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So, you're saying your preference is spot-on (within 1/16")? Nowadays, I don't think you get to choose. Simply have to accept what's out there unless you want to spend big $$$ for Diamondbacks or Cokers. You see for quite some time, this has been the case for 3" WWWs for 50s rides, that I understand. You want those, well pay-up! But for run-of-the-mill All Seasons with a white stripe? Diamondbacks? No Way! Bob, what does your tire shop store owner say for tire availability of those 15/16" stripes?

Very nice Ray with your '63 like mine. ". . . cig lighter in glovebox" Image? A Rostra is the way to go for aftermarket cruise control. However, I'm still trying to modify the original Electro-cruise to continue using the dashboard control. I like the 3in1 Dakota Digital Gauge. I suppose I could do the same. Thanks for the idea! Hmmm interesting, everyone has a different idea with the ashtray. The Riviera was ahead of its time hiding it behind a door. For '64 they moved it lower to allow for a new HVAC control which is what Ottawa Dave has. The USB Type-A charger that Ray has in the rear socket, I have it in the front. 2nd image is a cheapo blue-tooth adapter for the Mono Delco AM/FM. Orange USB cable is to power the adapter of course. But, my Android still has a 3.5mm Jack for direct plug-in and the orange cable to keep it charged. Blue arrow shows a pancake LED to illuminate the ashtray compartment since that poorly designed Casca lighter light is gone with a replacement power point. Picture was taken low, light is not a distraction unless the Driver is short! To show how useless the original light was. Observe those pinhole perforations in the side of the ashtray, how could that possibly work? Again, this is all for 1963.

It never occurred to me to wrap interior parts with leather, just re-paint. With re-paint, I had problems with 2-part Clear amd I don't think it was the Operator/User, it was the product (time expired?) So, in January a Member posted a link for trunk metal repair. But, it was a great resource for total restoration . . . . quality restoration! In it is where I learned of the technique to wrap interior parts with Leather. VERY NICE! http://www.spiuserforum.com/index.php?threads/1964-buick-riviera.7251/page-6

For my '63, I replaced both, front and rear Casca Lighter sockets with high amperage Power Points from Princess Auto. Of course, I did away with the rubber safety plug in the front. But for the rear, I cut off the lanyard/tab and attached a 1963 Knob to it, simple! For the front lighter socket, I inserted an illuminated cigarette lighter USB Type-A Charger into the power point socket.

A little off topic but I too thought a fully boxed Perimeter or X-Frame (Buick's Cruciform) was stiff. It is the reason I opted for a new 1987 Grand National. I purposely ordered it withn ASC sunroof for rigidity. When the Dealer cancelled my order to allow shipments straight to his inventory to sell above list, I later re-ordered for extended production but no more ASC. So, I specified the package with no T-Tops. The G-Body platform had an open frame and was crap! While on the bumper jack, the doors wouldn't close. And when the doors were shut with all fours on the ground, the front edge of the trunk would pop up. The windshield cracked not for a rock but driving through a pot-hole at -30 deg. C. As a kid, I remember a Montreal Dealer "Harold Cummings Chevrolet" would set aside Trade-ins of GMs 1964 and older to support a local stunt act where they would jump them. Their main Driver would insist on a cruciform frame for greater chance of success!

https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-9000-MACHE ELUMINATOR™ MACH-E ELECTRIC MOTOR

A heads-up on WSW tire replacements for those having oldish rubber. Tire manufacturers are discontinuing Tire Lines offering WSW option on run-of-the-mill all seasons. The one "tire shop" source left here in Canada is now having difficulty sourcing a set for my other project requiring 14" WSWs. I put off a set of 14" tires last summer after my SureTrac Power Touring purchase for my Riviera. They had the 14" size I wanted in the same tire and I should've purchased them too. 2nd choice "Radar Dimax Classic" from last year is also discontinued now. Left over stock is being snapped-up! Tire manufacturers figure who on earth would order WSWs for their trailer? Classic rides you say? What's that? Of course south of the border WSWs can still be had but I'm seeing less choices. Pretty soon it will be Coker, Diamondback and Kontio for summer profile, vintage sidewalls and BIAS look tires costing $$$$ with their small time dealers. No free shipping to Canada, not ever! Tire shop prices will soon be a thing of the past!

Yes and for $17K worth it if it truly has only 7,500 miles on the clock. However, Houston has a mild climate. With proper maintenance both, the exterior and interior can be kept "as new" for a long time if a non smoker and shielded from that southern sun. When I sold my 1st new car, an '87 Grand National with a pile of miles on it and severe lacquer checking all over, the Buyer was amazed how I kept the interior "as new". This was without seat and dashboard cover. The fabric was simply scotch guarded when new. Strange how the Seller claiming he purchased from the original Owner only in 2022 and couldn't confirm the mileage with him? Beware! I like how one of the attributes includes: "Full front-end lubed up with quality grease"

Seller appears to be an older gentleman that sees value in it being only a 2-Owner Riviera that spent it's life in a good climate. The only fault, yes no AC. So, Would've been nice to have posted the Dealer invoice which he claims to have to prove it's a local car. I question the low mileage, prove it. Also, the dashpad doesn't have a "crisp" appearance to it. Re-covered? Reference to 401/425 might be a typo. Perhaps 401/445? After witnessing no-reserve Barrett-Jackson transactions, this one is not out-of-line. But without AC, my offer would be considerably below his asking price. 1965 Ribbed rocker moldings? I can't tell with the thumbnails posted. A big mistake if he really wants to sell. Maybe his wife is twisting his arm to sell? Another one with supposed low mileage and no AC. "Driven32,715 miles"? Better price!

Correction, the '65 radio plate is black. Some have changed it to wood grain when replacing the console trim.

