zipdang
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Thanks Seafoam65 and JZRIV! It's going up on a lift next week to determine where the transmission fluid leak (not terrible) is coming from and also getting a couple of rear wheel bearings. Fixed the windshield washers today but had to adjust them as they did a great job of washing the rear deck lid! Any pointers on a non-working clock?
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Should anyone be intersted - I'm on the road with my Riviera after completing a number of projects as listed earlier. It has been quite a head turner! The photo is myself driving with my brother on board participating in the Radnor, Ohio Memorial Day parade. It was a beautiful day (albeit a solemn one also) and folks on the route were wonderful! I'm looking forward to puttering around fixing the few odds and ends that need to be done (clock, fuel gauge, windshield washers, etc.).
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It's simply a manufacturer's cut-away display model. These bring the big bucks as they age...
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I've said it before, but here it is again. I'm am absolutely fascinated by the amount of knowledge and the willingness to spread it around on this site. I'm taken to school every time I log on! Thanks to all.
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Could it be half of Captain America's prototype shield?
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Looks like a man cave to me...
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Well, the weather is improving here in Ohio and I've been busy in the garage with my newest toy. The guys at the parts store are getting to know me - radiator, hoses, belts, calipers, rotors, wheel cylinders, shoes, pads, master cylinder, and on and on. New tires mounted and balanced (MUCH bigger than the Fiat tires and wheels I'm used to playing with!) I now have all the brake parts - lines included - removed and it was much harder to free up these fittings and lines than it is was when I owned a 1935 Hupmobile and did the same thing. I've got the gas tank off and will be having it cleaned and sealed. Rear brake drums received a light turning to freshen them up. The front rotors had already been turned down way past the minimum. I've caught myself saying "Well, while I'm under here, I might as well do this (whatever) too." Still having fun in Ohio!
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18 hours ago, Joe in Canada said:
I Google Phoenix Oregon to see where it is and I would say you are correct on the size of it. Centennial Golf club next door seems to be almost as big as Phoenix on Google map. So I guess in this case rather than saying the golf course is on the edge of town you can say the town is on the edge of the golf course.
Google Radnor, Ohio. You don't even need to zoom out to see it all! The cemetery is about as big as the town and there is no place to buy gas, a gallon of milk, or even a can of pop. We do have the post office, though...
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in my VERY small town, the postmaster years ago (now retired and a great guy) would say things like: "I'm not snooping or anything, but you received such-and-such today and..." Made me think of Mayberry.
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6 hours ago, Peter Gariepy said:
I'm still addressing issues
your patience is appreciated
Peter,
Thank YOU so much for your patience with us! Even if there are lots of eyes rolling and gnashing of teeth where you are, you're putting on a great front. THANK YOU.
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To the brake experts among you:
I'm replacing all the brake components on my 71 Riviera which has been sitting for a long while. This includes calipers, master cylinder, wheel cylinders, pads, rotors, steel lines, hoses,drums turned, etc. Should I also replace the combination valve that runs along the frame rail? It's quite dirty/rusty and all the lines connecting to it were extremely hard to remove. If so, where best to find one? Local shops don't list it. Thanks in advance for your help.
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I'm not able to see any of the photos that have been posted. Hopefully a known bug being worked out or just something up with my online skills? I'll keep watching...
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I love 'em just for their oddity. But I must admit, it has the most uncomfortable "window sill" for resting your arm with the window all the way down.
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Well, the weather is improving here in Ohio and I've been busy in the garage with my newest toy. The guys at the parts store are getting to know me - radiator, hoses, belts, calipers, rotors, wheel cylinders, shoes, pads, master cylinder, and on and on. Tires coming tomorrow. Perhaps tomorrow I'll pull the exhaust and begin removing the rusty brakes lines. Having a ball. Goal is to have it on the road by Memorial Day.
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There are truly lovers for every make! As you might guess, this friend of mine has a pristine Pacer (wagon no less) and he gets way more conversation at shows then the guys with '57 Chevrolets, GTOs, and the like. I guess "unusual" gets the attention! Oh, and Pacers aren't the only cars in his stable for those worried about his sanity!
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Saw this while having a sandwich at the local Wendy's just north of Delaware, Ohio. I'd guess this wasn't heading for restoration but one can hope...
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The picture of your car coming through those doors is classic. A "frameable" moment!
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Great idea! I once owned a 1935 518D and would have been faced with the same project. One of those cars I sold and wished I'd kept. Would love to see more of your car.
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As I had recently posted, I've been fortunate enough recently to grab onto one of my favorite 70's cars - the 71 Riviera. Can't wait for better weather to get it back on the road after 25 years of storage.
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When I owned a 1935 Hupp, I started collecting the vintage advertisements for them. The car's gone, but I kept the hundreds of ads I gathered. The artistry, content, and window on period advertising is amazing. Great fun just to leaf through.
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I received an N-gauge train set as a kid for Christmas (late 1960s) and was thrilled. Both of my brothers had either trains (HO scale) or slot cars. My dad gave each of us a 4x8 sheet of plywood and a corner in the basement to build our cities. When I turned 15 and my first car (1951 DeSoto) landed in the garage, the trains languished as also happened with my brothers' sets. Cars (and girls) became more important. I still have every bit of that original set plus much more and it will be coming out as I enter retirement age (as the OP stated). My daughters showed no interest in the great Hot Wheels track I set up from my childhood for them and my matchboxes were "neat," but that was it. There interests: sports and theatre in school.
High school culture dictates what's "cool" to be interested in. My beat up 1956 Olds 88 was a hit where the other guys' new cars were boring. Now, as we've said before, cars for kids are pretty much just appliances and not much more. The competition is in the newest gadget and latest tech.
I sound a bit like my Dad, but him and I shared the car interest where I had a harder time finding that connection with my daughters' interests. Oh well, times change...
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Thanks all for opinions on the exhaust. I've never installed an exhaust system of this complexity (although I'm always game for a new challenge), so I think I will find a shop in the Columbus, Ohio area and get a quote. Anyone familiar with a shop in the central Ohio area? How about a radiator shop, also.
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Either way. You can buy a mail order system from a quality supplier like Waldron. http://www.waldronexhaust.com/and there are others but quality and fit may be spotty/unpredictable. Or if you have a competent local custom shop they can do it. You won't find exhaust system parts at a local auto parts store.
Thanks for the response. I wasn't going to work on the new project until warm weather, but it seems I may not be able to wait! Have others had good results with Waldron? I don't have the ability to alter anything to fit, so it would have to be darn near perfect.
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Just to let your know even though I'm sure you will get to it, I was able to clean the "yellowing" on the dash bezels with Tuff Stuff. I'm sure most any cleaners will work, I just thought I would let you know they will clean-up without too much effort.
Thanks. I was wondering what to use on those. If in doubt, I generally start with the mildest thing possible (sometimes just water) and proceed from there. Looking forward to warmer weather to start playing.
Is the exhaust on this car something that will need a custom shop or can the parts be purchased "off the shelf" for my installation?
What was your best junk yard find?
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In 1979, as a seventeen-year-old, I owned a 1966 Olds Cutlass convertible. While driving on the freeway one of the top latch hooks broke (got over before any more damage). On a lark, I stopped in at the local junk yard that was known to only handle newer cars - nothing as old as 13 years. And, no kidding, they just had an identical Cutlass hauled in and were getting ready to just crush it. I not only got my latch hook, but a perfect dashboard! You know, one of those plastic, padded affairs that always cracked as had happened in my car. Never been that lucky since.