fxrspjc Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Sound good Ed. I'll do a post in regard to the problem I have with the heat coming out of the vent in the console even though the A/C is blowing ice cold. Hopefully he will see that and contact me. I hope I'm doing this right I have never been on any type of site like this before and am sort of feeling my way around. Have a great night,Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Here's a quick way to see if your temp control valve is stuck open. Take a pair of Vise-grips and pinch off one of the heater hoses. This will keep hot water out of the heater core and should keep the heat out of the cockpit. If that's the case, then replacing the temp control valve is necessary. The bigger problem is that the stock temp control valves for a '63 are unobtainium. Jim Cannon, the same Jim Cannon mentioned above, has written an article in the Tech Tips section of the ROA's website on how to replace the stock one with a more modern style vacuum operated temp control valve. Or if you can live without heat in the summer and only need it when it's cold, you can cut the heater hose and install a manual valve in the hose. When spring rolls around, open the hood and close the valve. When fall gets here, open the hood and open the valve. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxrspjc Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Thanks so much Ed! I hope to get to meet you at some point. Have a Great Day! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dantana Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 (edited) the 1963 With the red roof is the one I just picked up about a month ago. I have big plans for it. The other white 63 was my first Riviera back in 2009 on the day I sold it. I miss that car, it was so clean. Edited September 29, 2015 by Dantana (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitewatersky Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 the 1963 With the red roof is the one I just picked up about a month ago. I have big plans for it. The other white 63 was my first Riviera back in 2009 on the day I sold it. I miss that car, it was so clean. hey man, that Red roof looks so cool. nice striping too...maybe I need to get a 63 or 64 to go with my 65... heading to LA and Vegas at end of month... maybe maybe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGerman Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 the 1963 With the red roof is the one I just picked up about a month ago. I have big plans for it. The other white 63 was my first Riviera back in 2009 on the day I sold it. I miss that car, it was so clean. Hello Dantana, what Kind of rims in which size do you had on the Riviera you sold back in 2009 ??I like them ! I'm still looking for options to replace my TrueSpoke Supreme Chrome wheels, which are looking nice, but do not realy fit to the wheel hub of my 1963 Riviera (3,5" hub Diameter).As well I do not like the MAG style log nut fix without any centering of the wheel. I do not trust this kind to fix a wheel whitout centering conus.Maybe I'm wrong. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dantana Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Here is my second 63' - Bass boat emerald flake on the roof, 1965 deluxe interior and this car was so clean and fast. Bummer I had to sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dantana Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Hello Dantana, what Kind of rims in which size do you had on the Riviera you sold back in 2009 ??I like them ! I'm still looking for options to replace my TrueSpoke Supreme Chrome wheels, which are looking nice, but do not realy fit to the wheel hub of my 1963 Riviera (3,5" hub Diameter).As well I do not like the MAG style log nut fix without any centering of the wheel. I do not trust this kind to fix a wheel whitout centering conus.Maybe I'm wrong. FrankI had 15x8 chrome smoothies with bullet caps from Mooneyes. Standard back spacing and I ran 225/75/15. Normally I'd opt for 215/75/15 but I wanted a more aggressive set up on that Riv. I love supremes on Rivi's but I agree with you about the center bore needing to fit properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dantana Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 hey man, that Red roof looks so cool. nice striping too...maybe I need to get a 63 or 64 to go with my 65... heading to LA and Vegas at end of month... maybe maybe...Thanks man. I am about to redo it...its nice from about 10 feet but not up close. I am also going to paint it the original cloud silver and flake the roof with a darker red and silver pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Here is my second 63' -'63 trunk lid but '64 hood, dash, and tail lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 2010. Now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanadu Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Imported this '64 Riviera about 3 weeks ago from NY.Unfortunately no wheel covers came with the car. So I'm on the lookout for a set of wire wheel covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Wow, Malta, that's quite a distance. Welcome to the forum; there is a lot of information to be gained by just reading every thread and every post on that thread. You might consider starting a new thread. This particular thread has been around for a while and might not command the attention that a new thread would. Easy to do. There's a link in the upper right hand corner for starting a new thread. Give it a title, tell us your story, and look for positive responses. In your new thread, take a second and introduce yourself as well as telling us what you're after. You probably want to include whether or not you're looking for 'show' quality' items or what you'd call something that's 'driver' quality. There's also a Buy/Sell link on the Buick General forum. Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanadu Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 OK Ed, thanks for your suggestion. I'll do that.Just had a look at the photo I uploaded. Color of the car seems strange on this forum. Looks more of a greyish color.Actual color of the car is Teal Mist (code P). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadShark Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Imported this '64 Riviera about 3 weeks ago from NY.Unfortunately no wheel covers came with the car. So I'm on the lookout for a set of wire wheel covers.Riviera 020.JPGIt looks good even without the wheel covers! I would imagine that car turns some heads cruising around Malta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KMDonnan Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Here you go! It is for sale for the right price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Riviera48433 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I purchased this 1963 Buick Riviera in July 2015. Beautiful Riviera, love driving it and I enjoy working working on the car. The prior owner lived in Muskogee, Oklahoma and prior to that it was owned by a couple from Branson, Missouri. The car now resides in Michigan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Ahhh, that is a beauty. Can we see the interior? Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dipstik Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 My 63. 23000 original miles. Just got it yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dantana Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 My 63. 23000 original miles. Just got it yesterday.That's quite the score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivdrivn Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 After 3 years of work, she's finally coming together 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jts65 Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Our "new" 65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreyRob89 Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Getting back to work now that school is slowing down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Joerazz13 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr914 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 My Dad and I purchased our Riv brand new on May 28 1964 at the Buick dealer in West Hartford Connecticut. Here it is winning an award at the Hilton Head concours several years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cultusrider Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Hello Riv OwnersNew to the forum, and after 5+ yrs of reviewing carefully online Riv content - mostly the classics, I finally pulled he trigger on a beautiful looking, unrestored, documented 85k mile 64' Surf Green, black interior from a reseller in central NY. She is being shipped shortly in an enclosed trailer back here to the west coast. This may be the same car shown by UncleBuck earlier in this topic because the previous owner was from MA (Winchester) and it certainly appears to be very similar. My plan is to clean, service, do any needed repairs (power antenna) and continue driving her in original form. I will probably pick up a second set of wheels, GS or spokes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 (edited) Welcome to the forum and a great looking car. If you're wanting to keep the car "factory correct" you're choices for the wheels other than the basic wheel covers that are shown in the pictures would be the spoked wire wheel cover with the Riviera "R" in the center emblem, and the cast aluminum "turbine" covers that bolt on to the the wheels. The following link has a picture of a correct for '64, cast aluminum cover. Just look at post #7, the other posts are referencing covers for a '63. http://forums.aaca.org/topic/181530-correct-1963-riviera-wheel-covers/ This link shows the correct wire wheel cover for the Rivieras. The '63 wire cover has the silver / black tri-shield on the emblem, the '64 and up shows the wire cover with the "R" on the emblem. http://www.chip.com/buick/techtips/wirewheels.html The Formula Five "rally" wheel was not available on the Riviera until 1965. It's your car, do to it as you like, and this forum is a great source for parts and leads on parts. Ed Edited December 27, 2015 by RivNut (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cultusrider Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Thanks Ed, appreciate the historical info and recommendations, exactly what I was looking for, Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest smoore19 Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 my 1965 Riv GS. All numbers match, validated all numbers, BS trans, LX motor matches car, posi rear etc. , Lived a hard life with first owner. Not any more. Now will be taken care of. hard work but brining her back to life. Worth it. She will be loved again. used 2 parts cars so far. That mean 2 less 65 Riv's in the world. 3 parts car will be sold as parts car. Also I have lots of extra parts if anyone needs thing. replaced floors, replaced rockers, replaced braces, replaced lower quarters, replaced trunk floor corners, rebuilt dog house, rebuilt AC components, Rebuilt motor, rebuilt and painted frame, Por 15 coat all braces and frame inside and out, finished carpet, re uphostering seats, restoring wire harness. Should be starting the car for the first time in 20 years next month or so. Looking forward to it. Then the body work and fixing all the bugs. Fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 WOW, what a challenge. Looks like you started with a puzzle and got all the pieces in the right place. Keep up the good work. Where are you located, this will help others in search of parts get an idea of where the parts are. Thanks for the post and keep them coming. We're glad that you're part of us and sharing with us on this forum. