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    1st Gen Custom interior trim %

    in Buick Riviera

    Posted

    On 1/24/2019 at 7:31 PM, RivNut said:

    IF you're not trying to go back to the original veneer, you might consider this.  I hav only the one picture on this computer to show you, it's a rear panel, but I have both doors, both rear interior panels. the glove box door (which is made the cover the glove box door and the dash all the way to the radio), all of the pieces for the console including the radio surround, and the pieces to go into the area where the a/c vents are for my '64.

     

    1/4" quarter sawn walnut, stained, sealed, and top coated with two coats of automotive grade clear. 728559813_1964Rivierarealwalnutdoorpanels(2).thumb.JPG.f542ffebd1a6668080ade8c7775c7fa5.JPG

     

     

    Here's a picture of the same on the passenger's door of the 63 of the gentleman who made them.  At the time of this photo, he had yet to do the glove box.  It's difficult to see but the console is finished as well. The console would have been black vinyl on a '63 but if you're straying from original ........

     

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    If anyone is interested, I have a full set of '63 wood like this for sale.  $600. (Labor and materials boils down to about $5.00 / hour)   Pictures to serious inquiries.  I have them wrapped and secured and don't just want to unwrap them.  I hope you'll understand.

     

     

     

     

     

    Good afternoon.

     

    The wood looks fantastic.

     

    I would like to contact the supplier for my 1964 Riviera.

     

    Do you have the contact info?

     

    Thank you, 

     

    Marty

     

    1965 Riviera E-Brake Cable

    in Buick Riviera

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    Good morning,

     

    Thank you all for your replies. 

     

    I appreciate your suggestions and I could see how your ideas will work for the cable end inside the car.  However, the third picture in my original post is taken through a small access opening in the frame showing the other end of the cable.  Although you can see the cable, you cannot physically touch it since the access opening is too small to attempt its removal.

     

    The new cable uses horseshoe clips.  To install the new cable inside the car would be fairly straightforward, however installing a horseshoe clip inside the frame appears to be nearly impossible.

     

    I am curious if anyone has had to replace the cable before.

     

    Thank you again,

     

    Marty Supple

     

    1965 Riviera E-Brake Cable

    in Buick Riviera

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    Good afternoon.

     

    My emergency brake cable broke near the pedal.  The cable goes through the floor to the frame and proceeds through the frame and exits the other side to connect with the e-brake hardware at the center of the vehicle.

     

    I purchased a cable from CARS a few years ago and finally decided to take on the task.

     

    I cannot figure how to remove the cable. 

     

    The first picture shows the cable inside the vehicle.  The second picture shows the cable as it enters the frame.  The third picture shows the cable which is inside the frame as looking through small access hole.  

     

    How does one accomplish the removal and installation of the new cable?  The new cable has a "horseshoe" clip which looks as though it is to be installed inside the frame which would be no small task.

     

    Ideas?

     

    Marty

     

     

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    Riviera floor mats with chrome strips

    in Buick Riviera

    Posted

    17 hours ago, pontiac1953 said:

    i have a box with nos green Buick Riviera floor mats that has beautiful chrome strips, mats are designed to be laid on top of carpet, or attached to the carpet if so desired. not for sale, but i wondered how valuable and how rare they might be. thanks in advance. i believe these are correct for the 1963 to 1965 Rivieras.

     

    Good morning.

     

    I have a 65 Riv with dark green interior.

     

    Do you have a photo?

     

    I am interested.

     

    Marty

     

     

    Twilight Sentinel

    in Buick Riviera

    Posted

    On 4/9/2019 at 9:17 AM, msdminc said:

    I have the twilight sentinel.  I believe it was available on 1963 and 1964 (X2 on body plate) Riviera, and across the Buick lineup for those years.   It isn't color coded, it is a black round disk that sits on the top of the dash.  I have instructions for installation, and has been tested.  You can see in the pictures the entire harness, the instructions.  The pigtail on the picture with the instructions is the thing that sticks up from the dashboard.

     

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    I am interested if the other member changes their mind.

