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Ed, I never asked. I figured it was either original OEM. Which would make it in short supply as it is not being made anymore. Or they were having it reproduced as the original was. Being that there is such a small market for this it would be very expensive to have it reproduced. Bill

Ed, You are welcome. I am very happy with my belts. I can tell you that for me the correct dated tags were $25 each extra. 8 tags for a complete set of 4 belts. I had them put them only on the front belts as they would not be seen on the rear belts. OEM webbing was an extra $100 per seat belt set for an added $400. Prices might be different a year later. I have attached a picture of the webbing. The top web is the OEM style. The bottom web is the style they would use as part of the refurbishment with no extra charge. Not a lot of difference and there are probably not very many people out there that would not know the difference. Bill

Ed, You may want to reconsider not going to SSnake-Oyl. I had 4 sets of belts for my 1963 completely refurbished by them last spring. The price they quoted was very reasonable. In fact it was cheaper than what it would have cost me just to have the buckles and anchors rechromed on my own. It included disassembly, rechroming all buckles & anchors, new webbing and of course reassembly. They have an inventory of seat belt parts, labels, stickers etc. in case you should need them. New webbing was included in the refurbished price. Where I paid extra was in having correct date coded labels added and for webbing added exactly as original. They will only do as little or as much as you want them to. If you have only a couple of pieces that need rechroming the cost would be reduced substantially. They may even have pieces in stock that could be purchased more cheaply than to have your pieces rechromed. Another bonus is the fact that these people do this for a living and know all the ins and outs of the process to make sure things are done correctly and up to specs. I found them very easy to work with and even had a couple of conversations with the owner. Customer satisfaction is at the top of their list. Bill

UPDATED I have purchased two 1963 Rivieras and an assortment of miscellaneous parts. I will list some things here but, if there is something specific you are looking for PM me and I will see if I have what you are looking for. Thanks. 1.) 10 very nice right hand thread lug nuts 59.) 1965 lower front bumper support bar 68.) Console heater air hose spring clamps 95.) 1965 front bumper filler panel/lower tie panel 112.) 1965 Headlight Switch 119.) Upper cowl panel 134.) Blower motor to firewall ground wire 138.) 1965 speedometer cable with housing and connectors 141.) Master cylinder with screw on cap 146.) 1965 Brake booster 148.) Throttle operating lever with throttle return spring 155.) Passenger's door long stainless beltline trim molding 156.) Heater box with gasket 161.) Power Steering gear box 167.) 1963 left side dash access panel 174.) 1963-1965 deluxe interior door armrest pads-have 2-will fit either side 178.) Horn bracket with attaching hardware-for horn(s) behind grill 183.) 1963 fuse box bracket 186.) Steering column support brackets 188.) 1965 trunk wiring harness 212.) 1963 heater/AC switch dash cover plate 216.) Driver's side lower dash trim 218.) Front seat inner side chrome trim pieces 220.) SOLD-Console side carpet aluminum trim pieces-passenger and driver 223.) Passenger side upper dash trim 224.) Passenger side lower dash trim 228.) Trunk lid hinge bolts 230.) Dash clock mounting bracket 231.) Firewall vacuum diaphragm mounting bracket and attaching hardware 234.) Deluxe interior passenger's side armrest end caps with attaching screws 236.) Driver's side upper dash trim 256.) Passenger outside A-pillar stainless trim molding 257.) Driver's outside A-pillar stainless trim molding 280.) SOLD-1965 headlight switch complete with bezel, stem and knob 284.) Delco Remy alternator 1100668 date code 4 A 16 285.) Delco Remy alternator 1100700 date code 8 M 18 286.) 1964 tail light lens center emblem-have 2 290.) Door power window wiring conduit 291.) Pair 1963 sun visor boards 293.) Left outside lower back window trim molding 294.) Right outside lower back window trim molding 295.) Left outside back window side & top trim molding 297.) Parking brake assembly with switch 303.) Passenger side front wheel opening molding 310.) SOLD-Interior door handle opening mechanism-driver's side door rear or passenger door front 312.) 1963 Neutral safety switch 314.) Driver's side spark plug wire loom bracket 325.) 63-64 taillight housings passenger and driver's side 329.) 1963 fuel gauge 330.) 1963-1964 tan brake pedal pad 331.) 1963 right vent control cable non-AC 332.) 1963 left vent control cable non-AC 333.) 1963 rear heat control cable 334.) 1963 defroster control cable 340.) 4-blade fan with spacer and bolts 341.) Trunk lock catch assembly with attaching hardware 343.) 1963 Metal brake booster line with check valve 346.) SOLD-Rear quarter window weatherstrip stainless steel leading edge molding 348.) Upper radiator hold down brackets non-AC car 349.) Deluxe interior armrest end caps-for cars with manual windows 351.) SOLD-Console front courtesy light bezel mounting brackets with hardware 353.) Driver's door vent window beltline molding 354.) Passenger door vent window beltline molding 355.) 1963 heater assembly lens non-AC car 357.) Above glovebox courtesy light assembly 359.) SOLD-Pair courtesy/sail panel light bezels 360.) Pair exterior door handles 363.) 1963 glovebox door script 365.) 1963-1964 gauge lens with bezel 367.) 1963-1964 air cleaner 368.) SOLD-Interior door opener mechanism-passenger rear(deluxe interior) or driver's front(standard & deluxe interior) 369.) Front console ashtray 370.) Passenger side console kick panel extension 371.) Pair dashboard end caps 372.) Passenger seat lanyard 375.) Front manual seat adjuster spring 378.) 1963-1964 speedometer lens and bezel 382.) Lower front fender Riviera script emblem 383.) 1963 tail light center medallion 384.) 1963 tail light lens 385.) License plate light lens 388.) Rear quarter driver's LH power window motor regulator 389.) SOLD-1963-1964 tail light assembly mounting brackets, screws and nuts 390.) Hood latch 393.) 1963 temperature control cable 394.) 1963 AC cool control cable 395.) 1963 with AC heat control cable 396.) SOLD-1965 glovebox door 397.) Manual seat track adjuster guard shield 399.) Wiper motor attaching screws and control arm attaching clip 400.) Rear speaker plug 401.) Trip odometer reset knob 403.) Dash pad mounting hardware 404.) 1963-1964 glovebox dash face aluminum non-AC 405.) Rear console heat vent attaching clips and screws 407.) SOLD-Rear quarter window driver's LH beltline molding 408.) Rear quarter window passenger's RH beltline molding 409.) Pair vent window cranks 410.) 1963-1964 manual window crank 411.) Vent window assembly frame leading edge chrome #5715083 412.) Headlight stainless steel retainer rings 413.) Trunk light wiring harness 414.) 1963 console shifter assembly 415.) 1965 console shifter assembly 416.) Console shifter tunnel & boot 417.) SOLD-AM radio 418.) AC condenser mounting brackets & hardware 419.) SOLD-Passenger front seat inner seat track 420.) SOLD-Antenna mast clip 421.) Lower door hinge spring 422.) Passenger side spark plug wire loom bracket 423.) 1963 neutral safety switch wiring harness with connectors 424.) Coat hook 425.) Door jamb switch bumpers 426.) Dash access panel clips 427.) 1963 trunk lid letter "C" with attaching clips 428.) 1963 remote mirror door toggle switch 429.) Console shifter dust shield 430.) 1963-1964 tail light housing brackets, nuts & bolts

