Desmc14
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This 1965 Riviera just sold for $302,500 @ the Mecum Auction on Saturday Jan 13. I was there - it was a very nice car.
https://www.mecum.com/lots/1098440/1965-buick-riviera-gs/?aa_id=515497-0
This 65 Riviera Custom sold for $77,000 - I didn't think it was that great - some flaws - IMO
https://www.mecum.com/lots/1107439/1965-buick-riviera-custom/?aa_id=524115-0
This one sold for $38,000 - I did not see this one
https://www.mecum.com/lots/1102788/1965-buick-riviera-gs/?aa_id=511456-0
There were also 4 1963 Rivieras which sold for between $8,000 and $51,700
Cheers all!
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I think you're right... it may be a questionable site.... geez... sorry gents!
Lots of cars or at least photos of cars...
The link dies after the auction on that vehicle ends.
This one - auction ends tomorrow... is it legitimate? I'm not sure. I tried calling a few times... voice mail..
But it doesn't answer with a business name... just not available... so quite possibly, it's a scam site.
https://repovault.us/product/1977-ford-bronco/
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Not sure but I found this on their web site..
Contact
40 Barrett Road W
Pinehurst, NC 28374
support@repovault.us
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On 12/4/2023 at 10:21 AM, Jim Cannon said:
Yes, the D on the data plate is all Fisher Body needed to know at the body building stage, so that they would supply a body with an antenna Ihole in the fender.
The actual radio and the manual or electric antenna was installed later, per the build sheet.
Yes, those prices were high. That AM-FM radio cost the equivalent of $1712 in 2022 dollars. This was early in the days of fully transistorized radios in cars (instead of radios with vibrators and tubes). They charged a premium for them.
Detroit's business model was to have a "low" base price and then run the price up with options. A/C is pretty common now as standard equipment (at least in the USA) but in 1963 it added 10% ($430) to the base price of the Riviera, equal to $4,110 in 2022 money.
The base price of the '63 Riv today would be $41,440. This car had no options. Add things we take for granted today in a "personal luxury car", like electric windows, A/C, power seat, seat belts, drivers side mirror, cruise control, tinted glass, etc. and you would quickly be looking at a car price of $55,000 or more. Plus "tax, title and license".
Jim is right on (again!)
I have the original dealer invoice from Peacock Buick Inc. in Alexandria, VA.
It shows:
Radio @ $90.30
AC @ $430.00
w/w tires @ $43.32
Custom Seat belts & retainer @ $7.53
Tinted glass @ $43.00
O/S Mirror @ $37.63
Undercoat & Glaze @ $50.00
$713.71 in accessories.
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The first auction ended - I don't know how much it sold for.
But there is another 65 - auction ends Dec 12/2023 @ 9:00am EST
https://repovault.us/product/1965-buick-riviera-gran-sport/
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I don't know who's car this is but just noticed it at this auction site
https://repovault.us/product/1965-buick-riviera-gran-sport-2/
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Thanks for the tips... much appreciated. I have the shop manual, so I'll have a look.
Tom, after I removed the pump..
I put it back in to see if it would resist... It went back in easily.. so I'm hoping I won;t have to rotate the engine or anything
We'll see...it likely won't be until December before I get the rebuild done.. just in time for skinned (cold) knuckles!
Dad got this car from his Aunt in 1977. I'm pretty sure this fuel pump has never been touched...
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Update, fuel pump is out... as someone posted, major pita! But,I worked from under the car without jacking it up.. argh!
Removed that bracket.... hoses... hose from tank started to leak.... pretty much non-stop so I put a bolt with a clamp around it.
That hose will need replacing... Do I need to drain the tank? Will it leak non-stop? So much to learn!
Some photos... 2nd is the pump cleaned up - looks pretty good and the bolts still have a lot of green paint on them.
Now I need the kit and rebuild it...
I think I should have worn rubber gloves!! Oh well.....
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A friend is a retired GM mechanic. He's offered to rebuild my existing pump. But he lives 100 miles away.
So I'm not sure when I'll be able to remove the old one, get it to him, along with the rebuild kit.
If he lived closer he would likely remove/install it for me.
John (in this thread) is sourcing a rebuild kit for me and has offered his advice - and I appreciate it.
Then I'll need to re-install it. I've heard that it can be a bit of a challenge getting back in place, so I hope to do it once with the original one.
I appreciate all the input.
I've been lucky with this car... so far only minor issues... but since I'm not mechanically astute, my hair catches fires easily!
I've tossed around the idea of selling it a few times... but not sure. I have the original Bill of Sale from my Great Aunt in April 1965.
It's an amazing car. There are not many in my part of the world... not like this one.
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Late to this but I bought the Hankook Kinergy in 2022... from the USA... I'm very happy with them.
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John I appreciate this... but the rebuild looks far beyond my capabilities - lol
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I appreciate your help!!
I just looked underneath.. it has screws on it so is it original? Can it be rebuilt?
I'd rather do that...
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I think mine is the original OEM factory pump.
I may have found one at O'Reilly's and at Napa in Canada... although the US prices are much less!
I need to take a good look at the one I currently have...
Napa offers a few.....
or
https://www.napacanada.com/en/p/DFPMF0148
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It's a 1965 Buick Riviera - 401 with AC, Carter 4bbl
(in the subject title)
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Thanks Tom...
I just let it sit and dry and them watched for the leak - there is a 2nd one of these small holes one on the firewall side and one on the radiator side and both had small droplets of gas starting to appear. So, I've found the leak.
I assume the fuel pump needs to be rebuilt?
Can you suggest a part source for this repair? Many thanks!
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Found a leak near the fuel pump - I think it's been there for a while (month of so... noticed more fluid leaks than previously. It looked like the clamp on the 5/16 hose between the filter and the pump at the fuel pump was loose... so I tightened it, leak seemed to be less - so I replaced the 5/16 rubber hose and clamp between the pump & fuel filter- but looks like the drip comes from somewhere else - I noticed this small hole on top of the pump... looks like gas is coming from there. Is there supposed to be a hole there? - Or is it from somewhere else? - Any ideas are welcome...
Many thanks!
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Wish we were able to get to Kalamazoo... I learn so much from speaking to Riv owners..
Have a great weekend to all those attending
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Vacuum leak for a short duration... 10 miles perhaps.. but I'll keep an eye on it..
likely needs an expert's touch to get the air/fuel screws set properly but for now it runs well.
very little if any black smoke when I stomp on the gas... and the carburetor sounds great - can hear the 4bbl open up - like it really wants to go
And I changed the oil.....should be good to go now.
so far so good..
Thanks much!
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Thanks Glenn!
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Tom two more questions...
1) What is the best spark plug for this 401 - I'm using AC Delco R43S plugs
2) have a look at this photo of the new spark plug - it only has about 120 miles on it.
should it have this much carbon on it already?
Thanks,
Bob
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good advice - will do
Thanks again!
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Thanks Tom.... that is exactly what it was. I forgot to connect that metal line.
I just reconnected it and went for a quick ride... all good..
I appreciate the advice!
Thanks so much!
Enjoy the weekend!
Bob
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Check out the frame off restored Blue/Blue 65 Gran Sport on BAT!
in Buick Riviera
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This blue GS just sold for $162,000 on BaT