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I had an 84 coupe that I “tweaked.” One of my tweaks was to install an ‘83 XX Anniversary’s 140 mph speedometer in it. It was a simple R&R. I’m sure a MPH speedometer can be swapped for your KPH speedometer. But I also think you might have to install the correct driving and driven gears in the transmission, which should be fairly simple. Having yours recalibrated would not give you the MPH face on the speedometer.
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To all you Dads out their
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Pls it wasn’t all that well equipped.
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The BAT website shows it sold for $92,500
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-buick-riviera-gran-sport-7/
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Oil pressure sender is gone
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3 hours ago, Jolly_John said:
But, RivNut, can I still guess the "origin" of the two jack hold down brackets/springs? Humor me, please! I'm thinking the OE parts are on the left in your first photo, while the ones you handily crafted are on the right. My wife has already noted several things I've been wrong about today, so hopefully you have good news for me on this one. Thanks. John
BINGO🥇
Tell your wife “one for me!”
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Gene,
Did you do a Google search or watch any YouTube videos? Lots of information that it not advertisements. I’m most impressed with a product called Leatherique. You might find the 3M product for vinyl repair better suited for your needs. I wasn’t “lecturing” I was only saying that if you want the repair to look as good as the rest of your car, have it fixed professionally.
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There are products available but you’ll need traing and special tools to make it look good. I’m basing this on personal experience. In the mid 80s I worked for a franchise company named Dr. Vinyl “Plastic surgery and other cosmetic restorations.” 😁 I bought a franchise for the Independence/Lees Summit, MO area. Before going out on my own, I spent three weeks in training.
Filling the crack isn’t that difficult but it leaves a flat scar in the vinyl. The real trick to finishing the repair is heating the compound to just the right temperature to use a mold and press the matching grain back into the scar.
There are some DIY videos on YouTube with recommendations for repair materials. Good luck
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If you think the rest of the vinyl is in good shape and will last as long as a repair, go to a new car dealership and ask for the service manager. Ask him for the names of a couple of vinyl repair outfits. They have materials and techniques that aren’t available to us average Joes. Have the vinyl repair man give you his opinion as to whether or not the vinyl can be repaired. The process involves a vinyl repair compound and a lot of heat. The problem with the heat is that it can destroy the surrounding vinyl. If you have the funds, buy a fiberglass piece from Clark’s Corvair and have them cover it for you. You won’t regret it. Better quality than the OE piece.
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The jack hold down springs are taken.
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These are items that I have collected over the years and will not be needed any longer. My preference is to bring them to Lexington next week but I will ship for additional S&H. I am not putting a price on anything. Direct message me with a reasonable offer and I’ll either accept it or kindly ask for more if I think it’s unreasonable.
Jack hold down bracket and spring. 2. Sold separately. Which one is OE; which one did I make?
6 way power seat motor
66/67 headlight motor and arms
1966 oil pressure sender
Auxiliary trunk light
clip on visor accessory vanity mirrors (2) sold separately
As stated above make me a offer via Direct Messenger and I’ll get back to you.
Thanks,
Ed
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I have this driver's side door skin in my shed. After talking with the body shop and the insurance companies, get in touch with me. Raymore to Shawnee? 50 miles?
Ed
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Not really necessary if you don’t smoke and if you do, how often do you need to find the lighter in the dark.
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Here’s a shot of a (cruddy) lamp housing on a 64/65 lighter. Perhaps you can get an idea of how it sits/fits.
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What is a door skin (used) going for these days?
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If the metal hasn’t been stretched, you can probably remove the door skin, check out why the window won’t work, and have someone use an English wheel to smooth out the door skin. 63 & 64 door skins will work as well.
Addendum: I did not put 2&2 together and realize that you had sent me a PM as well.
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Putting the 64 back together after more than a few years after pulling it apart, I find parts that I have no idea what they are or where they go.
These two brackets (?) are the latest to pop up. Can anyone identify them and tell me where they go?
Thanks, Ed
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www.row52.com. Plug in year, make, and model. Your zip code and the distance you’re willing to travel to find your part.
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The 19/64 is very close to 20/64 which, when reduced, is 5/16. That would mean the longer shoulder is 1/4” thicker or half of the difference in the 5-1/2” wheel and the 6” wheel widths. 19/64 or 5/16, it all makes sense that the cover is secured agains the shoulder on the stud rather than the wheel.
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For those of you who have an original box that has started to sag, Buick offered a metal U channel that slipped over the box to square it up. Chances of finding an original are probably somewhere between slim and none. But you can probably find a good substitute at a hardware store.
There were two styles of glove box lights. The rectangular one as shown and a round one.
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James at Bestoffercounts.com also has new boots.
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1 hour ago, Turbinator said:
Cornpanzer, the studs for 6” wheels can be easily substituted with ALTHREAD and spacer. Cut the ALLTHREAD and chamfer the ends. I can measure the length and spacer thickness if you want. The ALLTHREAD typically ( 5/16” x 18 ) threads easier than the original studs. Best of luck.
Turbinator
Like I said in the picture that I posted of some actual studs lying on a ruler. The exact lengths are on the illustration that I posted.
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This is a picture of the 64-65 rear emblem that James @ Best Offer Counts sells.
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38 minutes ago, cquisuila said:
engine/collector
under the tank
in any case it makes you smoke🤣
I will verify again my level
I don’t recall ever having seen one, at least on the Rivieras that I’ve owned.
speedometer conversion
in Buick Riviera
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There is a driving gear in a housing connected to the transmission and a driven gear on the speedometer cable. The combination of the ratios give the speedometer a correct reading.
The metric speedometer in a Canadian car probably has the KPH in bold numerals and the MPH in smaller numbers.
Hope I’ve answered your questions.