Barney Eaton

Brake fluid....especially in the tow vehicle. You might experience brake fade that you just brush off as overuse but you may be boiling the brake fluid. Several key points. The minimum boiling point (SAE) for DOT 3 (Dry boiling point) is 401 F ..... 2% moisture will lower the boiling point 100 F Depending on the conditions where you live.... high humidity areas can cause the fluid to absorb that 2% in one year..... and it does not stop there. Going to DOT 4 helps some with the dry boiling point at 446 F but it will absorb moisture at the same rate as DOT 3 DOT 5 (silicone base) does not absorb water BUT cannot be used on vehicles with ABS .... the activation of the ABS solenoids will aerate the fluid and cause issues. DOT 5.1 is a high temp petroleum based fluid that has a dry boiling point of 518 F Note some manufactures fluid exceed the SAE minimum boiling point and give you some extra cushion. You can purchase inexpensive testers that will indicate the moisture content. If you have more than 2% moisture you should be out changing your brake fluid NOW

Thanks for the comments and yes I have ask Buick people on this site and at national Buick meets and details are hard to come by.

Before you start searching the wiring, jump start it at the starter. A remote starter switch/cable is handy. If it will not start by jumping it is probably the starter.

I am looking for anyone on this forum that know anything about Buicks "Select Sixty Dealer" program. I would like to know........ When did it start and end What was the criteria for qualifying to be a Select Sixty Dealer Last and maybe the most interesting..... what vehicles were offered to the dealers each year. To get started I already know about a few. 1982 dealers were offered a Riviera convertible 1987 dealers were offered a GNX 1988 dealers were offered a Reatta 1990 dealers were offered a Reatta convertible. What I have been told a dealer that qualified as a Select Sixty dealer was offered a high demand or special car to be added to their allotment. Within Buick the Select Sixty Dealers was the Buick General Managers award program During the same time there was the Sales Managers award program called the Pacesetters.

Both parts look like they could be fairly easy to fabricate. If you had an original part or dimensions.

Interesting video and a very good looking Riviera. Also interesting it was called a sales flop when the author could have done a similar video on the Reatta which sold less vehicles in 4 production years than Riviera did in 1986 alone. 1986 Riviera = 22,138 1987 Riviera = 15,223 1988 Riviera = 8,625 1988 - 1991 total Reatta production 21.751

Pence........ the page posted here is all I have for 1966 If you cannot copy it from this forum, I could send it to you via email but I need your email.

The "he" in this conversation was me and I was looking at the 1990 manual and the illustration in the 1990 is located on a different page in the 1991 manual. I believe he now has the correct information. In the 1991 Service Manual the info needed is in section 8A 120-0, 1, 2 the third page gives you the the info on the location.... Interior Relay Center.........Below RH front of console .......... 201-18 A For anyone with a Reatta service manual, they are very helpful. In this case you find the power window electrical diagram in section 8 of the service manual. On the page after the diagram, there is a list of the components with a description of their location plus the page and diagram location for the part you are looking for. I have been very happy with the factory service manuals for the Reatta. If you own a Reatta buy a used manual from somewhere (Ebay) and if you can read, you can probably diagnose and possibly fix a large percentage of the issues you might have with the car.

Ward's Auto Yearbook has these numbers with lots of other automotive statistics. The Yearbook is expensive and very few libraries carry them. In my case, the University of Texas in Austin has a good collection but traffic, parking and distances keeps me from going unless I get desperate. Recently I found the main library in Dallas has a limited number of years. I have digital copies of this page for all years from 1962 to 1975.

Someone may have the info you are looking. Here is something that might be of interest to you and other 1966 Buick owners. Unfortunately it does not break down the cars into specific model

Nothing we can say that will make the pain go away. So sorry for your loss and please take care of yourself. RIP Barbara

I learn something every day on this AACA forum. I was unaware of the 41 - 42 67 series.... they had a 3 in longer wheelbase than the 75 series and the 67 was a Fisher body while the 75 were Fleetwood. When I finish here, I am going to brochures.com to see if they have good pictures.

