Buick Riviera update- Sequential lights, clock repair tips, and Surprise
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Modules and flashers used to get the tail lights to flash sequentially. Cleaning and repair of a non working clock but keeping it original. And a hidden surprise.
Enjoyed your video! Beautiful car!
Thanks . I really have to make a couple more videos with that car.
Thank you very much for your help and for the information on the repair of the clock ! :)
you are very welcome
Wow that was a great idea with the sheet... I've just had a bit of time to check it in my car and found the sheet also! Thanks a lot for this, probably I'd never find it :D
That's cool. Glad you found it
Love your car and your videos. I have a 1968 and I need help with the headlights and how the vacuum system is supposed to work. Any chance of making a video on that?
I just found the inspection sheet on my 68 Riviera, The Aqua Zephyr! Thanks Miklós Andrássy for the heads-up on this!
Very cool you found that paper.
In tact build sheets are gold. Haven't been able to find mine on my 70 Deville
Interesting video, thank you for the update.
Great info - I'm trying to replace instrument panel lights and I see that part of this video shows it out - have you ever done a video showing this? I've got a 69 Riviera as well!
I dont think so. There seemed to be so little interest in the Buick that I didnt make too many videos of it. Yes I did remove the whole cluster. Its very tight the wiring for the controls are short. Actually the light switch needs to be disconnected from the back of the cluster, release button pushed then you can pull out the switch plunger. Unscrew the switch bezel and take out the switch. The hvac controls have to be disconnected , speedo cable released. Screws going through the top and bottom of the cluster bezel have to be taken out. Steering wheel in full down position or better yet , remove steering wheel. I did because I restored the wheel. I just touched on the major items. Sorry Les, its a big job.
Gary
I got a 1966 Buick Riviera GS. For my 60th birthday. I'm a Novice. I bought it as Tribute to my Father he owned 2 of them, they were 70'ds models. His nickname was Bear. He passed when I just started my Naval Career. And I named him Bear. I'm having trouble with the Headlights no folding down and my turn signals don't work either. Your Thoughts?
I think the 66 model had electric actuators unlike mine which are vacuum operated . So without specific knowledge on my part I would say invest in a shop manual first. That could help significantly in figuring out the headlight problem as well as the turn signals which could be as simple as the flasher unit under the dash needing replacement. Gary
Great video. Was your cluster bezel in that condition when you got it? If not, do you have any tips for restoring it? Mine looks like crap!
I was so lucky to find a decent one. Cost me $125 but worth it. So hard to find parts now. It would cost a small fortune to restore that bezel now. its that darn plastic chrome.
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Yeah, $125 was well worth it! I was just thinking of redoing mine with silver paint but seeing yours... it makes me salivate :)
@@brianzimmerman969 I should do a video on how I redid my console. I didn't worry about the plastic chrome and it turned out OK. It's hard, you like a car but are stymied from what is available. Only way around it is obtain a LOW mileage car that doesn't need that kind of restoration. In the long run it would be cheaper and less frustrating.
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I completely agree. Like I always say, Life is a lesson hopefully we learn it by the time we are through. I just bought mine and I'm thinking very hard if I should sell it now and take your advice. I know I will be in deep if I proceed.
I would say that is true with most old cars though. I do enjoy working on them and paying for my "education". :-)
@@brianzimmerman969 A project can have its rewards. For instance taking before and after pictures of a part like a steering wheel that is full of cracks and faded. Then restoring it to like new condition. Proud moment, you feel good. But then again what is your time worth. Lot to consider. I will say, I am partial to these gen2 rivs. They are beautiful machines.
How do yoy take out the bezel and top pad
Tough job. What i remember , remove glove box and liner, radio and ashtray. Have to reach in thru glove box area, reach up there should be some screws going into the dash pad that have to come out. thru the instrument bezel there are a few few going up thru the bezel into the pad. There are some screws holding the bottom of the bezel to the dash frame. Have to remove steering wheel plastic trim panels. Very hard screw to get out behind and to the left of the light switch. Pull out instrument cluster carefully and disconnect all switches , speedo cable,etc. Careful ,cables and wires are short. Once the instrument cluster is out the dash pad can be pulled off. There are slide in clips on pad side closest to windshield and possibly a couple of screws. Can't remember exactly. I believe there are screws holding the bezel to the instrument cluster.. The temperature control unit has to be disconnected if I remember correctly. If you are still having problems write again and I can access a manual