Wayne R
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I am getting old--found this -- may help.
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Yes it is the exact same as my original 1964 Electra convertible---.
i can send a photo if required.
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Last one i purchased was from Cars a few years ago, for a 69 skylark ,---Old Buick Parts---and it was very good , they have regular 32 ounce,
or heavy duty 38 ounce, for memory the the price was very fare for the quality, and as NTX5467 says make sure you
get a pro that knows what he is doing is critical to a good finish.
I need one my self, for my 64 Electra ,but the shipping is very bad and expensive right now i will wait until
i come over to US in about 1 or 2 years to a National and bring one back with me.-- regards.---
PS i can hardly see through my rear window.
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I found these photos i took when i went to Buick national in year 2000 Virginia ,i am sorry as i did not have Digital camera then , so the photos are are not very good , but i remember well because these two cars were fantastic
especially that i had never seen these before.
First is the fantastic Buick Blackhawk special hand built by Buick ,and powered by 1970 455ci Buick type 111 V8,
I thick for memory was sold about 2010 for over $500.000 at Barrett Jackson.
Second was the fabulous Buick Lacrosse concept built just before that meet, for memory it had voice recognition
for all switches inside,,and had a fastback roof line .that also was removable,--photo of my wife and myself.
i am not sure what or of its wearabouts these days--- but two incredible historical Buicks.
Hope the GM staff member does not mind me showing him in the second photo.
Thank you.---GM.
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Thought i would air my views on this Riviera,--first thing to always check is the sellers feedback--at 85% that
is one of the lowest on ebay for the amount of sales they make,--i actually got very interested in another classic they had
about 9 months ago--but i did not go any further with it,---that being said as Seafoam 65 says it is a very nice example,
and being a clone one can get away with items that are not correct, like engine, the wheels like Seafoam 65 said, but there quite a few smaller items
i can sea that are incorrect, and i suspect that all mechanics transmission, engine, fuel related, would really have to be checked out.
Me personally would never buy this car ,because im not a green person--i dont mind the exterior green, but not all green inside as well.
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No Tim just the tag-----regards
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Tim---i can get you your posi for quite a bit less,---if really required,
regards-----Wayne.
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15 hours ago, RivNut said:
I would think you should find a similar stamping on the small horn as well. I know that the horns for the 63s, 64s, and 65s had stamps on both extra horns. It appears that the horns used in 68 may have been a carry over. From this chart for the 63 - 65 horns, the 22" horns for 64 and 65 were both stamped with 897 like yours. Look at your small horn to see if it's the same as the small 65 horn, or perhaps one of the other small horns. I got this information from the ROA's website.
Small hornLarge horn
length
pitch
stamp*
length
pitch
stamp*
1963
14"
Bb
948
24"
C
949
1964
12"
C
898
22"
D
897
1965
N/A
B
930**
22"
D
897
Thanks Rivnut ,and showing me the chart, regards.
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Agree with Chris--start with basics--especially with points and condenser , many times i have found
that previous supposedly good mechanics have changed electronics but not correct.
Always do electrics first then go to fuel and other items. .What happens alot is the points can actually close up
because of no lube on distributor cam over years, and end up with a gap of from 5 to 8 thou, this causes alot of problems
as it developes pits and holes in points , so condenser can not do its job correctly--always change both points and condenser.
Like John said check spark plug wires, and advance system on distributer and vacuums.
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Hi Rivnut---i had another close look at my largest trumpet horn--and found this marking on it.--12v---897
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Go check the antenna connections--similiar thing happened to me when i received it from US,
even though the antenna was connected , i un hooked it, tighten up the base bolt as it was loose ,
connected antenna up again, and radio went---could not believe it,----then i had to tune it in
you probably know how to,---but it is the small screw in behind the radio knob on right side,
with antenna all the way up.----regards.
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You will be really proud of your new classic, i know your comment when driving a 430ci,
they are great to drive, you will have to keep an eye out for a passenger side mirror,
i fitted one to my 64 Electra convertible----a lot easy to get in and out of garage now.
and when passing, especially here in Australia on the other side of the road ,being all other cars
right hand drive.---Happy Motoring 60s Buick Fan--.
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Lancemb Just incase this helps, from my --standard catalog of Buick--1903--2000 by Ron Kowalke.
perhaps one of these in convenience options.---regards.---hope its readable.
