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. . . even though this thread is over a year old !
Just checked my 'spare' PA Mike - it is lower like Pat's original and Steve's replacement pictures. (...roughly 1 1/2"), or almost out of sight.
My replacement antenna mast section now protrudes 4" above the peak in the fender, or roughly 5 1/2"". Fully extended it is about 55" tall.
I could have it retract lower (...per original), by shortening the lower portion on the 4 section mast, but that would become a "make-work" project !
That would necessitate removal of the power antenna and disassembly of the mast sections to remove approx. 4"" from the lower, large mast tube,
While it would be closer visually to "factory correct" , I am quite content to leave the antenna as it is now - it works perfectly,
and the protruding portion does not look all that bad, or visually detract from the appearance of the car.
The old adage "If it isn't broke, why try and fix it ?" makes good sense here !
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. . . great weather, and a good crowd - thanks for sharing Winston !
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I have also seen modern AM/FM/CD players hidden behind the under dash, 8 track player console in 2nd gen Riviera !
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The vacuum system in '68 and '69 Riviera is great as long as it is working properly.
Like most automotive innovations they were not designed to last forever, and I'm sure many '68-'69 owners would agree.
One split hose, old age, corrosion, or a faulty component, and the entire system can be rendered almost useless.
They can be a real P.I.T.A. to diagnose problems and repair or replace faulty components in a vacuum system !
This electric conversion is really quite simple and very easy to accomplish, as an alternative solution !
I think it's a great update for any '68 or '69 Riviera, and appreciate all the FB info provided.
Thanks for posting Mike !!
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. . . my best guess would be a leaking rear window, or a rust problem, as others have stated !
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. . . it has been reupholstered, (seats front nnd rear), and is not a stock interior.
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. . . unfortunately not all off the members here belong to facebook, nor have any desire to join, so the link is useless.
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2 hours ago, NC68Riviera said:
You can see the Post-it-Note "tabs" on my books above. It's the only way to quickly find what you are looking for, (like the HVAC controls vacuum hose connections. I can never seem to find those pages so I "tabbed" them).
. . . those '68 Manuals look like they should Mike, well used !
Good point you specified about CD Manuals and newer computers - MikeJS !
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12 hours ago, Chimera said:
hehe, once like never again.
I thought it would be cool to just print up what pages I needed, but just really a hassle. Best to get the whole book in hand I think.
. . . my preference also Gab, much easier to navigate and you can add 'post-it' note tabs to identify frequently sourced info!
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#6 - All cigarette lighters are +12VDC - good for GPS power !
#9 - Switch Button on the floor under Parking Brake is dimmer switch for headlights - there is also a Blue indicator light on the center of the instrument cluster
First things first - get yourself some '68 manuals Sebastian, and most of your problems will get solved !
You might also want to get a '68 Buick Riviera User's Manual - they are reproduced, and contain basic info on the car, all the controls, and maintenance procedures,
in addition to fuse info, light bulb numbers, fluid capacities, and filter numbers, all in US, Imperial, and Metric measure !
All new '68 GM cars had one in the glove box when they were sold from a dealer.
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18 minutes ago, Chimera said:
I purchased a CD once...ONCE!
Yah - good or bad Gabriel - assume good, but you never know?
I prefer hard copy - as in printed manual, and I have two - one to use with greasy finger prints and one for show !
The Fisher Body and Parts Manual (... to the right in Mike's photo), is a great sorce and reference manual for tracking hard to find parts. !
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. . . or a '68 Riviera, which is a very close kissing cousin of the '69 Riviera !
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To me, the patina of rusty cast iron exhaust manifolds looks much more natural than any painted or ceramic coated versions !
I'm with Seafoam65 n that topic !
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On 5/14/2018 at 4:50 PM, moran75 said:
Hi all
I've attached a pic of something in the engine bay of my 1965 Riv....can you tell me what it is/what it does?!
I would look it up in the manual but where would i start?.....
Cheers
Kev
. . . vacuum line(s) schematic ?
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On second generation '68 -'70 Riviera - the upper portion of the cowl screen was secured under the lower windshield molding which is fastened with sheet metal screws.
The lower potion of the screen was held in place with spring steel clips that also secured the rear rubber hood cowl seal .
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I believe the stand up hood emblem was an option, or maybe an owner added item from a later model Riviera Mr. Paul ?
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You are correct Pat - '69s wheel well trims are identical !
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. . . good for you Sebastian - now just enjoy it, and happy motoring !
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14 hours ago, BBK said:
95 Octan?
What is your fuel consumption in average? 9-18 is a big difference.
Never bothered to keep track of it Sebastian, the gas gauge doesn't work, and always reads FULL.
I'm too lazy to fix it, so I just top it up every second week in our summer season, or before going on a long trip.
I use 94 octane and probably average about 15 mpg.
Others here can probably provide an accurate answer for you.
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The 430 will get about 9-18 mpg, depending how heavy your right foot is - not sure what that is in litres per kilometer.
It likes high test fuel, or Av gas f you can get it, but it will perform OK on non-leaded fuel with proper tuning.
If fuel consumption is a concern, the 430 is not the most economical engine to operate !
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I second Jason's suggestion !
There must be some reliable transmission shops in or around the London, Ontario area ?
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Just to add a little to Jason's post - the original, white AC Delco PF24 filters had the letters AC embossed on the bottom of the filter !
Those are now probably 'unobtainium' - and I'm on my last one from a 'bulk' purchase made 22 years ago at $1 each, from my local GM dealer.
I bought their entire stock of 22 - just too good a bargain to pass up !
Who in their right mind would buy one of these incorrect facsimiles at $26 US + $75 for shipping ?
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/253055719085?rmvSB=true
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. . . thanks Mike - all those Riviera's are beautiful - some more than others !
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. . . just putting the battery back in, top up the tranny oil, and were good to go !
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1968 Riv Power Antenna
in Buick Riviera
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Yes BBK - just make sure the fuse is good' and you have +12 VDC power going to the antenna switch.
Remove the bolt holding the bracket on the base of the PA inside the right hand wheel well.
The motor is grounded with a spring steel clip that secures the mast housing to the chrome escutcheon at the top of the antenna tube mast
Unplug the motor harness connector, and disconnect the radio antenna lead from the mast tube housing.
The power antenna assembly can then be removed downward.