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  1. Good day, Outside my Riv generation, but a quick search of 1973 Buick Riviera, I'm hard pressed to see any that are not chrome. The ad from 1973 also shows chrome. This isn't to say that it wasn't an option, but again, aside from obvious customs, I couldn't find a '73 image with body coloured mirrors. Searching 1974 Riv's and it pretty easy to find both chrome and body coloured mirrors, and the 1974 ad has them on. Again, far from conclusive, but hope it helps... Later,
  2. Probably been saying this for over a hundred years. Lady plugging in her electric car in 1912... Apparently by 1917 38% of vehicles in the US were electric... Henry Ford helped put the brakes on that...
  3. Good day. Too funny, that's probably all the mileage my tires have on 'em, but seeing that I bought them in the late '90's, I'm another one that would love to get some newish (+/-) 1" whitewalls up here in the Great White North. I still like to believe that the rubber compounds they used to use are very different from the planned obsolescence of today's manufacturing. Sheesh, I've got underwear older than 5years that are still going strong, but they're not made of rubber... Anyway, John, on behalf of us living in the oft' forgotten northern wilderness, I really appreciate your efforts following up on this topic. (Sorry I forgot to respond to your DM) Hopefully we can find a way to cost effectively source what I believe should be the right width of the first gen Riv whitewalls, way up here, by wagon train, dog sled, dirigible air drop, whatever... Later,
  4. Good day. Sorry, I’m not sure if I totally understand these comments, but I was more responding to the comment that he may have been in the ‘wrong forum’. It’s a Riv that he wants to customize, came here for a specific question, (weight) to which he got some rational answers on how best to estimate it. He also got, what I thought was some negativity towards his project but in some respect, also to his experience, or apparent lack thereof that we really don’t know too much about. We all gotta learn somewhere and learning by one’s mistakes and sharing those can be very beneficial for some… Although I never followed the automotive career, when I was a young, 16 year old apprentice in my uncles engine rebuilding shop, one bad day I was sent out the the shed to find a “piston long weight”. After what seemed like hours looking for something I had no idea what it was, I came back sheepishly, only to find out I found what they sent me for… a Pissed on long wait… to cool off. Anyway, interestingly enough, this week’s Haggarty newsletter is somewhat experience topical… https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/11-rites-of-passage-every-diy-mechanic-must-experience/?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_content=MED_UN_NA_EML_UN_UN_WeekendRoadTrip&hashed_email=f472103ce9c29545ae77fe867876dcc74dd2d592f381f4083b4b20ffe9144d61&dtm_em=f472103ce9c29545ae77fe867876dcc74dd2d592f381f4083b4b20ffe9144d61 Later,
  5. Good day. He owns a Riviera that he want to customize, surely there are other ROA members that have radically altered their Riv from stock. I say more power to him and we should encourage more new members with Riviera projects regardless of their intended outcome. Personally, I would be blown away to see a 'relatively' straightforward Riv restored, that when you opened the hood, was powered by the new generation of motor madness. Although still in the infant stages of evolution, EV conversions of classic vintage cars won't be going away anytime soon. Again, from my chair, more power to you... Later,
  6. Good day, Apparently someone tried this a number of years ago in a '67 Riv... I'm sure some of the technology has evolved, but I would say, what they heh, have some fun in life. Good luck, keep us posted... Not much there, but source; https://barnfinds.com/experimental-ev-1967-buick-riviera-electric-vehicle/ Later,
  7. John, good day, Rare sight indeed, mine hasn't set foot on snow in 40+ years, but seeing that, I certainly would've been tempted to "drift" a few of the crescents in the 'hood... Later,
  8. Good day... Sorry, being in Canada, I assume you are talking about Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as the only holiday we see today is the weather forecast being a high of -21C (-26F) after a number of days living in the near-40'Cs (same same in F). I did search and found this list of today's observations... -- There are 11 holidays listed for January 15th, 2024: Blue Monday, Elementary School Teacher Day, Humanitarian Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, National Bagel Day, National Booch Day, National Day of Service, National Fresh Squeezed Juice Day, National Hat Day, National Strawberry Ice Cream Day, Wikipedia Day. -- But from what I gather the list is missing National Pothole Day, (I think it's a UK thing...) but for those that celebrate any holiday when they can, enjoy a Bagel and Freshly Squeezed OJ on me while dodging snow filled potholes and wondering how to pay all the Christmas bills now coming in...😀 But to stay on topic, although I can admit to being guilty at times, but this sale is clear evidence that there are still way too many people with more money than brains.... Later,
