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If I remember correctly. The 65's originally came with one relay and the visors would work with the ignition off. The second relay was added ( running change? recall? ) so the headlights would not close unless the ignition was on. It sounds like a bad relay. When mine quit working, I removed the second relay and reverted back to one and the headlight visors work fine. It is a simple thing to do once you look at the harness, just switching some wires.
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My 67 and 69 both have them, the 68 doesn't have a vinyl top so it doesn't have an emblem. I'll see if I can dig something up Jayson.
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I just made it 26.
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Jack,
You're right. Not many people are into these and it will be harder to find parts for it also. The carpet shouldn't be too hard ( JC Whitney ? ) and any decent upholstry shop can help with the seats. But the dash and steering wheel you will need some luck. Try EBAY and Craigslist. I wish you good luck on your search.
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Check out Wheel Vintiques at Wheel Vintiques .
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The first 2 photos look like there were taken at the valet parking lot at the casino a few miles from my house.
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Anyone would be a good choice, I prefer the 84-85 because of the headliner ( keeps things quieter ) Although the 307 is weezier in those years, thats why I went Turbo.
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Wow, I would say it brought top dollar. Two ticks shy of $30,000!
Pete Phillips
And Sally was asking only $22K at Ames. I would have loved to have owned it, but it wasn't in the cards.
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Pyntre,
The supplier doesn't know what he is talking about. The side glass is all flat. Is your glass damaged? I know French Lake has about a half dozen 63-65's laying around. I think I may have some in the shed and Tim McClusky or his brother should have some also. Is yours clear or tinted?
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You do not need to remove the speaker grill. Just pull on the dash pad carefully and the front "hooks" will release and you can lift the dash pad carefully to disconnect the speaker wire and remove the pad. The switch will be accesible once the pad is removed.
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Too bad the Cuban '59 LeSabre was sunk, it would come in handy there.
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From the looks of things, we just borrowed him for a year.
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Scott, Where are you and the car located? What color is it? body, interior and top. Is the interior vinyl, cloth or leather?
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Jesse, If you are talking about a triangular shaped bottle, it is an accessory that contained extra fluid. Reproduction lables and caps are available through CARS and other dealers.
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As Don said, If friday were to have a wash out, you could always reschedule to saturday. I thought it was great even if all the meeting seemed to be crammed into one day.
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John Henry was their spokesman ( spokesmahn? ) He was saying that we Minnesowtahns shouldn't tease him about his awkcent because of our accent. What accent? we don't have an accent don'tcha know? Ya sure, you betcha.
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Love the idea....can it be sent about 4-5 days after the Bugle is mailed so they don't get the jump on us.:D:D:D:D:D:rolleyes:
:rolleyes:That is exactly what will happen, The electronic version will go out about the same time it is hitting the U.S. members mailboxes. So everyone will get to read it about the same time.
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When do the clubs get there cuts? The show ended less then a week ago. It takes some time to get all the bills together and paid. The accounting will be completed as quickly as possible.
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Maybe a little less then 1698, the Stage 1 option was separate from the GS handling option. You were not required to have the GS option to get the Stage 1 option. The Stage 1 option was available on just about anything that could have a 455 under the hood, imagine a Estate wagon or an Electra with a Stage 1. I believe that most Riv's with Stage 1 had the GS option also.
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The wheel covers are 71-72 Electra, I am guessing the someone has changed the center emblem to the Riviera "R".
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it shows me photos of a demonstration, a mohawked guy facing off against some riot police.
wth did you folks do this year?
Well, the tech session did get a little out of hand this year:D
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Wow, You read all of that into my reply? Where did I state you could not express yourself? Where did I say you can head out the door? Where did I state I was the owner or only voice of the club?
You really need to calm down and absorb what is being written. Yes, I understand your concerns on the raise in dues, but if they were not raised, the BCA would have run out of money-then what?
You state that you will not run for the board because you don't fly and have a limited time for vacation. That fine and that is your choice. I am a mechanic for a school bus company- I am not rich or retired, I get 2 weeks ( 10 days ) vacation a year and I will not go anywhere near an airplane unless it is on display at an airshow- I drive to nationals. So, it can be done.
People have warned me that there will be some ranting and raving on the forum and to not take it personaly.
Stealthbob said it best on a prior post.
Anyone wants to talk to me, I'll be at Ames Starting Tuesday night. Or you can call me or email me-my information is printed in the Bugle.
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Dan,
So, what I gather from your reply, it's my way or the highway-I don't give damn what others think. Sorry Dan, the board members have to think of the entire club and what needed and still needs to keep it running. As it has been stated many times, this was not an easy decision and we knew that here were going to be some unhappy people. If the dues were not raised, the club would have run out of money, pure and simple. We are looking into ideas to lower costs ( many good ideas came from the forum )and hopefully there will not be another raise in quite some time.
Your idea of lowering the dues simply will not work. Face it, that is reality.
The BCA was a sinking ship, the dues raise was plugging the holes. Now we are starting the bailing process. I do not think that we are "doing something wrong".
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But you know, I have alot of Buick Friends, some have belonged to the BCA at one time or another, they are mostly younger than me or exactly the same age, and are no longer members, why would that be???????????
I really can't find a reason to convince anyone to join the BCA unless they have a real interest in older Buicks, I'm sorry, but I don't see any reason to be a member, unless you want to buy a nice Buick already over-restored or get a trophy at a National Meet, why not let older BCA members be allowed to be chapter members in their local without having to pay for BCA dues? It's already happening, so let's just make it a real deal?
Let's see if anyone reads this, and agrees, besides you know who!
:eek: Did I really just read this correctly?
Does Buicktown really have members that are not BCA members? Even when this is spelled out in the chapters charter as strictly "verboten"?
I hope not. That would be a very reckless ( not to mention stupid ) thing to do.
As for the older members not paying dues thing. Where do we draw the line as to who gets the deal and who doesn't? Length of time in the club? age of the member? You would NEVER be able to satisfy everyone ( I don't think you could even get a majority to agree ).
If I wasn't a member, I would not have met a HUGE number of people that I now know. People I see at a National or Regional meet-it is like a homecoming every single time. I would not have met you Roberta, I would not have gotten a tour of Joe "the old guy" 's garage ( highly recommended if you get an invite ) I would not have been to Harold and Renee Calhon's home and seen all the cool stuff in their collection. I would not have seen the GM heritage collection, Driven Silver Arrow III ( 20 feet-but I drove it! ). And this is just things in the Flint area. I have relatives around Flint-so I have been there for non Buick things. All because I am a BCA member.
I have experianced more fun, met the nicest people and learned things when I have been around BCA members.
If these are not reasons to be a member, I do not know what is.:confused:
The forum is great, but frankly I would not be able to pick many of you out of a crowd of two because you are an avatar and not a face that I have had the pleasure to meet. " Face to Face" is still the best way.
Yes, things are tough right now and some people are making the choice to not renew or join. I can respect their decision but I don't understand why they would want to give up the potential to meet new people and have a great time for only $50.00? I am NOT a rich guy, but I have my priorities and having fun is a big one.
You only go around once on the ride called "life", so you might as well make the most of it.
Looking forward to seeing everyone in Ames and missing the ones who do not make it.
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Painted my '70 Saturday.
in Buick Riviera
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Dale,
If the car is only HALF as good looking as the picture shows, you have a career waiting for you as a painter. I have seen a $10,000 paint job ( The owner was bragging how much he paid ) the made an orange look smooth as glass.
It looks great!
So, are going to have it yet this year? or wait until spring? There is a BOP/GMC show this Saturday in Apple Valley at Valley Buick/GMC if you want to have a sneak showing.