http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/ Riviera Owners Association Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:13:06 GMT mike http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/message/1152 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/message/1152 To all, I have a '68 Riv and was wondering if you can get or how to replace the hose that goes from the valve cover to the air cleaner. Any help is Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:01:37 GMT pontiaclakeranch http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/message/1151 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/message/1151 Thanks for the info. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:13:52 GMT RANDY BOWEN http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/message/1150 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/message/1150 Hello Fred and all, I have just completed a swap of my 307 with a 350.  I chose to go with the small block Olds as it's the easiest conversion.  You could Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:43:01 GMT Jayson Pruitt http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/message/1149 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/message/1149 Fred - et al, Randy Bowen has just done this to his 85 and wanted to respond but had email problems. I'm restarting this thread so he can respond. --- Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:11:13 GMT shipman_dave http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/message/1148 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/message/1148 Jim, I'm about to go into my third winter with a Portablegaragedepot.com car storage unit with great results so far. I bought the silver quonset (round) 10X20 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:59:00 GMT Derek Cunningham http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/message/1147 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/message/1147 Hi Jim, My experiences are from a friend who couldn't anchor his down properly. It cost him about $4000 in bodywork. But I know of others who have had better Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:28:43 GMT pontiaclakeranch http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/message/1146 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/message/1146 Anyone have any experience with any of the "portable" garage structures that are available? The ones with the tubular steel frame and pvc/tarp coverings. I'm Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:43:54 GMT Jayson Pruitt http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/message/1145 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/message/1145 Fred- Your not gonna find anything out there about putting a 3800 into an 85 model. Most "if" they switch the engine go to an olds 350 or 403. We actually have Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:54:15 GMT henry kaczmarek http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/message/1144 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/message/1144 The 307 is "Rapping" most likely from bad cam bearings and worn out cam. Oil galleries are stuck with sludge, oil doesn't get to the cam. Your #7 cylinder is Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:33:48 GMT jollyjohnforever http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/message/1143 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/message/1143 I have three Riviera center wheel caps for sale as a group. They have the black and silver "R" logo center. These are the correct "flat" center caps for 1995 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:38:49 GMT Derek Cunningham http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/message/1142 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/message/1142 Hi Fred, You can probably find more info about this swap on the Riviera Performance forum at www.rivperformance.com. It could probably be done if you include Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:43:53 GMT blue69_442 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/message/1141 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/message/1141 Hey folks, My neighbor has his '83 Riv convertible for sale. It has 79k miles and is decent condition, but needs some loving care. Its white/white top and red Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:23:43 GMT Fred http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/message/1140 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/message/1140 Hello everyone, I'm new to this list. I just picked up an 85 Riv with low miles in immaculate condition. The issue is the engine is rapping. I could just have Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:26:54 GMT wiredandwireless http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/message/1139 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/message/1139 Hey folks, So I have stuck with the original list and not really used this group list. I am sad that Chris K has given up the original list. I liked it better Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:06:45 GMT Jimi http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/message/1138 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/rivlist/message/1138 Looking to buy a 1970 Riviera GS in the Ohio area. Anyone selling nearby?