Chazzman

Robert, same here. This forum has been a connection to my baby... and I loved them all. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> LOL <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

The one I bought was built in April 1990 and sold to me in September. I totalled her out for insurance in February 2005; I still have a fondness for Reattas and check the forum almost daily. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Semper fi buddy altho I am army RVN vet. I glad the USA has guys like you. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Bakersfield, it is a nice convertible and the price seems about right. I just wanted you to know that people are reading your post. By all means put it on ebay also. I'm sure you'll miss this beauty later on... you may want to pull that one photo of the white coupe tho, it's confusing. Peace and be well Chazzman

The procedure I used to put the top down was: from the inside, partially roll down both windows and loosen the velcro on the rear of the window pillar buffers. Still inside, I unfastened both the windshield clamps, being careful not to break the sunvisor end holders. Getting out of the car, I reached behind the driver's seat and, using the lever inside the storage compartment, unfastened the bow from the tonneau cover. Lifting the rear of the top, I popped the tonneau cover using the release button and opened the cavity into the trunk, being careful not to scrape the top with the tonneau cover. I then walked around to the passenger side and eased the top back, folding the pillar material neatly between the top's framework, and pushed the passenger side of the top down into the trunk cavity. I then walked to the driver's side and folded the pillar material and pushed the top into the trunk's cavity. When I did this right, I could then slam the tonneau cover down, and get back into the driver's seat, readusting the windows and sunvisors. Quick and efficient procedure What I didn't hear you doing was using the lever in the storage compartment that unfasten's the bow prior to using the release button that opens the tonneau cover. The lever is cable operated, whereas the button is electrical. Check the functions thereof. Good luck with the fix, because spring is here and I miss my Reatta..

Yeah, I can see some drunk walking out of a bar looking for his 'lost' car that he parked next to the woods.

F14 Do a Google.com search for "certified check scam" and see what info you get...

Hi Alan, I live in Alex City, same area as Goodwater, and this is the first I've heard of the drawing. 400 tickets at $10 a pop isn't much money, sounds like you are giving the car away. I totalled my Reatta early this year (see photo). This sounds like a good chance to get another one. To bad it isn't a convertible.

Welcome home!! My old outfit http://www.174ahc.org/ My bio http://www.174ahc.org/bio-15.htm

Friends are hard to come by, and so are Reattas. Both are keepers

Be sure to include Jessica in the next pix... LOL!!

Robert, a little merlot with that steak would be good... I do take note that you care... Here is an interesting link about New Orlean from the National Geographic Mag. http://www3.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0410/feature5/index.html Peace and goodwill ;-)Chas

Welcome Leigh Ann and enjoy your 'new' Reatta...

Manik, most of us on the forum knows what a Reatta looks like, even the colors and trim packages, so why have a photo? What are we going to see: a Reatta? Just kidding

Looks like everybody has lost their remotes and started using their glovebox trunk release. I could use the remote to open the trunk regardless of a key being in the ignition or the engine running or not. This sounds like moisture in an electrical circuit, quit parking your Reatta out in the open, and watch how you wash it.

Robert, now that's funny

Nic, most of us know what a white/white 90 convertible looks like

I had a windshield on my Silverado to crack from the edge in front of the driver's windshield wiper. It went about two inches toward the center of the windshield then paralleled the molding and then curved back into the edge about the center of the dash. It was the inner ply that cracked, and incurred no leaks. (I don't know how many layers are in a sheet of safety glass.) Of course the crack could have twisted in which ever way it wanted and wound up toward the top of the windshield--BUT didn't. Take it to a glass repair, most likely they can fix it, or tell you more about it.

Jim, you could track mine down. See my post from February about it being totalled. It's very fixable...

My 1990 convertible was totaled, Barney please note this in the data base if you will. In 1990, as a reward for 35 years of employment, I decided to buy the car of my choice. I narrowed my choices down to a ?Vette or a Reatta and the flip of a coin helped determine my decision. This car (VIN 1G4EC33C1LB905534) was built in April 1990 and purchased by me in September 1990. It has been (and still is) an excellent vehicle, and while involved in several minor accidents, was faithfully restored after each. I enjoyed the prestige of owning this hand built car and also putting 118K miles on the Reatta. One accident was a lady taking off too fast behind me at a traffic light and she tapped the rear, damaging the bumper and under panel. Another accident involved a deer hitting the headlight assembly. In another accident, I clipped a small truck?s back bumper (he braked hard unexpectedly and I was too close to maneuver around or stop) and the left fender exploded, resulting in replacing the left front quadrant with no frame or windshield damage. The final accident involved avoiding hitting a deer head-on and instead, went into what I thought was a small ditch. It took out the grill, bumper, radiator supports, AC condenser, and a list of other underbody damage. The paint was scratched along both front fenders and doors (and it had looked so good). The hood seemed okay. Both doors were sound, and wing glasses, power window mechanisms, and mirror assemblies were good. The repair estimate was almost $6400, the book value at $4600, and the insurance adjustor offered $6850. So I sold it. For salvage information call 1-800-844-5750. The control number is 1067461. I put all its maintenance and expense records in the vehicle even though it was being salvaged. At the time of the accident, it was costing me 49.3 cent a mile to drive it The original top, while getting shabby around the rear deck and front windshield seams, did not leak. I was scheduling to get the top replaced in the not-so-distant future. The lining, tonneau mat, back glass and defroster were good. This car was kept covered and in an enclosed garage. I first used it as a daily 110-mile commuter car and then relegated into being driven twice a week, once a week, once every 10 days until my retirement three years ago, and since retiring about twice a month. I seldom put the top down, reserving it only for beautiful spring, early summer, and autumn days. I put off repairing the tape player, or replacing the speakers (they crackle). The sun visor clips were broken and I decided not to replace them. The 16 way seats were operational and in real good shape as were the rest of the interior, console, and carpeting. The dash and all electronics worked. I also had a Buick Reatta dash cover protecting the dash. The motor and drive train were both good. The Michelin tires had 8K miles on them. The brakes and accumulator had about 6K miles on them. I learned early not to open or close the headlights over 40mph, thus the headlight assemblies were okay, however the right headlight had just started flickering. Running into the ditch damaged the lights (they still lit) but have no idea how bad. I still have possession of a pristine front tag-holder, one wheel centerpiece (slight abrasions), and the owner?s zippered book with engraved plaque, flashlight pen, air gauge, and pen. I can be reached at chazzman34 @yahoo.com.

From beautiful Lake Martin in Alabama, here's to a merry Christmas and happy holidays

Barney, I had the dealer install a dash mat, otherwise stock...

I have a buddy at that has a red '90 convertible, tan top, that has the Select 60 plague.

Check with the ReattaDudes, they can fix you up with a replacement fender and your insurance company should pay for it. When I smashed the driver's front fender, I had the front end repainted by a reputable local company and the paint turned out great. Good luck in restoring it.

Mike, Reference the sun visor clips... all it takes is one passenger who doesn't know better and when they adjust the visor, BAM, one broken clip. I've gotten used to having broken clips but look forward to replacing them when I can get some. I hope y'all have an open-ended order on the 5,000 clips because they don't last too long. LOL! Incidentally, when my left front fender exploded due to me clipping someone's rear bumper that stopped too quickly back in early 2001, the repair guys (Zajac's) got the new fender from y'all. I'm thankful for you guys... Thanks!