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I had this issue several years ago. I proceeded to find a 2-speed motor/washer and had it rebuilt to replace mine. Not a job I relished tackling so the motor still sits on a shelf. I rarely, if ever drive in the rain so it was a non-issue until this summer. I had no choice but to use them as I drove into heavy rain on 2 separate occasions coming back from out of state car shows. To my amazement the wipers shut off both times. They did not shut off immediately but, did a few more passes, shut off and parked. Still debating whether to replace the motor or leave well enough alone. The Chassis and Body manuals are your friends. There is a relay in the motor. I have attached copies of what the chassis manual says in regards to this issue. I have also attached a copy of the service bulletin Buick put out in regards to the wiper motor removal. You can follow this procedure or remove the fender. Bill

Paul Harvey obviously did not dig hard enough. He stopped at chapter 2. Here is chapter 3. The good guy always gets the girl.

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The Carter number is 3503S in the Master Chassis Parts Book for 401 with automatic. It also lists a 3578S for 425 with automatic. The 1963's with automatic also came with the Rochester 4GC which is number 7023143. These may be easier to find. I have a Rochester on my 1963 and have no complaints. If you want the full scoop on both carbs talk to Jon aka "carbking" on the forum. He will answer phone calls on Monday & Tuesday 9-4 central time, 573-392-7378. He will give you an unbiased report on them both. I have done this and he is very forthcoming and informative. Bill

