psychostang

Who knows what happened, the last time he was here was 05/12/20.

Thanks Ed. Do you think the 400 would sit a little lower? Are the 400 and 455 blocks the same?

No problem Tom. I was thinking that it was something along those lines. Now, how hard do you think it would be to install a 400 series Buick engine in the 65 Riviera. Are engine mounts vastly different?

You all know my issue with installing the 2004R transmission behind the Wildcat engine. On that note, I would like to know what happened to my thread about Centerville. It seems to have dissappeared. Onward. I would like to know if anyone has installed the later 400 series Buick engine in a 65 Riviera. Since 1967 became BOP, I could install that engine with the 2004R behind it. Will the mounts bolt up, or do I have to fabricate new mounts.

So I guess what you are saying is that Dealerships were asshats back in the 60's also.

Tom, I thought that also, but I saw a Riviera with a VIN that was higher than 34,586 Riviera's built for 65. I didn't know that the Wildcats also used the 9 designation. Learn something new everyday.

I will keep a lookout. I know it's not mine. Mine is Artic white, but was given a half-ass black repaint. Yours is an extremely early build. 633rd Buick off the assembly line. Mine is 9,165th Buick with 2nd week of December 64 build.

If I may give my opinion. I would remove/disassemble/inspect the 307. Then clean the chambers and pistons of carbon. Do a dingle ball hone to all cylinders. Then re-ring and replace bearings, then reassemble. Then just enjoy the vehicle. Let the next person spend the money on performance mods.

Paul Duran passed on in July. I don't know ilf someone else is making the electronic motors now. I know the latest add I saw in the Riview states a price of $599.

Good ol' Dough boy!

The ball studs are available. I think opgi or cars has them.

Good luck dude! I've been looking for almost 2 years. I still haven't foud a set of 65 front retradtor seat belts. The most important part, is the lower bracket and cover. I think you'll have a better chance of being hit by lightning!

Turbinator. Thanks for the info. Did you send it back? What kind of warranty do they have? Or, did they tell you to pound sand?

I spoke to him a long time ago. He can't do anything if you have a broken mast.

Ok, thanks. Same problem with mine.

Well it works on my 64 intake which is on my 63 block in my 65...:D Besides Ed, he only needs the top.

If you want, I have a 66 model Carter 4180s for $50 plus shipping. Would that work for you?

The first picture is of the vacuum diaphram and blower motor resistor assembly as attached to the outside air door and case assembly. The second picture is of the three vacuum hoses for the heater system. Vacuum canistor/heater valve/outside air door diaphram. Hope this helps.

Is the power antenna mast broken?

There is someone on this forum who has been looking for the 3.36 ratio for a very long time.

Thanks Tom. I do appreciate all eyeballs!!

Loren. Thanks for the infor for Bob. You would think that with over 34k Rivieras made for 1965, that there would be a decent amount of complete seatbelt assemblies around. It is that extra bracket and cover, that makes it difficult to find a complete set.

28.3"s tall. 225/75/15. The car is only going to be used for cruising to shows and cruise in's. I won't be trailering anything. Plus, Florida is mostly flat!

Thanks Bulldog. According to that calculator, at 70mph with a 3.23 gear, I'll be at 1800 rpm. At 65, I'll be at 1670. The low end torque of the Wildcat engine should handle that quite nicely.

What do your calculations forsee with a 3.23 gear?