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On 9/26/2021 at 8:43 AM, Kevrev said:
Thank you
Kevrev is correct, but here is a tip, when using the contact spray cement, use masking tape all around
like you are going to paint, ---but give it 2 coats of spray about 25 30 minutes between coats,
it will work great.----regards.
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Love that photograph---Doug---of your 67 Buick classic.
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Its quite funny you mentioned you had awful Hankook tires on your Buick now,---but actually most of that brand
have a fairly good reputation,---depends on the brand model spec that you have,---very popular for alot of european model classics,
i had a set on a 1958 Porsche 356 speedster, and they were great, i personally would not use bias ply on a Wildcat unless it was a full show car,
But would fit a really good radial set to the factory size-and white wall.--good luck.
For memory i fitted 235x70x15 radials on my 65 Riv,--and it was fantastic,-- and you can even get punctures
from a bolt,---not just nails.
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On 9/23/2021 at 6:00 AM, RivNut said:
The one close up of the smaller of the two four note horns shows a "b" on it. That's what it's tuned to. Does anyone know what the other three are tuned to?
Hi RivNut---on my 64 Electra-- the 1 small and 1 large trumpet horns on drivers side are un marked,---but the other 2 on passenger side by a/c dryer are marked E that is low and F that is high.----but i removed those and fitted the 4 note horns from late eighties that were fitted to Buick--Caddy, Olds, because they really sound great---Santa Fe, freight train sound. they are A-C-D-F . i have had these since 1991.
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Great looking example- and i like the colour---looks like Sapphire Blue D .
good luck.
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RIVNIK and protrash63 and Telriv---no problem yes correct about glove box lids, i have just recently changed the spring
in my Electra glove box lid, as car came all broken hinges and missing parts--no liner--so i changed spring to about half the tension spring rate,
Was actually not that easy to repair ,as most parts there are plastic and have to be placed in the correct position.-, for lid to fit correct.
i never ever touched the Riviera .
Also the cup holder are PeP Boyes about 30 years old probably still available.
About my radio in the Electra convertible i fitted new speakers in front and rear stock factory position.
and will keep original factory speckers in case sell later.
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With all my Buicks and other classics ,over the years i have just left the stock factory radio in place ,but fitted a modern CD player,
in another position like under dash, in glove boxes, etc, but i like to use only user friendly CD players as most are full of
buttons and i find very hard to use.
Always hot wired from cigarette lighter wire with a in line fuse, so i can use anytime with ignition off.
i actually go to my garage now and again ,sit in my Buick and listen to music ,from my favourite CDs.
Photos from 65 Riviera 10 years ago, and my present 64 Electra with a 2008 Corolla CD, its fantastic to use.
Also i always like to keep the original radio in place --in case i sell later on, and i dont consider my car a show car.
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9 minutes ago, kegart said:
I use it to soak up the oil and keep the floor clean
Kevin
Kevin you are correct---same with me used it for years in fact takes months to absorb right through, goes sideways mostly.
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33 minutes ago, 60FlatTop said:
I ain't getting this. Is the car parked in the street when you don't feel safe?
Or do you mean side marker lights that don't flash like a hazard light would?
Hello 60flat,top--not sure i understand you, but no i mean not as safe as a modern car, that is why i fitted hazard lights,
not when parked on street,---but when driving--i can now use hazard lights-- both rear and front signal lights flash when i need them,
Here they are called indicator lights or parking lights---,that is how they are connected on my original photos. hope that helps. regards.
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Just in case you dont know this ,card board is one of the best insulations available ,and its usually free.
For years now i have used this fabulous product when storing my classics,---in fact i stored eight classics
in New Zealand-- for 11 years while i lived in US,---1991 to 1992, and where i use it is under the car on
concrete floors, it provides terrific insulation because it has a corrugated cavity of air between the layers,
and stops cold damp situations , especially if your floor does not have a damp proof insulation under concrete.
Now -- i guess you in US are getting ready to put your baby to sleep for about six months so thought this may help,--dont ask me how i know--as i was born in one of the worlds southern most cities --Invercargill.
A wet cold damp place to live.
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Arthur---no one has answered----but for memory ---i sold mine years ago---
you just push the button all the way in first, then while holding it ,pull straight out directly all the way,--and
it comes out in your hand----hope i am correct as i have owned about 4 Buicks with wonderbar radios. .
2012 Monterey t shirt, my favorite,
in Buick Riviera
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Would be interested in finding out whos 67 was used in this production T shirt,
as i still get comments to this day when i wear it here in Australia.---.