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Kev, last year I made the mistake of just adding some gear oil to what was already in the diff. I then drove the car about 1400 miles with that new oil coming out of every conceivable place on the rear end. Guess they didn't mix well. Anyhow, ended up pulling the diff and cleaning the old gunk out of it and replacing it with new 85w-140 as I live in one of the hottest places in this country. With a new gasket, it hasn't leaked a drop.
BTW, that center section is very heavy; be careful.
Steve
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Gary, that pass. side rocker arm area looks awfully clean. Your work or was it that way?
Steve
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4 hours ago, Red Riviera Bob said:
All in all I’m really happy I do not own a boat!
Right on, Bob! ?
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On 4/28/2018 at 1:17 PM, RockinRiviDad said:
Luckily one guy crossed referenced parts numbers & BINGO! Standard fan clutch has my Nailhead purring soooo nicely
Care to share the Brand name & part #, David. Mines been churning way to often, lately.
Steve
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On 4/8/2018 at 6:53 PM, TKRIV said:
When you don't live in a cold climate there is just no need to heat the Carby.
We just don't have the cold winters that you have in Nth America.
So where is it that you live with such intolerable conditions, TKRIV?
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Try Classic Auto Air in Florida
Steve
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2 hours ago, Riviera63 said:
Steve,
You will have to remove the rear bumper.The rubber is contoured to fit the shape of the metal it attaches to and the contour of the bumper. I hope this helps.
Bill
Thanks for taking the time to post the photos, Bill. You were very helpful in helping me discover that mine were not made for my '65, which has that 'valance' below the bumper running straight across with no dips or curves and no holes for the clips.
Steve
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I bought a pair of these also and am wondering how to install them as my car didn't have them when I bought it.
Steve
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On 3/26/2018 at 3:46 AM, fastdrink said:
Up date it appears that my coil was not getting correct voltage therefore shutting off the engine, I will continue to test but the car has not stopped on me!!! Thx for all the input!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for letting us know how this played out. Much appreciated.
Steve
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On 3/27/2018 at 3:46 PM, SB3 said:
Looking to put some "reverse" style Supremes on there next, if any of you have experience with reverse style wheels, any advice would be appreciated. Mainly want to know if there is anything on the car that would need to be modified. Thx.
My experience with reversed rims is that they tend to put extra strain on the wheel bearings, especially ball type bearings.
Great looking '65 you have there, SB3.
Steve
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11 hours ago, fastdrink said:
I have change to EFI but will go through it and check!!
Say WHAT??
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6 hours ago, Matt Harwood said:
Here's the wheel in the car now. Any idea? Thanks!
Absolutely outrageous photos! Top Notch.
Steve
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Glad to see you back at it David. Sorry for your bodywork dilema; it's the most expensive part of any build. That's one reason mine's not painted.
I'm planning on going the EFI route also and was wondering how you decided on Holley. Just wondering as I've heard they are very good units but I really don't know how to judge one from another aside from price.
Steve
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10 hours ago, bodayguy said:
How did you wire it? When I tried one, it wouldn't light up. I attempted to splice it to the driver-side brake light. But I figured there was some weirdness in the brake/turn signal connection which is why it didn't work.
A separate wire was used and run from the cold side of the brake light switch to light. Also has a ground wire and a wire which I connected to the brown license light wire in the trunk harness for regular lighting.
Steve
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Here's a couple photos of mine. It's not too stylish from the inside and I first thought that I overdid it but the results are very good from the rear. This shows the 'lights on' version the brake light being much brighter.
Steve
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6 hours ago, pyntre said:
I just have a bad feeling about driving my 65 with those low slung tail lights being the only
thing between my car and all the texting , attention deficit , people driving around these days !!! Has anyone mounted a 3rd brake light in the rear window either low or high with any success ??
I've had the same feeling, pyntre. So I mounted one low in my rear window and it really does the job. I can't find the photos right now but will post them after I take some more.
Steve
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Personally, I preferred the Eldo' over the Toronado;
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On 1/11/2018 at 5:20 PM, DualQuadDave said:
Hi Steve, will get back to you this weekend with the specific part # you need. I use the single adj in the front and doubles in the rear, but if you are on air, the singles are probably plenty good enough.
Dave, here is the reply from the 'Fitment Technician' at QA1 to my question of which shock they would recommend for my air ride suspension.
"I think you are on the right track looking for a rebound adjustable shock. When you change the air pressure in the bags you are changing the spring rate which will stiffen the suspension. The Monroes are gas charged and are adding the spring rate of the suspension as well. The best option we have for an adjustable shock for you is our double adjustable Stocker Star shocks which allow you to change both the compression and rebound independently of each other."
Steve
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19 hours ago, jsgun said:
Quick question. Does your brake lights come on when you press the brake pedal, with the ignition off?
NO, they don't on my '65 Steve. Must have ign. switch ON.
Steve
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BMac, I can't remember what Riviera you are working on.
Steve
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8 hours ago, DualQuadDave said:
Steve, will PM you part # when I get home tonight. FYI, I need to know what is your ride height. Stock, 1-3in drop? Different part #'s depending on how low you are.
Dave, I have an air ride setup. Ride height is about 2-3" lowered. Goes 'a bit' lower for show only. Do you use non-adjustable, single adjustable or double adjustable? I've been on their website looking at them.
Steve
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On 1/8/2018 at 9:53 AM, DualQuadDave said:
I have direct experience with the QA1's and have installed them in 3 different Riv's, including mine. Night/day difference in driving, words dont express how different it is.
That's all I needed to hear, Dave. I'm going in for some QA1's for the rear. Would you have a part # that you used?
Steve
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4 hours ago, Auburncoupe said:
Hi Steve,
I looked my rear bumpers over and the two I have are bent up. Sorry I could not help.
Thank you.
Thanks for taking the time to check, sir.
You may still be able to sell me something if you have a decent '65 Riv rear sheetmetal section. Please take the time to look at my newest post at;
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For the area below the trunk lid and above the bumper. I had a couple rust spots to repair and when I was stripping the area of paint found the panel to be full of bondo and the metal difficult to work. If you can read the tape, it's about 32" from left to right at the outer edges of the rust, or 16' from the center. Any size larger would work just fine.
Aftermarket Cruise Control Kit - 65 and 66 Riv
in Buick Riviera
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I've installed the same unit on 3 of my classics, the latest being my '65 Riv. I would agree with johnrex on all of the above and Jim in the exemplary way they perform.
Steve