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If these photos and captions came from an online edition of a local newspaper, you MUST give credit to the newspaper and the author of the text.
Legally, you should have obtained permission to reprint copyrighted material that belongs to the newspaper.
Just trying to keep you out of trouble.
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Is anyone running a live feed of today's (July 15th) activities?
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On 6/18/2023 at 10:35 AM, NCReatta said:
I'm registered and leaving in a week and a half!
My wife and I'm are driving our 1988 Reatta out. Taking about 4 weeks for the trip total. Camping in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks. Who else is driving?
Marck, are you guys in the running for longest distance driven to this year's BCA meet?
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9 minutes ago, Pete Phillips said:
That fan looks like it could be dangerous in an accident!
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Howdy all.
My 1968 Buick Riviera was originally sold new on July 14, 1968 at Skip Erb Buick in Akron, Ohio.
If anyone happens to have a Skip Erb Buick license plate frame they are willing to sell, please send me a private message.
Thank you.
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On 7/10/2023 at 2:01 PM, Riviera63 said:
Ssnake-Oyl Products is where I sent mine and that is the only place I am aware of that does this.
Bill
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Pictures finally added to post.
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I have a pair of very good condition Left and Right black plastic covers for 1969 (and possibly 1970) front seat belt retractors.
These covers are not cracked or gouged. Nor do they have any major dents or other issues. If you need a different color, they can be painted to match.
These will NOT fit pre-1969 seat belt retractors, you can verify this with Ken Lawerence, who bought these from me for his 1968 Riv and subsequently found out they won't fit the retractors in his car.
I purchased these covers from Ron Hing in Portland, Oregon from his stash of 1969 Riviera parts.
Price is $40 plus $8.00 postage to USA addresses only. Payment via Paypal or personal check.
Send me a private message if you are interested.
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Ron Hing in Portland Oregon had a few 69 door panels when I visited him last October. I don't know if he still has all of his 69 parts in his garage.
Send me a private message and I will give you his contact information.
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Is Mr. Hing still selling his 69 Riviera parts? I hope he is doing better that when I saw him Octoboer 2022.
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Update, the 1968 and 1969/1970 gas pedals are two different part numbers as the stud socket holes are different widths between the two years, so they are NOT interchange.
1968 Buick gas pedal GM Part # 1369459 (number is under the base flap of the pedal).
If your gas pedal part number is 1386005, the pedal is for full size 69-70 Buicks.The mounting cups and width of the bottom of these pedals are wider than the 66-68 Riviera pedals. -
69 Deluxe door panels have a faux-wood panel on them, where the 68 doesn't.
Try using searchtempest.com to search all of Craigslist for car parts with the term "Riviera" in the title. You might be surprised what gets returned in the search results.
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59 with a 1968 Riviera
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Old Air Products in Dallas, Tx also sells a colored vacuum hose kit but it includes a color on a hose that isn't original to a 60s Riv. I don't remember the color but the kit includes all of the lines you need to replumb your rubber vacuum hoses, to include the larger ID main vacuum hose from the manifold to the vacuum tank.
23-0905 - Vacuum Hose | Hose Kit 8 pcs, Colored (oldairproducts.com)
Old Air Products
23-0905 - Vacuum Hose
Rubber Vacuum Hose Kit 8 pcs, Colored for Easy Install
$36.00
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@EmTee Tim,
Your trunk cardboards look great! I am glad you are happy with the material I provided.
Thank you for your kind words and endorsement!
Mike Sumrell
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On 1/29/2023 at 3:09 PM, XframeFX said:
So, I visited several vintage boneyards on last week's trip. Although somewhat picked-over, still a few Nailheads out there.
However, I did not find a single Q-Jet intake from the numerous 1966 Electras and Wildcats. Still only square bore intakes.
Which '66 models came with the rare spreadbore intakes? All '66 Riviera and only '66 Wildcats with the 425? A mid-year intro?
1966 Electra with non-pancake AFB Air Cleaner:
Is the giant rat's nest extra? 🙂
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8 hours ago, 65RivProject said:
Thanks! I was thinking of having a machine shop rebuild it. I've worked on a lot of cars, many years ago, and just recently started getting back into it. This is my first Riviera - love that style! She's not in good shape, but I'm bringing her back from the brink. Would you know where I might find a used balancer for the 401? Thanks again!
Contact Gene @abandg in Pennsylvania. He sells first Gen Riv parts and may have what you need.
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We had planned to bring the AZ to K-zoo this year but I need to get the cylinder head gaskets replaced this summer, so we won't make it.
We plan to attend the next meet that is closest to North Carolina.
See you all then!
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Be sure to contact Ray Knott (ray@rivowners.org) to let him know about the Riv's you are selling so he can have ad's created in The Riview, if you want them.
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Our Aqua Zephyr will be participating in the Sandhills Motoring Festival "Concours in the Village” Pinehurst, NC on Memorial Day Sunday (May 28th). https://www.sandhillsmotoringfestival.com/
Like your Des Moines Concours show, this is the premier car show in North Carolina. Normally there is a huge Sports Car contingent as well as classic European cars. We will be doing our best to represent in the "Post-War" era category this year.
Last year they had us slotted in the "Macro" (Big Car) category. They don't have that category this year. We are hoping for some recognition this year. Last year, a 1965 Cadillac deVille convertible that was parked next to us was awarded a trophy. We scratched our heads at that one because the Caddy was in much worse condition than our Riviera was! There's no accounting for taste!
Here's the AZ at last year's Sandhills Motoring Festival "Concours in the Village” show. We were also parked next to my friends 1937 Buick Special Sedan.
We had the best parking spots in the entire show, (right at the event official entrance under some beautiful oak trees [with no birds crapping all over the cars!])
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Happy 4/30 day for the fifth year in a row! (Actually, I missed posting anything for 2019. Not sure how that happened! 🙂)
It's raining here so I will have to celebrate with a drive some other day!
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On 4/9/2023 at 3:32 PM, Rafz66riv said:
Iam doing the front suspension on my 66 riv and while iam in there Iam thinking about changing the springs. Is there a certain brand you recommend for front springs?
I recommend ordering from Coil Spring Specialties or Eaton Spring. Both offer quality springs at various ride heights and spring rates.
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Contact Harmon's Classic Brakes in GA Home - Harmon Classic Brakes 678.880.9299
Contact - Harmon Classic Brakes
They can answer all questions you might have. I highly recommend them to rebuild your booster. They did mine for my 68, even applying the gold color plating to it. Or you can get it repainted black.
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Gene,
I have a used booster from a 68 on my shelf that I am thinking about sending to Harmon's Classic Brake Service in GA. I could be convinced to sell it instead for the right price. No guarantees to servicability but it worked fine when I removed it three months ago.Your inquiree can contact me if they are interested.
PM me for my contact info.
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Spokane Newspaper Features BCA National Meet
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Here is the full Spokane Spokesman newspaper article about the 2023 National Meet:
Car show brings 150 Buicks to Spokane Valley - July 14, 2023 | The Spokesman-Review