Pat Curran
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The courtesy lights mounted to the door panels look like they are from an Oldsmobile. Although not correct, I have to admit that I like that custom touch.
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They did not produce more than one style of radio knob for the 65 Riviera.
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On 6/10/2020 at 7:40 PM, cjp69 said:
Good looking 64 Riv here for $31k:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2343708462406638/?ref=messenger_share
Frame Off Restoration. As shiny on the bottom as it is on top. Matching number original drive train. Brand new rebuild on 425 big block nailhead. Rare options include power wing windows and rear center console. Full power everything else: Power brakes Power steering Power windows Power seats PS and DS Power antenna Power trunk release Tilt Wheel A/C Moved to MI recently and no longer have enough storage for my cars so this one has to go. This car runs and drives as well as it did new. Cruise it ANYWHERE! I have plenty more photos and a lift in my garage to see the car from underneath as well. Will not be disappointed.
Big block nailhead? Hmm.
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If it rotates completely, then it does not have a fader and most likely never did.
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A quick way to tell if your car originally had a rear speaker is that your radio should be equipped with a fader switch. If not and if the radio is original, then it probably didn’t.
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It says it is no longer available.
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The dashpot and mounting bracket looks correct. There is a chance that the gasket under the carb is too thick which is causing the misalignment with the throttle. It is hard to tell from the pictures. I have some NOS carb mounting gaskets for the Carter AFB if in fact that's what the issue is.
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Clark’s Corvair has what you need. They advertise in the Riview and are on the net.
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Just now, frenchy51 said:
I guess I never noticed '63's didn't have the hood center trim....
The 63 had a hood molding that was flat and a Buick tri-shield emblem affixed to the leading edge. The 64 molding was concave and had the "R" hood ornament at the leading edge.
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GM had the self leveling rear suspension on many of their models for a good number of years. I have had 7 cars with it and they were never a problem.
With regard to the engine, I prefer the 350 to the 307.-
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3 hours ago, JZRIV said:
Anyone need a 3.42 posi?
Can anyone tell f this is a 68 or 69. I'm thinking 69.
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/pts/d/pittsburgh-1968-buick-riviera/7131994233.html
1966? Buick Riviera GS contact Mike M-F 9-5
425 Demo Derby
It is a 1968. Steering wheel, brushed aluminum trim on dash, roller switches, door panels, etc. are different than 1969.
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I received my issue but it took about 2 weeks longer than normal to get it.
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3 hours ago, J3Studio said:
I find the different views of what the first-generation Riviera's competition was very illuminating—which is why I asked the question. I also often ask original owners of any collector car about how they made their purchase decision, like @Pat Curran with his 1971 Monte Carlo.
The whole first-generation Riviera competition question is an interesting one. Flory (a generalist, but a serious researcher) sees the competition as 300-J/K, Avanti, and Thunderbird. A January 1963 comparison test in Popular Mechanics included the Avanti, Corvette, Riviera, and Thunderbird.
Certainly, some weren't ever going to switch from Ford to General Motors. Others wouldn't buy a Buick, no matter what. I'm sure Buick's marketing people calculated that all into their hard limit of 40,000 produced in that first year.
Automotive marketers like to talk about "conquest" sales—when a purchaser allegedly moves from one marque to another. Those sales do exist, but I'm not convinced they are a large number. I am mindful of when we bought our first Corvette in 2003. We received several surveys inquiring why we had chosen our convertible over the BMW M3 convertible or the Porsche Boxter S—what was said to be the competition. Those were two good cars, but we never considered anything but a Corvette convertible—the only question was which one.
The deal on the Monte Carlo was great. It was October 1971 and the 1972's were already on the lot. It was considered a leftover, hence the better deal. Plus it was a big block with a turbo 400 and 12 bolt rear end!! My love for the Riviera never went away and I purchased my 1964 in March of 1972. I ended up keeping it for 24 years.
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11 hours ago, 1965rivgs said:
I cut my teeth on these as a young mechanic, had 2 jobs for quite a few years working on cars during the day and tractors (fleet of semi-trucks) at night. Valve cover and intake gaskets, water pumps/belts were fun...but this is a piece of cake compared to the 4.1 Cadillac ...which nearly reduced me to tears on several occasions...ahhh, the good `ol days!
Tom
I think the HT 4100 brought tears to those who bought them too.
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1963 was certainly THE year for Bill Mitchell. Between the Riviera and the split window Corvette, could it get any better?
The T’Bird was definitely the target audience (Ford pioneered the personal luxury car and GM was jealous) and the Avanti was a good effort from a dying auto maker.
GM had the Grand Prix, Starfire and Wildcat, but they were based on full sized offerings. Chrysler had the full sized 300 and finally the Córdoba in 1975 (late to the party).
The real competition in 1963 was the T’bird and the Avanti.-
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1 hour ago, 1965rivgs said:
Hi Paul,
Beautiful set of caps... but they are described as 14 inch. Did Chevrolet manufacture these "Corvette" caps in 14 inch size for lesser models? I know Buick manufactured there mag style caps in both 14 and 15 inch sizes.
Tom Mooney
Hi Tom. Chevy did offer 14 and 15 inch sizes. They were an option on the early 70's Chevelle which utilized 14 inch wheels.
Pat
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That is unfortunate. The wiper motor is not one of the most user friendly jobs on a first generation Riviera.
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You just need to push and release the button. The pump automatically will cycle with a pulse method of spraying the windshield and then turn off. All GM products operated the same way back in the day and for many years thereafter.
If the pump doesn’t shut off, the cam could be worn out or there may be another issue.
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There is a company listed in the latest Riview advertising patch panels and floor pans. They are called Classic2Current Fabrications. 313-534-2886 Redford, MI.
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As far as I know, no floor pans are being reproduced. You will have to look for good used fenders and quarters although it is possible that a NOS one could come up for sale at some point.
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I’m sure there were some minor variations during the production run, particularly if different suppliers were used during the run for the veneer or stain.
It would be hard to tell now with fading over time. A good way to make a comparison with original veneer now would be to examine areas that were never exposed to the elements like behind a remote mirror control plate.
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6 hours ago, RockinRiviDad said:
Mine looks like it’s glued in also
That is the clamp that I had on my three 1965's.
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My 65's had a corbin clamp.
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6 minutes ago, RivNut said:
Then what do you call the guy who drives the Cadillac SUV?
Tony Soprano!😄
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Buick Wonderbar radio - help me ID this
in Buick Riviera
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Looks like it has a fader switch for a rear speaker which is a plus.