having a car out of the mainstream of collectors. I am very happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim63riv Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Conroy,Very well said. These cars are not belly button "A" bodies, and anyone who is willing to supply us with nice reproduction parts deserves our business, or they will stop doing it! That is why I always try to recommend vendors who advertise in the Riview!Take Care,Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srr60 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Anyone know of a source for 65 tail light lenses? GM Obselete still carries the 64 but has no listing for a 65. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwheelin Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Is there a certain way to remove the center emblem from the lens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riviera63 Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 4 hours ago, cwheelin said: Is there a certain way to remove the center emblem from the lens? There is a cut nut on the back of the center emblem that holds it to the lens. You will need to get the tail light assembly out and access the back of the lens. Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwheelin Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Thank you. I saw,that but it didn't push out easily and thought it might crack if I push to hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 2 hours ago, cwheelin said: Thank you. I saw,that but it didn't push out easily and thought it might crack if I push to hard The lenses are or usually crack where the stud penetrates through the lens so caution is justified. Tom Mooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Off topic, but I like that little bit of trim on a taillight. Here is my old '94 Roadmaster. Makes you think of those Georgia Buick gardens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Glass Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 On 8/12/2008 at 5:02 PM, srr60 said: Anyone know of a source for 65 tail light lenses? GM Obselete still carries the 64 but has no listing for a 65. Bestoffers.com Buick parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Balzer Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 On 10/28/2023 at 1:47 PM, Daniel Glass said: Bestoffers.com Buick parts Nearly had it, Daniel https://bestoffercounts.com/ He also is active on eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulldogDriver Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 He shows his inventory better on eBay. Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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