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Rockauto? 1971 BUICK RIVIERA 7.5L 455cid V8 Door Hinge Pin & Bushing Kit | RockAuto

Vancouver area, British Columbia, Canada 604

Here it is waiting in line at Sleepy Hollow. (Hacket Park).

I have a 71 in Gibsons, not far from the big smoke of Vancouver. There is also a 65 here. I had a 64 but sold it to someone who lives in Summerland. There used to be a modified 64 GS here on the coast but he moved to Hope. None of the owners I mentioned are ROA members despite my recommendations to become one. The local car club, the Coasters put on an annual car show called Sleepy Hollow which you may have heard of. Because of the pandemic there was not a show last year and this year looks doubtful as well. Enjoy your Riv!

Got my 71 bench seat and rear seat replacements from here: http://www.distinctiveindustries.com/catalog/buick/riviera/1971-1972_5901cf95d2f9e It looks different from the photo you posted. Check their web site for distributors in your area if interested.

Not sure what that is, however you can access the 71 Service Manual here: http://www.buick-riviera.com/ Just scroll down the menu on the left to the "Restoration" section and you will see it there. Then you can open the section you need.

When all the windows quit in my 71, it was the power window relay. They pop up on ebay once in a while.

I got the seat covers for my 71 from Distinctive Industries. I have the standard bench seat and was surprised to find them. You can take a look here for yours. I spoke with the nearest distributor to ensure what they had was what I wanted.

OMG! OMG! OMG! http://rivperformance.editboard.com/t7381-write-up-blower-motor-control-module-replacement Thanks, Ed!

Thanks guys. I'll have another look. Got step 1 done but cannot for the life of me see either the connector or the module. If the manual is too expensive and vague at that, I just might take Ed's other suggestion to let my fingers dial the garage. Given the pain in the neck from the first look see, twisting and contorting, it may be worth it to let someone else try it. Will try the Riv performance group first. Cheers!

If the expert is stumped, then I DO need to purchase the ol' chassis manual.

Where the deuce is it? Research in this forum and on the interweb places it in several places. Under the passenger seat? Nope. Under the hood by the blower? What blower? Under the carpet on the passenger side? Now they're just having fun with me. Under the glove box? Likely. I removed the panel, contorted myself but still don't see it. Where can it be? Pictures or a diagram would really help. A map would be even better. Thanks in advance.

Ad must have been pulled because I can't find it on CL Nanaimo. Two ferry rides away for me in Gibsons IF there was something to see. Good catch.

This is probably why they were banned: https://youtu.be/lLuNstLjP1c?t=40 😎

Had the front and rear chrome done in Cloverdale here: superiorelectroplating.com Not cheap but filled a small hole in the rear bumper and I was satisfied with the results. In 2010 the cost was slightly north of 2G for both bumpers. Mind you, the 71 has more chrome than a first gen.