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OK Mike: Winston is on the right track. Vacuum leak first, next, fuel dump. That's it! If there is a fuel problem start with a super duper inspection of the tank. They can get caca in the system which is very fine and can pass the fuel filter gumming up the needle and seat and other internal components. Our mutual friend Father Time misses nothing. Mitch

OK KReed: The black accents are ooh, la la. That's what makes those 64 turbine caps really pop after Turbinator gets done working his magic on them! Mitch

OK Buick People: This could a good one if.....it runs solid. Nice ingredients as far as color, equipment and model. I could get it looking fantastic as I have all the parts and I'm a professional detailer but.....the unknown is the killer. The crap presentation would require an in person look, parts inventory, test drive and get it way up in the air. I'm gonna guess the seller's got much more than 8 grand in it too. He ain't ready to cry uncle yet so we'll probably be seeing it for a while. Mitch

OK D: All First-Gen Rivs are the same and they are available used for very reasonable. Polish 'em up? Still reasonable. Mitch

OK Buick People: This is a beater and would make a beautiful car if you spend a LOTTA dough on it. Aside from the green interior which is not my favorite it's ...really rusty. Oh, it has a noise in the engine. No a/c? For this car a/c is a nice feature as cruising in the East in the Summer and it does NOT have it. This is one of those that if it gets thrown at you for a real cheap price you could have fun making mud pies with it and move on. Don't spend much on this one. Mitch

OK Fabian: Where you at? I have several but don't ship. Mitch

OK Adam: Get a harbor freight steamer. Works great. Soap? Super Clean 10:1 with 8 drops of Dawn dishwashing liquid. Spray lightly, let dwell a bit steam off. Wipe with a microfiber. First, use a test panel to get the hang of it. WA LA. Mitch

OK Jay; I have one. PM me for more info. Mitch

OK Buick People: Runnin' good, tranny ok with a drip here-n-there.....$2,000, maybe. Mitch

OK Buick People: Actually....looks pretty good. It seems really solid too. The price? While I'm not interested one couldn't find a decent one for free and get it to this condition for 20G'z. Still. Drive it, look at it very closely and get it way up in the air to see the underneath. The paint? Will it pop after a 2-step correction or is it just shiny? Mitch

OK Buick People: Salvage title. READ CAREFULLY..... !). Big government consumer activists wanted to protect the public from buying something that could have been tainted somehow, thus a salvage or branded title. The problem is that it only means the title was branded "salvage". It doesn't help anyone because it DOES NOT DISCLOSE (some states may differ) what transpired. It could have been a titling issue, damage, but what kind?? Perhaps an insurance pay-off due to theft....and what were the circumstances behind the payoff??? Again, unless one knows and trusts the principals involved it's just a red flag without a pole. 2). How many of you out there would have fear of beating yourself up about owning a car with a branded title? Much like matching numbers (which I think meaningless) at the end of the day it's not gonna make the car better. If a car is good....it's good . if it's whatever....it's whatever. We are bombarded with portrayals of people bringing back the worst imaginable vehicles and are awed by the transformation, so it's all perspective. How many really messed up cars are out there with clean titles? More than I can imagine!! 3). The branded title does affect value. It could go in a big way toward a prospect as the value might be less and you're getting more car. Look at Hondas on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace. The greater the value the greater sometimes the difference in price. The market will speak, and loudly. Mitch

OK Ted: I think an automotive paint store can computer match anything. Mitch

OK Buick People: This is a $3,000 car. I have seen a really beautiful 60 Flattop sell recently for between 15 and 23K. Mitch

OK John: i had my tank coated. it was drilled on both sides so there were 4 entry points and media blasted. Cleaned and then sprayed with an epoxy. I have cars that should look that good. No more problems. $300 in San Leandro, CA. A 1960 Buick tank is IDENTICAL to a First-gen Riviera. just the filler neck is angled differently. The problem with my tank was microscopic particulate matter getting past the fuel filter messing up the carb. Mitch

OK Arnulfo: I'm saying that there is a scientific procedure used to diagnose any mechanical malfunction. This case? it could be fuel, it could be electrical and it could even be mechanical. Having a starting point and eliminate each system from there. It is NOT simple. Mitch

OK Buick People: Arbitrarily suggesting things is a fool's errand that lowers the bar for all. Suggest a scientific diagnosis. Your first step if you can't do it yourself is to seek a qualified person who can diagnose this properly. After a verifiwed diagnosis you are on to the next step. The bars leaks? NOT IN A MILLION YEARS. Mitch

OK Dennis: Screw the lawyer. Use that "A" word (attorney) and the meter starts running and it's very hard to shut off. I'd look for someone who has a DMV service. Perhaps you can find someone locally on line or call a few local used car dealers or the closest auto auction for a lead. NOT a big deal. I was a dealer fore 30 years and there are many different ways to approach your situation. Mitch

OK Mike: Send me your address and I'll send 'em out. If they work pay me for the postage, if not? Do someone a favor sometimes. Mitch

OK: Does it look like the quarter panels below the body side molding look like the body guy forgot to form them? Mitch

OK King: I got what you want. Mitch

OK Piter: The front clips are different on all 3. Which model and body style? Mitch

OK Andrew: I had a guy who ran a high end rod shop quote me $1,300. He had replaced the one in his own 65 Riv. Sounded high but I'm one cheap sob. Mitch

OK Dan: I got it today and it looks great. Thanks very much, Mitch

OK Dan: Check was mailed yesterday AM. Thanks, Mitch

O Chris: If they were 66 I'd be all over them. Mitch