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Hello all' I am looking for suggestions for a future overhaul of my tired 350. As of now it resides in my awesome '78 RIVIERA, but with a 110,000 miles, 155hp and a not so funny noise coming from lower end I believe the inebitable is approaching. I want to keep the original engine which is the Buick 350. It is coupeled to a TH400. This would be my first small block build up. BBB's have been the norm. I know some of you will say keep it ORIGINAL,athough the the rest of the car is not. (previous accidents by previous owners)But a FINE example of the last rear drive Riviera. So I would like to mildly flex some Buick Muscle....Any Suggestions???

A few years back, after I got my '68 Electra's engine (430) rebuilt,I was averaging 15 mpg. all city driving. Couldn't keep my foot out of it though.

Hello Jerry, Yes a lot of them are the same. The Grille is not, but the Head light doors (bezels), trim on the the side/back of front seats (covers upholstery seam) same and needed. Drivers side sun visor if TAN needed. Steering wheel horn Button/Pad w/R script needed. Any help would be GREAT THANKS

Help, I am in need of a '78 Riviera, GRILLE and misc. trim (INTERIOR) pieces. Condition can be good to mint. Thanks so very much,

I know your problem. Have a look at the top of the wheel wells. Acess them by pulling the trunk liner back. Same thing happened on my LeSabre. You may fined that the under coating has come off and there are small rust holes above the rear wheels at top of wells. So when you drive in rain or get a under carage wash you take on water. To fix you can try to aplye some fiberglass fill from inside the trunk, then go into the wheel well with POR15. GOOD LUCK

Found a 430 and trans on ebay. Sellers are ( ricki terri ) item #2476775719430 Engine is in ST.Louis Hope this helps.

Hello, I hope something can be done to save the Kat. Check out www.remanufactured.com This outfit is in Lockport Il. Please dont kill the kat. That sounds funny coming from a DOG guy. Hope you can work it out, and good luck in Ireland.

Hey nice site.Hope to see grow. I need to get a digt. camera so to send pics. of my '68 4dr. H/T A lot of '70s sweeeeeeet. I added it to my favorites!! GOOD LUCK James

A lot has to do with your driving technique, and driving conditions.Fast hard stops from high speeds, warp rotors.Lots of city stop signs burn up pads. Most of the time you will replace front pads twice, to every rear replacement. Today's rotors are thin.You can cut (resurface) them maybe twice but better to replace w/second set of pads.I do for piece of mind. Hard to put milage on brake life. If in doubt, have a pro check it out.

Thanks for the advise, and yes parking is getting tight.Have 16 yr.old like's LeSabre.Been drawing up plans for a car-port conected to garage.Maybe need to make drive way wider.$$$$$WE shall see what happens.That Riv looks better every day.But gotta keep the other half happy.

This thead has inspired me to get a story on paper and submit it.Like my honey moon at Starved Rock State Park.Lots of driving and pictures, (of 94 LeSabre) or when I took a fishing trip to northern Michigan/U.P. took the LeSabre wheelin, lots-o-fun on wooded trails.I have pictures of a lot of places the LeSabre and I have traveled, good stories to.I dont know if I should take the time to put it all on paper and submit, do to the fact that I have never seen a 90's LeSabre,Park Ave.,Century,Regal or the Almighty ROADMASTER in the BEST mag. in print, The BUICK BUGLE oh by the way, I work at a auto shop and leave it out for patrons to read and get good feed back on the BUGLE.Cant waight till the April ish. gets here!!!!!!!!!!Till then I'l read the RIVIEW & reread the BUGLE.

Careful with the screw driver prying thing, I cracked my windshield on my 68 Electra that way.Good luck!

Hello, long time member of the B.C.A. new to the computer forum thing.Just need to say "Boy, this is grreat" I have a problem w/the BUICK automobile. It seems that thay keep following me home.Recently I ran across a very nice '78' Riviera.The wife say's that one must go, to bring one in.I currently have a '68 Electra 4dr. H.T.,'71 Riviera,94' LeSabre,'97 RAM Van conv.to haul the kiddy's around, and a 235k mile Pontiac (90 Bonnie)that the wife LOVES.So the problem is, which one goes so I can still retain 3 Bews.I'm thinking that the '78 would be a better road car then the LeSabre that I have been driving for a 133k miles.My comute is 39 miles of open hiway,one way.

A fellow BUICK enthusiast is in need of any info or leeds on sheet metal and misc. His car is a 1948 RoadMaster conv. 46, 47, & 48 2dr and conv. can work. Skirts & area in front of rear wheels needed.Front fenders? Keepin it stock THANKS

I just sat here and read all the post on this Fantasic car.Myself being a lrg. body follower (71 RIV. streat machine inthe makking & 68 ELECTRA 4dr cruiser)I am lost for words.Hope to see & hear more.Maybe take first in its class at TEXAS can you say modified? sweet!