If you only have one......the 4 post is probably the best choice. (1) it does not need to be bolted down so if you want to move it to a different bay it can be done easier than a 2 post. (2) I have an older 2 post and i must drive in further than needed so the front arms will swing past the front tires, then back up after the arms are in place for proper weight distribution, this has been addressed on most newer 2 post. (3) the second part of putting a car on a 2 post is you must locate and move the arms to the proper lift points.... you just drive on the 4 post and you are done. (4) the post on a 2 post can interfere with opening the doors on your vehicle.... sometime you must squeeze into the car because the car door will hit the post. One additional consideration is the footprint of the lift.. if you have a normal 2 car garage, either lift may greatly reduce the space in the other bay. I purchased my lift before starting construction and chose to increase the size of the bays because of the lift footprint.

They were used on GM cars with automatic climate control (you set the temp and the system maintains the temp) If you have a pick n pull near you there should be several available for maybe $15 Note the price from Rock Auto is $127

I had driven my Reatta from home to my daughters on the east side of Dallas and had planned to attend on the original date (10-28) but it was rained out and moved to 11-4. Since I had the car in the Dallas area I stayed in Dallas a little longer and attended the show. It was a good turn out with about 50 total cars.

I have only used a CB in my Reatta when on tour with the Buick Driving Enthusiasts..... so neither the radio or antenna were permanently mounted. Depending on the size of your radio I might suggest mounting in the center armrest storage compartment. I have mounted extra USB and power outlets on the shelf at the back.... I pick up power from inside the console at the factory cigarette lighter. Go to a Pick n pull and get a spare liner out of a Riviera (90-93) that way you don't mess with the original liner.

There is one other item not mentioned. At the bottom front of the window assembly, there is a plastic guide that snaps into the vertical window channel. If the guide has popped out of the guide or if the guide is broken you can have issues usually as it get to the top. Found an actual picture of the guide....

I should buy that just to get good buttons.

All of the above will work........... If you can jumper it and get it started, the alternator can put enough charge on it so the battery charger will work. As Ronnie said, most of the new chargers are solid state and will not charge a dead battery, you need an old charger with a transformer in it. However many of the newest chargers are also maintainers.

Just found this on a sales website. https://www.classic.com/veh/1988-buick-reatta-ppg-pace-car-1g4ec11c6jb900141-WvMPLyn/ Go to the website... scroll down to the chart and click on "see more details" Now click on a dot and it will show you that car.

Been to 7 of the 9..... I would include the Neithercut.

It varies with vehicles but in the junk yard, I remove them by separating the inner fender from the fender. You may need to also remove a fastener at the bottom of the fender to get enough flex to get it out. Some GM cars have a lot of "stuff" attached to the inner fender and some may need to be loosened to get the flex you need.

Another easy exercise is to unplug, clean and replug the connectors at the BCM and ECM 30+ year old cars also have 30 year old electronics and a bad connection can give your fits in tracking down a problem

Throw this out for comments..... I think in 1990 the twilight sentinel was optional on the Riviera and would be the same as the 1991 Reatta The standard Riviera would not have the fog light switch but would work on the 1991 Reatta..... you would not be able to turn on your fog lights. If you have nice buttons on a bad switch, Jim Finn can repair your nice switch.

Have a neighbor that is moving and he has lots of auto showroom brochures and magazine ads. He has no idea of how to sell them. I told him I would post something here and see if someone is interested in a few or a big lot. The magazine ads are large format from Life and Saturday Evening Post , They are carefully removed and placed in plastic with cardboard backing....all in good condition. Some examples attached. Because of shipping cost, it would probably be most economical to sell 3-4 as a lot and include shipping. These are all Buick and he has about 50 His late Buick showroom brochures are as follows. All are about 9 X 11 except the LaCrosse which is 11 x 11 1986 All series 91 pages Premium 1986 Riviera 1986 All series Buyers guide 1987 All 98 pages Premium 1988 All Red Regal on cover..... no Reatta 1989 All black Riviera on cover 1990 All turquoise Buick show car on cover 1991 All black Park Ave on cover 48 pages (has 2) 1994 All blue PA on cover 84 pages Premium 1995 Riviera only 37 pages 2007 LaCrosse blue cover no car picture on cover