Guest Corvanti Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 spent the last couple of days cleaning the wheels and painting the "black" part of the wheels with wheel paint - even the "buick" lettering...wasn't that much "fun", but sure looks a lot better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 After I saw how clean kdirks car was I felt a little neglectful of my car, so I washed it, cleaned the chrome wheels, detailed the interior. Still not on a level of Kevins, but lookin good! Then cleaned the MAF sensor, no reason to, just because. Then on to rear taillight as I had a burned out bulb. When Kevin and I went out to Gibsons I grabbed a wiper switch, just installed it to test it, works good. Then as long as I was in the dash I thought I would swap out some switch buttons on the headlight side. As I was doing that I thought I would also spray some contact cleaner on the headlight switch contacts as the pod back lights would go out when I switched to high beams. Got that done as well. Enough for today. Happy hour has just started! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDirk Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Dave,thanks for your kind remarks! Actually, the tail lamp on your red car looked so good I decided to do both of mine yesterday, using Novus #2 to buff it back to being shiny then finishing with Novus #1. Actually today I picked up some Meguiars plastic polish on a clearance rack at the store. Haven't tried this particular product before so will give it a try on the 88 which is still a little sorry looking after yesterday's work. KDirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89REATTAJIM Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 In the last 3 weeks or so, I replaced my pass side window motor, replaced the lumbar bladder, and had the headliner redone. Have a Dash Mat on order, so it will be spiffed up for Silver Springs GMC show.... Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 89 Maui Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 While on my way back from the 2012 Buick meet my fuel pump decided it was history. I found a shop that would replace it. While my 89 was on the lift I proceeded to get a good look as to how the under chassis looked since it was a northern car and salt had taken its toll. I found my fuel lines were more corroded than I thought. A couple of weeks later I found a 90 being parted out. I requested the fuel lines and the fuel tank, then I looked at the rear chassis and it had only surface rust which could be easily brushed off. So I decided to take the rear chassis also.My 89 is now sitting on jack stands, fuel tank removed and ready to remove the fuel and brake lines. Spent time removing the calipers, rotors and rear struts, then I will start brushing down the purchased rear suspension getting it ready for some fresh paint. After that I will start brushing down the purchased fuel tank. Then installing the new fuel and brake lines.I really could not pass up the opportunity of replacing the old rust corroded parts and installing fresh parts.Eventually I will be working forward and replacing corroded parts.But I am enjoying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RaverReatta Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 I found out my battery wasn't even charging itself, and I die in the middle of the road! Soooo, I determined it's time for a jump start and a new alternator (already know that's the problem). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 This eve I changed all the tail lights, all the front lights, fog lights, and headlights - also changed the 3rd brake lights - my hands look like I had a fight with the cat lolI think car designers should be required to work on repairing the parts they design before a design goes into production - I also got the driver door panel attached correctly and put two new struts on the trunk lid.I have a function I want to take the Reatta (aka Zorro) tomorrow, when I get home tomorrow eve, the CRT is coming out and getting sent away.After it gets back a little trouble shooting and pulling the seats to check some splices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Kevin, My tailight looks good because I did the Sylvania restoration kit. Very happy with the results. Keith you might want to take a look at Ronnies website. He has been uploading tutorials, many deal with what you might be considering... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary D Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Today is the day before the Portland OR All Buick show...so a complete detail was the order of the day. The highlight was the under-hood insulation. It looked NASTY...and no amount of cleaning would make it look better. So - Macgyver to the rescue. With the insulation off the car I painted the darn thing with flat black paint. WOW! It looks good for now. Who knows if this will be a long term fix...but if I messed it up - I have another piece of OE insulation from a Reatta at the Pick N Pull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Kevin, My tailight looks good because I did the Sylvania restoration kit. Very happy with the results. Keith you might want to take a look at Ronnies website. He has been uploading tutorials, many deal with what you might be considering...Been there, done that, was even there this eve when working on the lights lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Took it on a nice 120 mile round trip run and then when i got home I pulled the CRT out to send away - It amazes me you can do that in 5 minutes, but it take HOURS to change every light on the front of a Reatta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 i drove mine to the charlotte pull a part where i pulled the cassette player,instrument panel,headlight switch,wiper switch,window switch,mirror switch,both seat controls,glove box,and the little tv from a 1989 riv.i hope some of it works.the car had a nice blue interior with the 16 way seats which wasn't very nice any more and the wood grain dash which i left.i did get the power antenna or the bcm because i wasn't sure if they work in a reatta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 What do parts go for down in Charlotte? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 the total was 100 dollars eventhough the girl didn't know what some of it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Good for you! Pretty cheap on the parts for not much time. Do they charge admission? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 two dollars.i swapped some of the parts today to see if they work.the dash seems to work fine.the little tv{crt?