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For sale coaster set $35 Frank Robb 262 832 4223

y-JobFan minor4326. It wasn’t the 1990 convertibles that had the cowl shake problem it was the 1991’s. The only change up front was going from 15” wheels and tires to the 16’s in 1991. When I had one of my Buick dealers swap a set of 15’s on to my 1991 company car Reatta the shake was gone.

Barney, I had a 91 convertible as my buick company car , I was able to get rid of the cowl shake with one change, I had one of my dealers swap the 15" wheels and wheels off of a 90 convertible and it got rid of the shake. I had the service department balance the wheels first before transfedrring them. My 1990 convertible that I currently have ran into somewhat the same type of problem . a number of years ago i bought a set of 17" Lucerne chrome wheels and tires that were new take offs. They looked beautiful on the car but they rode like crap. I stood alongside the tech that I had road force balance those wheels and tires. they still rode terrible. I hated the way the stock aluminum wheel looked and I even told Ed Mertz at one of our meetings they don't enhance the looks of the car. I went back to the stock wheels , had them polished now the car rides great again. Frank

Jim, my name is Frank Robb,Brookfield, wi. Reading your post, I just realized you lost your dad a year ago. I am sorry for your loss. I was the area sales mgr. for Buick motor Division and I called on your dad at bothBerndt Buick and again at Frascona Buick. Your dad was one of the finest persons that I contacted .He was very professional and a delight to deal with.I had many great memories with him. Frank

I had a chance to meet and talk with Ben Crenshaw at a Buick event at Calloway gardens in Georgia, what a fine gentleman and a good representative for Buick in the 1990’s. He truly liked driving Buicks

Just one change I would make.Instead of rain x ,aquapel lasts longer,6 months minimum.It also doesn't streak the way rain x does. Rain water blows off very well.

Yesterday the Cream city chapter Milwaukee had their annual car show.Normally we have two or three Reattas show up,yesterday we had six. We matched the number of grand nationals.thanks to those who came the distance,Frank

I would like to give a shout out to Marck Baker.On Friday at the Buick National meet here in Brookfield, I went to take out a folding chair from the trunk and heard the power antenna running. Disconnected the antenna to save the battery. About a half hour later met Marck,he had a good antenna with him.He changed out the antenna,he was fair what he charged. I was amazed after having worked with Buick Motor Division for forty years how much this young man knows about Reatta.We are lucky to have a person like him interested in our cars.many thanks,Frank

Bob, I have gone in two directions with wheels, first I had a set of 17" Buick Lucerne wheels that looked good but required 1" spacers on the front wheels to clear the shock towers, I then went back to my stock wheels that I had polished almost to a chrome finish. The car rides better with the stock 15's. Frank

Ronnie, I have had good results with all the Zaino products. I use their grand finale spray, It really makes the black pop. A couple of weeks ago I just picked up a 2017 Cadillac xt5 in dark Adriatic blue, it makes this color look good also,Frank

Today, I was getting the Reatta ready for the upcoming car shows and I had forgotten how much I like white diamond metal polish. The buffed stock wheels need a polish at least once a year,this stuff is really easy to use. I finished the car with another coat of Zaino z2 sealant,the gloss is almost high enough where I could shave in it.Have a good summer,Frank

Reatta is still available. Next week starts the car shows that I will show the car. I love this time of the year. Dave, thanks for your comments on my car, Frank

Yesterday,when I was putting the convertible top down for the season I noticed something. Should the tonneau panel be able to stay open on its own? I was juggling with my right hand to hold it open while using my left to drop the top into the well. In section 10 of the shop manual I can't see or maybe I am just missing it any reference to this. Thanks in advance for any info, Frank

Keith, The Cadillac Allantes body came from Italy on a 747. The car then was then final assembled at the Lansing craft centre.Olbuickman