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I will buy these, contact me at chucknixon67@gmail.com Thanks Chuck Nixon

Need this part for my 69 Riv. Bought one from a Riv guy who makes them but cant find his info. Thanks

Thanks, guys, for the input. Sorry I have been swamped and not back here at the site for a few days. I will follow your advice and see where I get to. Chuck

Well I finally got my steering column back and this time when I turn it to the right the wheels turn right and vice versa on the left. The first time I got it back from the rebuild when I turned it right the wheels turned left and vice versa. So, column is back in and carb, vacuum canister and fuel lines, throttle hooked up and today after 5-10 turnovers or 10-15 second the engine started and we ran it for 5+ minutes. Now I have to figure out how to align and connect the gear sets at the bottom end of the column to connect the timing and throttle advance on the steering wheel. Is there an illustrated service procedure anyone is aware of? I can not find one in the 1921 service manual. One question is do I start with the timing lever at the steering wheel centered straight up and down at the 6 o'clock position with the gear lever below in the middle of its movement? Not sure how I get the gears to mesh and stay in place but I have not spent much time under the car up close to the gears. The shorter arm at the steering wheel with the horn button is the throttle lever as I remember. It has been almost 3 years since I last had the car running and I took the steering column out. I had only had the car less than a year so I still have a lot to learn about the car. Any help appreciated, Chuck

Well I finally got my steering column back and this time when I turn it to the right the wheels turn right and vice versa on the left. The first time I got it back from the rebuild when I turned it right the wheels turned left and vice versa. So, column is back in and carb, vacuum canister and fuel lines, throttle hooked up and today after 5-10 turnovers or 10-15 second the engine started and we ran it for 5+ minutes. Now I have to figure out how to align and connect the gear sets at the bottom end of the column to connect the timing and throttle advance on the steering wheel. Is there an illustrated service procedure anyone is aware of? I can not find one in the 1921 service manual. One question is do I start with the timing lever at the steering wheel centered straight up and down at the 6 o'clock position with the gear lever below in the middle of its movement? Not sure how I get the gears to mesh and stay in place but I have not spent much time under the car up close to the gears. The shorter arm at the steering wheel with the horn button is the throttle lever as I remember. It has been almost 3 years since I last had the car running and I took the steering column out. I had only had the car less than a year so I still have a lot to learn about the car. Any help appreciated, Chuck

So sorry to hear about the loss of Bill. I too last saw him at Auburn and he seemed fine. I always heard Bill was a strong player in BCA and dedicated his time and efforts to make it better. He will be missed and my condolences to Dee and the family.

Thanks Ed, there is a wealth of lifting points information on the lnternet that I found after I wrote this original post.

Some time back I think I saw a post on lifting points for 68-70 Riv’s using a two post jack but can’t find it. Any recommendations on a source for the info?Thanks, Chuck Nixon

Terry, congrats on the car being finished and drivable. As a new owner of a 1921 Model 45 I have gone back and read your threads from the beginning and learned an incredible amount of knowledge from you and the other folks who have shared their knowledge about Buicks this old. I have to get the steering column back in mine after I had it rebuilt and when I installed it there was something backward as you turned the steering shaft to the right and the wheels turned to the left and vice versa. I sent it back to the rebuilder and I need to get in back in and be sure it all works right. Then I can begin driving the car and enjoying it as you are with yours. You have created a wonderful story from start through today and I know there is more to come. Great work and keep the updates coming. Chuck Nixon Fort Worth

Dual turning Tripp lights are often seen at Concours d’Elegance events on early Packards, Lincolns, Cadillacs, Duesenbergs, Auburns, Pierce Arrows, Marmons, etc.

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Thanks but I do not need them as I found what I needed. Chuck

The canister holds vacuum to aid in shifting the car with a red round pedal on the floorboard. It was designed to help women drive the car.

My 1921 K45 steering would turn fine to the right but about halfway thru the left turn it would bind and would not make a full turn. I tried the special agriculture grease recommended here on the site but that did not improve it so I removed the column and steering box and sent it off to be rebuilt. I got it back and I need to get it back in the car to see how it turned out.