     

    Marty Supple

    3:91's !

    in Buick Riviera

    Posted

    On ‎7‎/‎7‎/‎2014 at 5:14 AM, Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel said:

    I was watching that auction to see if they sold. I'm sitting on 2 3.91 posi rears - have not tried them out ... yet. They are heavy - the Mopar guy that looked at it thought it was a Dana unit.

    Very different from the 65 Riv and Wildcat 3.42 posi units from the Automatics. All the 4-speed cars seem to have the heavy unit.

    Good afternoon.

     

    Did you ever sell the 3.91's?

     

    Thank you,

     

    Marty

     

     

    American Classic Radios for 1st Generation Rivs

    in Buick Riviera

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    On ‎9‎/‎8‎/‎2017 at 10:56 AM, dr914 said:

    What I did on my car was to purchase a non working am fm and send it to electro tech, where they gutted it installed modern high powered guts and bluetooth.  Now I can play songs from my i phone, put plenty of power through the stock fit but modern speakers (yes perfect fit high performance and quality speakers are available) and retain the perfect stock looking and fitting original radio.  No one can believe that my "stock" am fm B U I C K pushbutton radio sounds so good (the pushbuttons still work, the radio signal seeks as well)

    Good morning.

     

    The 1963 to 1965 Buick radios had signal seeking (Wonderbar) only on the AM units.  Just for clarification, you took the AM/FM unit and in addition to modern electronics, your radio now has signal seeking just like the AM Wonderbar radios?

    If so, that is exactly what I would like to do.

     

    Thank you,

     

    Marty

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    63 Riviera Dynaflow rebuild DIY

    in Buick Riviera

    Posted

    13 hours ago, RivNut said:

    I think it would be a good idea for who ever is contemplating overhauling a Dynaflow (Triple Turbine in '63) to take a good look at the actual make up of one of them before ever thinking about tearing into one.  They are NOT a typical automatic transmission.  

     

    I've copied and pasted the following.  If you want to dive into a transmission that has multiple elements in the torque converter, "you're a better man than I Kunga Din."

    I know a few older gemntlemen around here who can overhaul a TH400 with their eyes closed but won't even talk to me about overhauling a Dynaflow.  If they won't do it, I'm not getting close to one.

    Ed

     

    The Dynaflow’s reliance on its torque converter was both its greatest strength and most pronounced weakness. It employed a converter with five elements, including two stators. These caused turbulence during all phases of operation, including the coupling phase. The vehicle itself started in high gear, relying on the converter to boost acceleration. The process was slow, earning the transmission the nickname “Dynaslush” among drivers, due to its lack of initial get-up-and-go. Despite these misgivings, drivers did enjoy the smooth acceleration the design allowed.

    In 1953 Buick went back to the drawing board, releasing the Dynaflow in a new Twin Turbine design. They reduced the number of stators to one, added twin turbines, and linked one turbine to the ring gear and the other to the planetary gears. This boosted engine performance while retaining the trademark smoothness of its operation. The Twin Turbine also included a rear pump, which allowed for push starting.

    The transmission was refined again in 1955, this time gaining a variable-pitch stator that further improved overall performance. In 1958 the designers went to the drawing board once more, adding a third turbine, a new stator element with two blade positions, and a passing gear option.

     

      

      Good afternoon.

     

      Actually, the 1963 Dynaflow is the "Twin Turbine", not the "Triple Turbine".  Buick used the "Triple Turbine" from 1958 to 1959 as an option.  In 1958 the transmission was

      also know as the "Flight Pitch Dynaflow".  From what I have read, we are better off with the Twin Turbine unit due to its reliability, parts availability, and overall performance.

     

    Marty

    64 Riviera Wood Steering Wheel Horn Cap and Innards

    in Buick Riviera

    Posted

    On 5/26/2015 at 5:50 AM, abandg said:

    I have all the interior parts ( less the horn switch ) for the wood wheel install including the diagram. 70 dollars includes shipping in USA. Thanks Gene.

    Good evening.

     

    Are the wood wheel interior parts still available?

    When you refer to the horn switch are you referring to the plunger?

     

    Thank you,

     

    Marty

     

     

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