crowvet Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 8 hours ago, 71GS said: Daryle, that’s hilarious because they did the exact same thing to me on the front seat foam Sent 2 sets.... Ed, yes, I searched all over before ordering from them. Everything I found from other vendors was the OPG part #. I even called several and was told they get them from OPG. So it seemed like the only option, I went for it Your also correct that they do not produce or stock the foam. They said when I ordered, that then they order from manufacturer and will be in within 4 weeks....I’m going to follow up again since they didn’t call me back as they assured me they would. My upholstery guy can fab some Up but we thought if available it would be simpler/cheaper. From what Clark’s told me they never have had the rear seat foam. Sure wish they did as I would have bought everything from them. They were great to deal with and the black cloth covers look awesome. I’d just like to get them installed 🤣 Thanks everyone We should have kept them and sold them here to the others who will be waiting for 6 months. LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 On 3/12/2020 at 9:39 PM, crowvet said: That was my thought as well, I found my replacement on ebay for anyone looking. Tom Telesco is correct...the rear console lens was cocave, NOT FLAT. The repros are flat because it is cheaper and easier to produce them....better than nothing I guess, Tom Mooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XframeFX Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Thanks Ed! By coincidence my 1st e-mail on my new Google Pixel 3a was to bestoffercounts last night. I sent James a list and wasn't aware of the set of 4 slides you posted. You posting that image brightened things up for me. I was really disillusioned last night and seriously questioned if I should continue with this. Almost everything has been a struggle. Yet to find out how "Not Cheap" they are but those little bits are a show stopper. I did find another taped to the seat track so really missing 2 slides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 4 hours ago, XframeFX said: Thanks Ed! By coincidence my 1st e-mail on my new Google Pixel 3a was to bestoffercounts last night. I sent James a list and wasn't aware of the set of 4 slides you posted. You posting that image brightened things up for me. I was really disillusioned last night and seriously questioned if I should continue with this. Almost everything has been a struggle. Yet to find out how "Not Cheap" they are but those little bits are a show stopper. I did find another taped to the seat track so really missing 2 slides. Why not post a wanted list here? If you are building a Riviera this is a Riviera group, Tom Mooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 You should get on the phone or email the guys who advertise "parts for sale" in the classified section of the Riview. Gene Guarnere, Steve Lorenzen, Larry Daisey, "Riviera" Bob Stemm, and others. If you've never been to an ROA meet and looked through the boxes of obscure stuff they have, you're in for a treat. ($65 for four.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XframeFX Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Our Projects rely heavily on parts and differ from a Tri-Five or Camaro and Mustang where you could whip out your credit card and buy almost anything for them. Admittingly when I'm struggling, I just want to go that way to simply minimize bad luck which I've had a lot of. Hind-sight shows I did many things the hard way. I thank the people here for insight some of which I already know but because of it, helps us all to relate to each other. Ed, thanks for your tips just now. I will follow through on those seat track slides. I think part of my frustration is relying on those parts and hoping the next shipment will allow me to move ahead. I just now realize that more than half of those shipments whether new or used have been incorrect, missing parts or absolute junk! I already have enough parts to do another Riviera or 2. The other part of my frustration has been those courier companies, UPS is the worst! They nail us Canadians with brokerage, conversion, holding and every imaginable processing fee! This is the reason I don't bother returning incorrect new parts. My experience with Clark's has been very good. Products from them has had a significant positive impact on my project! ROA Meets, I'd love to attend but my geographical logistics has me at least 3-days drive from any of those events. Best to stick close to home and I met someone in this ROA Forum who resides in my city and has had a similar experience. He too put his '64 Riviera in a 25 year sleep while raising a family and has put only 1000 miles on it since the '90s! We haven't met in person but plan to at a local event in the summer. Once the Interior is done, I can get back to doing what I really enjoy. I'm in my element doing mechanical work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 It's an adventure. At the 2012 meet in Monterey, California , the long distance award went to a gentleman and his wife drove from Nova Scotia. Google maps says that was only a 57 hour drive that covered about 6,200 KM - one way. 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3Studio Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 37 minutes ago, RivNut said: It's an adventure. At the 2012 meet in Monterey, California , the long distance award went to a gentleman and his wife drove from Nova Scotia. Google maps says that was only a 57 hour drive that covered about 6,200 KM - one way. 😁 That's a hike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowvet Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 On 3/13/2020 at 9:51 PM, 71GS said: Daryle, that’s hilarious because they did the exact same thing to me on the front seat foam Sent 2 sets.... Ed, yes, I searched all over before ordering from them. Everything I found from other vendors was the OPG part #. I even called several and was told they get them from OPG. So it seemed like the only option, I went for it Your also correct that they do not produce or stock the foam. They said when I ordered, that then they order from manufacturer and will be in within 4 weeks....I’m going to follow up again since they didn’t call me back as they assured me they would. My upholstery guy can fab some Up but we thought if available it would be simpler/cheaper. From what Clark’s told me they never have had the rear seat foam. Sure wish they did as I would have bought everything from them. They were great to deal with and the black cloth covers look awesome. I’d just like to get them installed 🤣 Thanks everyone We should have kept them and sold them here to the others who will be waiting for 6 months. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowvet Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 Well, I finished my passenger front seat. Only took me 12 hours. I believe I have found a skill that I absolutely suck at. My carpet came out nice, my back seat not to bad. This seat looks very amateurish. Good thing the car is a driver. Ya, there will be no pictures of my recent progress if you want to call it that. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowvet Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 Since this is a interior thread and I am sick of upholstery work. I have another question.... I bought new wood for my console and doors, it appears to be unfinished wood. Are you guys applying anything to the wood? Oil, varnish??