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I went to the same site and if you look at Bob's post both say they are on factory back order.
Bill
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2 minutes ago, 1965rivgs said:
Is yours a repro? Or do the repros just replace the original medallion utilizing the original base?
Tom
Original base with a reproduction medallion.
Bill
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46 minutes ago, 1965rivgs said:
Hi Bill,
Did you cull the pic you posted from one of my for sale ads, it looks familiar. If so, I think the OEM medallion has a threaded post and not a solid post meant to have threads cut into it by a stamped steel nut as in the pic...or is my memory failing me?
Tom
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
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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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On 10/17/2023 at 7:40 PM, Matt56 said:
Would you have a 'Riviera' front fender badge for a '63?
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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
3.)SOLD-Parking brake adjustment bracket and parking brake spring pin
59.) 1965 lower front bumper support bar
68.) Console heater air hose spring clamps
89.)SOLD-Suction Throttle Valve bracket with attaching hardware
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
144.)SOLD-Air distribution duct that connects to evaporator
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
177.)SOLD-Passenger side front console kick panel extension
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
202.) SOLD-1963-1964 Vacuum trunk release actuator-tested-working
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.) 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
261.) SOLD-Power steering pump brackets
273.) SOLD-1963-1964 gauge cluster face with lenses
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
296.) SOLD-1963 front console ash tray
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.) Console shifter dust shield
319.) SOLD-Driver's LH front power window motor
324.) SOLD-Door opener mechanism passenger rear (deluxe interior)/driver front (deluxe and standard interior)
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.) Rear console courtesy light assembly
346.) Rear quarter window weatherstrip stainless steel leading edge molding
347.) SOLD-1963-1964 air cleaner
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.) New Gates upper radiator hose
357.) Above glovebox courtesy light assembly
358.) SOLD-New rear console courtesy light lens
359.) Pair courtesy/sail panel light bezels
360.) Pair exterior door handles
361.) SOLD-Pair windshield washer squirter nozzles
362.) 1963-1964 back-up light lens
363.) 1963 glovebox door script
364.) SOLD-1963-1964 speedometer lens with bezel
365.) 1963-1964 gauge lens with bezel
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On 10/10/2023 at 9:02 AM, Finn Riv said:
I wan’t to buy belt line molgings for left side (drivers) door and right rear side window. Should be mint or near mint.
Also I might to buy passenger side headlight frame if somebody have good condition one in good (cheap 😁) price.
The parts is needed in Finland. I have post box in Texas where Finnish freight company delivers parts to me.
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4 hours ago, cwheelin said:
Is there a certain way to remove the center emblem from the lens?
There is a cut nut on the back of the center emblem that holds it to the lens. You will need to get the tail light assembly out and access the back of the lens.
Bill
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14 minutes ago, Rockable said:
I am trying to source locally, the gaskets to reseal the water pump, coolant crossover and thermostat housing for my 401. I have researched part numbers and here is what I came up with.
Coolant Crossover - Fel Pro 11379 and Mahle C17961
Thermostat Housing - Fel Pro 35063 and Mahle C26565
Water Pump - Fel Pro 13161
Unfortunately, everywhere I check does not have the crossover gaskets. Does anyone know a different number that I may be able to source locally through chain houses?
Not local but, James of Bestoffercounts sells on e-bay the crossover, thermostat housing and the manifold to the top of the timing cover "O" ring in a set. I bought this set just for the thermostat gasket. If you still need them I have the crossover gaskets as I did not use them.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/234471334848
Bill
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I have 8 years on my fuel pump from NAPA. No problems.
Bill
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1 hour ago, RivNut said:
In the movie My Cousin Vinny, the 326 1963 Tempest proved to be the key to the innocence of the two accused “yoots.” Good movie for car guys.
Yes, great movie. Interesting fact about the "326" in 1963. It was actually a 337. Pontiac wanted a cast iron V8 for 1963 but did not have time to develop one from scratch. Pontiac made engines for GMC in the past. They used 389 block and other parts already developed. The result was a 337. At the time GM had an edict that no car under a full size could have an engine larger than the Corvette had, which at the time was the 327. They called it a 326 to get around this and they knew for 1964 they would have a true 326. They eventually were found out but, it was too late in production to do anything about it.
My Tempest LeMans convertible pictured above had the V8 with a 4bbl. That in a light car like this gave you plenty of power.
Bill
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1 hour ago, XframeFX said:
Two extremes of Pontiac. Tim's 1964 Banker's Hotrod and a lowly 1963 Tempest. The latter was built with larger 15" wheels!
Pontiac 8-Bolt wheels of the era were only 14". Strange?
Close-up shows 215/70-15s on this car:
That is a 1961 or 1962 Tempest. Hard to tell which one without seeing the front end. Definitely, not a 1963. 1963 pictured below. The 1961-1963 Tempest's had 15" wheels with a different bolt pattern than the other Pontiac wheels. They were actually Ford Thunderbird wheels. I heard that it was not uncommon for the the different companies back then to share certain parts/designs. I can only guess as to why they wanted the bigger wheels. It may have had to do with the drivetrain. The 1961-1963 Tempests had a rear transaxle that did not have a conventional driveshaft. It had a woven steel shaft which sagged in the middle. No "U" joints. This is where they got the nickname "Ropeshaft" drive. Those cars also had independent rear suspension which was perfect for the radial tires that would come later. The only other American car of those years that had independent rear suspension was the Corvette.
