Bdad Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 I bought a '63 Riv and while I'm waiting for arrangements for transport to be made I'm trying to get my ducks lined up. I would like to be able to handle smaller repairs and tinker so I'm in need to a good manual(s). I did a little looking online but thought I would ask the experts where I should turn for such an item(s). Appreciate guidance. dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KongaMan Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 eBay for printed manuals (get both the chassis and body manuals), RockAuto (or similar) for the complete manuals in electronic format. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cannon Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 The original factory shop manuals are the only way to go. Readily available. On eBay, look for the listing for 1963 Full Size Buicks. That will include Riviera. If you look for 1963 Riviera, the same book will be $10-20 more! Just for having the Riviera name in the listing! I also have the '63 Dealer Service Bulletins on CD ($10) and the '1963 Buick Master Chassis Parts List on CD ($10), plus $6.50 postage for both in the same mailer, if you want them. I'm not selling them to get rich at these prices, just to help other '63 owners out. If you want them, please email me at 63Rivvy (at) gmail (dot) com Have fun with the car. If you have not already, post a few pix! Oh, and I'd like a photo of the data plate on the firewall, above the power brake booster, to add to my collection. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 11 minutes ago, Jim Cannon said: The original factory shop manuals are the only way to go. Readily available. On eBay, look for the listing for 1963 Full Size Buicks. That will include Riviera. If you look for 1963 Riviera, the same book will be $10-20 more! Just for having the Riviera name in the listing! I also have the '63 Dealer Service Bulletins on CD ($10) and the '1963 Buick Master Chassis Parts List on CD ($10), plus $6.50 postage for both in the same mailer, if you want them. I'm not selling them to get rich at these prices, just to help other '63 owners out. If you want them, please email me at 63Rivvy (at) gmail (dot) com Have fun with the car. If you have not already, post a few pix!Ivee Oh, and I'd like a photo of the data plate on the firewall, above the power brake booster, to add to my collection. Thanks! I've got these CD's that Jim sells. Those along with a real chassis manual, and you've got pretty much everything you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdad Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 4 hours ago, Jim Cannon said: The original factory shop manuals are the only way to go. Readily available. On eBay, look for the listing for 1963 Full Size Buicks. That will include Riviera. If you look for 1963 Riviera, the same book will be $10-20 more! Just for having the Riviera name in the listing! I also have the '63 Dealer Service Bulletins on CD ($10) and the '1963 Buick Master Chassis Parts List on CD ($10), plus $6.50 postage for both in the same mailer, if you want them. I'm not selling them to get rich at these prices, just to help other '63 owners out. If you want them, please email me at 63Rivvy (at) gmail (dot) com Have fun with the car. If you have not already, post a few pix! Oh, and I'd like a photo of the data plate on the firewall, above the power brake booster, to add to my collection. Thanks! 4 hours ago, RivNut said: I've got these CD's that Jim sells. Those along with a real chassis manual, and you've got pretty much everything you need. 4 hours ago, Jim Cannon said: The original factory shop manuals are the only way to go. Readily available. On eBay, look for the listing for 1963 Full Size Buicks. That will include Riviera. If you look for 1963 Riviera, the same book will be $10-20 more! Just for having the Riviera name in the listing! I also have the '63 Dealer Service Bulletins on CD ($10) and the '1963 Buick Master Chassis Parts List on CD ($10), plus $6.50 postage for both in the same mailer, if you want them. I'm not selling them to get rich at these prices, just to help other '63 owners out. If you want them, please email me at 63Rivvy (at) gmail (dot) com Have fun with the car. If you have not already, post a few pix! Oh, and I'd like a photo of the data plate on the firewall, above the power brake booster, to add to my collection. Thanks! This the manual on Ebay? https://www.ebay.com/itm/1963-Buick-Full-Size-Shop-Service-Repair-Manual-Original-GM-Nice-Used/192667096251?hash=item2cdbda94bb:g:uSwAAOSwfsFbfL5S:rk:1:pf:0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdad Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 Chassis or Body Manual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 (edited) You need both. In 63, the Riviera was the 4700 series. The eBay link above shows a chassis manual that covers the 4700 Series. That is one of the ones you need. Edited October 10, 2018 by steelman Added chassis (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdad Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 2 hours ago, steelman said: You need both. In 63, the Riviera was the 4700 series. The eBay link above shows a chassis manual that covers the 4700 Series. That is one of the ones you need. For the body manual one like this? https://www.ebay.com/itm/BUICK-SHOP-MANUAL-1963-BODY-SERVICE-REPAIR-BOOK/222571998661?fits=Year%3A1963|Model%3ARiviera|Make%3ABuick&hash=item33d2532dc5:g:fMMAAOSwKO5bsWGF:rk:2:pf:0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riviera63 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 5 minutes ago, Bdad said: For the body manual one like this? https://www.ebay.com/itm/BUICK-SHOP-MANUAL-1963-BODY-SERVICE-REPAIR-BOOK/222571998661?fits=Year%3A1963|Model%3ARiviera|Make%3ABuick&hash=item33d2532dc5:g:fMMAAOSwKO5bsWGF:rk:2:pf:0 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdad Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 17 minutes ago, Riviera63 said: Yes Thanks. Ordered both. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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