Patrick91914
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WTB: Mid-60s Buick Trash Bin accessory. Prefer black but will consider any color. This is the small trash can that sits on top of the transmission hump and is held in place by vinyl weighted "bags." These bags secured to the container's bottom and set over the transmission tube. The container has a decal with tri-shields running the outside diameter near the top edge.
Patrick Alston
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Thanks to everyone who sent photos and websites. I got exactly what I needed!
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I got mine from Steele (http://www.steelerubber.com/) and it fit's perfectly.
Cars, Inc. also sells it.
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I'm seriously considering changing my car's color from Burgundy Mist to Turquoise Mist with a black vinyl top. My car is dechromed and almost ready to go into paint. One of my concerns is the interior. Does anybody have a Turquoise Mist car and the ability to provide interior pic? I'm most interested in ithe console and dash colors assuming the dash is a color other than black.
I've already purchased the black cloth seat covers from Clark's, a silver headliner, and black door panels. I want to make sure that the these colors will all go together. So, if any of you have pics, I'd sure like to see them.
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Did you try adjusting the fender? Perhaps if you loosen the lower fender bolt, the one on the window pillar, and the top one near the cowl you can move the fender out so that it lines up. You may need some spacers to maintain the alignment.
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No. The '65's clamshells mount to flanges that are recessed behind the fender's forward-most surface (i.e., where the bezels meet the fenders).
As I recall (and I'm no expert on '63 and '64), the '63 and '64 parking lamp lenses are mounted behind metal parking lamp grills and set into the lamp housing.
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Has anyone ever had a set of headlight visors rechromed? If so, how were the results?
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Save you pennies! Sell your AIG and Enron stock. Pray for your stimulus check to arrive in time to bid! For just over $94,000 you can have this car:
I want some of what he's smokin'.
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There's no way to adjust the front windows (that I know) except by removing the door skin. The upside is that is removing the skin is simply a matter of removing the bolts and perhaps the front top trim piece.
Once the skin is removed you have full access to the window, tracks, motor and vents. It's probably a good idea when the door is off to prime and seal the metal surface at the inside bottom of the door or coat it with rust inhibitor. It's also a good time to replace the door handle gaskets.
I can't help you with the rear window, but I can tell you that it's a hassle. Good luck.
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My PM was just to say that I would take them assuming they're available.
Patrick
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RivNut</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've found that if you're going to install new staples, as Patrick describes, the easiest way to get the old staples out with out damaging the molding is to cut the staple using a cut-off wheel on a Dremel tool. Cut it on the flat side of the staple so you can grab the curled end with a pair of pliers and pull it through. The flat part of the staple just falls off. The holes don't get enlarged and you don't need to use any pressure to remove the staple.
Ed </div></div>
That's exactly what I did. It's a real pain in the butt and it took me a week to complete the task because I have the patience of a 5-year old.
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To secure the felt strips to the trim, I used head duty staples which I pushed through the same holes from which the original staples were removed. It was tough pushing it through using my thumbs, but the result appears and functions as original.
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I have two BS Coded transmissions: one for '65 and one for '66. Your choice $200 + shipping.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 19Tim63</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i have acompleat set up wiring harness hood bracket and horns they probaly need to be rebuilt but ican test 200.00 </div></div>
Tim, I'm interested. Sent you a PM.
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I think what you're describing are the trim pieces below the vent windows, on top of the door skins, and below the rear 1/4 window.
I describing this from memory, but I beleive that if you open the door and look at the front edge of the door skin you'll see a screw securing the front-most trim piece to the top edge. Remove the screw and tap the rear edge of that trim forward so that it slides forward off the the other piece on the door skin. The 2nd piece (on the door skin) and the piece below the rear 1/4 window are secured by screws buried in the felt. These are often rusted and may need to be drilled out. It takes some patience.
The felt pieces are secured to the trim with staples. Remove the staples gently trying to avoid damaging the trim or your fingers. Again, this takes patience.
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Cars, Inc. has it here for $35:
http://www.oldbuickparts.com/commerce/product_info.php?cPath=19_32_129&products_id=1266
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: oz riviera</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I need all the parts to make change my 1963 riviera into a 1965 clamshell headlight front, if you can help please email: jverban@hotmail.com
Thanks
John
Australia </div></div>
Off the top of my head, you'll need new fenders, the clamshells, headlight arms, the motor, rubber cover for the motor, wireharness, splash pan, lower bumper (and perhaps the upper bumper), headlight bezels, a relay or two, and perhaps some stuff I've forgotten about. It's not a difficult change, but some of the parts can be pricey (e.g., the bezels, motor). I think the inner fenders and core support from your car will work, but I'm not sure.
I understand the appeal of the '65 front end over the earlier years but, I don't know that I'd take a '63 or '64 and make it a hybrid.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jeff_Avery</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hey Patrick;
I don't remember the exact number, but it was around $900.00 for the four tires and shipping to my home in northern California. I think that is about $300.00 more than ordinary tires, but once you see them, I think you would agree it is money well spent. It is not as if these cars are necessities, they are about the looks. These tires were chosen by the designers because they really pop. You may be able to tell that I am really pleased. Jeff </div></div>
$900 seems reasonble to me. I've 5 of the original 8.45 x 15 tires which I don't want to use for anything other than showing the car, but I still want the original look combined with a modern tire.
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Paul,
iF the car is still in CA, you may be able to submit a request through the California DMV who can contact the owner on your behalf.
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Jeff, I'm interested in purchasing a set of those triple stripe tires. Can you tell me what I can expect to pay?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RivNut</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Patrick,
Did you read Randy's (Rymal aka Classic Specialties)year listings? They start with '68 and go through '72. Nothing here looks like anything I have on my '63.
Ed
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You're right. For some reason, I thought I read that it was for a '65.
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Part number 1#981467 and there's and NOS one on ebay: Item number: 200299958003
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I don't think Twilight Sentinal was available for the '65 Riv. Are you sure that you're looking for the Autronic Eye headlight dimmer option?
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Without a doubt, sink it. Then again, I live in S. California and have a low tolerance for rust. There are plenty of other boattails out there worth saving. There is no need to drain your wallet trying to save the entire car or salvage rusty parts in the hopes that you could sell them. The headache that comes with parting a car (this comes from a guy who has parted nine or 10 '65 Rivs) and storing those parts for years may be worth it. I decided a long time ago that I would focus solely on hard to get accessories and options. Anything else is gravy if you have the space to store it--but that's just me.
Confirm ID for a 1st Gen Posi
in Buick Riviera
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I've located what is claimed to be a '64 3.23 posi. It has numbers that read 1182316***42-13***G.M.C.**P
On a '65 Riv Posi, there is a flange with holes which mate upto the drive shaft. This posi, shown here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9179285@N02/3410093489/
doesn't appear to have the flange I'm talking about. Is this what the '64 posi units look like?