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OK Paul: PM sent. Mitch

OK Paul: I'm getting my ducks in a row and after they are lined up will make you an offer. Please, no one shoot my ducks. Mitch

OK Paul: I have an engine and transmission....from a 65 Riv. Maybe Mitch could make a play for it?

OK OIB: I used Falcon Globol. Very good. Mitch

OK Eric: RearEnd Spealisties, 1040 Di Gulio in Sunnyvale. 408-988-3619. EXCELLENT ! Mitch

OK Riviera People: I'm with Tom here. 225 70'z are there ticket! A wee bit lower to the ground (almost an inch in body height) and a wee bit more meat on the ground. WINNER! All I want's a decent white wall for looks. The original stripes? I don't trip on that. I got mine at America's Tire for $277 for 4 carry out. I mount 'em myself and Costco balances them for $5 per tire. Mitch

OK Buick People: That thing is very tidy! I love the gloss on the paint too. Mitch

OK Pete: A 4439 with a C, F and G7. Mitch

OK Riviera People: I've seen the plastic caps and I'm gonna use one in the future. Just Dashes is very expensive. Good? I have seen some 1960 Buick dashes they did that looked like crap. There is another outfit on Scandanavia that does 'em and they seem to get great reviews. Mitch

OK Carl: Tom's correct on the heat. Replacing the cylinder is easy and rather reasonable on the price too. Now, sometimes they need persuasion and that heat can prevent destroying a perfectly good fitting and brake line. Mitch

OK Riviera People: The yummiest 65 Riv I've seen recently was the one Steinfeld drove with George Wallace going for coffee. Perhaps that car is 40 grand. Maybe. Mitch

OK Buick People: NO INSULATION FOR MITCH ! Why, you may ask? Mice and wahtz. We're in the country and those little rodents love the insulation.. Mitch

OK JIM: The Dutchman's done about 8 1960 Buick water pumps for me. Mitch

OK Buick People: I'm really disappointed in the fact that nobody mentioned that it'll buff out. Mitch

OK Riviera People: I clearly remember in 1995 when the industry went to 134. Many guys started hoarding R-12. Now? it's readily available cheap because the need for it for cars in daily service had all but vanished. Mitch

OK Charlie: I'll take all of your B-60 Parts. Make me a great deal and I'll come over give you the cash and get 'em outta there. Mitch

OK Randy: It doesn't look that bad. How does it run? At the right price EVERYBODY in Dodge wants it. And the right price is???????????????? And, where is the car located? Mitch

OK Riviera People: A 65 Riv got knocked out yesterday in our area. NO PICTURES ON PURPOSE. A drunk driver ran into the back of it. Fortunately....minor injuries. I have little use for that behavior. STAY SAFE! Mitch

OK Riviera People: I attended the 1994 Solvang, CA Fall meet. There was a guy who brought down a 70 Riv just like this one, super clean and very lo-miles. Tragically, he passed away during the meet in his room. He was only in his early 30's too. It was so sad looking at the car and knowing that it's owner was not coming for it. I wonder if this is the same car. It could have easily been thrust into BCA people's ownership. Mitch

OK Riviera People: While we're on the subject of parts books....I have most of the books that cover the years I collect. 60, 63-64-65 Riv and 66 Wildcat and Le Sabre. Just a question here....would it be advantageous to possibly have a new thread on the form on " how to read a parts book" or something along those lines? I really don't know how to look up specific parts and sometimes I just don't try because i get pissed off that i can't figure it out. I probably could help many with that info....including myself. Mitch

OK Chip: Just the bumper. if there is generic stuff that fits a Riv, maybe. Mitch

OK Buick People: I REFUSE to ship. I'd rather shovel ...than ship. if I shipped I could sell a lot as I have thousands and thousands of Buick and Riviera parts. If someone wants to help me hustle parts I'll make them one helluva deal. Occasionally I hustle a few Riviera parts on Craig's list . People call me, we discuss their needs and when they're ready they come here to my house. I show them what I have, they give ME a price and so far NOBODY'S LEFT WITHOUT A SMILE ON THEIR FACES. To remain competitive I suggest people research their parts needs on the internet. Some even do it with their i phones right on the spot. Many car people i know say I give the stuff away. I do. I have the money, the buyer has the parts at a great price, everybody's happy and on to the next adventure. Mitch

OK Riviera People: I've put a ton of these together and STILL can't get the fastener spinner right. It has an arrow somewhere. The 3 position emblem is a pain. The one with the detente at 8 'o clock is much easier to assemble. Mitch OK Tom: I believe it. I have seen plenty of 63-66 Electras with spinner wires. I guess they were dealer or owner installed. Now, why the switch to the shorter 4 fastener spinner/8 fastener center piece for 1964? Could it have been an engineering thing? Mitch

OK Riviera People: I've put a ton of these together and STILL can't get the fastener spinner right. It has an arrow somewhere. The 3 position emblem is a pain. The one with the detente at 8 'o clock is much easier to assemble. Also, my theory for the change to the shorter 4 fastener spinner was that 64 Electra had skirts. just a theory. Mitch

OK James: Don't forget about me. The 1960 Buick tank is identical to the First-Gen Riv except for the angle of the filler neck. I'm gonna need a few of 'em sooner than later! Mitch