gmdbhornet

Just sent you an e-mail.

I had the wheels for my 65 Riv rechromed at Southbay chrome (South Bay Chrome ) in California and they came out beautiful. I called several chrome shops (at least 25) and could not find anyone willing to do them. Southbay was more than happy to do them and I am very happy with the outcome. I had them done almost two years ago and it was $ 200.00 a wheel plus shipping to California and back. Send your email I will send you some photos. For some reason I cannot download them to this thread. Gerry

Correction, I only receive the samples of the materials.

I did get the samples from both places and to me the one from Jenkins seems to match close to the material in my trunk, which is the original and in poor shape. I received the new material from Clarks and the one they had prior which was lighter in color. I would like to see some photos of any trunks which were redone in the material from Clarks or Jenkins. Thanks for your help. Gerry

Has anyone purchased the trunk material from Jenkins Interiors in North Carolina. Trying to find as close to the original. Thanks Gerry

Jim I replaced my fuse at the end of my lighter and when I pushed it in I blew both of the fuses. Any sugestions on why it would blow because I still have one more but want to find the problem before I install the other one. Thanks Gerry I have a 65 Riv.

It does not go to the choke that one is installed. there is another metal pipe which goes to the manifold also and attaches to the top of the carb with a 5 inch piece of rubber hose.

Well I finally got back to work on the 63 Wildcat and I appreciate everyones input. I wanted to update everyone on what I did and how it turned out. - I completly overhauled the distributor and set the timing, dwell and idle speed. - changed all the rubber fuel lines which attach to the fuel pump. (fuel filter now completly fills up and stays full) - new plugs After all was done the car runs great, idles properly and accelerates beautiful. As far as the hesitation it does it slightly when you give it gas when you pull out from a stopped position and at 20 mph. No way near what it did before. The only thing which is not attached is the heat stove pipe which attachs to the the exhaust manifold and the top of the carburetor. Its not attached because it broke off at the manifold and needs to be drilled out. I am not sure if that heat pipe has something to do with the hesitation. I would think its not heating the carb properly. Thanks again for your input and any additional would be helpful. Gerry

Yes it did. 01A. Thank you.

Can anyone tell me where I could find the month and date my 65 Riv was made, besides the bill if sale, which I do not have. Trying to find out if it was made in late 64 or early 65. Thanks for your help. Gerry

Nice ride. What size and type are the tires. Gerry

I am looking for a hood for my 65 Riv. The hood must be in very good condition and if anyone can help please send me an email (gmdbhornet@aol.com) with some photos. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Gerry

Jeff, I adjusted the timing with the vacum advance connected. The manual does not say to disconnnect.

Jason, Jon and Alan When the throttle is opened when parked the issue does not happen. While accelerating slowly at low speeds between (20-30) is when it occurs. I changed the accelerator pump and I am getting a good squirt of gas in carb. Prior to rebuilding, the car would hesitate and chugg at all speeds (carb was dirty and inlet check ball was gummed up bad and had to soak for a while to losen). I did notice, while the car was running, the fuel filter (see through) was not full with gas and was percolating and would not stay full of gas. I am going to change out everything in the dist. and check the fuel line for debris. Thanks for everyones advice.

I did not replace the points or condenser. I did have a problem with the accelerator pump and I installed and replaced that as well as checked the float levels and drop. Still have the same problem.

Need a little advice. I have a 1963 Buick Wildcat 401 nailhead ( 33, 000 original miles) with a Rochester Carburetor. I just rebuilt the carburetor placed it on the car adjusted the dwell, set the ignition timing, adjusted the carburetor, and installed a new fuel filter. The enigine is smooth at idle, but when I accelerate from a stopped position at low speeds the engine just stops as if its not running and then either stalls or starts running again. The car accelerates normally while driving at higher speeds and does not stall or hesitate. I was thinking it might be an ignition problem or maybe the fuel pump. If someone can point me in the right direction the help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Gerry.

Jeff, What brand of tires are they and what size did you go with? If possible can you send me some photos. Thank Gerry. I will send you a PM with my e-mail address.

Has anyone bought tires from Diamondback classics. I would like some feedback. Thanks Gerry.

I read a post way back that said the 65 riv grand sport had 2 1/4 pipes. Were the 2 1/4 pipes all the way from the exhaust manifolds back or was it only the tailpipes. I have a non gs 401 motor and want 2 1/4 all the way back but the exhaust manifols only take a 2 inch pipe. Just trying to see if the gs had a larger diameter exhaust maniflod hole. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Gerry ROA # 11736.

Ok then, if its not stalling leave it alone. Thanks Ed.

Can some one explain to me what a dash pot does and how to determine if you need a new one. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Gerry ROA # 11736

I found the following part numbers on the Magnaflow web site. These might be the ones your looking for: -stainless steel part # 12568 -190.00 -polished stainless steel part # -14568- 237.00 Both have an overall length of 28 inches. Hope this helps. Flowmaster makes one- Crossflow dual inlet/ dual outlet part # 42582

Tom is it possible to get a copy of that 28 page service bulletin for the clamshell headlights. It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Gerry ROA #11736

Thanks Bill.

Thanks Ed.