Greenelectra
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Hi folks.
I'm in Atlanta and want to sell my copper mist , brown interior 1963 Riviera.
The engine has been completely rebuilt as has the transmission.
It of course needs to be gone through but its basically a driver as is.
Call or text me.
404 322 8447
Free molded carpet kit from OPG and a 4 seat covers from OPG also.
Reach in the window and turn the key. Fires up and idles.
Needs a brake work and cosmetic work.
Call me.
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So when we pulled off the holley we discovered the float was set way too high and if you tilted the carb at all gas just poured out of it .
My Quadrajet was already rebuilt with all the nice parts from Cliff's high performance so we have installed it and i'm already happier just having it back on the car .
I'm sure I'm probably getting twice the gas milage i was but that wouldn't be hard considering the way the Holley had been set up.
If I can get my odometer working I'll figure out the numbers.
Thanks.
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Swapping the Holley for the Quadrajet today . I'll keep you informed.
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I can't keep this one a secret any longer folks and I don't have the cash.
On craigslist in Atlanta right now is a 50,000 mile convertible 68 Skylark for $5,000.
Will some one please buy this before it ends up with 22s on there and gets painted like an M&M or something.
Thankyou.
That is all.
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I believe I need the bracket for the starter , the one that takes the strain off it at the opposite end to where it bolts on. You may not have that if you've sold the engine.
I'll think to see if there is anything else.
Thanks.
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Sorry if this is a repost,
I was sure I posted this already but I don't see it so here goes.
I have a 68 Skylark with a 69 Electra 430 in it .
I was using a 69 Electra Fan Shroud and it was great . It was destroyed so I need a new fan shroud.
If you have one that will work please let me know .
Thankyou.
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I'll buy the shroud if you still have it please.
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I bought the cam from Poston , I don't remember who made it.
All this makes me want to go back to a stock cam:(
The intake manifold is a Buick Edelbrock aluminum one from 1970 I believe.
I'm surprised that rebuilding the engine,trans and installing a new set of duals with a hotter cam has reduced my MPG by more than 60% in a two door Skylark instead of a four door Electra .
Whoops ,I guess thats the last time I ever do that .
Paul.
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1761 and a seperate 1 were the only numbers I saw when I looked at it a moment ago.
The rear end is whatever was in the car when I bought it . The engine rpms are low and normal at highway speed I believe.
I've tried to attach two pics of the carb in question.
Woops almost for got the cam specs.
lobe center 118
duration 284 304
Valve lift .490 .490
The rear tires are ; BF Goodrich 275/60R15
Thanks for the help.
Paul.
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Greenelectra,
I hope youre considering coming to the BCA National Meet in Charlotte in June. S
Check out more info at the top of the main Buick page.
Mark [Marck]
I will give it a shot as I've never been to a Buick club meet in the twelve years I've been driving nothing but Buicks.
Now that I have my cooling system up to Southern standards and hopefully my gas consumption under control I'll certainly try to make it .
Paul [Greenelectra]
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I'm fourtyone and moved to Atlanta from Ireland in 99' , I bought a four door white 65 Wildcat . Fell in love with Buicks.
Then I bought a total beater 1969 Electra 225 LTD [14 mpg !!]which got me addicted to hardtops.
I put the 400 transmission and 430-4 [from the Electra]into a chevy powered 1968 Buick Skylark.
I also have a 63 Riviera in Copper Mist which I love.
I miss the Electra.
This should be a link to a video of my friend driving my Riviera following me in my Skylark on the way to the drive-in until the starter broke in half in my Skylark because the machine shop lost the starter bracket. I need a new one of those still!!!!!!
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I was thinking this might be a good time to reopen this thread.
I just ordered a rebuild kit for my Quadrajet to go on my slightly built 430-4 thats in a 68 Skylark. With the Holley thats on there now I'm getting nearly six and a half miles per gallon. Amazing right ??????
The engine and trans came from my old 69 Electra four door hard top. At worst that got fourteen miles per gallon.
I'm hoping putting the Rochester rebuilt on instead of the Holley will get me back to the good old days of 14+ mpg.
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Believe it or not , I need the same thing also for my 1968 skylark .
Any info would be great , thanks.
Paul.
1963 Buick Riviera Atlanta 5k
in Automobiles and Parts - Buy/Sell
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Call or text me for lots of pictures or questions.
404 322 8447.
Thankyou have a great day