neatname Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 (edited) Hey all, I am trying to track down a source for 1964 Riviera brake reaction rods. The ones on my car are bent and the threads are shot. Any info is greatly appreciated. Does anyone know if these would work? http://www.globalwest.net/impala-caprice-adjustable-strut-rod-1965-1966-1967-1968-1969-1970-global-west.html# Zach Edited April 1, 2018 by neatname (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyntre Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 No idea if those will cross over to the Riv chassis but GlobalWest makes some top notch stuff and have been building high end suspension parts before most of the other performance suspension companies were a thought .... worse case , buy a set and see what it takes to make them work ... thats sort of the essence of messing with old cars !!!? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinRiviDad Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 (edited) Try Russ Martin at Centerville Auto. He’s in NoCal. Look him up. Cool website, lots of parts. Edited April 8, 2018 by RockinRiviDad (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 On 4/1/2018 at 4:11 PM, neatname said: Hey all, I am trying to track down a source for 1964 Riviera brake reaction rods. The ones on my car are bent and the threads are shot. Any info is greatly appreciated. Does anyone know if these would work? http://www.globalwest.net/impala-caprice-adjustable-strut-rod-1965-1966-1967-1968-1969-1970-global-west.html# Zach For parts like this, contact Larry Daisey in AZ or perhaps the CTC Auto Ranch in TX. Google the names for contact information and add the word 'Buick's to your search. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyntre Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Awwww ... you guys take all the fun out of it !!! ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinRiviDad Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 OP’s profile shows he’s in Spokane Wa. So I only suggested the closest contact to him that I know which is Russ. That’s how I’d roll. There are tons of resources for new/used parts now. I’m sure there might be someone closer to Spokane than Russ. This is forum is a good place to start Zach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neatname Posted April 8, 2018 Author Share Posted April 8, 2018 Thanks for the feedback fellas, I ended up finding one from David Jackson off of FB Buick Riviera Owners and Enthusiasts - Official ROA Facebook Group. Can't wait to get everything buttoned up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 1 hour ago, RockinRiviDad said: OP’s profile shows he’s in Spokane Wa. So I only suggested the closest contact to him that I know which is Russ. That’s how I’d roll. There are tons of resources for new/used parts now. I’m sure there might be someone closer to Spokane than Russ. This is forum is a good place to start Zach If you look at Russ's website, you'll see that most all of the parts he has are engine parts. The driveline parts he has are new or reproduction items. Larry Daisey's business is mostly parting out Rivieras. Both excellent resources, but each has his own specialty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinRiviDad Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 I’ve had my car since I was a kid. Since then I’ve always looked for an alternative to adding positraction to my existing third member. NO ONE makes “new or reproduction parts” for our third member posi’s. I’m no mechanic by any means. But I think we can all agree that our third member posi’s are part of our driveline right? Well I finally ponied up & bought a posi. Guess from who? Yup...good ole Russ Martin Call me old school...even tho I’m not very old...but I am a “pick up the phone, say hello & ask” kind of guy. Websites are nice. But most guys in our hobby have hands in all sorts of things. Or can least point u in the right direction. So you never know who has what until we ask. Internet is awesome. But let’s get back to using the phone more often. No more judging books by the cover...or by the website in this case 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 10 hours ago, RockinRiviDad said: I’ve had my car since I was a kid. Since then I’ve always looked for an alternative to adding positraction to my existing third member. NO ONE makes “new or reproduction parts” for our third member posi’s. I’m no mechanic by any means. But I think we can all agree that our third member posi’s are part of our driveline right? Well I finally ponied up & bought a posi. Guess from who? Yup...good ole Russ Martin Call me old school...even tho I’m not very old...but I am a “pick up the phone, say hello & ask” kind of guy. Websites are nice. But most guys in our hobby have hands in all sorts of things. Or can least point u in the right direction. So you never know who has what until we