UPDATED I have purchased two 1963 Rivieras and an assortment of miscellaneous parts. I will list some things here but, if there is something specific you are looking for PM me and I will see if I have what you are looking for. Thanks. 1.) 10 very nice right hand thread lug nuts 59.) 1965 lower front bumper support bar 68.) Console heater air hose spring clamps 95.) 1965 front bumper filler panel/lower tie panel 112.) 1965 Headlight Switch 119.) Upper cowl panel 134.) Blower motor to firewall ground wire 138.) 1965 speedometer cable with housing and connectors 141.) Master cylinder with screw on cap 146.) 1965 Brake booster 148.) Throttle operating lever with throttle return spring 155.) Passenger's door long stainless beltline trim molding 156.) Heater box with gasket 161.) Power Steering gear box 167.) 1963 left side dash access panel 174.) 1963-1965 deluxe interior door armrest pads-have 2-will fit either side 178.) Horn bracket with attaching hardware-for horn(s) behind grill 183.) 1963 fuse box bracket 186.) Steering column support brackets 188.) 1965 trunk wiring harness 212.) 1963 heater/AC switch dash cover plate 216.) Driver's side lower dash trim 218.) Front seat inner side chrome trim pieces 220.) Console side carpet aluminum trim pieces-passenger and driver 223.) Passenger side upper dash trim 224.) Passenger side lower dash trim 228.) Trunk lid hinge bolts 230.) Dash clock mounting bracket 231.) Firewall vacuum diaphragm mounting bracket and attaching hardware 234.) Deluxe interior passenger's side armrest end caps with attaching screws 236.) Driver's side upper dash trim 256.) Passenger outside A-pillar stainless trim molding 257.) Driver's outside A-pillar stainless trim molding 280.) 1965 headlight switch complete with bezel, stem and knob 284.) Delco Remy alternator 1100668 date code 4 A 16 285.) Delco Remy alternator 1100700 date code 8 M 18 286.) 1964 tail light lens center emblem-have 2 290.) Door power window wiring conduit 291.) Pair 1963 sun visor boards 293.) Left outside lower back window trim molding 294.) Right outside lower back window trim molding 295.) Left outside back window side & top trim molding 297.) Parking brake assembly with switch 303.) Passenger side front wheel opening molding 310.) Interior door handle opening mechanism-driver's side door rear or passenger door front 312.) 1963 Neutral safety switch 314.) Spark plug wire loom bracket 325.) Tail light housings passenger and driver's side 327.) SOLD-Driver's side vent window beltline molding 329.) 1963 fuel gauge 330.) 1963-1964 tan brake pedal 331.) 1963 right vent control cable non-AC 332.) 1963 left vent control cable non-AC 333.) 1963 rear heat control cable 334.) 1963 defroster control cable 340.) 4-blade fan with spacer and bolts 341.) Trunk lock catch assembly with attaching hardware 343.) 1963 Metal brake booster line with check valve 346.) Rear quarter window weatherstrip stainless steel leading edge molding 348.) Upper radiator hold down bracket non-AC car 349.) Deluxe interior armrest end caps-for cars with manual windows 351.) Console front courtesy light bezel mounting brackets with hardware 353.) Driver's door vent window beltline molding 354.) Passenger door vent window beltline molding 355.) 1963 heater assembly lens non-AC car 357.) Above glovebox courtesy light assembly 359.) Pair courtesy/sail panel light bezels 360.) Pair exterior door handles 362.) SOLD-1963-1964 back-up light lens 363.) 1963 glovebox door script 365.) 1963-1964 gauge lens with bezel 367.) 1963-1964 air cleaner 368.) Interior door opener mechanism-passenger rear(deluxe interior) or driver's front(standard & deluxe interior) 369.) Front console ashtray 370.) Passenger side console kick panel extension 371.) Pair dashboard end caps 372.) Passenger seat lanyard 375.) Front manual seat adjuster spring 378.) 1963-1964 speedometer lens and bezel 381.) Manual window crank 382.) Lower front fender Riviera script emblem 383.) 1963 tail light center medallion 384.) 1963 tail light lens 385.) License plate light lens 386.) SOLD- Rear quarter driver's LH power window motor 387.) SOLD-Rear quarter passenger's RH power window motor 388.) Rear quarter driver's LH power window motor regulator 389.) 1963-1964 tail light assembly mounting brackets, screws and nuts 390.) Hood latch 391.) SOLD-1963 firewall to rear ribbon wiring harness 392.) SOLD-Rear quarter window leading edge molding with new weatherstrip 393.) 1963 temperature control cable 394.) 1963 AC cool control cable 395.) 1963 with AC heat control cable 396.) 1965 glovebox door 397.) Manual seat track adjuster guard shield 398.) SOLD-Cowl to hood seal hold down clips 399.) Wiper motor attaching screws and control arm attaching clip 400.) Rear speaker plug 401.) Trip odometer reset knob 402.) SOLD-Trip odometer reset cable 403.) Dash pad mounting hardware 404.) 1963-1964 glovebox dash face aluminum non-AC 405.) Rear console heat vent attaching clips and screws 406.) SOLD-Front seat track fiber washer-set of 4 407.) Rear quarter window driver's LH beltline molding 408.) Rear quarter window passenger's RH beltline molding 409.) Pair vent window cranks 410.) 1963-1964 manual window crank

