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Is there a difference between '65 dash pads & '63-'64 pads???
Tom T.
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The "Formula Five' wheels, that were originally available & what they were called, were ONLY available for the '64 Wildcats at the time.
Tom T.
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Go with the '65 GS Riv. exhaust.
Goes from 2" to 2 1/4" & the exhaust pipes follow the frame instead of having an "S" bend.
Flows better with no downsides.
Stainless has the problem of expanding & contracting more so use band type clamps.
Once things have settled in after some time of driving, months, then you can finish tightening them.
Just my thoughts.
Tom T.
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Heating & bending the bracket an option???
Tom T.
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Stock, originally, it was composed of 5 separate pieces.
The part that screwed into the back of the carb. which was a 3/8ths. pipe thread.
A fitting that screwed into this part with a hose for the 3/8ths.PCV valve hose.
A Brass fitting that the power booster line screwed into.
And from there the hose to the power booster.
I should have ALL the original parts except for the steel line to the booster???
A clip that held the steel line to the valve cover bolt.
Will have to look/search IF interested.
Tom T.
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You need six of the sealing washers.
I have the PROPER ones in stock @ $1.00 each + shipping.
I will need an exact address to get a shipping quote.
Tom T.
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Electra & Wildcat yes.
LeSabre ??? I think, yes also.
Tom T.
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I worked with Clarks for awhile tying to get the package tray correct.
Took a few times BUT we got it, two years plus.
You get what you pay for.
They is no other that fits correctly.
Tom T.
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Why don't you just buy a new tank???
By the time & $$$$ you spend to have it re-done you could purchase a new tank.
Tom T.
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John,
No "Nalheads" I know or seen EVER had aluminum distributors from the factory.
They were ALL cast iron.
Tom T.
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An after market mechanical gauge.
Tom T.
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I'm the one who supply's the "Mini" starters.
$409.00 + shipping in a Large Flat Rate box of $27.75
Personnel check, money order, or bank check.
Made out to myself & mailed to:
Tom Telesco
12 Cook St.
Norwalk, Ct. 06853-1601
Tom T.
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Bilstein
Costly, but worth it.
I could supply if nec.
Tom T.
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I don't trust ANY of the electrical gauges. too many variables'.
Mechanical ONLY in my opinion.
Tom T.
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On EVERY carb. I rebuild they ALL go through a process.
Reason many of my re-builds seem to be costly.
Re-bushed throttle shafts IF NEC.
In MANY cases only the primary shafts need to be re-bushed.
Seldom the secondary's, BUT sometimes also.
Seized up throttle shafts, etc.
Rusted linkage beyond recognition.
Water intrusion corroding internally.
EVERYONE is installed on a running/driving '64 Riv. I have & use for this process.
DON'T need a problem with an overseas carb. as shipping back & forth can get to be quite costly.
Ask those I've done rebuilds for & ask them/those questions & whether satisfied or not & their impressions.
Tom T.
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Even when new IF they sat for awhile, a week or more, you would have to crank them for awhile.
Way back when they were a newer car & more than likely a daily driver so you didn't run into these problems.
AGAIN, I would rather crank it over for awhile to get oil flowing RATHER than a dry start.
Todays fuel with alcohol evaporates even faster with the normal heat of the engine.
Tom T.
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Even when new IF they sat for awhile, a week or more, you would have to crank them for awhile.
Way back when they were a newer car & more than likely a daily driver so you didn't run into these problems.
AGAIN, I would rather crank it over for awhile to get oil flowing RATHER than a dry start.
Todays fuel with alcohol evaporates even faster with the normal heat of the engine.
The cure install an electric fuel pump or fuel injection.
Now we're back to the dry start situation.
Which would you rather have???
Tom T.
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How about shining a light in the opposite end????
May help to see inside.
Tom T.
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Yes John,
I'm returning them.
Tom T.
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I just bought 2 kits from my local NAPA jobber.
Are you sitting down.
They listed for $187.00 + each & cost me 107.00 + each.
Time for a change.
Tom T.
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Hoping to be there Also.
Would be GREAT to meet you after all these years.
Tom T.
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NO, AND it is NOT replaceable as far as I know.
The tube has some kind of restriction inside of it to slow down the flow of hot air or else the incoming air would not be hot enough to heat up the choke coil.
One reason some replace the hot air choke coil with an electrically operated choke coil.
IF the system is working correctly, is, you will feel vacuum at the source where the rubber hose connects to the top of the carb. IF everything is sealed correctly.
Tom T.
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On my '64 I bought new the number on the engine & the top of the cowl should match to be a numbers matching vehicle/car/engine.
Example: the engine number stamped on the block in front of the valley pan, in my case, 7K1076554 is the same as on the cowl.
Again: 7K1076554
Which also has the engine code of KW which relates to a '64 with a 425 4bbl engine.
Hope this helps.
Tom T.
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Or buy one of my bolt-in NEW Mini Starters for your Nail.
Problems now solved once & forever.
May even cost less than having yours professionally built to high torque specs.
Tom T.
New wheels and tires for the old girl
in Buick Riviera
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Can't say that I can agree.
I've been racing my '64 Since new.
Was NEVER as slow as mentioned in adds.
With 3.90 gears & old slicks it has done a best of 13.902 @ 98 MPH.
On average mostly a 14.1-14.2
Not bad for a boat in my opinion.
Tom T.