}works but its a little fuzzy at the bottom,might need cleaning behind the touch screen.headlight switch works but hard to turn lights off,not as bad as the switch that was in the car when i got it.wiper switch works.the play button doesn't work when the 'new' cassette player is installed but the eject button does.i was hoping to seperate the electronics of the tape player from the tape player and stash them behind my satelite radio hoping that would keep my input working.bummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjfranken Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 (edited) My wifes 90, my vacation. Started swaping parts from the parts car. Deck, hood and insert below hood-it had a broken nose and the deck had a odd black spoiler put on it. (didnt look origanal, anybody want to see a picture of it, had a nice matching curve to the back of it but you couldn't open the deck with the radio on).Both inner tie rod ends and suspension links. Found the rear caliper pins loose in the carrier. Swapped radiator from heavy origanal brass that started seeping at the seamsfrom this hatefull summer. Align, found caster a bit positive on the driver side,oh well. Siliconed pasted the door seals and adjusted the door latch pins a little closer in. Lubed all points. Rotated tires. IAC was not always working right-clean and then swapped that too; worked well.Refurbing the plastic on turns and tail next. A new nose makes it look a lot better! Edited August 26, 2012 by rjfranken (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Was driving home after a dental visit and started hearing a high pitched whine from the back of the car. Turned off the radio, A/C, car still there. Opened the trunk and listened to where it was coming from, decided to disconnect battery. Still making noise. Pulled out me portable power station [battery pack] and it appears that these units have a low battery warning sound. That was it, reconnected battery and all is good. Now I get to reset all the stuff again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH Comet Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 It was a good couple of days for my "new" '88 coupe: on Saturday I picked it up from the upholstery place with its newly recovered grey suede driver's seat bolsters - looks great! And today my repaired radio came back from Precision Audio - put it in and it works really well! I haven't had a radio at all with this car so far, so that's a big step forward. I know it's old stuff for most of you but I'm new at this and it's a lot of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCReatta Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 It was a good couple of days for my "new" '88 coupe: on Saturday I picked it up from the upholstery place with its newly recovered grey suede driver's seat bolsters - looks great! And today my repaired radio came back from Precision Audio - put it in and it works really well! I haven't had a radio at all with this car so far, so that's a big step forward. I know it's old stuff for most of you but I'm new at this and it's a lot of fun!Any pictures of your new suede?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 So far today I have reinstalled my redone CRT screen, installed my cupholder( not that that was difficult), now that my CRT is back in I could plug in the new power radio antenna and make sure it works (it does). I also installed a mint set of door seals. Things are going so well, I probably should stop and not push my luck today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCReatta Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Repaired my CD player and dyed the carpets in my convertible this weekend.Putting a set of 16" chrome PA/Riv wheels on this weekend with new tires. Then heading to the fall Charlotte Auto Fair on Sept. 21st. Sent from my mobile device using Forum Runner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mongeonman Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I have been looking for a wind screen and can t find any,so today i have decided to try to fabricate one,i am working on a sample made out of plywood,after its finished i will post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cajun Reatta Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Hey there everyone! Today I got to put my girl on some new wheels and I think she looks great, I also changed the power antenna and plan on doing a few more things today! I'm so happy I can be apart of this great community of people who really enjoy there cars! By the way I think I'm the youngest person on here to own a Reatta. (17 years old*) -Blake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCReatta Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=153859"/>Hey there everyone! Today I got to put my girl on some new wheels and I think she looks great, I also changed the power antenna and plan on doing a few more things today! I'm so happy I can be apart of this great community of people who really enjoy there cars! By the way I think I'm the youngest person on here to own a Reatta. (17 years old*)-Blake.Those really look great! are they 16s? Yesterday I replaced the rear fascia ( part that says Reatta) on my convertible. The old one was warped. Also replaced the aluminum part of the bumper with one I polished. Only a few more things on the list to get it ready for Charlotte Auto Fair this week! Oh, and we're tied, Blake. I'm 17 too what month were you born? You might have me by a couple months. Sent from my mobile device using Forum Runner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doity Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Yesterday took my 88' to Firestone for the brake fluid changeout. They quoted me $90 over the phone but when I got there I found out it was $25 more because I had ABS. Well, after a little bit of grumbling on my part they changed my 10% coupon to a 25% one and all was well After they finished off they did a test drive and I found out that my front pads don't have much life on them. Since I only drive about 1k a year on the Reatta they said I was OK for awhile. Anyway, I did notice a big improvement in braking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cajun Reatta Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Those really look great! are they 16s? Yesterday I replaced the rear fascia ( part that says Reatta) on my convertible. The old one was warped. Also replaced the aluminum part of the bumper with one I polished. Only a few more things on the list to get it ready for Charlotte Auto Fair this week! Oh, and we're tied, Blake. I'm 17 too what month were you born? You might have me by a couple months. Sent from my mobile device using Forum RunnerThey are actually 18's and thanks I have been getting a lot of compliments, the rims are the only aftermarket thing im putting on my car besides the new radio of course haha!June 1995! