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Finally got my 66 GS beater out if the paint shop yesterday . Still got a few minor things to tidy up but thought I would share a couple pics . As discussed above the color is now the correct Code B -gunmetal gray . Apologize for all the glare /shadows but wanted to try and get a few shots of the color which is anything but gray . The dual quads are my add on to this MW 425- it is not an MZ code. Originally an Oregon bought car so non-AC . This was my steep (and expensive )learning curve on EBay about three years ago. Saw about 50 pics which in retrospect had been photoshopped . Seller said paint was 7-8 /10 .Was actually 3/10 having been painted black lacquer in a Kansas sandstorm apparently ( that was fun to get off along with the other two coats of paint) . Only rust was the battery tray and the lower front driver fender next to the battery tray. Hard to believe but the seller never returned any of my calls after I got the car. 🤔Anyway it’s about done and is fun to drive KReed ROA 14549

Hi Jason - PM sent with pics . KReed ROA 14549

KReed passes . It's all yours Tom T. KReed ROA 14549

Hi Paul- can’t bear the thought of a good grill going to waste . Can you get a ball park shipping cost to Des Moines ? Thanks Ken KReed ROA 14549

BTW it also has a 67 grill instead of a 66. Not sure what that means overall to any prospective buyer but wanted to mention it . KReed ROA 14549

Got lots more pictures from Jeremy . He said he might post them but is listing the car in other venues as well. It is apparently a complete numbers matching silver mist poly GS ( Code WW with 618 interior) with the MW code 425 . The brakes are locked up and he can't get under it to verify BS tranny or posi rear end . Strato bench seats, AC , manual windows and antenna , AM radio, power seat, spreadbore carb, correct GS air cleaner. Motor is not froze up . . Floor pans are toast in passenger compartment and trunk , quarters and A-pillars very bad , headliner and ail panels falling out. It possibly could be restored but would take $$$$ . He is asking 4 K . He's a great guy with good knowledge of Riviera's so give him a call at the number above if interested . I'm gonna pass . KReed ROA 14549

Talked to Jeremy last night - apparently a real deal GS . He’s sending me more pics today - probably will go look at it this weekend. Like I need another project !😀 Wife is skeptical KReed ROA 14549

Thanks Jim and Gabriel - I actually know Jeremy having bought a 66 Riviera parts car from him about 5 years ago . Didn’t know he was in the restoration business now. I’ll give him a call. Appreciate the help .Ken KReed ROA 14549

Trying to find the contact for this owner but no luck - might go look at this car . Any help would be appreciated. Thanks KReed ROA 14549

Ok that makes sense Mr. Clamshell. Until next time ( and I'm sure there will be many) KReed ROA 14549

Rivdrivn was in first with Seafoam right behind . Exactly right. Blown wiper fuse ! Why would GM put those two things In The same circuit? I learn something everyday about these great cars . Thanks guys ! KReed ROA 14549

Those are killer wheels on your 65 ! What are they ? Thanks KReed ROA 14549

That's what I thought I was in for , but No . It was much easier than that! HINT ; 30 cents . KReed ROA 14549

Clue - answer buried deep in dealer service bulletin . KReed ROA 14549

That’s what I usually do but no that’s not quite it . KReed ROA 14549

This is a pop quiz for all you Riviera guys. My 65 Riviera clamshell headlights have been working perfect until a few days ago . They would open but would not close . Everyone knows how finicky they can be . I was dreading figuring it out but thanks to Tom Mooney and his unlimited knowledge and wealth of dealer bulletins, got it fixed in 5 minutes . First person to tell what I did will be named the “ Tom Mooney Clamshell Guru” - an honor bestowed to only a very few ! 😀 ( had to share this as very few things are this easy .....maybe everyone knows this but it was news to me .) KReed ROA 14549

Any secrets to painting over chrome ? Rough it up first and the prime ? KReed ROA. 14549

Thanks - that is indeed a bargain . I assume at that price it does not include painting the centers . Rally America was charging $350 for a completely done wheel before they discontinued it . KReed ROA 14549

P Thanks I would very much appreciate it. KReed 14549

Now that Rally America apparently no longer does chrome rally wheel restoration , is there anyone else that is recommended ? Thanks KReed ROA 14549

Out and about for about 50 miles today . Weather finally was nice . KReed ROA 14549

Wow- that's a deal . Thanks much . Ken

I am looking for a good driver side door lock mechanism for a 66 Riviera . Just found my main spring broken that controls the latch . This is for a deluxe interior, i.e rear handle . Please see pics . Grease/ little rust is no problem , just functional Would appreciate any help KReed ROA 14549

Thanks for the info Tom . Sending you a PM so all the members won't get bored with this thread . KReed ROA 14549

The plot thickens ! Did a you said Jason and took the two that I thought were non-functional, grounded them to the car and touched each terminal with positive off battery and both clicked perfectly on the yellow wire terminal . Took the one that was working out of the car and did the same test and NO terminal clicked . Put it back in car and worked perfectly . Now I am confused ! Particularly since one of the two that I thought was non functional was working before the paint job. Like I said In my first post , I am idiot when it comes to car electrical stuff. Would reversing the two top wires in the plug in make them work ? I am beginning to think that the 65 and 66 are two different relays internally although they look identical and are numbered the same in the terminal area on the bottom 🤔 KReed ROA 14549