63 has "Riviera" in script. Bill

Steve, That is some really great information. Nice tips for rejuvenating tired parts without breaking the bank. Your pieces look great. I have used a file as Steve suggested to remove burrs caused by pitting on pieces I have rejuvenated for sale or rejuvenating for others. It really makes a difference and can make a rough looking piece look great again. I picked up a set of files a few years ago that really works nicely to deburr pitting. Many different shapes and sizes. I have done all of the above pieces on my car. I found that pinstriping tape really works nicely to mask off the chrome ribs on these pieces when painting. Another alternative for the paint used to do these pieces is Rust-Oleum 7277830 Metallic Matte. It is very easy to work with, dries fast, goes on smooth, cheap and readily available at any number of local stores. I even used this on my Turbines when getting them ready to put on my car. Bill

Read further down and it says that these are not eligible for free shipping as they are oversized. Bill

UPDATED I have purchased two 1963 Rivieras and an assortment of miscellaneous parts. I will list some things here but, if there is something specific you are looking for PM me and I will see if I have what you are looking for. Thanks. 1.) 10 very nice right hand thread lug nuts 59.) 1965 lower front bumper support bar 68.) Console heater air hose spring clamps 95.) 1965 front bumper filler panel/lower tie panel 112.) 1965 Headlight Switch 119.) Upper cowl panel 134.) Blower motor to firewall ground wire 138.) 1965 speedometer cable with housing and connectors 141.) Master cylinder with screw on cap 146.) 1965 Brake booster 148.) Throttle operating lever with throttle return spring 155.) Passenger's door long stainless beltline trim molding 156.) Heater box with gasket 161.) Power Steering gear box 167.) 1963 left side dash access panel 174.) 1963-1965 deluxe interior door armrest pads-have 2-will fit either side 178.) Horn bracket with attaching hardware-for horn(s) behind grill 183.) 1963 fuse box bracket 186.) Steering column support brackets 188.) 1965 trunk wiring harness 212.) 1963 heater/AC switch dash cover plate 216.) Driver's side lower dash trim 218.) Front seat inner side chrome trim pieces 220.) Console side carpet aluminum trim pieces-passenger and driver 223.) Passenger side upper dash trim 224.) Passenger side lower dash trim 228.) Trunk lid hinge bolts 230.) Dash clock mounting bracket 231.) Firewall vacuum diaphragm mounting bracket and attaching hardware 233.) SOLD-Pair vent window cranks, plastic washers and attaching clips 234.) Deluxe interior passenger's side armrest end caps with attaching screws 236.) Driver's side upper dash trim 256.) Passenger outside A-pillar stainless trim molding 257.) Driver's outside A-pillar stainless trim molding 280.) 1965 headlight switch complete with bezel, stem and knob 284.) Delco Remy alternator 1100668 date code 4 A 16 285.) Delco Remy alternator 1100700 date code 8 M 18 286.) 1964 tail light lens center emblem-have 2 290.) Door power window wiring conduit 291.) Pair 1963 sun visor boards 293.) Left outside lower back window trim molding 294.) Right outside lower back window trim molding 295.) Left outside back window side & top trim molding 297.) Parking brake assembly with switch 303.) Passenger side front wheel opening molding 310.) Interior door handle opening mechanism-driver's side door rear or passenger door front 312.) 1963 Neutral safety switch 314.) Spark plug wire loom bracket 315.) SOLD-Console shifter dust shield 325.) Tail light housings passenger and driver's side 327.) Driver's side vent window beltline molding 329.) 1963 fuel gauge 330.) 1963-1964 tan brake pedal 331.) 1963 right vent control cable non-AC 332.) 1963 left vent control cable non-AC 333.) 1963 rear heat control cable 334.) 1963 defroster control cable 340.) 4-blade fan with spacer and bolts 341.) Trunk lock catch assembly with attaching hardware 343.) 1963 Metal brake booster line with check valve 345.) SOLD-Rear console courtesy light assembly 346.) Rear quarter window weatherstrip stainless steel leading edge molding 348.) Upper radiator hold down bracket non-AC car 349.) Deluxe interior armrest end caps-for cars with manual windows 351.) Console front courtesy light bezel mounting brackets with hardware 353.) Driver's door vent window beltline molding 354.) Passenger door vent window beltline molding 355.) 1963 heater assembly lens non-AC car 356.) SOLD-New Gates upper radiator hose 357.) Above glovebox courtesy light assembly 359.) Pair courtesy/sail panel light bezels 360.) Pair exterior door handles 362.) 1963-1964 back-up light lens 363.) 1963 glovebox door script 365.) 1963-1964 gauge lens with bezel 366.) SOLD-Pair windshield washer squirter nozzles 367.) 1963-1964 air cleaner 368.) Interior door opener mechanism-passenger rear(deluxe interior) or driver's front(standard & deluxe interior) 369.) Front console ashtray 370.) Passenger side console kick panel extension 371.) Pair dashboard end caps 372.) Passenger seat lanyard 373.) SOLD-Rear console heat vent fastening clips & screws 374.) SOLD-Set of 4 seat bottom fiber washer spacers 375.) Front manual seat adjuster spring 376.) SOLD-Set of 4 front seat track attaching bolts 377.) SOLD-Pair of Driver's manual seat tracks 378.) 1963-1964 speedometer lens and bezel 379.) SOLD-Front seat manual adjuster knob 380.) SOLD-Manual front seat adjuster guard shield 381.) Manual window crank 382.) Lower front fender Riviera script emblem 383.) 1963 tail light center medallion 384.) 1963 tail light lens 385.) License plate light lens

