Turbinator

1966 I had a new CL77 Honda 305 Scrambler. I was 15 1/2 yrs when I bought the bike. Chrome bobbed front fender, head light shell, skid plate, air cleaner cover, tool box, engine plate top cover, center stand, kick stand, tail light bracket …. Custom two color flame paint on tank and back fender. im starting add some new bling to my 63. No Buick Roadwheels on the 63, just turbines. Turbinator

There are a multitude of ways to refresh light rust on chrome. Coca Cola with aluminum foil is a way to refresh the chrome. Our goal is to keep the surface rust free. I’d like to know once the chrome surface is refreshed how do you keep the surface shining? Lator Gator 🐊

Not a bad idea. You could find them and buy them low and sell a tiny bit higher. Everyone comes out a winner. please a 47-49 Caddy Series 62 in great shape. I’d buy it at the fair price.

Some of us view finding hard to find items as a hobby. Winston, but on the note “ business” sure is in the business of your hobby or the business of business finding what You want. I think we agree some of us are better than others at digging up what we want or need. My job required mining information about the strangest topics, but it was business and was to be done correctly. I admire the quality level of your collector vehicles. You have tops of the top of what I’ve seen. I enjoy cooking up stuff to be made and sell to those that want it. Those that don’t want it because Buick didn’t make it does not hurt my feelings. There are a great group of people in the ROA. We all cannot agree, but we manage to get along. BTW, I beat the haircell grain to death with legit info about the grain for the dashes. First the haircell designation of the grain will get no argument from me. Haircell it is. Haircell identifies the hair side of the animal. The hair follicles have a pattern for each animal. Suede grain from a pig will be different than cowhide grain. Let’s add in the vinyl is embossed from a metal plate from a human. I contend the haircell grains do change from 63,64, and 65. I saw Tom Telesco’s original dash pad from his 64 and took in a real trade from s 65. Both grains were different, but not so different they both could not be haircell grain. This is my opinion based on research on an item that appears no one cares about. As always I’m happy to be persuaded to see things in another light. Hope you are well AND my favorite dog of all time is happy and healthy. Later Gator 🐊

I’ve found some folks just know how to find things. Be it reliable sources for information, parts, cars, things that pertain to cars and the list goes on. Personal experience has lead me to believe in building a cadre of reliable sources that have like interests. It’s a give relationship that pays dividends. The more you give the more you get. Folks do not always agree; however, people can disagree without being disagreeable. There are gents that are a wealth of knowledge on what to find and what to do to fix your car. Later Gator 🐊

Could very well have been acid in the disintegration. Time slips by, but I’m sure it’s been at least 3 years since I had the Delco caps crumble. It’s great the maker fixed the problem. initially I bought the look alike Delco battery. The look alike battery failed in about two years. Then I bought the Duracell automotive battery and put on the top and decal on. I will post the pic when I find it.

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The yellow plastic caps, believe it or not disintegrate in a year or two. The kit is a reasonable price. I bought mine a period back and individually the cover and pressure sensitive DELCO label cost more than your kit. I measured so the posts fit through the holes in cover. I do remember the cover did not fit flat on the battery top. I had to modify something to make the fit look good. Certainly doable or I would have remembered the hassle. The vinyl label can be tricky to apply without a wrinkle. I had “ atomic” glue I used to attach the vinyl label to the battery without a wrinkle. I’m doing the same drill on another battery for another car I have. I bought the extra battery yellow caps I got from a website that sells the look alike DELCO battery. The black paint on the DELCO cap wears off as well. Turbinator

Gents, One set left. Turbinator

You are 100% correct. I was neglectful by not protecting the finish. I don’t think it is too late. In my former life I was a skilled brain surgeon and had a steady hand. It could very well be I’m losing my touch.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The vehicle is someone’s creation. You might be annoyed if someone called an automobile of yours butchery. If you cannot say something nice, do not say anything at all. Turbinator

Here this with the molding removed.

