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I went to NAPA and got a manual shut off valve. Problem solved.
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It doesn't sound like an adjustment problem. Sounds like you need new bushings in the hinges. Several companies offer re-build kits. I wouldn't remove the fender to work on the door. Just remove the door and replace the bushings.
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Might also be getting engine compartment heat through the steering column. I just thought I'd throw that out there, cause I know I get heat coming from my column and I plan to do that gasket fix to plug it up.
I have put piece of foam around the shaft in the column. It helped ALOT. I May have some heat coming through the firewall. But the heat coms from the console bad.
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Can I shutoff waterflow to the heater core without overheating issues in my '65. I get alot of heat coming through the console. I assume a heater door is open and letting it in. I rarely drive in the cool weather. Rather than struggle under the dash. Can i just put a shut off on a heater hose and cut flow. But still leave the hoses intact so I can open it if needed.
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If you were close by. I would gladly swap a set of rallies for those spokes.
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Ed,
We got a deal. I just took that rim out of the trunk of my work car about three weeks ago.
Thanks, Bill
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Does anyone have a center section of the rear seat bottom ('63-'65) they want to sell cheap? The filler panel between the seat bottom cushions. I have an idea for a drink holder. I need a piece I can cut up and try to use a drink holder from a '95 Riv. Kind of a flip forward lid.
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My car has working A/C. And I use the fresh air vents all the time.
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Hey Chris,
Would you mind posting a pic of how the 4x10's look in the rear armrests.
Thanks, Bill
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I have taken the arm rests out and looked at that option. They won't accomodate a 6" speaker and not be below the seat line. You'll end up with a small speaker in that space. But that was my first thought it is a great spot. Kick panels would be a great spot too. But then you loose the vent.
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I know most of you all are "all original" car owners. I have a '65 low optioned car. It is a fantastic driving car. Even after I lowered it. Anyhow I hate the mono speaker set up in these cars. We are in the car nearly every weekend driving to cruise nights. Or just to get a burger. I'm thinking of putting 6x9's in the package tray. And 6" round speakers in the doors. I don't want booming bass. Just a good sounding stereo. The car already had a cd player in it when I bought it (in the original radio spot). Anyone have a better solution to the problem before I install these speakers? Please include pics of any aftermarket ideas. Thanks, Bill
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Here is a model my son did.
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I can't say I have ruled them out. But it will be for small items. Nothing big or expensive.
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My first purchase fom OPG was not the best experience. I ordered seat buns and front seat upholstery. The buns were fine. And a great price compared to Clarks Corvair. The seat covers were a different story. First at they told me one to two weeks for the upholstery. That turned into six weeks. And when they arrived it was shocking how bad the color was. Saddle was the intended color. They were more of a cream color. They did give me a refund. But it cost me $20 to ship the covers back. That they do not reimburse. That pisses me off. It cost me $20 to buy and inferior product and send it back. Long story short. Proceed with caution when dealing with OPG.
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Kind of ironic that we are having all these issues with OPGI and they had an add for their Riviera catalog on Hotrod TV this morning.
I saw it too.
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Hey guys don't get your hopes up with OPG. The one purchase I made cost me $20 to send back to them. They wouldn't cover the shipping on returns. I won't order again.
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I've had my ups and downs with ebay. I just couldn't believe this guy listing a $4 Fram oil filter for $16.
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I was doing my daily search for Riviera parts on Ebay and this listing catches my eye. Oil Filter CANISTER 4.05 IN. H X 3.78 OD NEW DIRECT FIT | eBay
I guess there is a sucker born everyday. This filter is 4 bucks at the parts store. The Wix filters I run on the Riv are $8.
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Come on Scottie. Drop the bomb. Tell everybody you paid $1500. Put air in the tires, dropped a battery in it and drove it home.
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I ordered seat foam and covers from OPG. The foam came in immediately looked fine. The covers were back ordered for a month. They came in a month and a half after I ordered them. And look like crap. Way too light in color. And a weird blotchy pattern. I know my interior is faded. I can't imagine they actually think this is a direct match for a factory color.
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I still have 235/75/15 tires on mine with 3" drop springs. I did leave the coil over shocks on the ass end. I only got about 1 3/4" drop in back. But that's fine by me. It still looks like it is lowered.
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Diggin up bones here. Another pic of mine after I lowered it. Come on guys pile on. I know you all have some pictures.
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If it is a miss. Like one plug isn't firing. Pull one plug wire off at a time with the car running. If you have one dead cylinder you'll be able to find it. Best to use spark plug boot pliers. Be careful when doing it. You can get a little shock. If you notice a change in idle when you pull the boot off of the spark plug. Then that plug is firing. If you don't have a change. Then that plug is not firing. Diagnose from there. Fouled plug, damaged plug or wire. It can be so many things to cause a rough idle. Like carburetor, vacuum leak, valve train issue, bad plug or wire, or just timing. If it sounds like a miss. And you just did a tune up. Maybe the gap is off on one plug.
Speakers in the package tray.
in Buick Riviera
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I went ahead and put 4x10 speakers in the rear arm rests. Sounds great. I two 4" speakers in the dash kind of rigged with plumbers strap. They point to each side ever so slightly. Not a pro mounting style but works. You can't see them anyhow. Here's a pic of the rear speakers.