  9. Good day. Have a look over these threads, some have some pics, but you should get enough info to understand how others have moved their seats back... Hope this helps. Later,
  10. Good day. January/February 2024 arrived today along with our first major snowfall of the season (finally) that is ushering our coldest forecast this week as well... (-36C -33F by Friday, not too excited 'bout that...). Great looking cover and feature photos on your '65, well done. I trust by now you have this Riview already mounted and framed. (I know I would, it's pretty cool...) Later,
  11. Jim, good day. You're remembering right, just the wrong "Air Filter for a '63-401 thread. This was discussed in the below noted thread and from what was posted, Ed started the rubber flange attempt using this filter... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003BZYYSU?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1... Later,
  12. Good day. Although I do a fair bit of glass work related to stained glass, I'm far from an expert when it comes to some of the technicalities. I also have a fair bit of photographic experience as it related to polarized light, so I'm a bit confused by the term 'mottling'. (First search result - "Mottling is caused by the heart no longer being able to pump blood effectively."...??) No worries, I can see how it could be applied as I read further, but I'm here now... It's my understanding that the effect seen through a polarized filter (aka sunglasses) is related to birefringence. And although photographing glass can be very challenging at the best of times, and cameras can see things differently than the human eye/brain, to me the pictures posted by 65VerdeGS does not look like polarized birefringence. Right wrong or indifferent, the all-mighty, all-knowing interweeb can sometimes provide some answers or it can sometimes simply lead one down a garden path to a dry creek bed... That said, the below noted link appears to know what they are talking about in the tempered glass process and they are talking about 'white haze', which from what I gather is now part of the glass and no way of removing it short of replacing the glass. Again, really tough to tell from the pics. Personally I'd take the car to a few glass shops to see if one can get real life, hands-on experience to explain the effect based on their visual inspection. --- "Most white haze is nothing more than glass dust generated by the edge grinding process. The dust should be washed off the preprocessed glass in the washing machine. However, if the water wasn’t cleaned properly beforehand and starts recirculating, it creates a fine dust layer on the glass. During tempering, this layer fuses onto the glass and appears as white haze." [clip] Even though white haze on tempered glass often looks like a quality issue, the safety and durability of such glass are not affected. If it breaks, the glass will still behave like normal safety glass. No defects are ever welcome – especially those that are clearly visible. Issues like white haze have a direct impact on glass processors’ profit. No wonder we all strive to keep it to an absolute minimum. --- Source: https://www.glassonweb.com/article/getting-white-haze-under-control-tempered-glass --- Hope this helps... Later, EDIT: KURTRUK, sorry, I think I missed whom you were quoting re the "mottling". I thought you were responding to 65VerdeGS's glass issue which is kind what I was respond to. My mistake, but hopefully mostly still relevant to the thread...)
  13. Good day. Not to worry, there's a pretty eclectic mix of Riviera owners on this forum, and some that don't even own their Riv's anymore. You never know what one may learn from the wealth of knowledge regardless of the reasons that some still own the car they bought in 1980 as a twenty-something with more money than brains (mmtb) and never did sell it like so many of their other friends that owned cool cars at the time and now although mechanically sound through hired help (again recently mmtb), it's a relatively decent twenty-footer but now awaiting the can-o-worms body and interior, that may have to wait for the grandson that just turned one to get excited about... There's at least one of those guys on this forum...😅 And yes, I've shot the '63 Maroon Riv there a few years (photo circa 2018) but never did meet the owner. My '64 original paint an interior... and turbines...!! And for what it's worth, we don't always buy in to Grouchos... “I don't want to belong to any club that would accept me as one of its members.” - Groucho Marx Later,
  14. Good day. Sorry, I can't help you with the wheels, I have a '64 and I love my aluminium turbines, but yes, a lot of things you may need aren't very common in these parts of Canada. But welcome to the group, and good to see some more Riviera locals. Other members near by besides myself include one other '63 in Edmonton, and one in Sherwood Park. If you join the ROA (highly recommended) the four of us could almost start our own local chapter...😅 Anyway, good luck in your wheels, and rest assured, these guys that responded ^^ know their stuff... Later,
  15. So cool, great gift, except having number 001 of 200 in the series would've most likely increased the collector value...😅 Seriously, your friend did a great job, cool piece to add to your car's provenance files... Later,
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