PatsUsedParts Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 1967 Riviera GS with only 42,000 miles. This was sold on the RM Auburn auction in 2018. Since then it has only logged 200 miles. 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 (edited) Wow! What a wonderful clean straight example. Congratulations! what interior does it have? Does it by chance have the original spare? Edited November 2, 2023 by JZRIV (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr914 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 terrific buy, cannot beat a low mile original riv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsUsedParts Posted November 2, 2023 Author Share Posted November 2, 2023 1 hour ago, JZRIV said: Wow! What a wonderful clean straight example. Congratulations! what interior does it have? Does it by chance have the original spare? Not original spare. Although the spare is on a 5th road wheel. All the tires are from 1995 !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnulfo de l.a. Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Beautiful car! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Nice looking GS! I always like seeing a 'naked' roof on these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 (edited) 200 nail biting miles I bet within 5 years not doing more than 25 MPH. Would be a shame to destroy such a fine vehicle with old tires failing. Tom T. Edited November 2, 2023 by telriv (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Great looking car! New rubber will make it better. Congrats, NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Wow, that's some awesome looking car! Great find, and I hope you will put more than 200 miles in the next 5 years, lol. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsUsedParts Posted November 3, 2023 Author Share Posted November 3, 2023 1 hour ago, NTX5467 said: Great looking car! New rubber will make it better. Congrats, NTX5467 1 hour ago, telriv said: 200 nail biting miles I bet within 5 years not doing more than 25 MPH. Would be a shame to destroy such a fine vehicle with old tires failing. Tom T. Redlines already ordered. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsUsedParts Posted November 3, 2023 Author Share Posted November 3, 2023 8 hours ago, JZRIV said: Wow! What a wonderful clean straight example. Congratulations! what interior does it have? Does it by chance have the original spare? Interior is green, strato-bench seat with pull down armrest (610-D) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greaseball Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Nice score! A green interior with a white exterior is a pretty cool combination. But I’m biased! Lol 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Curran Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 I had the very same color combination as well. It was one of 454 Super Wildcat non-GS cars. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71GS Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 Beautiful car, congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychostang Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 Nice find, good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsUsedParts Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share Posted November 15, 2023 So now that I have had it for a couple weeks, here's a few updates. The new turn signal switch has been installed. I have patched the holes in the mufflers with some sheet metal while I am waiting for Waldrons to make and deliver new ones. I got the redline tires (from Diamondback Classics) mounted and balanced and installed today. I found that the clock has been retrofitted with an electronic works. And the distributor has been fitted with a Pertronix 1181. The air cleaner has been fitted with a K&N air filter (the type you have to wash and oil) but it is a slightly larger diameter than the stock. I bought a Wix paper filter but I have not decided yet if I am going to swap that. I ordered a script battery, but they seem to take a couple months, based on recent experience. While doing the tires I did check both front and rear brakes, and they are like new. I've removed the radio (AM/FM non-stereo), and front speaker because the speaker was nearly dead. I have bench tested the radio with two new speakers; but I am waiting for a fader I ordered from eBay to arrive before I put that all back together. But as long as I had the center A/C vent removed, I fixed that so it no longer just drops all the way down under its own weight. I found it is kind of tricky to get this X frame lined up safely on my two post lift. It can be done, but it has to be placed exactly centered and not too far forward. All in all, I'm having fun so far. Next up will be the fuel system and carburetor, since the gas in there is 5 years old. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Check condition the U-joints and center bearing next time you have it up on the lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsUsedParts Posted November 16, 2023 Author Share Posted November 16, 2023 26 minutes ago, EmTee said: Check condition the U-joints and center bearing next time you have it up on the lift. Will do. I did a quick look, but I'll take a closer look when I do the mufflers. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 FYI, I changed the gear oil in my rear axle and gave up trying to get the correct cover gasket after 3 tries... I wound-up using Permatex gasket maker - works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsUsedParts Posted November 16, 2023 Author Share Posted November 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, EmTee said: FYI, I changed the gear oil in my rear axle and gave up trying to get the correct cover gasket after 3 tries... I wound-up using Permatex gasket maker - works fine. Yeah, I went through the same thing on the 9-3/8 unit in my 71 Boattail. ☺️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsUsedParts Posted November 16, 2023 Author Share Posted November 16, 2023 So I am removing the back seat this morning and I found this old shabby insulation. Did the factory do anything like this? It looks more like something you put in your house walls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockable Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 If you've got a cool car and don't drive it, it's like having a hot girlfriend and saving her for the next guy! I'm driving mine, miles be damned. