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Hi Folks ! The left door ultra thin gray covering on the left door panel on my 90 coupe is beyond any possibility of repair. Please someone direct me to a nice door panel . I just had a thought - is it possible for an upholsterer to recover maybe? Probably waaaaay expensive if possible. Suggestions there as well please..... Thanks, Nic
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I need a radiator fan motor - I wrote Jim Finn, but not sure if he is still active selling Reatta parts as I have not heard back from him, and I need one kind of quick - anyone have a fan motor please, and Thanks ! Nic
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Thank Ya 2seater !!!!! Nic
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Walmart has Mobil 1 "5W-30 Extended Performance Full Synthetic" oil on sale with a $15.00 rebate for 5 qt. container. 5 quarts total $9.37 after rebate. Question/s Please: I have 1 coupe with 140k 1 roadster with 68k 1 roadster with 45k *Should I buy the oil for 1 or all of above? Thanks Folks !!!
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Does anyone know the nomenclature/numbers on the round "bulb/tube" for the sign please. Hesitant to take sign apart before ascertaining if a "bulb" is available...... Thanks !
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spare tire well
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Wheels - What to do with 4 1990 road rashed wheels.
Roadster90 replied to Roadster90's topic in Buick Reatta
OK - I still wondered....the recycler I called was run/owned by.....females :). They quoted me $0.25 a pound or about $5 - 6.00 a wheel. I just decided to call another recycling yard.........depending on the true weight of course....@ a $0.55 quote per pound I imagine the 4 wheels are ..... really ..... probably worth $45.00 to $50.00. Mr. Finn, With that return you could take the Mrs. to dinner more that a couple of times I would think -
Wheels - What to do with 4 1990 road rashed wheels.
Roadster90 replied to Roadster90's topic in Buick Reatta
Why for how come cans are worth something, and the wheels not ? Many years ago I remember a fellow that worked for me took several wheels to a recycler, and received 22-23.00 each......is there magnesium or something maybe mixed in with the aluminum lowering the value ? -
Wheels - What to do with 4 1990 road rashed wheels.
Roadster90 replied to Roadster90's topic in Buick Reatta
Good Grief Charlie Brown.......or Jim Excellent tree display for sure. The Arbor Day Foundation would probably find the picture interesting..... I was just holding on to the wheels for when I traveled close to the recycler - I was under the impression that the metal had some value - Wrooooong. I will put a "for free" posting on the NextDoor site. -
For some reason I have been hoarding 4 ..... 90 model wheels for years. I thought when I had time I would trailer them to a recycling location 30 miles away. I called the recycler, and out of curiosity asked what they would bring cash wise.....answer was $0.25 a pound........Is that right ? Any other suggestions of what I can do with them please? Thanks !
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Ohhhh but what a thrill I imagine
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Well Folks, Years ago (maybe 2012-14) I picked up a SS badge for a very reasonable price (don't really remember the price but it was "cheap") because I had bought a SS and with intentions of keeping it. My thoughts were that even then it was supposedly rare.....and if I did have the misfortune of some front end damage I would not have to hunt one down. And besides, I do have right much Reatta memorabilia. Since the topic was being discussed anyway, I was just curious as to what one was ..... really ..... worth these days.
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Thank You ! !
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Hi Folks, Just out of curiosity ...... Jim, Barney, or other knowledgeable member/s, what is a reasonable (if can be found) price one should pay for SS hood emblem/ornament please? And Thanks !
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Wow and Thank You Padgett. I may have to close this thread due to something out of my control.... I will write you a PM to explain Nic
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Wow Y-JonFan.....Thank you as well - you might have brought something up. The rear bow has always been very difficult/hard to engage - that is the pins in the bow with whatever is in the "top cover" or receivers that engage. I always have heard something like a solid click. However at some point within the last couple of years I do remember seeing a small amount of daylight in the right inside corner part of the bow seal/gasket after raising the top. I lowered and re raised the top and did not see it again. I will definitely take another look at this as well - that is again raise and lower the top a few times to check. I will also do an extensive water hose procedure.... I am not sure where it is and even how to use it, but many years ago I bought a special wrench - adjusting tool for the top bow pins or receivers........
