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    1964 Riv Body Mount

    in Buick Riviera

    Posted

    Hi Gents

    The front drivers side body mount which is under the inner fender battery tray section is rotted away likely caused by battery acid over the past 50 years. I have seen different types etc on parts sites. Does anyone know what part # I would need or a description, size etc of the part needed?

    I had to cut the old one into pieces to get it out.

    All answers appreciated.

    Regards

    Glenn Mc Mahon

    63 trunk cardboard

    in Buick Riviera

    Posted

    Hi Pete

    As strange as it sounds I believe the jack etc is to be visible. There are some good trunk pictures of the jack etc if you do a search. Also you will find it much easier to work with if you bend the cardboard on a sheet metal brake or something like it. You can leave factory color or paint it as some like to do. The wild card is LOL the elusive clips that hold everything in place. I am still searching for a set for the new cardboard which I have.

    Good Luck

    Glenn

    ROA#12929

    1963 Brake booster etc.

    in Buick Riviera

    Posted

    Jim's article includes part numbers and a couple of drawings of a bracket you'll need to fabricate. There's really nothing I can add to the article. It's well written and informative. All of the neede parts can be obtained from almost any local jobber or online from places like Rock auto.

    Ed

    Hi Ed

    I am confused. Are you referring to the article by Bob Embry in the ROA tech section?

    Glenn

    1963 Brake booster etc.

    in Buick Riviera

    Posted

    Or you could go with some OE type replacement parts for a '67 drum/drum setup and get the safety of a dual reservoir setup as Jim Cannon explains in his article in the Tech Tips on the ROA's website.

    The kit you found on ebay suggests this is for a car that's been converted to disk brakes in the front. If that's your case, you can substitute a disk/drum master cylinder for the one I've attached.

    Buy Cardone Select Master Cylinder - New 13-1328 at Advance Auto Parts

    Buy Cardone Vacuum Power Brake Booster without Master Cylinder - Remanufactured 54-91104 at Advance Auto Parts

    Hi Ed

    My booster and master cyl both original I would like to replace to gain the dual mc safety advantage etc. Basically I need to order a 67 Riv MC and Booster for a dual drum brake car from anyone up here in Ontario. Is this correct? Is this a direct bolt in? As you stated at least the car still has Buick parts and would be far easier to find and cheaper also than the units you see on Ebay etc.

    Regards

    Glenn McMahon

    64 Riv Winshield Washer Pump

    in Buick Riviera

    Posted

    Thanks Kraig

    I may try this. Did some work on my pump and will test it when my garage warms up. Snow here again today after being in 70s on weekend. I did contact CARS in NJ and they said they have a rebuild kit for my pump with the 90 degree fittings. I will let you know how things work out.

    Regards

    Glenn

    ROA 12929

    64 Riv Winshield Washer Pump

    in Buick Riviera

    Posted

    Hi Kraig

    Would be interested in info and pictures. Does your new pump draw the washer fluid from the stock reservoir with the hose going in thru the cap? If yes I guess the pump has enough draw that it doesn't need to be primed if you know what I mean.

    Regards

    Glenn

    1964 Riv Passenger Side Reverse Light

    in Buick Riviera

    Posted

    Chrome plating is like anything else. It's up to the owner's discretion as to what he wants to charge and you pay for what you get.

    Have the Canadian government come down as hard on the chrome plating industries as the EPA has in the U.S.?

    Ed

    Hi Ed

    You can still get it done of course but like most places all the used chemicals etc must all be disposed of properly. In the phone book here I still see all types of plating still available. I have some stuff to get silver cad plated. The jack shaft, hood latch, trunk latch, and hood hinges. Are the hood hinge springs cad or semi gloss black? Any other cad parts that I have missed other than brake booster?

    Glenn

    63 Riviera Brake booster needed

    in Buick Riviera

    Posted

    Actually saw on Ebay the other day the kit to rebuild the booster. First time I have ever seen this. As most members have said in past they have never seen any rebuild kits available so I was surprised. Up here in Toronto the local NAPA store has told me a place to take mine for rebuilding. I will post later if they do and what cost was.

    64 Riv Winshield Washer Pump

    in Buick Riviera

    Posted

    Hi Gents

    Have wiper motor out which is working. Washer pump does not. Anyone know where to get one or a rebuild kit. Any I see online say they are for a single speed wiper. Of course are cars are two speed. Anyone rebuild there pump? Were you happy with the results?

    All answers appreciated.

    Thanks

    Glenn McMahon

    ROA #12929

    Rear package shelf on a '63

    in Buick Riviera

    Posted

    I see that CARS is now carrying a cardboard type package tray which I believe is a newer addition to their product line? Has anyone bought one? Please let us know if you did and how the quality was. I forget the price but you can see it on the CARS catalogue site.

    Regards

    Glenn

    Rear package shelf on a '63

    in Buick Riviera

    Posted

    Hi Jan

    I always have thought the first gen experts said the shelf was made of cardboard. I have to redo mine also as it is covered by a poor looking vinyl cover. Once it warms up here I will pull it out. Hopefully under the vinyl what is there is salvageable.

    Regards

    Glenn

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