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    Greg Fields Parts

    in Buick - General

    Posted

    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

    Daily Driver...help me convince my wife

    in Buick - General

    Posted

    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

    Best source for an LX 425 block OEM spec camshaft

    in Buick Riviera

    Posted

    Rob,

    I researched the H out of this. It is correct the 63/64 425 cam had the same exact specs as the 65/66 dual quad cam.

    I found no one who reproduces a cam to these same specs. I studied cam specs until I was blue in the face. If you buy a replacement cam for a 63/64, it will not be to these factory specs. You have to be very careful when comparing lift, duration, spacing/lobe separation to the factory Buick cam specs because of how the numbers are determined and/or at what amount of lift they start at.

    You could try and have a blank cam ground to the factory specs but the problem with that is how do you know the work will be done precisely? Besides, the cost isn't too attractive either. I did not want to take that risk but I admit my concerns might be over cautious.

    I ended up buying the TA-20 cam from TA Performance. Its supposed to be a mild upgrade from the stock dual quad cam. The only difference in the cam I got vs the TA website specs is that mine had a 110 degree lobe separation instead of the advertised 112. For some reason they had this one on the shelf. Since the factory spec on spacing/separation was 109, I decided to take it. When I got the cam, it came in a Schneider Racing box so thats who actually ground it. I learned afterward I could have had my original cam restored to spec by Schneider. A fairly uncommon procedure because there are many other options available without the extra cost.

    (See link from Steelmans post)

    Most people that had good experience with aftermarket nailhead cams centered around intentional higher HP gains coupled with other engine mods. I was looking for a stock equivalent and because of that, I couldn't find much for an apples to apples comparison. I definitely didn't want to go backward in performance.

    I haven't run my engine yet so have no idea how this cam will perform. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I couldn't find anyone who was running one of these TA-20 cams in their 425. I am not suggesting the TA-20 Cam because I have no running experience with it. Thats just what I settled on after disecting tons of numbers. Heres a little hint. Get a snack, pour a drink and go to V8Buick in "Da Nailhead" and search cam specs. Theres enough info there on nailhead cams to make your head spin.

    Good evening Jason.

    How did the new cam work out?

    Did you eventually find a "Dual Quad" cam or reproduction?

    Thanks,

    Marty

    1957 Century 330hp high performance kit?

    in Buick - General

    Posted

    Hi!

    I just need to open up this thread again. I bought the 8 HP pistons from John in this thread, and they are now restored and controlled, ready to start working. To secure and save everything for the future I have had them scanned in 3D CAD, and all messures, weight and data are captured. So to my question; the High Performance Camshaft, is it possible to get any kind of data on it, cam spefication, producer etc

    I have allready established contact with Crane Cams, which will try to look in to this challenge in view of their NEW product line. Precision Blueprinted camshafts for '50s, '60s and '70s classic and muscle car applications that are replicas of popular factory high performance profiles and meet OEM specs for lift and duration.

    Is it a mission "impossible" or "possible" I am about to jump into. I really like to try to build a 364 Nailhead with a copy of the High Performance package Buick offered.

    Thanks

    Jorn (Topper 1961)

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    1957 Buick Century Model 63 Four Door Hard Top Riviera &

    1957 Buick Century Model 66R Two Door Hard Top Riviera

    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

    Car Alarms for the 63-65 Riv's

    in Buick Riviera

    Posted

    My suggestion would be to forget the alarm and just not take and /or leave a 65 Riv anywhere you feel it might get stolen or vandalized. IMO

    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

    Car Alarms for the 63-65 Riv's

    in Buick Riviera

    Posted

    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

    Champagne Mist with Black Cloth/Vinyl Interior. Opinions? Pics.

    in Buick Riviera

    Posted

    Champagne Mist with white is very striking, especially when you blend in the proper deep rich walnut color of the wood accents and a wood wheel. The white or any light color will bring the Champagne "up" whereas a dark interior color like black will bring the Champagne color "down". The Fawn cloth/vinyl and the Saddle interiors are beautiful in themselves but dont offer much contrast to the Champagne exterior. However, both of those combinations are very, very BUICK....or as my wife put it, like a huge bowl of butterscotch pudding.

    At the Klammath Falls show there was a `65 GS, Champagne exterior, saddle custom interior with a black factory vinyl top. Sounds horrid but the black top acted as a nice contrast to both interior and exterior.

    At this point I wouldn`t worry about spending a few extra hundred to get the most impressive combination after all is spent and done...you`ll be buried into the car for $$$ or your time or both no matter which color you choose. Considering the work/money you are investing what`s a couple of hundred bucks?

    Just another opinion...

    Tom Mooney

    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

    Most desirable year

    in Buick Riviera

    Posted

    I would like to know which is generally the most desirable year of the 60's Buick Rivieras. I know that there is no right or wrong answer, I am just looking to hear opinions.

    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

    63 Riv Prototype Dash

    in Buick Riviera

    Posted

    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

    65 Riviera Turn Signal Switch

    in Buick - Buy/Sell

    Posted

    :)Marty, google a co. called She-mar. They have your switch. If I remember it should be under $50. If you cant find them PM me I have there Ph.# at work.

    Thank you "windjamer". I found it under Shee-mar. I sent them an e mail waiting for a reply tomorrow.

    Thank you again,

    Marty

    1953 Buick Dynaflow

    in Buick - Post War

    Posted

    If this is an improvement I shudder to think what the original Dynaflow was like.

    I just bought a 1948 Cadillac 60S with the Hydramatic. Despite being about 500 lbs heavier than my 53 Super 56R the Caddy feels like a sports car in comparison. A complete waste of a modern efficient V8 engine in my view.

    It's ok, I've already ducked.....

    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

    65 Turn Signal Switch

    in Buick Riviera

    Posted

    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

    New Member / 65' new purchase just arrived

    in Buick Riviera

    Posted

    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

    15" X 7" Road Wheels

    in Buick - Post War

    Posted

    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

    15" X 7" Road Wheels

    in Buick Riviera

    Posted

    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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