austingta Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I've wanted one of this generation for a while now. I've had a 66,67,68,69,72, and 83. This should be fun. 1976 Riv., 78 K, original owner, 100% original paint (my first preservation car, and I'm elated). Needs bumper fillers (ordered) and tires are 20 years old. Runs great according to the videos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Nice! Like new. Love the wheel covers. I've always wondered how the dash cluster illumination appears. The silver face impresses. Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 That interior looks like cloth with a wood grain pattern on it. Not sure I have ever seen that. In ANY car... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 12 hours ago, Chimera said: That interior looks like cloth with a wood grain pattern on it. Not sure I have ever seen that. In ANY car... Yea me neither. Looks groovy! Totally 70s! Nice to see this generation Riv getting appreciated. I've never ridden in one but bet its super comfortable and quiet. Congrats Frank. Looks to be in real nice condition. Let us know how it is once you get it home, what options, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Yup - groovy grainy somethin'. I think ROA needs to initiate an investigation. Heres a red version: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austingta Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 And as I understand it, there were only red or buckskin or blue interiors available, across almost 20 colors. No black or white! http://rivowners.org/features/Ev_Stats/colortrim/76.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 "Patterned Velour" = wild times Its '76, toss the ascot and don a Ankh Pendant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 1 hour ago, austingta said: And as I understand it, there were only red or buckskin or blue interiors available, across almost 20 colors. No black or white! http://rivowners.org/features/Ev_Stats/colortrim/76.html Perhaps we can tell something about the times by how they name colors and design choice. Of course earth tones were in, but what about the "Judicial Black" and "Liberty white" paint? Independence Red Constitution Green Colonial Yellow Musket Brown Seems very patriotic for sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 (edited) Indeed - the states went bonkers over the bicentennial. Every commercial enterprise jumped on it, even her: Edited March 21, 2017 by PWB (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 (edited) Look at seat pattern on this 77 Electra Cream Puff. At first thought maybe someone redid the Riv seats but they are original pattern it appears. Just haven't seen enough of these cars to know. https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/6040319342.html Edited March 24, 2017 by JZRIV (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 1 hour ago, JZRIV said: Look at seat pattern on this 77 Electra Cream Puff. At first thought maybe someone redid the Riv seats but they are original pattern it appears. Just haven't seen enough of these cars to know. https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/6040319342.html Ohh wee. I love most '70's styles but this fabric didn't last long for a reason. Dont let me catch you eatin' Cheetos on them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Wow, thats a neat blue plate electra there. I understand the faux wood steering wheel and panels (should have been real wood!), but the faux wood cloth seats??? What the hell? I can see the board room discussions about how to make the cars more groovy and earthy. Earth tones and never black! 20 shades of tan! We got tan tan, gold tan, brown tan, green tan...oh and tan wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austingta Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) The car made it to Austin today! I drove it around a little. Great running and driving car. May have a trans leak. Has a small exhaust rattle at idle; imperceptible at road speed. Underhood insulation gone- I will replace that. Front rotors are a little warped. AC clutch is gravelly, but I knew that. The new bumper fillers are here too! Need to get them painted, which means get the car legal so I can take it to them to match the original paint. The AM / FM stereo radio and all 4 speakers work great! No 8 track darn it. All lights and power things seem fine. Now the fun (and the $$$) begins! Edited March 25, 2017 by austingta (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Time Machine! Congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickBoss Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 There is something to be said for just driving the car as it was intended out of the factory. I'm always mulling over putting in a big stereo because I love cruising and listening to tunes. But just listening to the radio and having a mint condition 70s car is often enough! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivdrivn Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 I got your '70s music right here. Need an 8-track player? I got an extra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 On 3/24/2017 at 8:11 PM, austingta said: The car made it to Austin today! Hows the mail truck gonna make it with your land yacht blockin' the channel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanZverina Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Those "plush velour" interiors remind me of the point in my varied career when I was Director of Brand Communications for Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge. (I had already sent out announcements ringing the death knell for Eagle and Plymouth). I would sit in on media interviews with top execs, and at one point, in an interview with Bob Lutz, Bob waved his always-lit cigar and proclaimed that Chrysler interiors were often "just like the inside of a trombone case." Even I burst out laughing. He sure knew how to get quoted! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickBoss Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 14 hours ago, Rivdrivn said: I got your '70s music right here. Need an 8-track player? I got an extra. Haha, nice! I have a factory 8-track player but it buzzes a lot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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