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 2 hours ago, PatsUsedParts said: So I am removing the back seat this morning and I found this old shabby insulation. Did the factory do anything like this? It looks more like something you put in your house walls. Possibly a prior owner's "fix" for heat intrusion from the mufflers under that part of the floor pan? Might replace it with something more modern for heat/sound insulation issues, if desired. NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsUsedParts Posted November 16, 2023 Author Share Posted November 16, 2023 1 minute ago, NTX5467 said: Possibly a prior owner's "fix" for heat intrusion from the mufflers under that part of the floor pan? Might replace it with something more modern for heat/sound insulation issues, if desired. NTX5467 That's what I suspect too. I have some Dynamat knock off here that I can put in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsUsedParts Posted November 22, 2023 Author Share Posted November 22, 2023 Coming along well. As you can see in the photos it was running a bit rich 😱. As I may have mentioned earlier this car was prepped for the RM Auburn auction in 2018. The clear focus of the work was to make it look perfect, but not so much to function perfectly. So I knew I was doing a thorough "go thru" under the hood. I rebuilt the Qjet, replaced all the vacuum lines, fixed the broken dashpot, replaced cap, rotor, plugs, wires and so on. I had a fussy time with the fuel inlet on the Qjet as it had been replaced with one of the self tapping types and still had a small drip. I wound up using some gasoline resistant thread sealant to get it sealed up. I also had to repair/restore the kickdown switch; I will likely make a separate post on that later. Now it starts and runs great. However, it is raining here, so a proper test drive will need to wait a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 38 minutes ago, PatsUsedParts said: I also had to repair/restore the kickdown switch; Yep, I did the same with mine. It works well now; transitions from low to high stall and then kicks-down to 2nd gear if you continue to apply more throttle. What number were the sooty AC plugs that you removed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsUsedParts Posted November 22, 2023 Author Share Posted November 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, EmTee said: Yep, I did the same with mine. It works well now; transitions from low to high stall and then kicks-down to 2nd gear if you continue to apply more throttle. What number were the sooty AC plugs that you removed? They were only labeled AC "2". You can just make it out on the far right plug in this photo. I put in ACDelco R43TS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 24 minutes ago, PatsUsedParts said: They were only labeled AC "2". That's weird... What did you replace them with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsUsedParts Posted November 23, 2023 Author Share Posted November 23, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, EmTee said: That's weird... What did you replace them with? I put in ACDelco R43TS Edited November 23, 2023 by PatsUsedParts (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 43s are pretty cold, so you might want to check on them again after a couple hundred miles. I have R45TS in my Riviera, which sees mostly local driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsUsedParts Posted November 23, 2023 Author Share Posted November 23, 2023 26 minutes ago, EmTee said: 43s are pretty cold, so you might want to check on them again after a couple hundred miles. I have R45TS in my Riviera, which sees mostly local driving. Agreed. I had a long list of things to address since I intend to drive this car to distant shows and National meets. So I just ordered what Rockauto listed for the 430. I'll be back in there checking to see how they look. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsUsedParts Posted November 23, 2023 Author Share Posted November 23, 2023 So I wonder if anyone knows what these plugs are? I have never seen any like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Looks like it is an AC platinum plug. I found this site with cross-reference to other brands: https://www.sparkplug-crossreference.com/convert/AC_DELCO/2 I clicked on the Autolite 26 choice and it crosses back to AC R45TS. Check that your choke is functioning correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsUsedParts Posted November 23, 2023 Author Share Posted November 23, 2023 12 minutes ago, EmTee said: I clicked on the Autolite 26 choice and it crosses back to AC R45TS. Check that your choke is functioning correctly. Those plugs were from before I rebuilt the carb. Choke is working as designed now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsUsedParts Posted November 23, 2023 Author Share Posted November 23, 2023 19 hours ago, PatsUsedParts said: Now it starts and runs great. However, it is raining here, so a proper test drive will need to wait a few days. Update: just took it out for a good ride. Performance is great, WOT response from 45 mph threw me back in the seat. I'm very pleased with the engine. Also, the ST400 is working correctly too, now that the detent switch has been fixed. Next up will be the steering and suspension. Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 If the spark plugs are two notches colder, that might be good to help quell clatter on acceleration. You can also kick the timing up about 2 degrees or so, too, which will make them run a bit warmer. In your "go through", do not forget to replace all of the rubber fuel lines, from the tank forward. Enjoy! NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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