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An absolutely gorgeous last year boat tail Riv that accelerates, handles and idles as great as it looks. I've spent more money and time on this beauty than I may get back but it's been a labor of love. The new paint and vynl top and interior were done to match the original. The troublesome QuadraJet carb was replaced with an 800 cfm Edlebrock 4brl. New front and rear suspenseion. New brakes and tires. New steering components. All fluids flushed. New filters everywhere. New AC. All power options (windows, door locks, cruise, driver's seat, remote trunk release, wipers, windshield washer, heat) function. I installed new, modern heat and sound insulation under carpets, behind door panels and in trunk. The car has been well detailed in the engine bay, trunk, interior, body and undercarriage. This is not a show car but could be with more effort. The original color combination of midnight blue metallic and white vynl top is the most beautiful in my opinion. You just don't see these cars around - and certainly not many in this condition. The ignition system is a modern HEI Coil In Cap with MSD computer module. She fires right up after setting the choke and idles very smoothly after kickdown.

I installed a RetroSound audio system that has am, fm and USB connection. All four speakers were replaced with upgrades. Great for listening to my Oldies on a flash drive! New front windshield with built in antennae.

The new AC is fantastic and more of a necessity in South Florida than a luxury. I have picked the kids up from school 40 miles each way several times since I finished this car and I've never had a problem. I wouldn't hesitate to take it on a long trip. On the highway I've had her past 80 and she begs for more! But this is one classy, sport ride and this Riviera is pampered. Always garaged. Driven only by myself and no accidents since my ownership.

Flaws: Three very small paint touchup areas on the C pillars. Pin hole and dime size rust areas on driver's and left rear passenger floorboards sanded, converted, filled and painted. Three rust areas behind wheel wells were cut out, replaced with metal, filled and painted as part of the paint and bodywork phase. Original front bumper fillers for this year were not available. I used those for '74 and there are two gaps in the front as they are not as long as those of the '73 Riv. Some minor chrome flake off from the steel ralleye wheels. Two cracks on driver's arm rest. I removed the shoulder belts that hung from the roof as they tended to fall. I pinned the driver's side sunshade in an "up" position as it tended to fall while driving. The driver's window works well but needs adjustment as it often pushes up against the left rear quarter window weatherstrip. These are fairly minor things that were either already taken care of or will be if I my reserve price is not met.

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2013 Buick Verano Turbo

Thu, 03 Jan 2013

Not Luxury. Not Sport. Not Buick. Not Bad.
Those of you who still think of the Buick Verano as some sort of callously badge-engineered, gussied up version of the Chevrolet Cruze ("Why would anyone spend that much money on Buick's Cruze?" you may have been heard to mutter) have got the wrong idea. Entirely. Even in its most modest form, the Verano turns out to be a sedan that is feature-rich, insulated from wind and road noise in proper luxury car fashion, pretty good to drive and not bad to look at in the new school of high-nosed pedestrian-impact-regulated fashion. In a less modest form then, one that attaches the word "Turbo" to the moniker and plops a force-fed 2.0-liter four-cylinder under the hood, the Verano is downright interesting.
Of course, "interesting" is rarely a descriptor that fills one with lust - and so it goes with this example. There are two competing forces within this near-premium subcompact sedan, and the balance struck between them must resonate with any potential customer before the Verano Turbo can become a serious purchase consideration.

GM recalls 64k 2011-2013 Volts over carbon monoxide fears, stop sale on Trax and Encore

Thu, Mar 12 2015

General Motors is recalling 50,249 Chevrolet Volts from the 2011-2013 model years in the US and an additional 13,937 exported examples because of fears over carbon monoxide buildup. According to a statement, if a Volt is accidentally left on while running on electric power, its internal combustion engine would eventually kick on to charge on the battery. If this happens in an enclosed space, then carbon monoxide can fill the area, leading to a potential exposure to the dangerous gas. According to GM, there have been two injuries reported due to this issue. To fix the problem, there's a software update to limit the time the vehicle can idle. According to Automotive News, GM is also issuing a stop sale on about 2,300 examples of the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and Buick Encore. In these compact crossovers, it's possible that the steering column assembly could touch the power steering circuit board and cause damage over time. This could potentially cause the system to stop working. Automotive News indicates that the automaker is still working with the supplier to get the necessary parts to repair this problem. General Motors is recalling 50,249 Chevrolet Volts in the U.S. from the 2011-2013 model years to implement a software update that will limit the amount of time a vehicle can be left idling in the "on" or "run" position. If a driver exits the vehicle and inadvertently leaves the vehicle "on" by failing to react to cues and warning chimes emitted by the vehicle, the vehicle's high-voltage battery will drain after a period of time and the gasoline engine will begin to run. If the gas engine runs for a long period of time within an enclosed space, such as a garage, carbon monoxide could build up. GM is aware of two injuries, both related to carbon monoxide build up. The total recall population including Canada and exports is 64,186. Related Video:

2014 Chevy Malibu, Buick LaCrosse recalled over brake mix-up

Thu, 08 May 2014

The recall madness over at General Motors isn't letting up anytime soon, as evidenced by this latest call-back of 8,208 Chevrolet Malibu and Buick LaCrosse sedans. For those keeping track, this is the fifth recall that GM has announced in the past two weeks, not to mention the massive ignition-switch issue from earlier this year.
GM issued a statement saying these sedans are being recalled due to "possible reduced braking performance," according to Automotive News. The problem? Rear brake rotors may have accidentally been installed in the front brake assembly. And since both cars use more robust braking systems up front than out back, braking power could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Automotive News reports that, of the over 8,000 cars being recalled, about 1,700 are currently in the hands of customers, while the others are still in dealer inventory. GM is unaware of any crashes or injuries related to this problem. All of the affected vehicles are from the 2014 model year.

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