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest smoore19 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Thanks for the compliments Ed. I live in Kentucky. Winchester Ky 40391 zip. I can be contacted any time at 248-207-1200 on weekends or after 6:00 PM during the week.. I have a car that I will leave as is and sell whole. Has 401, trans and rear in the car and someone put floors in it years ago before they made floors for these cars. Did an OK job. Car could be a good Rat Rod but body is not that great. Been repaired with mud hear and there. Also have parts from the other parts cars that were worth keeping. Many parts. Rear end, another 401,trans, dash with no cracks, lots of trim, seats in OK shape, doors, fenders, headlight clam shell's, linkages, carbs, compressor, dash cluster, windows, wire harnesses, breathers, window channels, suspension, aluminum drums, cast rear drums, springs, fame etc. Lots of stuff. This is my 3rd 65 GS and I am not selling this one when finished. I don't count the parts cars or I would be up to six 65's. Had a few 64's as well. Neither I owned were that nice so I sold them. Hope to find another 63 or 64 in this area that is all original. If I do I will add that to the collection for sure. Still looking for that one. My goal is to have a very nice example and drive this one to the big car cruses. I have a lot of cars and inventory that cross all lines, makes and years. I am a collector for sure. This one is going to be my baby however and plan is to have it in the middle of them all as the corner stone of my collection. My opinion is it is one of the best looking cars every built. Love all the Riv's really. They always stood out to me as a production custom. I like them all but this one pulls my hart strings. I could have purchased a better GS to build but knowing I was going to do a frame off anyway and knowing this one needed most everything why not. It was supposed to be a Texas car but when I took the carpets up and found the mess I just sold myself and jumped in with both feet. It obviously was not a Texas car as advertised and the person who sold it to me was not honest but hey it is a 65 GS. I know. I am nuts but it's fun rebuilding cars and you guys in this club have been a blessing so far as I have been doing this one. Things keep coming up and looking through the site i usually find answers, A lot of them answered by you and few of the other Riv guys that are regulars. Thank you and the other guys very much and appreciate all you and the others do for us. By the way my next Buick project is going to be a 1949 super fast back. Love them Just haven't found the right car yet. Know of anyone with a semi solid 1949 i would be interested for the right price. I will be doing a custom so it does not have to be all stock original but I do not want one that's been cut on. When other cut on a car like the 49 fastback i do not know what they did so I stay away. . Anyone can call and discuss anything they wish. I love to talk cars and especially early Riv's, nail heads and 49 Buick's. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Trundy Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) Hello all from Saint Petersburg, Florida. I took possession of my '64 Riviera three months ago and actually was a member of the ROA before I had the car. I signed on to AACA earlier this evening. I purchased this particular vehicle because it had been well and sensitively restored, except for the out-of-place 17-inch rims the seller had installed. The rims were replaced with Cragar steel wheels and original restored 1964 wheel covers ($$$). The car is black (originally silver) on black, and chrome. I decided it needed a bit of color and mounted red-line tires, many of which I installed on '60's muscle cars in a Firestone tire store while working my way through college. I also installed rear seat belts and a passenger's side-view mirror. Next: A/C and a windshield washer, both of which the car had when it left the factory, but no more. Also, a good paint refresh and buff. The photo emphasizes the big honkin' amber parking lights, my favorite single design element on the '64. I originally blacked out the grill, but decided that was a bit too "street." I had seen on My Classic Car a custom '65 with only the grill's horizontal elements kept original, so I copied that and am seeing if I like it (so far, yes). The horizontal bars aren't mottled, as in the photo; that was a trick of the light and reflection of the pavement. I join other owners in saying what valued resources both ROA and AACA are. Edited January 15, 2016 by Trundy (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cultusrider Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Trundy, great looking car! Please let us know how the modifications go and more photos are always welcome. Cheers from BC, Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Trundy Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Thanks, cultusrider. Here's a picture of the restored engine bay, as purchased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach23 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 When I first got my 98 Buick riviera..when I first fell in love with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach23 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 After the factory red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach23 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 My 67 riviera in the works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivdrivn Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 New hubcaps on my '65. Whadaya think? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Very tasteful. The Gran Sport wheel cover rather than the all too common rally wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Here is a fun one. Triple Black 71 GS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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