Sweet64rivi

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me too!

Thanks Ed, I will give that a try...normally I would try to figure it out myself but you just can't risk guessing incorrectly and damaging something.

Welcome and congrats. You may want to post your question in the Riviera Owners Association section.

Just picked up my 1964 last week and I cannot seem to get the glove box to open and quite honestly i don't know the correct way to do so other than using the key. My girlfirend got it to open once but we can't seem to get it open anymore. The key turns easily but nothing happens to the glovebox door. Could the locking mechanism be faulty? Could the hinge be broken? Any hints would be helpful. Thanks,

Take a look at Centerville Auto repair's website nailheadbuick.com. They have a lot of helpful tech info: "Cooling problemsThis is one of my most asked problems to solve. There are many reasons you could be experiencing over heating, besides all the obvious things like a radiator that is bad or plugged here are a few other things to check. Be sure the water pump impellers are very close to the inside of the timing cover. They should just touch without the gasket, timing covers are sometimes damaged by a worn out water pump in the past. In 1961 the AC cars started getting 5 impellers instead of 3 and we can custom build all 1956-1960 water pumps with 5 impellers. Ignition timing is very important so make sure it correct and vacuum advance is in good working order. I have had the outer ring of the 1957-1966 balancers spin on the inner section so you think the timing is right but it is not. Buick also started using a smaller water pump pulley in 1962 on AC cars, those pump more water by over driving the water pump and fan to 1.2 . These smaller pulleys must always use a clutch type fan and a fan shroud. It is also possible to pump too much coolant through the radiator too fast, No thermostat is one way that can happen or too small of a radiator is another. Remember that all the air that goes through the radiator MUST get out of the engine compartment. Another very common problem is rust plugging up the radiator AFTER a rebuild. The new hot tanks DO NOT remove chunks of rust, you think because the block and heads were "tanked" and cleaned all the rust was gone. It has happened so many times to us we started putting in a radiator filter inside the upper radiator hose. We use about an 8" square piece of panty hose (ask the wife first! LOL) put it over the upper radiator fitting, push the center into the fitting creating a pocket, the outer part the panty hose filter goes on the outside of the fitting and upper hose slides one holding the filter in place. You will be amazed at all the rust chunks you can keep out of the radiator. Clean often and remove the filter before driving a long distance where it could get plugged up and fry your engine!. Aluminum Radiators DO NOT cool as well as brass/copper ones do and when the aluminum ones get plugged you can't just tack the tanks off to clean, they are welded together. Last thing is coolant, use 50/50, half distilled water. Coolant bottle is helpful to keep that radiator filled".

Do you hear anything or feel anything when you engange the button? I had a similar question 2 weeks ago. My seat does not move but I can hear it. I had a few informative replies but it's not warm enough here in PA to work on it. Below is a copy and paste: I have a 64 Buick Riviera 465. The driver's seat has an electric motor that runs (makes a noise) but does not move the seat in any direction. Any ideas on what to do? Thanks, Kevin<!-- google_ad_section_end --><!-- google_ad_section_end --> View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Add as Contact Send Email View Gallery Uploads '63 Riv Tech Advisor <dl class="userinfo_extra"> <dt>Join Date</dt> <dd>Aug 2006</dd> <dt>Location</dt> <dd>Spring, TX</dd> <dt>Posts</dt> <dd>973</dd> </dl> [h=2]<!-- google_ad_section_start -->Re: 64 Riviera electric seat motor issues. I need help!<!-- google_ad_section_end -->[/h] <!-- google_ad_section_start -->Kevin- Look in the 1964 Buick Body Service Manual (not Chassis Service Manual) for a detailed description of how it works, how to take it apart, etc. That's where I found the details for my '63, so I assume Buick has the same info in your '64 Body Manual. HTH.<!-- google_ad_section_end --> Unlike You like this. <!-- google_ad_section_start(weight=ignore) -->Jim '29 Ford (35-A) and '31 Ford (160- - MARC and MAFCA '63 Riviera - ROA #9774 Jim's 1963 Riviera (bottom of the page) To find a shipper for your car, check out: www.uShip.com Get personalized service. Deal directly with the guy who will drive the truck moving your stuff. I have done it twice now and had great results. <!-- google_ad_section_end --> Reply Reply With Quote 2 Weeks Ago #3 <!-- google_ad_section_start(weight=ignore) -->tenugent<!-- google_ad_section_end --> View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Add as Contact View Gallery Uploads Senior Member <dl class="userinfo_extra"> <dt>Join Date</dt> <dd>May 2012</dd> <dt>Location</dt> <dd>decatur,il.</dd> <dt>Posts</dt> <dd>146</dd> </dl> [h=2]<!-- google_ad_section_start -->Re: 64 Riviera electric seat motor issues. I need help!<!-- google_ad_section_end -->[/h] <!-- google_ad_section_start -->had the same problem with mine-as jim said get body manual-took mine apart and cleaned all tracks- etc.regreased-works great.this problem comes up alot and the solution is ussually just dirty grease buildup over the years.try this and get back with results.make sure when reinstalling you have a good ground.t.nugent roa 12969...<!-- google_ad_section_end --> Unlike You like this. Reply Reply With Quote 2 Weeks Ago #4 <!-- google_ad_section_start(weight=ignore) -->1965rivgs<!-- google_ad_section_end --> View Profile View Forum Posts Private Message Add as Contact Send Email View Gallery Uploads Senior Member <dl class="userinfo_extra"> <dt>Join Date</dt> <dd>Dec 2006</dd> <dt>Posts</dt> <dd>640</dd> </dl> [h=2]<!-- google_ad_section_start -->Re: 64 Riviera electric seat motor issues. I need help!<!-- google_ad_section_end -->[/h] <!-- google_ad_section_start -->Most likely the switch is not engaging the transmission simultaneously with the seat motor or the transmission needs to be disassembled and cleaned due to solidified grease keeping it from engaging. Also, check your black ground wire to be sure it is secured under one of the seat bolts into the floor. Tom Mooney<!-- google_ad_section_end -->

Contact Centerville Auto Repair at nailhead_russ@yahoo.com or on the ebay site stores.shop.ebay.com/buickrodder. Their website is helpful too: nailheadbuick.com

Oh, and I have the original temporary registration plate. It's cardboard.

86,000 and change

This is my beautiful 1964 Riviera 465 that I bought at an auction just a few weeks ago from the estate of the late owner. It was garage kept all its life and the original 1st and only owner never drove it to work (he rode the bus) or in the rain. He made people put cardboard down on the floor mats if their shoes were wet or dirty. His older 90's something sister even said he told people not to talk too much so you won't steam up the windows (I wonder how that worked for his wife?!?). He kept a log of everything he ever did to it whether running the engine for 5 minutes, driving it to the store, oil changes and he even kept track of when he filled it with gas, the gallons and the price. It is absolutely beautiful and I made a promise to him that he can be my co-pilot anytime (he flew airplanes and served on the USS Wasp a WWII aircraft carrier) and that I would take care of his Rivi.

I have a 64 Buick Riviera 465. The driver's seat has an electric motor that runs (makes a noise) but does not move the seat in any direction. Any ideas on what to do? Thanks, Kevin<!-- google_ad_section_end -->

I have a 64 Buick Riviera 465. The driver's seat has an electric motor that runs (makes a noise) but does not move the seat in any direction. Any ideas on what to do? Thanks, Kevin