trafalger Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Hi all,I'm trying to find a few parts for my 64 Electra 225I'm looking for the era correct wheel covers for the car ( x4) and I need to find the silver plastic dash knob for the wiper controls and also a "slider" cover for the courtesy features in the middle of the dash. Just the plastic pieces.Any clues on where I should look?The local pull-a-part didn't have anything older than 80s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUICK RACER Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I may have a couple of hubcaps or 4, where are you located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trafalger Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 I am in Monroe NC Technically I only need 2 hub caps, but the 2 i have look really crummy. They might polish up tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildcat455 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 You are confusing me, I think those "plastic bits" you are looking for are diecast. I don't think I have a spare washer knob but have a set of knobs for controls and can probably spare some hubcaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Are the wiper knobs for a '64 Electra and a '63 Riviera the same? If so, I'm parting out a 63 Riv. I think the knob and button are both there (haven't seen the car that closely for a while.) Does the Electra have wipers with windshield washers? I know the washers were optional on some models.Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trafalger Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 Let me grab some good pictures tomorrow when it's light outside so we can all see what i'm talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I have a couple sets of hubcaps, a lot other parts, including diecast trim for both 2 door and 4 door models.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trafalger Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 Are the wiper knobs for a '64 Electra and a '63 Riviera the same? If so, I'm parting out a 63 Riv. I think the knob and button are both there (haven't seen the car that closely for a while.) Does the Electra have wipers with windshield washers? I know the washers were optional on some models.EdI know I can turn on the wipers buy turning the little bolt on the dash switch. It has two speeds, not sure about washers. I assume the knob would just fit over the small rod and down over the hex bolt that i turn with my finger, basically doing the same thing but just with a nice chrome finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trafalger Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 I have a couple sets of hubcaps, a lot other parts, including diecast trim for both 2 door and 4 door models.JohnWell i know I need the hubcaps...PM me whenever you can.thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 My parts car does not have the wiper/washer switch, sorry.Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trafalger Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 I don't need the switch just the knob. Or is that what you meant?I'll be home in a bit and take some pics, I plan to work on undoing the total cluster**** the PO made of the dash wiring tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) When stating that the car did not have the switch, I guess I was trying to insinuate that without a switch, there were no knobs. I bought a washer push knobe from a same era Buick Special one time. I thing Buick probably used the same knobs on lots of models in the same years.Ed Edited August 16, 2012 by RivNut (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyd75 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 how close is the 62 lesabres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trafalger Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 Aside from the hubcaps, this is what i'm looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I saw this today whie browsing and thought of you.63 64 Buick Riviera Wiper Switch 2 Speed & Sprayer Button Chrome 1963 1964 Works | eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trafalger Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 'bought it...I saw this today whie browsing and thought of you.63 64 Buick Riviera Wiper Switch 2 Speed & Sprayer Button Chrome 1963 1964 Works | eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trafalger Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 I saw this today whie browsing and thought of you.63 64 Buick Riviera Wiper Switch 2 Speed & Sprayer Button Chrome 1963 1964 Works | eBayIt came in the mail today and I got her installed.Thanks again for the help.Now to find some wheel covers! And Control push covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyd75 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 if you feel like driving to goldsboro nc, ive got a set of 5 Buick rally wheels that are 15 inch. no center caps or lug nuts. they are not show quality but good for the street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trafalger Posted August 31, 2012 Author Share Posted August 31, 2012 Sure I can do a road trip one weekend. How much are you wanting? And is it possible you could snap a pic of them? Will that layout fit my car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyd75 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 they look like this they are 15 inch no center caps or lug nut 70 71 72 SKYLARK LESABRE PARK AVE REGAL CENTURY RALLY WHEEL 15X7 CHROME 15" RIM | eBaywe can talk price if you like I dont know what they are worth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 64 225 C0nvertible Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 I have several dash parts left from parts cars, let me know what you need and I might have them. I do have a lot of the switch buttons. I am on Virginia's Eastern Shore. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 (edited) Joseph,The wheels pictures in post #20 will not fit your '64 Electra. The pictured wheels have the 4-3/4" bolt circle, your Electra has a 5" bolt circle. The 4-3/4" wheels are for the smaller intermediate sized cars. One really easy way to tell the difference is that the intermediate car wheels are two piece wheels - separate center welded to a rim, the ones you want are one piece - no seperation between the center and the rim. Most of the 65 - 70 rims that you'll find will have a register ring in them which will need to be removed, and they will only be 6" rims. (Except for Estate Wagon wheels, ALL buick rally wheels are 6") When you measure rim width, you measure inside the rim where the tire bead sets, not across the outside. Wheels should be stamped inside as to whether they are 6" or 7"71 and later Rally wheels will fit, but they have a different look to them. The hub where the center cap fits sticks out beyond the face of the rim. Study some pictures on Google images of "Buick Rally Wheels" and you'll begin to see all the differences.Ed Edited September 1, 2012 by RivNut (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyd75 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 my rims are fro 66 67 68 lesabres wildcats and mid 70's full size buicks like electras. i think mine have the short snout that does not go past the rim. if you like i can toss a few in my wagon and trailer and we can meet in ral and you try them on your car. i do have 2 sets on my 73 and 75 electra's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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