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2 hours ago, BulldogDriver said:
I have at least one of these for each of my Rvieras. Had one for the 65 Gran Sport but gave it to the buyer when I sold it. IN-DE-SPENS-IBLE
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2 hours ago, XframeFX said:
That link refers to specifics to adapting rotating components down to the pilot hole. Vague and erroneous info regarding bellhousing swapability. 1965 - 73 Nailheads?
It appears the Nailhead belhousing is desirable for its shallow bellhousing. Room to sandwich-in an adapter like Cadillac back in 1964.
False Alarm? If there was a more modern OD transmission to bolt directly to a Nailhead, it would've been discovered by now.
Jaguar bellhousing bolt pattern? Seen a Jaguar at Pick 'n Pull with a 4L80E.
Russ and Matt Martin are selling an adapter that mounts to the body of a 4L60E transmission and directly to a nailhead.
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1 hour ago, EmTee said:
I'm pretty sure the Nailhead bolt pattern is the same as '60s AMC V8s. Maybe advertise to that audience as well?
Reference: https://theamcforum.com/forum/bellhousing-question_topic102756.html
Take a look at the transmission used by Rolls-Royce for their Silver Cloud II.
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Don’t necessarily go by the posted pictures. A lot of times seller will use generic parts for pictures.
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The actual switches are the same for the first generation Rivieras. In 1965, the bezel was an add on and was worded for each. In 63 and 64, the wording was part of the trim panel.
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I did the cargo coil replacement. I liked the ride better. Regular shocks on the back. If I remember correctly, I got everything from Rockauto.
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45 minutes ago, abandg said:
Thanks, I will try a yard.
Try contacting Dave Lemke “Dave’s 89” on the Reatta site. He has access to a yard which has lots of that generation Riviera ( at least he did when I had my 85) for parts.
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22 minutes ago, Wayne R said:
You are correct there RIVNIK---my 64 Electra is really heavy, and at 79 years old its a pain lifting it,
may be a bit like some of our rear springs on our Buicks, perhaps swapping out the springs on the hood
with some that have a bit more tension, or wonder if NOS ones ever come up for sale.
I wonder if installing some hydraulic struts might help lift it?
But then once the hood was up you probably couldn’t get it down
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That is a fresh air port. A hose connects it to the heat tube that runs through the exhaust manifold. From thr top of the heat tube runs a steel line (covered in an insulated sock) that runs to the hot air choke. There is a very small vacuum port in the choke housing that helps pull the heated air into the choke housing where it acts on the spring causing the choke to open. It is designed to provide filtered air to the choke. If you’re running an electric choke, it’s not needed. If that’s the case, you can put a rubber cap on it if you feel like it.
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21 minutes ago, telriv said:
That fitting is special.
Look at it & one can see a flair at the top & has the same flair on the trans. modulator valve.
Most ALL vehicles with a vacuum line going to the modulator look the same.
SO, it's not special only to a Buick so it should be easy to go to a salvage yard to procure one.
It's threads are 1/8th. inch pipe tap.
Part of the metal line fits inside the fitting same as on the modulator valve.
Look more closely & you can see what I'm talking about.
Tom T.
That’s why I asked. It looked like the two slipped together and the hose was used to hold them together so there would be no vacuum leaks.
Thanks,Ed
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There’s only one way to do it properly. 😁
I do not have a picture showing the replacement of the entire lower valance but that was done as well with rust free parts.
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1 hour ago, NTX5467 said:
Isn't the ported vac advance port on the front driver's side of the QJet? Or is that only on Chevrolets?
Manifold port would be for the hvac vac, wouldn't it?
Just curious,
NTX5467
I’m looking for the fitting I’ve highlighted in yellow. A short piece of hose attaches to it and the steel line that runs to the vacuum modulator on the transmission attaches to the other end of the short hose.
Here’s an illustration from the ‘66 chassis manual showing the installation. Look at View C for details.
Another question comes to mind. Is this fitting someting special or is it just a hardware store item?
