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Intake manifold gasket question
Eric's.64.Superwildcat replied to Eric's.64.Superwildcat's topic in Buick Riviera
Thanks to everyone that responded. I ordered new gaskets. I went with the composite gasket which I'll install without any silicone gasket maker. -
I completed my winter project of removing, cleaning and painting my '64 intake manifold. I'm now ready to reinstall. I have cleaned the original metal gaskets and I'll be reusing them as they are in good shape. Should I apply silicone gasket sealer as part of the process? I reviewed the chassis manual but it makes no mention of intake manifold removal and replacement procedures. Thanks in advance.
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Walnut steering wheel - tilt or fixed column?
Eric's.64.Superwildcat posted a topic in Buick Riviera
I have a question about my walnut steering wheel for my '64. It is not currently installed. I seem to recall discussion somewhere on this forum about two kinds of hubs; one for tilt and another for fixed steering columns and how to tell the difference. I searched the forum but I couldn't find it so I'm starting a new thread. Can anyone please remind me how to tell the difference? The photo below is the hub of the walnut wheel. My car has tilt. Thanks. -
Gas tank straps painted chassis black?
Eric's.64.Superwildcat replied to Bronze Mist 64 Riviera's topic in Buick Riviera
Dropping and refreshing my gas tank was my most recent winter project. The straps were black when I removed them and had something on them that was more than just paint, but perhaps short of full-blown undercoating. It had a bit of rubberized material to it, most likely to prevent squeaks. I found a can of black rubberized spray paint at a big-box home supply chain and used it. See photo below. The product sprayed a lot thinner than I expected so I ended up using the entire can over many coats. In the end however, I got a nice black color with a bit of rubberized cushion. I've been driving around with it all summer and there are no squeaks. I have some before and after photos that I may be able to find. Let me know if that would be helpful to you. Eric -
I have a couple of questions regarding the removal of the track bar, in the rear of the chassis, on my '64. The chassis manual states that the rear axle housing is to be supported so that the weight of the vehicle is on the springs. I fully intend to follow the instructions but I don't understand why. Is it a safety issue? Or will it simply not be possible to remove the bolts without jack stands supporting the rear axle? Also, does anyone have any tips for removing the nut on the RH attachment point? It appears to be in a small cage and I won't be able to get on it with a normal socket. I have a 1" flair wrench, but it is not clear to me whether that will get in there or provide me with enough leverage to overcome the 58 years of corrosion. Thanks in advance. Eric
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Hi Brian. I went through this several years ago on my driver side arm rest on my '64. The passenger side was fine. I came to the conclusion that it was not repairable due to the material being dried out. I had mine replaced at an independent local auto upholstery shop. One small concession that I had to make was that the corner had the extra material folder over whereas the original was a smooth molded piece on the corners. The shop owner said that he could not reproduce the original seamless form because it was done with purpose built jigs and other heating/stretching techniques, which made sense. The folded over material is barely noticeable when the chrome end cap is installed. I attached two photos. The first shows the folded over area, and the second is the same area with the end cap installed. I think I paid $100, but that was about 6 years ago. Another thing that helped control cost was that my interior is black and he was able to match it perfectly with black vinyl that was already in stock. I'm sure that it would have been much more had it been a color not on hand. Good luck.
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I have a front bumper with a slight twist in it which I removed from my '64 and replaced with one from another Riv member. The twist in it is modest and can be used as-is or as a core. The chrome on it is still in good shape. It was damaged when I bought the car from the previous owner who said he accidentally bumped a car in traffic. I know that chrome can be tricky to photograph so I marked the area with blue tape (see first photo). Free for pickup in Downers Grove, IL. Area code 60515. Eric
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Condolences to the Sweeney family.
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How many miles do you put on your cars in an average year?