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCReatta Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 They are actually 18's and thanks I have been getting a lot of compliments, the rims are the only aftermarket thing im putting on my car besides the new radio of course haha!June 1995!Really? 18s? They don't look that big. How deep are they? Do you have problems with them hitting the top of the shocks in thefront? Yup, you're the youngest! I'm April of 1995 Sent from my mobile device using Forum Runner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cajun Reatta Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 No problems what so ever! The only problem I had was the plastic piece in the rear drivers side rear wheel well, But 2 easy screws and it was fixed.How many Reatta's do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCReatta Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 No problems what so ever! The only problem I had was the plastic piece in the rear drivers side rear wheel well, But 2 easy screws and it was fixed.How many Reatta's do you have?Hmmm, I might consider a set of those. Were they expensive?As of today, 8. '89 white/burgundy coupe, '90 driftwood/tan coupe, '90 red/tan coupe, '89 white/blue coupe, '89 pewter grey/grey coupe, '90 red/grey coupe, '90 Maui blue/blue coupe (going to the crusher soon), and then my '90 Red/Tan convertible. I crushed five cars last month, and one today. Don't worry, they were all stripped for parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89REATTAJIM Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Installed Dash Mat that arrived around 9/5 while we were on vacation. Looks good... thanks, Barney! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest D.a.n. Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Finnished install of 1990 Riviera dash, center console cover, and new sterio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cajun Reatta Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Hmmm, I might consider a set of those. Were they expensive?As of today, 8. '89 white/burgundy coupe, '90 driftwood/tan coupe, '90 red/tan coupe, '89 white/blue coupe, '89 pewter grey/grey coupe, '90 red/grey coupe, '90 Maui blue/blue coupe (going to the crusher soon), and then my '90 Red/Tan convertible. I crushed five cars last month, and one today. Don't worry, they were all stripped for parts. I paid 1500 for rim and tire package at www.carid.com And WOW, nice collection for a 17 year old!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCReatta Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I paid 1500 for rim and tire package at www.carid.comAnd WOW, nice collection for a 17 year old!!That's really not bad for a combo set like that. Between tires, rims and caps, I just spent close to that for rims on my convertible (which is what I did on my Reatta today )Thanks! Wanna buy a couple? Lotsa cars, no money hahaSent from my mobile device using Forum Runner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 i replaced all the broken trim in my car thanks to parts i picked up from ncreatta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 89 Maui Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Finished sanding the surface rust the other day, then finished taping my brake lines, then sprayed my replacement rear suspension with 2 coats of rust protective primer the 2 coats of rust protective black enamel spray. It was too heavy to carry around the house to the patio, so I had to put a large sheet of plastic on my driveway and spray it there. The men living on my street were just amazed how well the rear suspension looks. Also it will give the women in the book club to have a new topic to talk about besides "How long is Woody's car going to be on jack stands." Tomorrow I will be disconnecting and removing my old rusty fuel and brake lines then start removing my old rusted rear suspension next weekend. Took pic's but haven't taken them off of camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machiner 55 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Woody,I hope your suspension looks better than the one I pulled off my '88.John F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wws944 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 New AC Delco battery. Though I usually buy AGM batteries, like Optimas or more recently Dekas, I've been looking for an excuse to buy a Delco so I don't lose points in the 400 Point Judging in Portland next summer. The Reattas five year old Werker battery went into the Rendezvous - replacing its 11 year old original Delco battery. We have a fairly moderate climate, so batteries tend to last a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relospecialist Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Passenger door window started making a gear slipping noise this weekend as I tried to lower the window. It made the same noise on the upper max position of the glass. I have removed the door panel, electrical tray, to examine the situation. First found a loose stop bolt on the window frame. Stopped the upper gear slipping noise. Now window will not lower more than about 30% before gear slipping sound. Looking for something stuck in tracks or another reason to retard the window from lowering. Motor sounds fine in operation and power. Have read a worm gear internally may fail but do not feel this is the problem. Window goes up and down to about 1/3 way down. Wild ass guesses welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Corvanti Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Passenger door window started making a gear slipping noise this weekend as I tried to lower the window. It made the same noise on the upper max position of the glass. I have removed the door panel, electrical tray, to examine the situation. First found a loose stop bolt on the window frame. Stopped the upper gear slipping noise. Now window will not lower more than about 30% before gear slipping sound. Looking for something stuck in tracks or another reason to retard the window from lowering. Motor sounds fine in operation and power. Have read a worm gear internally may fail but do not feel this is the problem. Window goes up and down to about 1/3 way down. Wild ass guesses welcome.welcome to the forum! the first and "easy" repair would be to lube the tracks, regulator, etc. with PB Blaster or a similar lubricant to see if that works. lots of info in the search function. here's the first one i found: http://forums.aaca.org/f116/reatta-window-motor-popping-189523.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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