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It is a year later and I finally got around to replacing the inside door panel window fuzzies with the replacements that Repops made for me to replace the V-shaped ones that I talked about in the beginning of this thread.They fit very well and the chrome looks as original. The only things I had to do were drill some extra holes for the staples in the area that goes under the vent window. They must have used full width stock with staple holes and then when they trimmed it shorter some of the staple holes were in the piece trimmed off. The other thing I had to do was trim the end by the door lock to give it a diagonal cut like original instead of a square corner as it came. Both minor adjustments that did not cause any problems. Not one of my favorite things to do but, I am glad it is done. The new pieces look like my originals and the install turned out well.
Bill
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I attended the Heartland Buick Regional this past week in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It was a nice meet and there were some excellent cars to be seen. I have attached pictures of the Rivs that were in attendance. I also had the pleasure to meet fellow forum member kreed at the show. He had a very nice black 67 and his modified 73. That 73 is absolutely stunning. It is one you need to see in person.
Bill
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New (to me) manifold in with new bolts and french locks. Off to Iowa tomorrow. Quietly!
Bill
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I just wanted to give a shout out to James Kehr of BestOfferCounts LLC. James went out of his way when he did not have to and made sure that I got my manifold in time so that I could have it installed before I left for Iowa tomorrow. I have purchased several things from James through the years for my Riviera. He has always supplied me with quality parts, given me great service and is very easy to work with. He is an ROA member and advertises in the Riview. Give him a try.
Bill
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8 hours ago, kreed said:
Is anyone going to the BCA Heartland Regional next week in Cedar Rapids ? Thanks
KReed
ROA 14549
My brother-in-law and I heading there Thursday morning with or without a cracked manifold. Looking forward to it.
Bill
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Muffler found. My thanks to Zimm63.
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Manifold found and on its way. Thanks to those who lent their assistance.
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8 minutes ago, RivNut said:
The 63 manifold also has a bung on it tgat the transmission dip stick bolts to.
Ed,
Thanks for mentioning that. I saw that today and totally forgot about it.
Bill
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What would a reasonable price to pay for one be? Thanks.
Bill
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1 minute ago, telriv said:
It will be a bolt-up Bill. I may have EVERYTHING you need. Problem is I won't be able to look/find in your time frame.
Tom T.
Tom,
If I can't find something before I leave next week, I will be in contact after we get back. Thanks.
Bill
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Just now, Seafoam65 said:
Also, don't install it till you put a straight edge on it to check for warpage. If warped a machine shop can true it up.
Winston,
Thank you for that tip.
Bill
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7 minutes ago, telriv said:
That will be MUCH harder to find than one with a separate heat riser. I am pretty sure '62-'63 ONLY. You could use a '64-'66 manifold would just need the heat riser valve, gasket & matching studs.
Tom T.
Tom,
Would using a 64-66 set up still allow my current exhaust to hook up to it or would I need to have a new header pipe made? Where would one find the heat riser valve, gasket and studs? Thanks for your help.
Bill
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Just now, telriv said:
Bill,
Does YOUR manifold have the heat riser valve built in as part of the manifold??? OR, is it a separate piece???
Built in.
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Hi,
Found out today that my passenger side exhaust manifold is cracked in 2 places. Leaving on July 16th for a BCA regional event in Cedar Rapids. Would like to take care of it before we leave. If I can get one by Monday my shop can put it in Tuesday. Not critical, but would be nice. What is the price for a good used manifold? I have found one that seems pricey $150 + S & H. Any things I should be aware of before purchasing? Anyone out there have one they would like to sell? I have been trying to contact as many people as possible. Would prefer to purchase from people I have dealt with rather than e-bay. Thanks for any help.
Bill
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1 hour ago, telriv said:
The standard header pipe is 2" diameter with a "S" curve under the front seat (to cut down on harmonics/resonance/vibrations) It would be more thought that a GS with a bigger straighter pipe would be LESS back pressure & a slightly more aggressive sound out the back, but still quiet enough to suit most.
Thanks for that info Tom. I was just curious about the standard Riv set up. That is what I have with the GS configuration on my car. It is quiet but, there is a pleasing V8 rumble at the tail pipes.
