I'm pleased to say the Boattail is back on the road and looking sweeter than ever. enjoy the pics <http://www.mako.com.au/buick/71engine/index.htm> Eventually...
Tony, It looks great, mate. I thought it was nice when I saw it in Flagstaff in '06; you'll have to bring it to Galena this year. Congrats and thanks for...
A fellow Buick enthusiast has just returned from the USA and said he saw a Boattail in the following wrecking yard. It still has bumpers on it, the roof is...
I want to convert my '63 to factory A/C and am searching for advice from anyone who has done it before. Any help with install issues, parts that I might...
hi all does anyone have a diagram or picture they could email me of the componants that fit between the hub that the operating arms are conected to and the...
I'm getting my '85 ready to paint and I was wondering what the trick is to removing the rain gutter molding. Any special tools needed? Are there any other trim...
WOW! Marguerite and I dragged the front bumper of the ole '69 up to Advance Plating in Nashville today with the intent of dropping it off for new chrome. As...
Ed, I took all the above mentioned items off as well. I did take the grill off so I could get the surround molding off. I got one reply that makes some sense...
Concerning the cost on the chrome plating. Man, I hope that isn't the case all over the states ( read: Texas), thats INSANE $!!!!! What a bummer! I've wanted...
Well, it seems that Advance Plating was just trying to gouge me with the $2,967 price. Guess they're used to those rich country music stars with wads of money...
Hi Ed, If I had a choice I would get my existing one repaired and re-chromed. I bought what looked like a perfect front bumper for my 66 and had it rechromed...
Ed, I haven't dealt with them myself, but I've heard some bad and some okay stories about Bumper Boyz. I guess the key with them is to not send them your old...
Hi Ed, You didn't mention the city in which "Bumper Boyz" is located. The one I am familiar with is located in Buena Park/La Mirada, Calif. It depends upon...
Good call Derek, I forgot about that little bit of info till you wrote it. I recall someone had posted on our forum about problems with Bumper Boyz as well,...
Ed, I can put you in touch with one of our members down here in Georgia about his multi-year negative interaction with Bumper Boyz if you'd like... John Foft ...
Recently had my lower front bumper ('64) rechromed at Tri-City Plating in Johnson City, TN, and it turned out great. It only had rock chips from being low, so...
Well, I shipped the front bumper to D-G Custome Chrome in Cincy yesterday. They quoted $589 as opposed to Advance Platings $2,967. D-G allowed me to ship the...
I'm looking forward to learning how this 'adventure' plays out....that price is MUCH more realistic. I'll be needing it someday and I want to know how it...
Has anyone tried one of the aluminum radiators advertised on ebay for Rivieras? The price of $179 is tempting, but I'm not sure if it's credible. I'd like to...
Ed, Why do you want the aluminum radiator? Keep in mind that aluminum does not transfer heat as well as copper, and mechanical fans move more air than electric...
I also was given an unrealistic price to have my front & rear bumpers rechromed on my '92 here locally in the Boston area....and since these bumpers come in...
Ed, Also look at Flowcooler for hi flow water pumps and Robert Shaw Thermostats. http://www.flowkooler.com/ Larkin ROA#10787 Derek, sorry I originally only...
Anyone know anything about Signature Edition Riviera's, such as number built, value in comparison to regular models. Dave Stratton Springfield, Illinois...
The signature edition was a dealer installed trim option. As such there were no figures kept regarding production. They have no additional value over any other...
Posted to the Kansas City area Craigslist yesterday. http://kansascity.craigslist.org/car/615017985.html If anyone is interested, I can take a look at it for...
Riviera Day - 2008 May 18th, Sunday Please join us at Martha Pointer Park located at 2742 Scott Mill Road in Carrollton, TX 75007. Look for the Rivieras in...
Hey, what's up with motor mounts for the 1969 model? Everywhere I go, I find the right side only. Can't seem to locate one for the left side. Don't really want...
I was browsing the CARS, Inc (oldbuickparts.com) and ran across motor mounts for 67 - 76 Rivieras, $55 +/- for a pair. Ed R ... Never miss a thing. Make...
