MY64RIVIERA

I have a '64 and experienced this exact same thing about a year or so ago. I changed the center support bearing and had the drive shaft "balanced" two or three times by reputable shops. I tried everything and it still persisted. As a last-ditch effort, I finally broke down and bought a used drive shaft from Steve Lorenzen hoping to solve the problem and sure enough that fixed the problem. While comparing my original drive shaft and the used/new to me drive shaft I discovered that the double cardan joint at the pinon yoke may have been the problem. This joint needs to pivot from freely side to side like a teetertotter and should never be locked out in a neutral position. Mine however was getting "locked out" in the neutral position, thus causing the problem. That's what seemed to be my problem but I could be wrong. I'm a novice here. Thanks, Robert

I got my WW's from Diamondback tires. They can vulcanize pretty much any width you may want on a modern-day radial tire. Mine are 255/45/18-rear and 245/45/18-front Sumitomo HTR Z5. The look i went for might not be for everybody, but with the black exterior and red interior I wanted that tuxedo look. As many have said...Diamondbacks aren't cheap, but you are getting a quality tire and they look great!

I had a new one sourced and installed locally here in Columbus Ohio in Oct '22. To my surprise one of the local distributors had one in stock. Only paid 325 and that included install. The father & son duo do a ton of classic car windshields and knew their way around the Rivi like they owned one.

This was my problem....center support/carrier bearing was bad.

Yep....they are one of the manufacturers that OPGi sell for. Even their direct website doesn't show anything available for the Riviera unless my search wasn't done correctly. Thanks for the suggestion though!

I've looked everywhere for replacement window felt strips for my '64. It appears there is a national backorder (CARS Inc, Steele Rubber, OPGi, etc). Does anybody have another lead or slightly used ones? I really just need the one that attaches to the outer door skin. Thanks, Robert

Ever since I was a little kid I've been addicted to cars and unfortunately I am still inflicted with the sickness to this very day (expensive addiction). My dad always talked about his '65 Gran Sport and how he raised hell in that car after he returned from his 2 tours of duty in Vietnam. I never saw photographic evident of his car, but anything my dad thought was cool I did too. Shortly after getting married at the young age of 19 in 2001 and buying a house, I thought it would be a good idea to start searching for my first classic car (eyes where bigger than my paychecks). I had previously found a '65 Sahara Mist close to where I lived in Salt Lake City, but it was a little out of my price range. About 3 years later I was at a local car show and and saw an advertisement for a '64 Marlin Blue that a gentlemen was selling for his elderly neighbor. I immediately called the number and met up with the guy at a storage unit where the elderly woman parked the car after her husband died in 1984. As soon as he lifted the door on the storage unit I blurted out "I'll take it" I paid $6000 for it and drove it home a couple days later after he got it up and running. I unfortunately only had that car for a couple years before selling it prior to moving to Hawaii....flash forward 10 years later I was finally back on the mainland and could afford another classic car.....I immediately started my search for another Riviera and found my current one. I doubt this will be the last, but man I love these cars!

The major cracks are on both sides of the horn bar and the top and bottom in the corners where the horn bar meets the wheel circumference. It's not horrible but in person there are at least 5 or 6 cracks. I'd like to find a solution this winter while it's in hibernation and have seen the do-it-yourself kits but I'm too worried I would make it worse.

Looking for recommendations on shops that can restore my cracked steering wheel. I contacted Dennis at Quality Restorations listed in the Riview and he said he didn't have the mold for this steering wheel. I was also surprised that if he could have done it he was quoting around $1,500-2K. Hoping someone in this group might have had theirs repaired at some point in time and can provide a good recommendation. Thanks, Robert

18X8 American Racing Torq Thrust II w/ Diamond Back tires (Sumitomo's) 255/45(rear) & 245/45(front)

937 Marysville, OH

Just a reflection off the high beam headlight ring. No customization here....standard configuration.

I just recently received my Diamondback tires for my '64. These are Sumitomo HTR Z5 255/45/18 & 245/45/18 with 1 3/4 inch white wall. I haven't put any miles on them yet but I'm loving the new look. When I ordered these they weren't yet up on their website, but when I called they offered them to me. I know they have Nitto's and Toyo's for the larger size diameter and wider width. They were great to work with and got them within 2 1/2 weeks of ordering them. I've only heard great things from this company. I'll update this thread after I put some more miles on it. Thanks, Robert

I just placed my order for 4 Sumitomo HTRZ5 (new to their catalog) 1-3/4 white wall tires 245/45/18 & 255/45/18. Can't wait to get them. They told me 2 to 2 1/2 weeks. They will be going on my 64 paired with new Torq Thrust II's from American Racing. Love the stock look, but also want to have some different options.