any source for shoulder bolts,for these engines.regular or staimless.need engine paint also

Go with POR 15 for engine paint. Some call it "designer" paint because it is a bit more costly than a spray can, but if you want a real burn and peel free coating rather than a thin film, that is the ticket.

Once you use it, you will ONLY use it.

Dave,
Is POR-15 available in OEM colors?

They definitely have Buick Green.
Don't know about Silver.
They do not have Buick red as used later. I had to buy a few colors and mix up my own batch.

Here's a link to another supplier of quality automotive engine enamel. They do have the Buick Greens and Reds, but they don't mention the '63 Riv only silver/aluminum/grey/what evershade that really is. They sell a plain silver.

http://www.hirschauto.com/prodinfo.asp?number=EE-QUART



Classic Buicks sells a silver paint for the '63 Riv. Classic Buicks used to sell their part #PT-16 which was really AERVOE paint's part #500. That was a really good match. I orderd a new can of PT-16 from Classic Buicks. Before my Classic Buick order arrived, I contacted AERVOE about perhaps buying it directly from them and was told that part #500 was no longer produced. They sent me samples of their #575 - Dull Aluminum, and #570 - Universal Silver.

When the paint from Classic Buick arrived, I peeled their label off and found AERVOE part #575 under it. Classic changed the paint color they're selling as PT-16 but didn't change the part number.

In my opinion, the #570 - Universal Silver is a better match to the old #500 than part #575 - Dull Aluminum. BUT, there's no original paint on my '63 to match anything to. I can only compare to what I originally repainted with the #500.

Just for grins, I ordered a can of Buick Green from classic Buicks. When I peeled the label off of it, underneath was Dupli-Color part E1617: You're going to love this -
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FORD GREEN

It looks like the old 1929 - 1940 Ford Flathead V-8 color.

Classic Buicks is selling whatever they consider close, but nothing exact. I'm sure that GM would use an old Ford Color for their engines.

In my opinion, you're much better off, green wise, with one of the more expensive but "right on" colors from Hirsch or POR.



Caveat Emptor.

I have used POR 15 on my stright 8's and love it for coverage and durability.
One caveat Unless you like parts of your body blue, red or green make sure you cover yourself well.
You will be wearing it till your skin sheds. (5 - 7 days).

Not that it probably matters on anything but a 66 Riv Nailhead, but I can tell you that Hirsch's Buick Red is anything but. It is a Candy red even thought they specifically call it "Buick". I have not used their green.

They were not helpful in returning the product either so I am a little bitter.

On another note, I have a can of Buick Red from a company called Hirsch for sale. Never used except maybe a drop or 2.

Hi Everyone,
Mr Riviera, Dick Sweeney, is a believer in Ford Green as a close match for the Buick Green. In BCA 400 point judging, he has not had an issue with the color, and has the trophies to back it up! All that being said, I do try to support the ROA member dealers whenever possible, without them we would be hosed!
Tim