I had my wheel professionally restored last year. He was very thorough and even used "rebar" for lack of a better term to span wide cracks before filling to keep them from expanding further. He told me the worst enemy for a steering wheel restored or original is the heating, cooling, expansion and contraction. He strongly suggested to me that if I want to keep my wheel looking as nice as it does now is to remove the wheel when I store it for the winter and keep it in the house. Maybe overkill but, I took his advice and have and will remove it from now on. Bill

I was just notified by Diamond Back Tires that they are offering free shipping for the month of February on their Auburn Premium tires. The code is: FREEFEB. If you were thinking of getting tires from them this would be the time. Money saved can be spent on something else for that Riviera. I know shipping was over $100 when I got mine this last spring. Bill

Tom is correct to a point. There is enough slack to do this but, barely. Buick must have been on a cost saving kick when doling out the wire for the clock. An extra 2 inches of wire would have been very helpful. Not too bad disconnecting. Reconnecting was a different story. Much colorful language was used when reinstalling after a conversion to a quartz movement. Jim's suggestion to remove the dash pad might be the least frustrating as far as the clock goes. However, removing the dash pad could present a challenge in itself if it has not been removed in awhile or if the windshield has been removed and they got over zealous with sealant when putting the windshield back in. Bill

The quarter window leading edge weatherstrip should be inside the door window glass. Just out of curiosity, who did you buy your door weatherstrip from? It may be a case of the weatherstrip needing some time to conform/compact in its new location. I know this happens frequently with new trunk weatherstrip where the trunk lid is very difficult to close at first. After some time and use it eventually will conform and compact to where it will shut normally. Get your doors shut and leave them that way for a few days to see what happens. Make sure the plastic anchor pins are all the way in as far as they will go. I know when I put my door weatherstrip in I would find anchor pins that seemed to be in all of the way but, were not. Bill

Bilstein makes the shocks for our 1st generation but, does not sell them so to speak. You have to buy them from a distributor which in this case is George Hussey. He advertises in the Riview. dr914 is his handle on the Forum. He is the one that persuaded Bilstein to make them for our 1st generation cars. Tom Telesco (telriv) also sells them but, I believe he buys them from George. As stated earlier in the thread 55-R101 are the fronts and 55-410 are the rears for standard height cars. The 55-R102 are rears for "lowered" Rivieras. I do not know if a version for lowered cars is made for the front. I would call George and talk to him about the different shocks available. I talked to him when I bought shocks for my 1963 and he was very helpful. Bill

I will send you a message. Bill

I went to the same site and if you look at Bob's post both say they are on factory back order. Bill

Original base with a reproduction medallion. Bill

Hi Tom, That is your picture. You sent me a couple of pictures, that being one of them, when I was inquiring about the black and silver hood medallion you had. I looked at mine and it is a solid post like the one in your picture with a cut nut. Bill

I am reaching out to the Forum to see if anyone has the mounting post for the 1963 hood medallion. I have 2 different people that are in search of one. They both live overseas and so their resources are limited. I have reached out to several vendors and come up empty. If anyone has one or two that they would like to sell please let me know. Thanks. Bill

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