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I believe I do, is that General Grants house in Galina, Ill?

Thanks B Jake Moran. I did spk with Gene. Will see the Buick Saturday. You appear to be correct about who Gene is. He also was kind enough to explain the George Barris connection. Very helpful.

Gene-Thank you posting this. I sent you a PM.

Looked like a beautiful day, your families cars look great! Seeing the 72 Monte brings back memories. I'm wondering if Chevy's also had "Burnished Bronze" in 72 like Riv's?

I would suggest to go to- Riviera Owners website: https://www.rivowners.org/ Then go to the link for the 1983 Pace Cars: http://www.buickrivieraconvertible.com/pacecar.php You may find what you seek there, lots of good information.

Well said….

Rocketraider-Interesting, well now my search is on.

I need to repair ( EXPENSIVE) or replace my drivers side interior door panel on my 72. After looking without luck for a replacement, I saw a photo in Collectible Auto story from 07/2007 a article about the 71-78 Tornado’s. The photo of the 1971 door panel looks exactly like the Boattail’s. Anyone tried or know, would Tornado interior door panel work as a replacement? Thanks much

I need to repair ( EXPENSIVE) or replace my drivers side interior door panel on my 72. After looking without luck for a replacement, I saw a photo in Collectible Auto story from 07/2007 a article about the 71-78 Tornado’s. The photo of the 1971 door panel looks exactly like the Boattail’s. Anyone tried or know, would Tornado interior door panel work as a replacement? Thanks much

Thanks Much! They look great!

Thanks Guys for your response. I apologize for my late response, been tied up with a ton of work stuff, I did locate 4 rims and when I get a chance I will clean them up and see what I got. I still may end up reaching out to you. Thanks again! PS: I bought the first 3 rims from the first poster (George) who is very quick to send them to me. He owns a old junk yard out in Montana and runs it with his wife!

Never seen one, but like it, the body reminds me a bit of a second gen Riviera or Tornado. But to respond to the question, I think the answer is, it's all about how do you plan to use the vehicle? For me, it would be driver and would show it local events etc, which would mean I would give it a nice paint job (assuming everything else is right).

I had a 62 Galaxie wagon as a teen (replaced the U joints) over and over, body was rusted , but that 289 never quit. I remember driving it right into the boneyard! Loved that 289 engine, more then enough power to get you where you wanted to go.

Beautiful Buick.

Looks like it is missing the title, may be the issue for folks.