[conversion sealed beams to H4]

Swapped out the old standard low beams on the '63 to the newer (at the time, probably 10 years ago) to the new bulb insert and was happy at the time.  Recently replaced the halogens and  installed the Holley Retrobrights leds on the '87 GN and wow, what a difference.  Plug and play.  Going to swap out the tube style on the '63 with Retrobrights in the spring too.

 

photo is halogen vs Retrobright on the GN

 

 

thanks, len.

[Cox 64 Tether Car]

What is different and unique compared to the AMT version is that the Cox cars (Riviera, Stingray, GT 40, Chaparral and other versions) were actually gas powered.  Looking at the fuel label, it has some nitromethane in it.  You could drag race, run them in a circle  or race them on a slot car type track.  

[Post some pics of your Rivieras!!!!!!!!!!]

 

Not mine.   At car show in Sycamore, IL  last Sunday August 7.

 

 

[Watch "ABANDONED 1971 Buick Riviera Boat Tail! - Will it RUN AND DRIVE 100 Miles Home?"]

way too long.  

 

 

[62-65 Big Buick 3:91 posi "pig"...can fit 66-67 with rear housing change.]

who rebuilt the posi?  I need a 3.42 posi rebuilt.  Was in a 63 Riviera but not original to the car. 

 

thanks, len.

[Wood trim removal and replace 1965 Riviera GS]

thanks guys, appreciate the guidance

 

thanks, len.

[Wood trim removal and replace 1965 Riviera GS]

DShoes, did you make some kind of pattern to use when cutting out the new pieces?

 

thanks, len.

[Watch "ABANDONED 1971 Buick Riviera Boat Tail! - Will it RUN AND DRIVE 100 Miles Home?"]

Similar to the VGG, though not as entertaining.  

 

 

 

['63 Riviera hood ornament/emblem confusion]

Hi Tom.  Do you by chance still have the tri shield for sale?

 

thanks, len.

[62-65 Big Buick 3:91 posi "pig"...can fit 66-67 with rear housing change.]

If you still have the gear.........does this mean it will bolt into a 63 Riviera housing?  

 

thanks, len.

[clock replacement options]

Not sure what happened to my first try to post this.  

 

Thank you to all who contributed to the threads on clock repair.  I've had the car for over 40 years and the clock never worked.  Never bothered me in the least until recently, not sure why.  Some filing, light machine oil and manually winding the spring for a couple of days and it's 'thunking'  once again.   

 

thanks, len.

[Riviera Tips, Web Sites, Vendors and Services]

Anyone have feedback on Tri Power Automotive in Libertyville, IL?

 

thanks, len.  

[WTB 63-65 Tach Knob Buick Olds Pontiac]

Hi George, thank you for responding.  The one I have that works, I was hoping to find a tach that is broken beyond repair to salvage the rpm set knob for mine.  One of those things that just bugs me to no end for some reason.

[WTB 63-65 Tach Knob Buick Olds Pontiac]

Longshot I'm sure.  Looking for the knob that controls the rpm setting.  If you have a trashed tach with a knob. Would take the clear plastic face as well.  

Not sure of the years and guessing the Olds/Pontiac ones are the same except for the car maker script.

 

thanks, len.

[63 Wire Wheel Cover Center Medallion-Turbinator Nails It]

very nice color and brightness.  really pops

[Rivieras and Riviera parts for sale on local Craigslist, eBay, etc.]

wonder if the T-Bird comes with it............

[Removing Turbine Center Pieces]

First, thank you to all the service men and women and their families.  

 

Anyone reproducing these spinners?  Just kidding.  '64 by the tail lights,  0.003 cubic inch motor (.049cc remember airplanes?), runs on methanol/nitromethane/castor oil.

 

[Removing Turbine Center Pieces]

Ah, so not really posts, it's leftover rivet junk.  

 

Thank all of you for your help.  Like all of you, a long wish list with a short budget.

 

 

[Removing Turbine Center Pieces]

Should the spinners have both the posts and the tabs?

 

thanks, len.

 

 

[Removing Turbine Center Pieces]

My slow brain is starting to piece this together.  I have one of these rusted out in a parts box.  Looks like the little posts that hold the piece in are broken off, hence the glue.  

[Removing Turbine Center Pieces]

I'm not worthy.  Message says my content quota is lacking.

[Removing Turbine Center Pieces]

Yeah, when I was scanning for an answer, I saw the truly impressive work he does on the turbines.  Makes me want to drive to his house, drop off a blank check and load up the car.  Truly remarkable.

[Removing Turbine Center Pieces]

It has been many many years since I was last part of the BCA and ROA and I am amazed at what individuals are doing to provide for the car collector industry, kudos to you all. 

 

I scanned the forum looking for an answer.

I want to get the spinners re-chromed and I need to get the center pieces out hopefully, without damaging them.  Looks like some kind of glue/hardened putty. Have a few of these like this.  Don't know if this is factory install or a quick and dirty fix.

 

Any ideas on how to get the centers out?  Utility knife?

Assuming a certain level of success, what would be the best way to reassemble?  Don't really want to glue them back in.

   some type of wide base springs/cork?  (with some neoprene sheeting to over the back of the center)

Anyone reproduce the steel bands that are riveted to the base to hold the center caps to the turbine wheel?

 

thanks, len.

[Buick Riviera custom wheel cover center emblem medallions]

Hey Turbinator.  Are those 63 turbine tri shields you have nos/reproductions/refurbished?

 

thanks, len.

[1987 GN crank/short block]

thank you so much for the help. have several leads.

thanks, len.

Live in Gurnee, IL