Could be an emblem for a horn cap for a 64-66 Buick Wood Steering wheel? Just position the 2 3/4” R emblem correctly in the cap with right backing and clips and Bada Bing a cheap horn cap ready to go. Some basic craft skills will get anyone a nice horn cap. Or you could buy a really good repro horn cap with shiny TIG welded 304 Stainless Steel Horn bar from Turbinator. Such a deal!

Pat, I should know my audience better. Yes, I did mean Buick Roadwheels. Some of the other folks do not Buick Roadwheels are the real name for “ Rallye” wheels. My preference is say and write wheels as opposed to rims. I always thought the rim was part of the automobile wheel. But, if rim is synonymous with wheel in automobile circles I can learn.

Bill, if it is any help I’ve never seen an original Riviera emblem with the adhesive backing. My interest in emblems is a small window of time 63-66 Riviera and Buick wood steering wheel emblems. So, I guess for me not to recognize the emblem in question is not a surprise to me. Although, I’m a very interested I can’t ID the emblem right now.

Pat, I was guessing in hopes of giving Bill a starting point to investigate. Currently, I’m on a family business mission. My internet connectivity is wonky regarding searches. I can say without hesitation Buick did a good job for making many ( if not all ) of the Buick Riviera emblems I’m interested to be application specific. Simply meaning they are not interchangeable and still be preservationist correct. For instance I’ve spent time trying to find center cap emblems for an 81 Riviera turbines. The emblem is flat with R logo and 2.5” diameter. I’ve recreated the emblem numerous times in my shop. Although my 2.5” recreation acceptable by some the preservationist would politely reject my work. That’s ok, as I make clear representation of my work and products. Thank you for your comments. Turbinator

Sir, in some circles folks speculate the 65 Riviera are in demand. I believe the 65’s are selling for a lot of money. Owners of the 65’s may be using other channels to advertise or holding on in hopes of higher prices. I own a 63 Riviera and I am delighted with the car. For my money I would spend the kind of money 65’s are bringing for another kind of collectible car. It’s not a better or worse decision how a person spends their money on preference. There is no discussion about personal taste. Turbinator

Bill, it’s on my radar screen. I think but I have to verify they are for a 67 Riviera Rallye wheel. The diameter helps me narrow it down. CARS LLC gets $22.00 for each new. If I’m right. Bear with me I’ll get it in 24 hrs. Turbinstor

I was of the same opinion.( my ethanol moisture was in my small engines I use to maintain my property.) I read a University study on the effectiveness of additives in gasoline to combat moisture in gasoline. A long read with specific documentation to convince me their study was real. Bottom line: HEET and BG were the only two additives that were effective allowing the moisture to go through the fuel system with the gasoline. Since then I do not use any additives for moisture.

If your 65 has the vacuum trunk release the piece that fits over the trunk latch won’t fit. As for the remaining pieces I don’t know. I know the pieces fit my 63 Riviera.

John, you write like you’ve been snorting coke. Too much of the white powder? “Casey Jones you better watch your speed….”

I missed explaining these are OEM BUICK wheels. I guess the 853 stamped on the barrel of the wheel would have been sufficient information to indicate the real deal. I do deal in some items that are reproduced that soon no one will be able to tell the difference between the repros and original. The plating is real copper, nickel, and chrome. The opposite side of wheel could have been photographed I thought everyone knows what the other side looks like. The register ring is on the wheel. Believe it or not Sweden is known for very good chrome plating. John, although I’ll ship my wheels to the moon you loathe shipping in to Canada. Besides, I don’t sell on credit. Now that you’ve implied I’m a liar I won’t ever hear from you.

Good the sooner I’m through with these I won’t have to store them. Thank you Bob

Jan, not sure what the experts say. But I got the moulding off without breaking anything.

Hill Jenkins will send you a kit made up to fit your trunk. Make an appointment with a local independent auto upholstery shop and have them install the kit. The clips that hold the board in are really hard to find. Real hard. The Jack spring holder clip… are available. Try Gene Guarnere for the Jack hardware. music_man_jetliner@yahoo.com Turbinator