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71GS Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 1 hour ago, crowvet said: Since this is a interior thread and I am sick of upholstery work. I have another question.... I bought new wood for my console and doors, it appears to be unfinished wood. Are you guys applying anything to the wood? Oil, varnish??? Daryle, I'm a fan of oiled walnut. I’ve used Sam Maloof oil/ poly & oil/ wax finish on several woodworking projects. That is what I’m using on the new veneer in my car it’s easy and foolproof. You can find it on rockler.com. I got the dash and console finished up today. I’ll post some veneer pics for ya Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71GS Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 (edited) Daryle, here ya go. I did my radio plate too. I like it going all the way up like a 64 Edited March 16, 2020 by 71GS (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowvet Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 22 minutes ago, 71GS said: Daryle, I'm a fan of oiled walnut. I’ve used Sam Maloof oil/ poly & oil/ wax finish on several woodworking projects. That is what I’m using on the new veneer in my car it’s easy and foolproof. You can find it on rockler.com. I got the dash and console finished up today. I’ll post some veneer pics for ya Brian Awesome, Thanks Brian, I would love to see it. What did you glue it down with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowvet Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 13 minutes ago, 71GS said: Daryle, here ya go 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowvet Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 WOW, That looks incredible.. I may need to start on mine tomorrow. What did you glue it down with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71GS Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, crowvet said: Awesome, Thanks Brian, I would love to see it. What did you glue it down with Daryle, pics are above. For glue, it can get tricky. If you have a backed veneer, you can use a contact type adhesive. I bought some pretty specific veneer for the grain and figuring. It wasn’t paperbacked. I actually glued mine with wood veneer glue to a backed walnut veneer I had laying around. This way I could use 3m 77 contact adhesive spray. Doubling it up also made it less fragile. Definitely the long way around but I’m happy with it. I still have the front doors to do. Take your time& Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71GS Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 6 minutes ago, crowvet said: WOW, That looks incredible.. I may need to start on mine tomorrow. What did you glue it down with? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71GS Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Side note, I totally recommend LED’s everywhere. Looking forward to actually seeing my speedometer at night. I ordered these from super bright leds.com 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowvet Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 29 minutes ago, 71GS said: Side note, I totally recommend LED’s everywhere. Looking forward to actually seeing my speedometer at night. I ordered these from super bright leds.com Would you by chance have a list of what bulbs you ordered and how many? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Not knowing how close you want to stay to original, but the wood sections of a 65 door panel have a thin black pinstripe that goes around the edges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafoam65 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 You can buy the veneer with the pinstripe already applied ready to install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71GS Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Ed’s correct, side Veneer trim still needs striped. I plan on doing that once the door panels are done. As Seafoam states, there is veneer kits available from several sources that would be much simpler than what I did. I hand picked the veneer I wanted to use. Daryle, I think I still have the list of bulbs. I’ll check for you all. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowvet Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 Moving on to my next little problem with my interior. I removed the console shifter plate to install the new wood grain. There are 4 screws that hold the PRNDL light housing. They are fine thread and tread into a speednut style 2 screw strap. Mine are rusty, and I would like to replace them, but cant seem to source. Thought about improvising with some long interior course thread screws???Anyone been there done that??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71GS Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, crowvet said: Moving on to my next little problem with my interior. I removed the console shifter plate to install the new wood grain. There are 4 screws that hold the PRNDL light housing. They are fine thread and tread into a speednut style 2 screw strap. Mine are rusty, and I would like to replace them, but cant seem to source. Thought about improvising with some long interior course thread screws???Anyone been there done that??? Are they beyond cleaning up? If so maybe make up some from sheet material with a couple fold over speed nut clips on the ends? Edited March 17, 2020 by 71GS (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowvet Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, 71GS said: Are they beyond cleaning up? If so maybe make up some from sheet material with a couple fold over speed nut clips on the ends? I just re-read my post, it is the screws I am looking for not the clips, guess I am forgetting how to properly communicate with all this social distancing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71GS Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Oh. Haha. I would think those would be available. Check the stainless section at the hardware store. Also Ed and some others have mentioned Mr G’s for interior screw kits. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowvet Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 Today's progress 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71GS Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Looking great Daryle👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowvet Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 Replaced the veneer on door panels today. I had to clamp the Rivi emblem while the adhesive dried. This was my solution, don"t laugh it worked well. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrownedRiv Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 necessity is the mother of invention 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowvet Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 Got part of the LED conversion done today. Dash and courtesy lights are done. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 9 hours ago, crowvet said: Got part of the LED conversion done today. Dash and courtesy lights are done. Are the LED dash light bulbs able to be dimmed? Tom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowvet Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 1 hour ago, 1965rivgs said: Are the LED dash light bulbs able to be dimmed? Tom Yes Tom they are able to be dimmed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71GS Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 23 hours ago, crowvet said: Got part of the LED conversion done today. Dash and courtesy lights are done. Looking good 👍😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowvet Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 Got the woodgrain and console back together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RivNut Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 2 hours ago, crowvet said: Got the woodgrain and console back together. Love the way the grain continues through all of the pieces. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71GS Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Yeah that looks great👍👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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