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Discussion in 'Wet behind the ears??' started by jevonjohnson, Dec 16, 2008.

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  1. jevonjohnson

    jevonjohnson 69buick/riviera

    Just purchased a 69 Riviera. I never owned a car older than me before. Need help immediately.
     
    jevonjohnson, Dec 16, 2008
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  2. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Welcome to the board! You've come to the right place. What sorts of problems are you having?
     
    Smartin, Dec 16, 2008
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  3. jevonjohnson

    jevonjohnson 69buick/riviera

    Cant find calipers, rotars or floor pans.
     
    jevonjohnson, Dec 16, 2008
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  4. jevonjohnson

    jevonjohnson 69buick/riviera

    Also, how do i refresh the screen or check replies to my questions. I have been going up to the url and pressing enter. lol
     
    jevonjohnson, Dec 16, 2008
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  5. racenu

    racenu Well-Known Member

    you are at the right place here....someone with a riv will help you out....
    got a 69 disc brake car....nice find, need floor pans, hmmm.

    Original Parts Group now has Riv stuff check here
    http://www.buickpartscatalog.com/
     
    racenu, Dec 16, 2008
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  6. jevonjohnson

    jevonjohnson 69buick/riviera

    Ive looked everywhere.
     
    jevonjohnson, Dec 16, 2008
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  7. jevonjohnson

    jevonjohnson 69buick/riviera

    SOS. Is anyone out there with a 67-69 Riviera?
     
    jevonjohnson, Dec 16, 2008
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  8. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Smartin, Dec 16, 2008
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  9. jevonjohnson

    jevonjohnson 69buick/riviera

    thanks
     
    jevonjohnson, Dec 16, 2008
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  10. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    As far as front discs, your better off doing one of two things-

    Switch it to front drum from another Riviera

    Or

    Buy a front disc brake conversion that uses more readily available parts.

    The problem with the factory disc brake setup is that its prohibitively expensive to repair. Replacement rotors (if you can beg somone to sell them to you) are $800/ pair. To rebuild and sleeve your calipers is $530/ pair. Its actually cheaper and easier to convert it to another braking setup
     
    CJay, Dec 16, 2008
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  11. jevonjohnson

    jevonjohnson 69buick/riviera

    thanks. How do you feel about having the existing calipers rebuilt by a shop?
     
    jevonjohnson, Dec 16, 2008
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  12. Rivman

    Rivman Senior Ottawa Buick Guy

    Welcome to v8buick !
    Like Jason sez about your disc brakes, original rotors are almost 'unobtanium', and very $$$ if you do find em.
    As far as floor pans go - the '66 to '70 Rivieras (2nd generation) are all similar.
    There are no aftermarket repro floor patch/repair panels available, so good rust free 'used' is probably your best bet.
    '68/'69 Rivieras share a lot of parts, but there are a few very distinct differences.
    Check out the Riviera Owners Association (ROA) at www.rivowners.org when you get a chance,
    and good luck with your '69 ! :TU:
     
    Rivman, Dec 16, 2008
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  13. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    No one is going to be able to sleeve them. There's only one place that does that. You have to send them to www.applehydraulics.com . Its $265 a piece and they're the only palce that does the Riviera ones. White Post Restorations does'nt even do them.


    That doesnt answer what your going to do about new rotors though.

    Ive been though this before with my disc brake Riv. Frankly, my drum brake 68 stops just as good.
     
    CJay, Dec 16, 2008
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  14. jevonjohnson

    jevonjohnson 69buick/riviera

    You guys are sooo helpful.
     
    jevonjohnson, Dec 16, 2008
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  15. jevonjohnson

    jevonjohnson 69buick/riviera

    Thanks Jason. Have you heard of calipersonline.com? They said that they can do it for $160 when you send in the core. They also say that this is all they do.
     
    jevonjohnson, Dec 16, 2008
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  16. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Lets hear about your Riv. What colors, options, etc.

    Ive owed mine almost 25 years. Geez...makes me sound old!:Dou:
     
    CJay, Dec 16, 2008
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  17. jevonjohnson

    jevonjohnson 69buick/riviera

    I have owned it for 2 weeks now. Its Candy green with off white interior. It has rear drum breaks with disks on the front(problem). 430 engine with 400 trans all original. The spare tire holder and drivers side floor boards are rusted. No vinyl top. I wish i could explain more but i dont know alot about cars
     
    jevonjohnson, Dec 16, 2008
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  18. jevonjohnson

    jevonjohnson 69buick/riviera

    What else should i know about the car when explaining what I have. Oh; I believe it has a 12 bolt posi on it. Whatever that means.
     
    jevonjohnson, Dec 16, 2008
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  19. Rob_Gray

    Rob_Gray Well-Known Member

    Welcome!
     
    Rob_Gray, Dec 17, 2008
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  20. jevonjohnson

    jevonjohnson 69buick/riviera

    Hello,
    If I go from points to an electric ignition; will that devalue the car? 69 Buick Riviera
     
    jevonjohnson, Dec 20, 2008
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