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thanks Tom for the lightning response! My AC went So. many years ago. Later I took off the condenser, muffler & vac can to do some detailing & never replaced them. Since I'm a Floridian & a windows-down guy( & after reviewing the AC chapter in the shop manual) I decided I was fine w no AC. That's starting to get old. Now I'm pondering having an aftermarket system installed, but meantime I'm trying to make things look proper under the hood. It just seemed like a lot of weight to be sprung by those hoses, what w everything shaking like that. Thanks again. Drew

Greetings! Q: Does the AC muffler hang in mid-air suspended by the AC lines, or am I missing something?(like a bracket). Thanks!

Turbi is right! One of the best things I ever did was replace my clock w an oil pressure gauge. I quick disconnect my battery when not in use or when working on the car, so the clock was correct only twice a day, plus I always wear a wristwatch, so it wasn't missed. Its now in a box in the shed. After a little shopping I was able to find a gauge w a chrome ring & a font that matched the other instruments. Easy to install, fit perfectly in the clock-hole, hooked up the clock power to the gauge light, & no more oil pressure worries. & instead of hanging under the dash or cutting a hole in the console, it's right there in front of me for peace of mind. Idiot lights suck!

Sorry I can't provide a link 'cause I saw it on my Apple TV, but on Youtube there's a great 8min time-lapse video rebuild of a 401, from lookin like it went down w the Titanic to brand spankin new. Worth a watch. Its a Hagerty Video," Redline Rebuild: Buick Nailhead V-8 Time-lapse"

Must've taken some elbow grease to remove that surface rust. Look what it did to a brand new wire brush!

Greetings Gordo, We welcome y'all to Fla w open arms! Not too many Rivieras around here, I guess thats why my auto-correct always insists on changing Rivs to Ribs. If you're near Orlando look me up. In fact till you get settled in I can put you up for awhile. That Trishield will easily cover a month or two's stay in my shed. You'll feel at home surrounded by used Rib parts. Drew

Very funny Brian! Taking your NOS moldings out of the box & posing them as refurbished ones! I like it, but I'm being serious here. I kid, those rockers rock!

Thanks T. sounds like a plan. I'll follow your 'structions in the a.m.

Thanks for at least gettin me started guys. Had to take out some trunk cardboard to access the area, & found what you described, only on mine the threaded rear studs were also pushed in to retainers, making it quite easy to remove. Or would be, if the front end of said piece weren't held down by the quarter window trim molding, the removal of which requires taking out the rear seat to get to the interior side panels which must come out to access the screws holding it. This may require several days of contemplation. Thanks again!

I am attempting to refurbish my ribbed rocker moldings. My plan is to try to polish the outer surfaces of the ribs with decreasing degrees of abrasive & then mask the ribs & spray the "valleys"w semigloss enamel. My question is: should all 3 surfaces of each rib be bare aluminum, & just the bottom of the valley painted, or should only the outermost rib surfaces be polished, & the entire valley painted?. The former would seem to be the way to go, since from a normal viewpoint the sides of the lower ribs on the door & below are actually what you're looking at, as the rocker plates are mounted at such an angle that the outer surface is aimed somewhat downward. Hope this makes sense,& thanks for any additional tips you might offer. Drew

much thanks, gentlemen

Greetings! I have a question regarding the small exterior spear shaped trim pieces at the base of the rear roof pillars(sail panels). They continue aft from the quarter window reveal molding. Not sure of the proper name, as they are not shown or mentioned in the body manual. Anyhoo, how do I remove the darned things?

nice touch there, Ed

survival tip: don't let any unusually large folks sit behind you.

Ditto on all that, Alex! But what has intrigued me is what a Canadian being politically incorrect might sound like.

My bad about the lack of pics! I usually hop right on a project w/out much planning, so on the rare occasion that something turns out right I never have a before shot. & although I hate to admit it I sometimes intentionally shoot for "less than perfect" to match the rest of the car. A kind of automotive faux-antiquing you might say. (that's my story & I'm stickin to it!)

if your '65 grill is like mine (& my 2 spares)you may find damaged or dull chrome on the horizontal ribs adjacent to the battery. Im pretty sure this is due to decades of battery venting. This has bothered me since I've had the car since I'm not willing to fork over the dough to rechrome only to paint over most of it. I recently found a great solution. Molotow Liquid Chrome comes in several sizes of pen type felt-tip dispenser. A bit pricey but results are truly amazing! Available on Amazon, eBay, hobby & hardware stores.

Better get everything you need while you still can

When I bought the Riv 26 yrs ago the rear panels had no lines & the front's were somewhat faded. Recently I had the door cards & rear panels off. Since I intended to replace the wood one day I decided to experiment. After practicing on a similar surface I was able to create convincing lines w a sharpie & a straightedge. I might not recommend this "technique" for new panels but if you have a steady hand it works well for a spruce up. (no wood pun intended)

Thank God I'm not alone! Even though it works I still look around to make sure nobody's watching. BTW how do I contact Bill Hirsch?

I know this sounds crazy, but anyone ever try to transfer paint from a rattle can into an airbrush other than the stupid way?

Thanks again Ed, your two cents are worth a million. As per your advice I am considering reconsidering.

Thanks, guys, Especially for Ed's great pic. I think I'm W Mark on the Detroit Green. Even accounting for photo color inaccuracy it appears to be the closest to what I've got.

Anyone know a source for '65 engine paint, spray or brush? ClassicBuick is not shipping paint until "after covid"only God knows when that'll be! Drew

The tail is subtle but it is there. IMO it will always be a boat tail.