Bill
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16 minutes ago, 1965rivgs said:
LOL...this is alot simpler than it sounds, I must not be communicating well. If you read my post re the difference in pipe diameters in a GS versus standard system, I stated the GS has the same size over the axle (and therefore the inlet to the muffler) as a standard muffler but the GS tails are 2 inch diameter versus the standard tails which are 1 7/8ths. You stated that your shop used 2 inch pipe out of the muffler. Therefore, you require a `65 GS replacement muffler, as per my post #8, to use your existing tails...unless your shop used some sort of a sleeve to adapt a standard muffler (which has a 1 7/8ths stub) to the size of the GS tails? As I stated, I dont know what your shop did? I would be surprised if they had a GS spec muffler on the shelf but who knows?
Tom
Tom,
I agree and I get it. All you asked in post number 8 is if I needed a GS replacement muffler, I didn't know at that time as I did know what the specs of a GS system were nor the specs of a standard system. Because I did not have specific numbers I had no idea what my system was. All you had stated to that point was the GS was "bigger". Bigger than what? Bigger is abstract unless one has numbers or quantities to compare.
GS= 2 1/4" header, 1 7/8" over axle, 2" out
My car (stated in post 10, 13 & 14)= 2 1/4" header, 2" over axle, 2" out with no adapter, Muffler is a GS muffler (was on shelf for 30-40 years, so why not a GS?)
Regular Riviera= 1 7/8" over axle, 1 7/8" out, ? header.
For my own knowledge what is the size of the header pipe for a regular Riviera system? Thanks for the info.
Bill
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1 hour ago, 1965rivgs said:
Bill, I have no idea what your shop did to your car but when you referenced the GS exhaust I assumed your shop used the appropriate pipe diameters. Doesnt make much sense to me to use the GS pipe routing and not step up to the larger diameter pipe but to each his own.
Just as an FYI the GS header pipes are 2 1/4 in diameter, except for the over axles which are the same as the standard Riv, and the GS cars had 2 inch tails out of the muffler instead of the standard 1 7/8ths tails. So the GS muffler has 2 inch stubs for the tails. Good luck,
Tom
Tom,
I thought I had explained that in post # 10, which is the same post you just quoted in post 13. My shop ran 2 1/4" headers back to the rear axle, then 2" pipe over the axle into the muffler and 2" out. From that info and the info you just stated in your last post, that means the muffler on my car is a GS muffler. What is the normal Riv configuration? 2" headers and 1 7/8" over the axle and the tails or was it 1 7/8" all the way?
Bill
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48 minutes ago, Zimm63 said:
I have one that needs a home. Brand new GM. Its heavy, so shipping might be expensive.
Thanks, I will PM.
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I found the GS exhaust specs on an old thread. 2 1/4" header pipes and 2" tails. I went out and checked my car. I have 2 1/4" header pipes all the way back to the rear axle. They then ran 2" pipe from there over the axle and into/out of the muffler. So the muffler I am assuming is a stock Riviera muffler. With the set up I have it looks like I could go either way with the replacement muffler.
Bill
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9 hours ago, 1965rivgs said:
So, to be clear, you are looking for an OEM `65 Gran Sport muffler?
Tom
I am not saying that. What I said is that my exhaust is new front to back and that they used the 65 GS pattern to route the pipes. What are the differences between the GS exhaust system and the regular Riviera system? Is it just a larger diameter pipe? I will have to check back with my exhaust guys as to what they actually did. I just assumed they used the 65 GS routing pattern and then used the the regular Riviera diameter pipes and muffler. I don't know if the muffler they used was a regular Riviera muffler or a GS muffler. Since they do their own bending they would have been able to incorporate the muffler no matter which one they had. They may be able to use either one when they do the replacement. I will check and get back.
Bill
Free New 63-65 Inner Door Panel Window Fuzzies
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I have a pair of window fuzzies that go along the top of the inner door panel that I will give to anyone if they are interested, just pay shipping. I bought a window fuzzy kit from Repops awhile back and the fuzzies that went on the inner door panels had a V-shaped rubber instead of the fuzzy material like my originals and the chrome had a slight bend where it met the vent window unlike my originals that were straight. Repops made me new ones to match the originals which I have just installed. The driver side is new and never installed. The passenger side one was in my car for one year so I know you can make these work. If you want to see how the passenger side fit go to the thread of mine entitled "Update To The 1963-1965 Winow Felt Update". I hate to just throw them away, so if anyone can use them they are yours. PM me if interested