Eric's.64.Superwildcat replied to Hazdaz's topic in Buick Riviera
200 - 300 miles per year. -
I read it differently. Here is a link to an article in the LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-06-25/new-california-truck-mandate-100-000-zero-emission-commercial-haulers-sold-annually-by-2030. It says the following: "In effect, the board ordered manufacturers of medium-duty and heavy-duty commercial trucks to begin selling zero-emission versions in 2024, with 100,000 sold in California by 2030 and 300,000 by 2035." It appears to apply only to heavy and medium duty trucks, so that seems to leave pickup trucks out of it for the most part (I think those are light duty trucks). Manufacturers only need to 'begin' to sell them by 2024. With 100k by the end of the decade. I interpret the 100k to be cumulatively sold rather than a per year value. Again, this is only in the state of California.
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REAL walnut wood steering wheel project
Eric's.64.Superwildcat replied to RockinRiviDad's topic in Buick Riviera
Although I've never obtained a quote for the work I have to believe it would be incredibly expensive to have a walnut steering wheel custom made. Have you looked at OE walnut wood steering wheels online or from others on this forum? The advantage is that is is guaranteed to fit, and I believe you can purchase the walnut steering wheel, hub, Riv emblem and horn bar for pennies on the dollar when compared to a quantity-1 custom piece. -
63 Riviera Cruise Control Filter
Eric's.64.Superwildcat replied to tkeiser1's topic in Buick Riviera
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Our friend Carl Blackard has passed...
Eric's.64.Superwildcat replied to 1965rivgs's topic in Buick Riviera
I met Carl at the ROA meet in St. Charles IL in 2015. He was a very fine person and I really enjoyed talking to him. I took this photo of him with his '64 Super Wildcat. -
Interesting. Thanks for taking the time to do that.
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Replacing Dash Pad Pro's & Con's
Eric's.64.Superwildcat replied to awk409ak's topic in Buick Riviera
What color is your interior and what shape is your current dash pad in? Could you share a photo? -
1st gen dash door mounting area damaged, am I screwed?
Eric's.64.Superwildcat replied to anestech*'s topic in Buick Riviera
To follow up on the felt for the vent diffuser: You can make your own from black felt from a craft store. I raided my daughter's crafts bin for my material and it worked out perfectly. -
Accessing Windshield Wiper Motor -- 65 Riviera
Eric's.64.Superwildcat replied to Craig Balzer's topic in Buick Riviera
I guess this is what I was thinking of. I should have said access 'plug' rather than panel. This plug is in my driver's side wheel well and I have a vague recollection that it allows access to one of the three mounting bolts via a long socket and extender. I didn't use this method. I simply removed the fender. Please note that my example is from a '64. I'm assuming it is the same as the '65, but I'm not sure. -
Accessing Windshield Wiper Motor -- 65 Riviera
Eric's.64.Superwildcat replied to Craig Balzer's topic in Buick Riviera
It's really strange you don't have the access panel. If that's the case it would seem that you would need to pull the fender, which is extremely easy. That's the method I used even though I *do* have the access panel. If your wiper is slow you'll also want to ensure it is getting the proper voltage at the connector and that the connection isn't corroded. -
They look fantastic. I'll be at the front of the line for the '64s. Thanks Bob.
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What is the name of the product?
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Mystery box mounted on '65 Riv fenderwell
Eric's.64.Superwildcat replied to JJ62's topic in Buick Riviera
An early flux capacitor. -
Bare metal web finish 63 Turbine
Eric's.64.Superwildcat replied to Turbinator's topic in Buick Riviera
Wow, they look awesome. Congrats. -
Best lube for power window channels?
Eric's.64.Superwildcat replied to Garysriv's topic in Buick Riviera
I did both doors two winters ago as my indoor project. In addition to the motor cleaning up as Ed suggested I recommend removing the channels and cleaning them. There is surface oxidation in there along with dust and dirt. If you only put oil in the channels you'll be making a gritty paste. I pulled mine out and cleaned them on the bench with a Dremmel tool. When I put them back in they were like new.