So, My '63 is an early production and does not have ribbed paneling on the instrument panel. It does however have that leatherette treatment for the radio and console. With the dashboard bare, it would be easy to continue with the same leatherette on the whole dashboard like the '65s which I regard as killer. But, in doing so, the current visual impact of that black treatment flowing from the radio down the center will be lost? The '65s contrasts that black instrument panel with wood grain flowing down the center from the radio and thus maintaining that impact. Best to leave my '63 dashboard alone. Here is the Glove Box Door with a bit of the radio plate on the left:

Me too . . . . ?

Link is AMA Spec for 1969 430 cu. in BBB - Page #6 of PDF: https://autohistorypreservationsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/1969-BUICK-AMA-SpecsLeSabre-Wildcat-Electra-225-Riviera-REV-Pg-1-35.pdf

Yes, should get you to a ball-park figure. Wonder if Ford's 9000 Mach-E crate motor has been revised with a IPM-SRM "Internal Permanent Magnet- Switched Reluctance Motor"? Also referred to as IPM-SynchRM. Most of us work with Modules instead of piecing together components. Much easier.

Someone mentioned BMW test? This BMW Test center is in Thermal CA near Palm Springs. Last September, I could see from Tyler Street a gaggle of 30-50 BMWs, through the fence ready for action. The track was closed then. https://bmwperformancecenter.com/

THAT'S WHEN YOU BUY THEM! Car age that is. 70? It seems depreciated Euro Cars are purchased only by the young and the old. The mid-life people pay full price through purchase or leasing, buyout or re-leasing. Ask a kid before you purchase a heavily depreciated Euro car. They can tell you everything about them, problems and what to avoid. Audi RWD V8s for example, timing link and accessory drive is at the rear of the engine!

Be patient, keep all channels open and check/watchlist periodically. Isn't it always the case when you stumble upon a nicer car than the one you're committed to. The ROA Riview.Listings. Ya, scammers: "I'm out-of-town right now but . . . . . " BEWARE!

How true but, I'd adjust that 50% to about 5 or 6 years. A study on why that is when a Lexus holds its value longer? Key is probably the mentioned service work. DO NOT NEGLECT a high tech car. Allowing issues to mount while its value drops like a rock is certain death before its time. It will be worth more dismantled for parts. Young enthusiasts with limited bank balances will stretch out the remainder of a Euro cars life (they prefer BMWs). They'll drive it with CEL on, limp mode and error codes thrown. Cheap fun at the expense of the original purchaser. Holy Cow - $13.8K! "Call for stock check" - Back Order!

Bill, you have a '63 as well. I think vinyl is good. Paper would become nicked the first time one were to remove the bottle with AC tubing directly above the bottle. Am I the only one having to "work" the bottle out from its bracket? I would like a cap to go with that label.

Get a load of this front disc brake for an Audi RS6! My son says the light weight carbon rotors cost $10K USD for the pair! Modern brake rotors cannot be machined. Replace only and hope no back-order when this Audi is say 15 years old. Huge rotors inside a 21" wheel.

I miss the days when driving up to my regular local auto parts jobber. After pulling stock and it sitting on the parts counter, state "Cash Sale for City of Edmonton" or other big organization for trades pricing. End-of-story! I say "regular parts jobber" because if a bad experiance or they have ceased to exist, I simply frequent another store.

Thanks Willis. If one were to build a 350 SBC, simply follow someone's success for a particular application. However, for our Nailhead engines, most people don't have the luxury of numerous test-cell "pulls" producing print-outs to help with choosing the best cam. My method for choosing a camshaft was to not veer too much from OE. However, the table of OE camshafts had data based on the .002" SAE method. This had me degree the original camshaft using the .050" method. With .050" data, I decided on a profile with a 112 LSA. However, the Cam-Card inside the box indicated 110 LSA. Maybe it would've degreed differently but I wanted to keep it new to return to the Vendor. Interesting, the 128 calculation. But, who will do a custom camshaft for a Nailhead? Still have to choose what's available out there. For me it was the Schneider grind with 112 LSA. In general, there are "engine builders" for a particular application and there are "engine designers" employed by giants such as GM. The latter has decades of research. However, there's no disputing engine builds from the likes of Smokey Yunick!

I've had my Riviera for 43 years. It had wire hubcaps. I learned of Turbine Covers when I joined this Chat group around 2016. I also learned about the 1965 Riviera GS through this Chat. I seen Tirbine Covers for the 1st time last month on a project car.

Thanks. With local summer miles, all is fine. No change in operation. Nice that there is no dead-band observed at the distributor Rotor when rocking the crankshaft. Some indecisiveness on camshaft and lifters. I would've proceeded if it was an actual 112 LSA (Schneider) not the 110 I purchased. I returned that camshaft. Degreed a camshaft for the 1st time. Along with data from the inspection, I now have a good assessment on the state of my Nailhead. In my youth, got lucky not degreeing a performance camshaft. No online calculators back then, no computers even! The crankshaft sprocket was the only issue. Hmm, yes, good. Have not seen that post before.

Ah, Rochester #7041304. I've been looking out for that carburetor for a few years now. There were some NOS 7041304s available online for a hefty price and will require R&R. I don't care, any 4MV will do. It will be covered by the air cleaner. I just want the Buick 4MV base for 1966 & 67 as in the image or, just the primary shaft for the bell-crank. You'd think if the Service Replacement was implemented on large scale, there'd be a glut of the original Rochester #7026240s out there. Again, I only want the primary shaft. If I were to veer away from that bell-crank, there's always Edelbrock. They offer a spreadbore. FYI, there appears to be Rochester #7043109 with the Buick bell-crank.