Ed
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I’m missing the fitting that screws into the 1966 Q-jet intake manifold port for the vacuum advance. If anyone has one to sell or can tell me where to find one, I would appreciate it.
Thanks,
Ed
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47 minutes ago, mrsuggestion said:
Thanks Ed, I appreciate the suggestion. I don't like the look and it's not as high. For my purposes and the distance that I plan to drive, the Jeep armrest is fine.
Matt
I agree totally with your assessment. I posted the picture thinking that someone could take the idea and come up with something that would fit a 1st generation Riviera.
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You could probably make do with one of these.
Elastic goes around the lid to your diddy box. Or make one yourself with high density foam, some matching vinyl and elastic banding.
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@XframeFX I did not scroll through the pictures. I only looked at the ones I could see on the screen. Thanks.
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None of the radios pictured are Wonderbar radios. Only the Wonderbar radios has foot switches. The design of the bezel is for the 66-67 dash.
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I've had this video saved for some time and just ran across it. Thought that I'd share it if you're having problems with any type bulb that pushes into its housing.
Ed
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All full sized Buicks had the 5 on 5 bolt pattern. On the chrome wheels, the 64 Wildcat wheel did not have a register ring. 1965 and later did. In 1965 the hubs were a smaller diameter. The register ring and small diameter hub made the wheel fit “hub centric.” If you remove the register rings from the 802 or 853 wheels, they fit the earlier (63/64) wider diameter hubs like they did in 1964.
The 71 - 78 chrome wheels (code895) have a 1/2” deeper backspacing and will not fit up against the face of the brake drum but rather ride on the fins of the brake drum. This can be overcome with the use of a spacer, but then you’re shorting yourself on wheel stud length. Better to use a 1/2” thick 5 on 5 to 5 on 5 adapter to but the wheel back where it belongs in reference to the chassis and get the wheel stud length you need.
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Can anyone tell me the differences between the BS code ST400 transmissions and other ST400 transmissions? In other words, if I have an ST400:other than a BS code, what would be needed to bring it up to BS specs?
Here’s a chart that I copied from the Team Buick site. It shows the BS for the 1965 Gran Sport only but for 1966 the Gran Sport and the Riviera. Did all 1966 Rivieras have the BS transmission?
1965 300 V8 LeSabre BU 401 V8 3.07 axle BJ 401 V8 Riviera (3.23 axle) BR 425 V8 4bbl. carb 3.07 axle BN 425 V8 3.23 axle BT 425 V8 two carb 3.07 axle BO 425 V8 two carb Riviera (3.42 axle) BS 1966 340 V8 LeSabre BU 401 V8 BR 425 V8 Grand Sport & Riviera BS 425 V8 all others BT -
I copied this from a 2011 post on our AACA site. Looks like the 5” bolt pattern is pre WWII
Quote:
“straight out of the 1938 chassis manual.
Rim diameter 15"
Rim width 5.50"
Hub bore 3 7/16"
Bolt circle 5"
So basically any 15” rim off a full sized Buick will have the 5” bolt circle. But I’d only go there in a pinch because of the bead. These wheels are designed for tube type bias tires.
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You’ve got some ‘66 parts in the mix as well. There are also motor mount pads for installing the nailhead into an A body. Hopefully the black GS is complete. Exhaust manifolds for those go for some serious coin.
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I’ve had a four of this generation Riviera, as well as two (90 &93) Rivieras that all had electric trunk pull downs. All that’s necessary to activate the pull down is to close the trunk so the striker makes contact with the switch and activates the pull down.
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Chances are the fiber optic cable has just been pulled loose on one nd or the other. They just carry the light omitted by the bulb. They’re useful for letting you know a bulb is burned out.
Rear Window Gutter
in Buick Riviera
Posted · Edited by RivNut (see edit history)
I just bought a package of 10 of these from Summit for $4.99
Just like the factory ones.
“GM rear window molding clip screws” - no dome, correct shoulder.