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Sorry long gone . KReed ROA 14549

Think I figured it out . Cut a 1/16inch slot on top of bumper and pulled it together with a ratchet strap - came out pretty good . Back to the chrome shop ! KReed ROA 14549

That’s a good thought but Garon has it dialed in so perfectly I hate to move it ! Even considered taking it off and trying it on the project car to make sure it wasn’t something in my frame and body although it looks pretty good and the frame wasn’t bent at all when I took it apart . Suspect these bumpers take a beating over the years with jacking them up incorrectly . If I could only put this darn thing over my knee and bend it down! How’s your back and knee ? Willing to pay all doctor fees 😀 or if I could put the middle up on a 4x4 and then have a couple 400 lb guys hanging off each end , it might move ! 🥋 KReed ROA 14549

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The bumper on my 65 restoration project will not fit after two attempts by the chrome shop. They have no data or patterns to go by for this old of a car . Suspect it was hit right in the middle at one time and splayed out each end . Comparing it to my “good fitting “ 65 , the center angle is off about 2-3 degrees at the dead center but obviously that translates into a big gap by the time you get to the corner wrap around . Have tried to find a good no-hit core but hard to find one that does not serious issues . Trying to figure out a way to correct it myself before sending back for replating (which I am sure it will need and they will do it for free !) after pressing or banging it back to fit . This metal is obviously not the thin stuff on modern cars of today and will take some serious work . Would it require a large heavy press of some sort attached in the middle and pulling down on each side ? Or removal of a small piece of metal in the center to allow it to bend a couple of degrees ? Looked online and all repairs are pulling outward rather than bending inward . Don’t think it possible in my shop to beat it down with 4x4 and sledge hammer . Suggestions appreciated . Thanks KReed ROA 14549

Sorry do not have . KReed ROA 14549

I am hoping this is photoshopped but just had to put it up for a few comments . Was in the Riviera Facebook chats. KReed ROA 14549

Of course you are right Tom - just didn’t read the initial post carefully enough . Oh well , back to the OR to do something useful ! 😀. I can take your colon or pancreas out but can’t make a Riviera door switch work - what’s wrong with this picture ? 🤔 KReec ROA 14549

Hi all - could it possibly also be a ground from the body to the passenger door. Had similar problem with a 66 recently . Grounded a 14 gauge wire from body to door and worked perfectly then. Just another possibility. KReed ROA 14549

That is James Kehr KReed ROA14549

Try James Kerr Bestoffercounts . He has them . Kreed ROA 14549

A good man who will be missed by many . Rest In Peace my friend . KReeD ROA 14549

Sorry I do not have . KReed ROA 14549

Absolutely beautiful Brian! I want those wheels ! 😀 KReed ROA 14549

Good point for which I do not know the answer . I’ll have him check it out and let you know. Thanks as always. KReed ROA 14549

Friend of mine has 63 Riviera . Speedometer works perfectly for 5-7 miles and then drops down to 0 until the car sits for a while . Starts back up and works for 5-7 miles. Assume this has to be a problem on the transmission side of the cable itself or more likely the gear in tranny that Cale connects to?. If so , next steps ? Not familiar with tranny side workings so appreciate advice to give to him. Thanks KReed ROA 14549

Aha! You’re brilliant Ed and Tom . That’s it. One down and one to go . Thanks to everyone. Next time I won’t assume I know where things go when putting back together. Seems like every time I take something apart, I always have a few things left over 😀😀...bolts, nuts, screws , etc . Appreciate all the help. KReed ROA 14549

Thanks Ed - checked that and cant make it work. The car was in pieces when I got it with several boxes of parts - that’s my excuse and sticking with it! I’ll put my other 65 on a lift and see if I can figure it out ..thanks KReed ROA 14549

Hi Jim - thanks for looking . They are definitely supports for something - just don’t know what yet. KReed ROA 14549

Restoring a 65 and for the life of me can’t figure out when these two support brackets go. Stupidly didn’t label them when removed thinking it would be obvious .Thought they were alternator/compressor support but can’t make them work there . And not steering pump for sure. Any help/clues would be greatly appreciated . Probably something very obvious but gotta block right now. Thanks KReed ROA 14549

MZ stamp looks pretty suspicious to me ?.. KReed ROA 14549

Love that car - color , stance , wheels . Money! KReed ROA 14549

I have a 62 Thunderbird Sport Roadster and absolutely love it ! My 63 Riviera is a totally different drive and feel. Both are great cars IMO . Not sure which I would give up first . KReed ROA 14549

Gorgeous car. Would love to see interior pics when you can . KReed ROA 14549

Hi Ed - those hubcaps would look awesome IMO. I am going to experiment a little with the rally wheel color - either cast gray or black like rockers and headlights. IMO the silver exterior just looks better with the black contrast and I am no means fanatical on complete originality . I do what looks good to me and could care less what the “ judges “ think . After all what do you do with all those trophies when you die? Does anyone think their kids really care? Estate sale ?.. 😎🤣BTW this car I’m doing used to belong to Steve Kouris - he’s been great to deal with . KReed ROA 14549