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Thanks for the suggestion 28 Chrysler . will take your advice
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Thanks Padgett - we have had that type of weather-rain conditions here as well, but I think afterwards the leaks / "pooling" happened...
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Thank you both Gentlemen........Barney, I am fairly sure I understood your explanation on the channel drain running down to the tube......I took an air gun and blew (about 90-100 lbs.) into the tube where the tube disappears or exits the trunk, and with the action I did not feel any back pressure/resistance. It seemed/sounded that the air was escaping or exiting............somewhere. However I could not locate where the drain/s in front of the rear wheel exit the cars wheel well ? Barney could you provide a general/approximate area or what to look for please? And Thanks Padget - great idea ..... and the top has been replaced before (and by an excellent well seasoned technician) however "stuff" happens. And rear glass separation is also a possibility. A water hose test is forthcoming (the car is blocked into the rear section of the garage and will take a little time). Also Gentlemen, by leaving the top in the down position for several months have any effect on the seals/gaskets please? Thanks Much for the Replies... Nic
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I posted the below on the Journal and had some views, but no help and or suggestions - can anyone here offer any please? Thanks, Nic When it poured heavily not to long ago the carpet behind the seats was soaked - actually somewhat standing water ! I wrote Barney and he described/suggested dropping the top, locating the 2 drain channels on both sides and blowing them out with a compressor. I had no problem finding the channels and the drains at the end of the channels but when blowing they seemed clear or open. I have dried the carpet/s well and/but somewhat afraid to leave it out in excessive wet weather (I know I will have to sooner or later). Just curious if anyone has any experience and or other suggestions please? And Thanks, Nic *Only other thing I can add is I did leave the top down with the car in the garage for several months and had somewhat of a hard time getting it fitted up/closed again......
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Hi Folks ! I post the below on the Journal and had some views, but no other suggestions - can anyone here offer any please? Thanks, Nic When it poured heavily not to long ago the carpet behind the seats was soaked - actually somewhat standing water ! I wrote Barney and he described/suggested dropping the top, locating the 2 drain channels on both sides and blowing them out with a compressor. I had no problem finding the channels and the drains at the end of the channels but when blowing they seemed clear or open. I have dried the carpet/s well and/but somewhat afraid to leave it out in excessive wet weather (I know I will have to sooner or later). Just curious if anyone has any experience and or other suggestions please? And Thanks, Nic *Only other thing I can add is I did leave the top down with the car in the garage for several months and somewhat of a hard time getting it fitted up again......
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Hmmmm....Padgett - In your link - not sure what you mean Sir......... is the little silver thingie at the bottom of the volt meter and or plug an on - off switch or just a electrical contact? And if so will it fit the glove box dimensions please? If so I will buy.
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Only one GM dealer near me or on this side of town - I called and fellow didn't even know the car and then when explained he told me to old.....:) . I am going to try another dealer. But I knew nothing about resistance codes....I will copy/print and carry with me... Thanks all.... and Mr. Padgett
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Barney, I found this one on Amazon which looks effective and nice, But it "sadly" does not give dimensions. It gives package dimensions of 6.2 inches.....soooo 6" or a little less maybe ??? How wide is yours please? I actually think I asked you about this before (when you originally posted), and may have bought one like yours from Wal Mart...But don't know what I did with it if I did ??? YANTU 3 Socket Cigarette Lighter Splitter 120W 3.1A Dual USB Cigarret Lighter Power Adapter with Voltage Display - 12V DC Outlet Car Charger for Mobile Devices 4.0 out of 5 stars 54 $12.99$12.99 FREE One-DayGet it Tomorrow, Jul 23