Patrick91914 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 (edited) Does anyone know who has the lowest VIN '65 GS? I have 494475H905960. Are their any earlier? Edited October 29, 2009 by Patrick91914 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ejc65 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 xxxx911282 Build date 12cA friend of mine has a 11a build date dont know the vin# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick91914 Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Does anyone know if the the ROA maintains a VIN list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Does anyone know if the the ROA maintains a VIN list?Patrick,No, ROA does not maintain a list of VINs. The VIN is not asked for on the membership application. What you are seeking would be a function of a registry. Currently there are registries for the 83XX, 78LXXV, 99 Silver Arrow, S-Type and T-Type and the 82-85 Convertibles but not for the 65 or 65 Gran-Sport. If you would like to start one, contact Ray Knott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick91914 Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 Patrick,No, ROA does not maintain a list of VINs. The VIN is not asked for on the membership application. What you are seeking would be a function of a registry. Currently there are registries for the 83XX, 78LXXV, 99 Silver Arrow, S-Type and T-Type and the 82-85 Convertibles but not for the 65 or 65 Gran-Sport. If you would like to start one, contact Ray KnottThat's a good idea which I will pursue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Patrick,Jim Cannon has done this with the 63's he comes across. His main purpose it to document mid year changes. There were changes in the speedometer, dash veneer, vacuum cannister, spare tire placement etc. He keeps track of the FB numbers, the build dates, and how the car is fitted. One thing you'll need to keep in mind, and I'll let this be confirmed or denied, but if I remember correctly, the FB and VIN numbers for 1965 are not separated between models. FB 90001 might be a Riviera, and FB90002 might be an Electra 225. With this in mind, your numbers will be random among the entire Buick line for '65. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick91914 Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 Well, here's what I'd like to do: #1. Start a registry for any '65 Riv#2. Capture VINs, data plate info (e.g., options, build date, original color) #3. If possible, include Interior/Exterior pics regardless of car's condition #4. Identify Gran Sports#5. Owner's name#6. Selling Dealership, if known #7. If you have an original window sticker (even for a car you don't have), then I'd like a copy So, If you have a '65 Riviera and you'd like to add your car (or a stray window sticker) to the registry, then please email any information that you have to rivieraregistry@yahoo.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Riviera Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Hi Pat , I will gather my info on my car and send it to you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Patrick,In my experience as a Regional Coordinator, and according to other RC's, this is pretty much a true statement for all ROA members. Usually less than two-thirds of your ROA members have online capabilities. You'll be well served to run your registry through the Riview - many more prospective registrants.Email Ray Knott and advise him of what you'd like to do.Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick91914 Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Patrick,In my experience as a Regional Coordinator, and according to other RC's, this is pretty much a true statement for all ROA members. Usually less than two-thirds of your ROA members have online capabilities. You'll be well served to run your registry through the Riview - many more prospective registrants.Email Ray Knott and advise him of what you'd like to do.EdI've contacted Ray and will prepare an announcement which should appear in the next Review. I will probably be able to accept emails and faxes and will be open to extending the registry to include all first generation cars (i.e., '63 to '65). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Riviera66 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Patrick,Jim Cannon has done this with the 63's he comes across. His main purpose it to document mid year changes. There were changes in the speedometer, dash veneer, vacuum cannister, spare tire placement etc. He keeps track of the FB numbers, the build dates, and how the car is fitted. One thing you'll need to keep in mind, and I'll let this be confirmed or denied, but if I remember correctly, the FB and VIN numbers for 1965 are not separated between models. FB 90001 might be a Riviera, and FB90002 might be an Electra 225. With this in mind, your numbers will be random among the entire Buick line for '65. EdThis is partially correct. '65s are like '66s, the VINs are quite sequential among Rivieras, but with a few outliers. For '66, a small number of Wildcats built in Flint have sequenced Vins among the Rivs. I have documented quite a few '65s over the years... earliest for me was 6,471 from November 3rd week 1965 up to 52,043 for a 3rd week of July car. Given how late this last one was built, I seriously doubt there are more than a handful beyond 52,043. With the known production of Rivs for the year, there are a few non Rivs in with them as you can see.Those of you who attend ROA Meets have no doubt seen me with my laptop on the show field documenting the '65-73's that attended...Darwin Falk1966-70 ROA Technical Advisor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim65Riv Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Ed is right on the FB numbers not being model specific. My 65 was built the 2nd week of April, and the FB number is 175167. The last six of the VIN: 937985. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Patrick, Anyone, Did we ever come to a conclusion as to the lowest existing VIN for a GS model? I suspect I may have a contender, Tom Mooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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