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A few years back I entrusted Tom to rebuild a rare pair of dual quad AFBs from a 66 MZ code Riviera. He did an outstanding job and was nice enough to bring them to a Riviera meet and install them on the engine. The first time I ever talked to Tom on the phone, he didn't know me from Adam but...

There is no aftermarket heater core made for the 66-70 non-A/C cars. Used is not an option even here in the states. The core (center portion with fins) can be replaced in your existing one same method as doing a radiator re-core. Most shops that re-core radiators can do heater cores. Hopefully...

Hey Tom - you were the reputable source I was referring to :hurray:. I was studying the timing curves in the shop manual. According to the chart for an auto trans, the vacuum adds 10 degrees for a grand total of 40 initial, mech, and vacuum. But under the specifications page for the "max...

I'm repeating what I was told by a reputable source. Originally vacuum advance added about 20 degrees but limiting it to around 10 is better for a grand total of 42 My 66 425 also had a rubber bushing (barely left) on the vertical post for the vac advance as well. Note the rubber bushing on this...

I've heard different feedback on flushes. I determined the outcome has alot to do with the type of flushing machine and the experience of the operator. With a flush, the filter typically does not get changed nor does the sediment get cleaned out of the pan. You'll need to specify if you want the...

The earlier (late 60s) Rivs had the VIN stamped on the frame on the driver side near the driver floor board front but they were not visible unless the body was off or someone very creative figured out a way to see it. Not sure where they would be on the 73 but suspect its there somewhere. The...

Bryan, First of all, thanks for your service to our great country! :thumbsup: Father knows best! The most I would pay for it is $700 and thats under the assumption it would be parted out. Besides all the sheet metal work needed, everything else you go to work on the chassis will be rusted...

I am rebuilding a 66 425 and am working on the heads. The guide clearances are in spec as well as valve stem diameters on the original valves. The valve guides look original. Any sure 100% way to tell if they have been replaced? The rocker shafts are worn on the bottom to where there is a...

Flat is no gloss at all and has no shine when light os cast upon it. Normally a matte finish is one that is uneven or having slight texture appearance but that could depend largely upon the manufacturers terminolgy choice. Satin has a slight amount of gloss when light hits it but less than a...

Sorry, "WITHOUT" the center cap.

Dip, I'm looking at date codes now. See if there is a code stamped on the back of the wheel, maybe near one of the slots. Possibly in the form of a larger letter with a smaller number inside it. There are also codes visible inside if the tire is removed. It was raining all evening so I was not...

Yes, for now a close up of the front and back side of one wheel may help.

Well, yes according to info on the ROA website but I personally have not verified the info. Ironically I just bought a 66 Riv parts car and 3 of the wheels have a 2" center hole but also measure 3.5" down to the lug hole. I do know for a fact that 66-70 wheels have a 2-1/8" center hole and...

OK I had it backwards. :clonk: If the measurement is 2-7/8" down it is the 71 and later wheels. If its 3-1/2" down its a 64-65 wheel.