Black River

I don't know what factory is, but to me satin looks best on a chassis, unless you're building a Deuce coupe or something completely custom. Plus, as you stated, it'll be about 100 times easier to touch up, and it won't look as dirty or beat up after a few miles. Just my 2 cents.......

Here's a link to the radiators from Jegs. They fit great, the only thing I needed was to change trans cooler fittings. http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchResultsPageCmd?N=1010123&Tab=SKU&enginetype=4294798889&make=4294829225&model=4294829199&submodel=4294829828&year=4294829683&storeId=10001&catalogId=10002&langId=-1

Sorry fellas, was at home last night and I don't have a computer, and posting from my phone sucks. Agreed on the Richie's valve covers, I think they're cool, but I didn't like the script. The Offenhausers have always been my favorites on the Nailhead, though. Burt (aka Richie) is a super cool and super friendly guy to talk to. His valley pan fit like a glove, no mods needed, but as I stated, just pay him to have it polished. That was 4 days after work of sanding and buffing for me......As for the air cleaner.....The air cleaner originally comes with a standard base, which makes it stick up above the fenders, so I first had to get a 2.5" drop base for it, which then hit the fuel line. I got a 90 degree banjo fuel fitting for that, then it hit the electric choke on the Edelbrock carb, so I cut and welded a pie shaped section out of the drop base, then it hit the linkage. So, finally, I took a 1.5" carb/air cleaner spacer and removed about .8" out of that, and with two aircleaner/carb gaskets, it all fits now. Lots of little headaches, and I came thiiiiiiiiiiiiiis close to cutting the hood support for clearance, but got it all to fit after a few days of messing around. I love the batwing air cleaners, and I wasn't going to give up until it fit. Depending on what carb you've got, it may be different. If you do the math, you can probably cut out a couple of my steps, but you'll at least need a drop base and do some cutting or precise denting to get around carb parts. On my Caddy, I just had to add a .75" carb spacer for clearance on the A/C compressor and that was it.

You can get them from jegs. They start at $175 and go up to $250 I think for one rated for 1000 HP, and that's what I went with. Fit and look fantastic!

And a google search of 1965 Riviera interior shows just about all of them full chrome: https://www.google.com/search?q=1965+riviera+interior&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwilzMDJ1NnSAhVExGMKHSMuAvEQ_AUIBigB&biw=1360&bih=605#imgrc

Here is a link to a full chrome set on e-bay. Look to be original to me. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Headliner-windshield-A-B-pillar-trim-10-pcs-chrome-1963-1964-1965-Riviera-/162376303733?hash=item25ce61c475:g:onAAAOSw5cNYjo~E&vxp=mtr

Thank you guys, I like the batwing Caddy/Olds myself. It was not easy to get it to fit, and had to modify a lot of things to get it under the hood, and I can explain if anyone cares to listen haha. I wasn't going to stop until I got it under the hood and off the carb, I just feel like it fits the style of my car.....And thanks for the tip on the Loctite, it is very useful. I used to rig boats for a living, and we used blue on everything unless it was stainless on stainless, then we used anti-seize otherwise you'd gall the threads and it'd never come apart without breaking the bolt.

My '63 had chrome, but it was pitted, so I sanded it down and powdercoated it black to match the headliner.

Just thought I'd share a few pics of the before and after of the engine on my '63. When I bought the car, this was definitely the most lacking part of it. I added a Richie's Dragmaster valley pan, which I polished (a beautiful piece, but just pay the extra $40 for polishing, it takes HOURS to do it correctly), some Offenhauser valve covers, a Champion aluminum radiator, Derale fan, batwing aircleaner which I pinstriped (lots of modifying and customizing to get it to fit under the hood), then I removed most the components and painted and detailed just about everything. I replaced all the engine bolts with stainless allen bolts or studs with stainless cap screws. I also rerouted most the wiring and painted the firewalls. Still a little bit more to do, but the engine itself I'm happy with......

I personally think that looks great on a black car. I love spider center caps.

I haven't taken the Riv on any big road trips yet, but that's the plan for the summer. I drove the Cadillac to Vegas and back from Montana for Barrett Jackson last October, and wouldn't hesitate to do it again. Can't think of anything better than a roadie in a classic car. Can't wait to get the '63 out and in it's natural element.

For another reference, check out the cost of the interior courtesy light lenses. OPGI wants about 4 times as much, and they're the exact same thing. If you try to get them to price match, they say they can't go that low, despite them being the EXACT same thing......

Most likely. I know my brake pedal and theirs was on backorder at the same time, and opgi wouldn't price match CARS despite their guarantee that they will. Same with some sill plates I ordered. But my brother had bought me an opgi gift certificate, so I had to use them. Never again if I can help it.

I have better luck with CARS stuff myself. I know some guys have mixed reviews, but OPGI has not been good to me, personally.... http://www.oldbuickparts.com/cart/parking-lens-1963-64-buick-riviera-p-27993.html

Excellent news! Been patiently waiting for him to recover so I can get my center console leatherette, glad he's going to be back in business. Seems like a super nice guy from all correspondence I've had with him. Lucas

X3, I actually really like and fully appreciate stock ones, too, and debated between a stock or custom Riv. This one just kind of came to me. Lucas

No, I'm definitely a fan myself Lucas

I still get Type F and run it in everything. It was what we put in all our GMs as well, as it would help make shifts crisper. Any Mercon/Dexron covers them all, but I still use Type F.

Yep, just think......the original style fluid worked for 50 plus years, and like he said, you've definitely still got some left in the gear and hoses. I'd just stick with the factory recommended stuff myself, too.

Agreed. That was the only thing I was planning on changing. Didn't mention it in case you liked them haha.....again, congrats on owning my favorite riv out there......

Very, very cool. I watched it on eBay for quite a few months, and my dad wanted it also. IF, and I know its a big if, you ever decide to pass it on, let me know......

Tim, I'm noticing your avatar. Did you buy "The Pagan"? I tried getting that car myself, but couldn't get a deal worked out for a trade on my Cadillac. If you did, congratulations! That's probably one of the sweetest and most beautiful cars I've ever seen. Lucas

It goes like this.....hope this helps

I'll go in the garage and post a pic of which way it goes when I get home if you haven't resolved it by then. May take a couple hours.....