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I can measure from the chrome trim piece inner edge to the pinstripe if you want since mine are already trimmed out . KReed ROA 14549
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I have used Gran Tourismo out of Florida with good results and reasonable cost . KReed ROA 14549
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Pinstripe on an original panel is 2.02 mm. The ones I had done are 2.85 mm . Gonna have to live with it ! 😎( do judges carry micrometers ? 🧐🤬 KReed
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Hi Nick - thanks for the note. Here’s the info with website and phone . They do nice work but not cheap as you would expect . My rear bumper for the initial plating was about $800 and they do guarantee their work . I got to them through an intermediary here in Des Moines called Keystone who does all the shipping to and from included in the cost . Turn around time depending on time e of year is 3-6 months . Hope that helps
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Great idea - will save me a paint job . One of friends told me to put a dealer sticker over it - wise guy ! 😠
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And the winner is ….. Ed ! Wasn’t paying any attention when I took it apart for paint . What a dummy I am . KReed ROA 14549
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Restoring a 65 GS . Have had lots problems getting the back bumper to fit as it was obviously hit in the rear at some point . After three separate trys tweaking the bumper and replating ( don’t ask how much that cost) , finally got it to fit . Then spent a couple days tweaking and cussing to get the trunk lid to fit and then realized this problem ( yes it had been painted already ) . Anybody see the problem? KReed
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Had my 65 ceramic coated ( 5 year whatever that means😀)last night after light paint correction . They did a nice job and will see how it holds up . First “old car “ that I have done although paint is only two years old now . Paint is actually a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee paint called “velvet red”. KReed ROA 14549
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Hi Bob - at the upholstery shop now but will do that when they return. Gave my Pinstriping guy an old panel to copy . Think the stripe may be a tiny bit wider than original but will check for sure . KReed ROA 14549
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NOS 1965 Riviera TriShield Available $400 obo with Free shipping
kreed replied to msdminc's topic in Buick Riviera
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Agree with Brian. - stripped mine with lacquer thinner , polished the ribs ,primed and painted mine black as my car is silver and I wanted some contrast ( fully realizing it’s “not correct “ ) . Somewhat labor intensive but worth it . KReed ROA 14549
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Agree completely - 7 years max. Here is my 66 GS with 15,000 original miles and tires that were 15 years old that were put on at 7,000 miles . On my way to show on interstate at 70 mph . Thank God I was in the right hand lane when the right front absolutely exploded making me swerve severely to the right but fortunately exactly at an exit off the interstate . If I had been in the passing lane and a semi beside me or another car ….. let’s just say the good Lord was looking down on me . Tore off the wheel rim molding ,damaged the paint on the fender and hood - $3500 later . Hagerty paid it all . Lesson learned the hard way . Kreed ROA 14549
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James Kehr (BestOfferCounts) has the complete set ( console and panels ) stained and unstained . I lightly sanded and then used a medium walnut stain from Home Depot and brushed it on with a 2 inch foam brush (two coats ) and sanded again very lightly and then rattle canned the clear . My guy striped then after very lightly sanding (2000 grit) the clear . Did not reapply clear after Pinstriping. Good luck KReed ROA 14549
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Has anyone had issues with C.A.R.S. or OldBuickParts.com?
kreed replied to DV8's topic in Buick Riviera
CARS has always been very responsive for me. Talk to Kevin or Jeff by phone . KReed ROA 14549 -
The round fasteners and screws are used on the long pieces only(2) . Screws only on the short pieces(6) There are about 4 “lips” on the long panel fits over the round fastener . KReed ROA 14549
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He said stencil. KReed ROA 14549
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Hi all - restoring a 65 GS and bought a nice set of unstained matched walnut panels from James Kehr at BestOfferCounts ( whom I highly recommend ) I stained and cleared them . They did not have the pinstripe and I had a very good friend add the pinstripe for me . Returned to day and I am very pleased . If anyone is interested , I am happy to supply his name and contact info by PM as he said he would be happy to do others if needed . . Pardon the glare on my pics but he really nailed the stripe IMO . KReed ROA 14549
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Hi Ed - group 8 under fenders of all places! “ rocker fasteners “ 😀 KReed ROA 14549
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CARS had them. $1.50 each plus shipping . KReed ROA 14549
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Interesting conversation indeed with some great stories . I have always said and still try to convince myself that if someone would give me every dollar spent for every car that I own , it would be very tempting to jerk their arm off ( at least my wife would) but that being said I also have several cars that will NEVER be worth even close to what I have in them . I believe this is a hobby to enjoy not an investment to retire on some day . How many times to you see something go at auction with $100 K in receipts sell for $40 K? My future philosophy after dealing with my latest on-going project is to buy someone else’s restoration …… but I still do believe half the fun of having these old cars is the “ journey “ of chasing parts , painting and making them presentable. Yes , some may increase in value but others will decrease . Personally I would rather spend $10-15 K on a quality paint job than $5 K on something that would drive me crazy every time I looked at it . Hard to put a dollar amount on the enjoyment ones gets at looking at a car “ done right “ vs the 20 footer .😀Just my thoughts . Anyway it’s still lots of fun. KReed ROA 14549
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I really like those wheels on the car. Can you photoshop a whitewall into the pic? KReed ROA 14549
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iMHO that would just be too much gray on that beautiful boattail but it’s all in the eye of the beholder ! I do like those wheels though. Personally I would want more chrome but….Who cares what anybody else thinks. Do what YOU like . Gorgeous car! Let us know hat you decide .Thanks KReed ROA 14549
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Hi Jason - I have a 66 rear bumper . Decent shape - good core….. but a long way from East PA ! KReed ROA 14549
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Hi Andrew - I believe I do have a compete set up . I will check and let you know. And send pics . Thanks KReed ROA 14549
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* Sold * FOR SALE NOS `63-`64 Remote Control Mirror *Sold *
kreed replied to 1965rivgs's topic in Buick Riviera
Hi Tom x what are those two beauties in the background reflection? 64 and ?… KReed ROA 14549