I bought a '65 Riviera a few weeks ago that is a bit of a fixer upper. Over all, it has been cared for but it sat for a while somewhere between the person who...
A copy of the Service (Shop and Body) Manual which show up on EBay. Join Riviera Owners Association. Their bi-monthly magazine is full of tried and true...
Thanks! I definitely intend to get a shop manual soon, as per the advice of a few mechanics, and would like to officially join the Riviera Owner Association so...
I posted this issue looking for help a while ago. I am glad to say "Issue Solved"!! I believe it was Jayson who emailed to me to check the rear windows. I...
Today was the first warm day in many months in the East, and the first time when I haven't needed the heat in my '97 Riv. So I was perplexed why I kept...
Neal, Regarding the coolant loss there are two items to check. The 3800 engines use a composite intake manifold. It is common for them to warp slighltly over...
Hi Neil Regarding the climate control. I had a similar issue with my '97 Climate control. Only in my case the ambient temp was -40C and the internal temp was...
Group: My project is going very slowly. The door skin is off. What lubrication would be best for the window mechanism. The electric motor on the window...
An ROA member emailed me this weekend while I was just leaving to go out of town. He said he'd talked to me about buying a Riviera before locally from Texas...
Well folks, this list is now two years old, 243 members strong and 843 messages down the Riviera road. In these two years, we've only had one incident (that...
Keep up the good work Ed. ________________________________ From: Ed Wensell <blue69_442@...> To: rivlist@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009...
Good going! This list has saved me a lot of time and money already. Thanks to you Ed for running it and to all you out there who contribute! Cheers Paul UK 72...
Many KUDOS for Ed W. and the fine job he's done. Â Ed R. ... From: Ed Wensell <blue69_442@...> Subject: [rivlist] List stats and forum information To:...
I have been looking for the wood grain 66 Riviera GS glove box door emblem for some time if anyone runs across one or a boneyard car with one I'll take the...
I was at the Riviera Hotel last week and bought a couple of nice beach towels (~12$ made in USA) (I'll see if I can post a pic. andy ROA 1980 65 They've been...
I have no light on my speedometer but my signal lights, light up fine as well as my brights indicator. I'm guessing I need to replace my dash light, is there a...
What year Riv? ... From: smauery <smauery@...> Subject: [rivlist] Question about my Dash light To: rivlist@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, March 13, 2009,...
First, make sure the fuse is good for the instrument panel lamps... a small fuse labeled inst. the signals and the bright indicator are totally separate...
I've posted this question on several forums looking for the collective wisdom of the Buick world. I bought a 66 425 core form our core supplier for $450 ( the...
Hello all, I am the auto instructor at Livingston HS in NJ. We are restoring a 63 Riviera and are in need of a rear tail panel to help complete the body work...
Hi Griff, I have a complete rear clip for a '63/'64 Riviera. I have been storing it for 15 years in case my '64 Riviera was ever rear ended. I would be...
I have a 1989 Riviera that I'm no longer driving. It could run with some work. Is anyone interested in parts? I'm in the Cleveland, Ohio area. I hate the idea...
Has anyone used this Eastwood paint for a Buick engine? I am wondering how close it comes to the factory Red color in my 71. Thoughts welcome. Pat Gaglione ROA...
Years ago I found some high-temp red Ford engine paint that matched my '67 430 engine almost exactly at the local parts store. I'll find out today what brand...
Hi Pat, I have used in the past "Buick Red" engine paint from NAPA. Not sure if they still sell it the same way, but it's color was very close. We ordered it...
I too found a specifically labeled Buick Red engine paint. As soon as I get home this evening, I'll check to see the brand and part #.  ... From: Derek...
hi guys, i am new to this group, just purchased a 1990 riviera and have two nagging questions. i hope these issues are rather standard and someone has...