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MartyWorld

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  1. Good afternoon. OPG no longer carries the horn bar for the wood wheel. Any other vendors? Thanks, Marty
  2. I know our founder Greg Fields had an incredible collection of parts that he had in a couple of locations. I had purchased several parts from him over the years. Since his passing a few years ago, do we know who is selling his parts collection? Thank you, Marty
  3. Does anyone have for sale a NOS or used "Super Wildcat" (091) cam for a 425? Thanks, Marty
  4. Does anyone have for sale a NOS or used 1964 to 1966 "Super Wildcat" (091) camshaft for a 425? Thank you, Marty
  5. Anyone have a NOS or used 1964 to 1966 425 Super Wildcat (091) camshaft? Thanks, Marty
  6. Yes I did. Thank you very much. Marty
  7. Good evening Frank. I have done what you are considering for several months. Two big differences though. I live in southern California. The next, my vehicle is a 65 Riv, a 9 year newer vehicle. I did not have any problems for the 4 to 5 months I drove the car daily. My concern was the possibility of theft. If I find a suitable alarm, I will drive the car daily again. I am now faced with buying another vehicle since my current daily driver, a 92 MB, is near the end of its' life. New vehicles are very expensive as well as registration and insurance costs. Something to consider. Marty
  8. Good evening Jason. How did the new cam work out? Did you eventually find a "Dual Quad" cam or reproduction? Thanks, Marty
  9. Good evening Jorn. Any luck trying to obtain the hp 1957-1958 camshaft or its' specs? Did you find any other hp parts? I am attempting to do the same as you but not on a 57. Thanks, Marty
  10. Anyone have the specs for the 1957 to 1958 "high power equipment" (export) camshaft? This would be the solid lifter cam. Thank you, Marty
  11. Good afternoon. Four Olds were stolen from a car show about three years ago. No place is sacred. An alarm is necessary if we want to drive these cars. To invest thousands of dollars in a vehicle and not able to drive it is not logical. I will examine various solutions to the alarm issue. Marty
  12. Greetings............. I would like to drive my 65 Riviera more often..........worried about theft. What car alarms do many of you use? We all know that if they really want your car they can get it...........but I would like to slow them down enough to become discouraged or be a deterrent and not attempt to steal the vehicle. I have a club on the brake pedal. Any suggestions? Marty
  13. Hello all...................... Another question. Since I have the saddle custom interior in my 64 Riviera, any considerations on "wood" color? My 65 Riviera with dark green interior looks fantastic with the stock wood kit. It would appear that the saddle interior would not be a sharp contrast with the wood kit. Did Buick use different color "woods" with varying interior colors? Thank you, Marty
  14. Hello everyone............. Just picked up a 64 Riviera factory 2X4 car, numbers matching, custom interior, very well optioned, with saddle interior. The exterior color is yellow..........starburst yellow? Any thoughts of an alternative exterior Riviera color? I have yet to clean the car, it has been sitting for awhile........it may grow on me. Thanks, Marty
  15. Although I own a 65, the 63 Riviera would be my choice and I would like to own one. Silver on silver looks outstanding though any color tends to show off the incredible lines of the first generation. I love the Twin Turbine Transmission (Dynaflow) because of its phenomenal smoothness. The 63 is the first and the last...............first Riviera and last of the Dynaflow. Marty
  16. GGreetings all. I purchased a "1963 Buick Features Sales Book" which has info and pictures of available models and accessories. When looking at the Riviera section, I noticed the picture of the dash is different from the production model in respect to the gauges. The production model is: top, fuel gauge left, oil light and e brake light right, temperature lights bottom, amp light The prototype model is: top, fuel gauge left, amp light right, oil light and assume e brake light bottom, temperature gauge Other Buick models have the same configuration. There is also a pictorial representation of the gauges showing the same configuration with the exception of the temperature gauge, it states "temperature lights" which is located at the bottom of the gauge cluster. Interesting...............has anyone noticed this before. Thanks, Marty
  17. Thank you "windjamer". I found it under Shee-mar. I sent them an e mail waiting for a reply tomorrow. Thank you again, Marty
  18. I posted on the "Buick Buy/Sell" and "windjamer" was very kind to respond. "Windjamer" purchased a switch from www.shee-mar.com I checked the website and I believe I found the correct switch for my 65 Riviera with tilt wheel. Please see the attached. Thank you, Marty
  19. In 1955 Buick changed the fixed stator to variable pitch, and in 1956 added a "first" stator. The transmissions, therefore, became more efficient. Buick's design parameter was complete smoothness, which they achieved. A Dynaflow equipped vehicle started in low range though, is hard to beat. The 55 and 56 Buicks were among the fastest cars on the road, with Dynaflow. No need to duck. Hydramatics were very efficient transmissions, especially for performance. Shift quality on the early units were a bit rough. But obviously as the years went by, they became one of the best transmissions available. Marty
  20. Greetings........... Looking to purchase a turn signal switch for a 1965 Buick Riviera with tilt wheel. Thank you, Marty
  21. Thank you gentlemen for your suggestions. Yes Tom, my turn signals operate most of the time. When I adjust my tilt wheel, that usually remedies the situation. It is time I get out a volt meter to verify other grounding issues. I know at least one problem is the switch. I am going to pick up a used one first and rebuild......do any of you know who has one? As always, thank you for your help. Marty
  22. Anyone manufacturing the turn signal switch for a 1965 Riviera? Any NOS available? I have not removed mine yet. Can it be disassembled and cleaned? Thank you, Marty
  23. Tom, beautiful car. You write that the previous owner put new tires on the car. I noticed they are the triple-white stripe tires. What manufacturer are they? Are they bias or radial? I know Coker made a triple-white stripe tire in bias ply but they are too big for our Riviera's, 9.00-15. The tires are a great enhancement to an already beautiful Riviera. Great car! Marty
  24. Will the 15" X 7" road wheels from I believe the late 70's, early 80's, fit a 65 Riv? I am not referring to the Skylark wheel; it would be for the larger series cars. If not, what modifications are required? What is the back spacing of the later wheel compared to a 65 road wheel? Thank you, Marty
  25. I know this topic must have been brought up before but I cannot find it. Will the 15" X 7" road wheels from I believe the early 80's fit a 65 Riv? If not, what modifications are required? What is the back spacing of the later wheel compared to the 65 road wheel? This must have been done before. Thank you, Marty
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