ask. Internet is awesome. But let’s get back to using the phone more often. No more judging books by the cover...or by the website in this case You're one of the lucky ones. As his website states 'Posi's, I get them from time to time, call' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinRiviDad Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 On 4/9/2018 at 9:19 AM, RivNut said: You're one of the lucky ones. As his website states 'Posi's, I get them from time to time, call' Yea, I should buy a lotto tic huh? I never saw that. I simply called & it worked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 On 4/9/2018 at 12:16 AM, RockinRiviDad said: I’ve had my car since I was a kid. Since then I’ve always looked for an alternative to adding positraction to my existing third member. NO ONE makes “new or reproduction parts” for our third member posi’s. I’m no mechanic by any means. But I think we can all agree that our third member posi’s are part of our driveline right? Well I finally ponied up & bought a posi. Guess from who? Yup...good ole Russ Martin Call me old school...even tho I’m not very old...but I am a “pick up the phone, say hello & ask” kind of guy. Websites are nice. But most guys in our hobby have hands in all sorts of things. Or can least point u in the right direction. So you never know who has what until we ask. Internet is awesome. But let’s get back to using the phone more often. No more judging books by the cover...or by the website in this case Sir, a parts book exists that cross reference part numbers Buick with other GM parts for compatibility. I have the parts book, but I’m away from home now. The cross reference has been aacurate. I needed a vacuum switch for my 63 Riv. The seller of the switch said his switch was compatible with my car. I cross referenced the part numbers in my book and it worked. Red Riviera Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinRiviDad Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 (edited) That’s interesting. I’m curious to hear what your book says about posi’s for our first-gens. I would have to guess your book won’t help. According to the feedback I’ve gotten throughout the years, we just CANT ‘convert’ our open diff’s Edited April 17, 2018 by RockinRiviDad (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 On 4/12/2018 at 6:33 AM, Red Riviera Bob said: Sir, a parts book exists that cross reference part numbers Buick with other GM parts for compatibility. I have the parts book, but I’m away from home now. The cross reference has been aacurate. I needed a vacuum switch for my 63 Riv. The seller of the switch said his switch was compatible with my car. I cross referenced the part numbers in my book and it worked. Red Riviera Bob There is no cross reference for a complete posi unit from another manufacturer, only some parts like maybe the clutch pack. The 9 and 3/8ths rear gear was a Buick only component. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 On 4/1/2018 at 5:11 PM, neatname said: Hey all, I am trying to track down a source for 1964 Riviera brake reaction rods. The ones on my car are bent and the threads are shot. Any info is greatly appreciated. Does anyone know if these would work? http://www.globalwest.net/impala-caprice-adjustable-strut-rod-1965-1966-1967-1968-1969-1970-global-west.html# Zach Zach, I’m the first to tell you I don’t know what a brake reaction rod is. I’m only trying to help. My cross reference book for brakes does not show anything for brake reaction rods. The pic of the index attached just shows for BRAKES: DRUM, MASTER CYLINDER, POWER BRAKE, SHOE, AND WHEEL CYLINDER. The book is entitled “ Chevrolet-Olds-Buick-Pontiac-Cadillac 1950-1965 Parts Interchange Mechanical and Body. Best of luck in your search. RRB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 (edited) The brake reaction rod is a link that bolts solidly to the A-arm and goes through a hole on the front to the frame with a bushing between the frame and the rod. It's purpose, I believe, is to keep the A-arm from distorting during braking. It's part of the chassis not the brakes. Here are a couple of pictures. The first is where the one end is bushed in the frame; the second gives you an idea where it is on the car and where it bolts to the A-frame Edited April 18, 2018 by RivNut (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Worst case is take the rod off the car and take the rod to a fabricating shop for duplication. RRB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AACA General Discussions Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 (edited) This rod actually affects the caster when braking. Similar to a Pinto front suspension . It does act a bit like a torsion bar . I’d be willing to bet the steel is not simple C.R.S. Edited May 6, 2018 by AACA General Discussions (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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