Even though I own a Riviera now, being a previous owner of several 1963 Tempests I take exception to the term "lowly". It was actually a very interesting and unique car. The 1961-193 Tempest was the brain child of John DeLorean when he was the head of Pontiac. The 1963 was the test bed for the GTO which would come out in 1964. Besides the things mentioned above there were some other interesting features. The base engine was the 194.5 cubic inch 4-cylinder which was literally a 389 cut in half. This was the first American 4-cylinder since the Crosley of the late 40's-early 50's. The optional V8 for 1961-1962 was the Buick 215 cubic inch aluminum V8. 1963 had a more conventional cast iron V8. With the transaxle they were attempting to get a 50/50 weight distribution front to back. You would check the transmission fluid through a removeable plate in the trunk.
Bill
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I have some Riviera emblems that were with some parts that I just purchased. I have no clue what they are used for or what Riviera they would go to. They measure just a little under 2 3/4" in diameter, 1/8" thick and have a double sided adhesive backing. Any help identifying these would be greatly appreciated.
Bill
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I did not read your question as closely as I should have. Tom is correct that is a tack strip. The windlace will be stapled to that. As he said you should be able to get it from a convertible top supplier as it is the same as the strip that is used to staple the back edge of a convertible top to.
Bill
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19 minutes ago, Fred C Post said:
Can anybody tell me what this strip running down the door frame is called and where to buy it ? Thanks.
Windlace, they are also at the front edge of the door opening. Clark's Corvair sells them. They have a Riviera catalog.
Bill
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25 minutes ago, Jim Milewski said:
Does anyone know where I can find the four clips that hold the cardboard to the trunk hinge area ?
Those are tough to find. Try the vendors listed in the Riview. I found a set for a friend from So Cal Riviera Farm. He is the guy that bought up Larry Daisey's Riviera parts collection. 909-786-5323.
Bill
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1 hour ago, XframeFX said:
Fiberboard for the whole floor? Would this make it oversize shipping? I used a left over sheet of Dynamat upside down under the liner for the floor. In my image, you can still see the stamping through the liner. The hump between the hinges has Dynamat applied normally.
Maybe I can salvage my botched installation by binding the edges instead of my futile attempt to butt edges from each piece?
Not expecting perfection, just a more professional look.
Thanks!
I bought mine before shipping got so idiotic.
Bill
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16 hours ago, XframeFX said:
Bill, so the wheel well pieces were pre-cut and formed to the contours? I had to cut Vee slits to form the contour knowing full well those Vee slits would be unsightly. Also, a spot of contact cement saturated through.
My 35 year old Liner was in a roll, not pre-cut.
I goofed at the bottom of both wheel wells as well, Purchased a contour gauge for when/if I re-do.
Awful:
Yes, there were 4 pieces. The 2 wheel wells, the piece for the shelf and the main floor piece. The piece for the main floor had a stiff fiberboard backing. The wheel well pieces has a slit cut toward the top which is not visible as it is covered by cardboard covering the trunk hinges.
Bill
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On 9/15/2023 at 6:45 PM, XframeFX said:
Lots of post on G1 Trunks.
Here's one:
https://forums.aaca.org/topic/401496-trunk-liner-for-1963-riviera/#comment-2564400
Cutting to the chase, I believe Jenkins is what you want for the liner, not the cardboard:
https://www.jenkins-interiors.com/
Still, no one has shared the trick to line the contours of the wheel well. I messed-up.
Also, where to source the spring and clip for my 1963 bumper jack?
TX.
I purchased my trunk liner from CARS, Inc. Old Buick Parts. I don't recall having any troubles getting the pieces on the wheel to fit well and fit flat. I'm sure it was not because of my brilliance as an installer. I can only think that it was because the pieces were formed correctly for a nice fit.
Bill
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3 hours ago, kegart said:
Bill, is that a check valve on the end of your overflow hose? I don't have that on my '63.
Kevin
Hi Kevin,
Yes, it is a check valve. It was on the car when I bought it. I am sure it is not correct. It has not caused any issues, so I have just left it alone.
Bill
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12 hours ago, JanZverina said:
Thanks Bill, yes, I suspect they were unpainted. It would probably make sense given the assembly sequence. Mine show just a little bit on the corners from some angles. That's a pretty wide molding as well.
-Jan
Jan,
Here are some shots of mine when tidied them up before installing a new rear bumper. They cleaned up with no problem I know they don't show but, I painted them and the skirt that goes around the filler neck. They took the paint very well.
Bill
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1 hour ago, JanZverina said:
With regard to the wide rubber molding that appears to be clipped on to the body pinch weld behind the top of the rear bumper, and more visible at the pointed end corners of the bumper: was that rubber piece painted body color at the factory or just black and installed afterward?
Thanks,
-Jan
Jan,
When I had my rear bumper off those pieces were black. I had no indication to think they weren't in original condition. No reason to paint them body color as they should not be visible. At least they are not visible on my car.
Bill
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1 hour ago, gungeey said:
Someone mentioned they had some low priced cardboard kits..50 bucks, if I recall?
Anybody thar can refresh my memory? Thanks 👍
If I remember correctly it was Gene G. of AB&G.
Bill
P.S. It looks like Gene may have shifted inventory to Bob.
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19 hours ago, XframeFX said:
Yes, congratulations. Your Riv is awesome and those Turbine wheels - Killer.
Thanks for posting all that eye candy at the event.
Lucky you, living in the upper middle. You get easier access to events such as this one in Iowa, the middle middle, the central table of North America.
So, the only other "easy" direction you haven't yet gone, NORTH! How about a 1st class event in Winnipeg Bill? Anyone?😄
Thanks for the kind words. How far from central WI to Winnipeg?
Bill
1965 Riv door emblem
in Buick Riviera
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I will send you a message.
Bill