NC1968Riviera Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) I am looking for a NOS to very good condition light switch pull knob. It appears to be a 68 only year part, GM # 1383641. I don't find this part number on GMPartswiki.com so I am assuming it's a Buick-only part number(?). The chrome is flaking off of mine and becoming a cutting hazard! Any leads are appreciated. I am following a used one on Ebay but it's not pretty enough! :-P Edited July 31, 2019 by NC1968Riviera (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Mike, Is the pull knob you're looking for unique to the Riviera or is it the same for all full sized Buicks, or is it perhaps a GM corporate item. You might want to post this in the bigger Buy/Sell forum. Have you contacted the folks at The Buick Farm? They have most all of the NOS stuff still around. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Curran Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Chances are the knob itself can be replaced and may match from other full size Buick’s from the same year. The entire assembly is unique because it is tied into the vacuum system that opens and closes the headlights. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 4 minutes ago, Pat Curran said: the knob itself can be replaced The Buick Parts book lists the knob separately from the light switch. The light switch knob for '68 appears to be a one year only part applicable to all '68 Buicks. I am guessing that knob face was different from other years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68RIVGS Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 When I get a momemt I can check my spares for you Mike -(... gotta track them down first). Flaking chrome was a common problem for the dash knobs and escutcheons ! They did not age well, and are actually chrome plated plastic. Will pm you if I find a keeper! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 (edited) Mike, If its the chrome that's the problem, look for a Molotow ONE4ALL acrylic paint pump marker*, liquid chrome. Guys in the bicycle restoration business have been using it with great results. Ed * check Amazon. Edited August 1, 2019 by RivNut (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 6 minutes ago, RivNut said: Molotow Thanks for the recommendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share Posted August 2, 2019 15 hours ago, RivNut said: Molotow ONE4ALL Ed, I just bought one of the Liquid Chrome paint pens. I will let you know how well it works. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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