Ckerch Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 (edited) On 7/9/2021 at 6:46 PM, awk409ak said: I was in a show two weeks ago and got a top 30 pick of all most 500 cars. I have the US Mag wheels, 7 x 17 & 8 x 17 with DB redlines. I chosed the redline for a little different look. Art Art Love the stance and the wheels. Nice touch. Did you need wheel spacers to use that wide of a rim? Is your car stock height or lowered? Edited July 14, 2021 by Ckerch Added question (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awk409ak Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Carl, My car is pretty much stock height I believe. I do have air shock in rear with little to no air. Would like to lower the front a little someday. Have thought about adding QA-1 coilover to the front, then I can adjust the ride height. I do have spacers, but did not require them. The 17's fit fine without spacers. One of my biggest problems I is trying to decide what I want to do with car. 1. is do I keep it, 2. do I leave it stock like it is or 3. do I make small changes to more of my liking (a little restomod). Thanks, Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ckerch Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 14 minutes ago, awk409ak said: Carl, My car is pretty much stock height I believe. I do have air shock in rear with little to no air. Would like to lower the front a little someday. Have thought about adding QA-1 coilover to the front, then I can adjust the ride height. I do have spacers, but did not require them. The 17's fit fine without spacers. One of my biggest problems I is trying to decide what I want to do with car. 1. is do I keep it, 2. do I leave it stock like it is or 3. do I make small changes to more of my liking (a little restomod). Thanks, Art I am more of your option 3 person. Nothing crazy. In the middle of a front disc brake conversion and decided to go through the front suspension while I have it on the lift. When talking to Coil Spring Specialties, they were guessing I might have roughly 1/2" sag over the 56 years. So I was looking at a 1" drop similar to fxrspjc's car on page 10 of this post but think he might be running 18's. Might be a flip of the coin because I really like yours. QA-1's sounds intriguing but have not seen any post of people doing it on a Riv. Thanks again for the feedback Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awk409ak Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, Ckerch said: I am more of your option 3 person. Nothing crazy. In the middle of a front disc brake conversion and decided to go through the front suspension while I have it on the lift. When talking to Coil Spring Specialties, they were guessing I might have roughly 1/2" sag over the 56 years. So I was looking at a 1" drop similar to fxrspjc's car on page 10 of this post but think he might be running 18's. Might be a flip of the coin because I really like yours. QA-1's sounds intriguing but have not seen any post of people doing it on a Riv. Thanks again for the feedback Carl Carl, I like number 3 too, not anything crazy, just bolt on stuff. I've done the QA-1 on a 38 Chevy coupe with mustang 2 front end and my current project which is a 47 Chevy Fleetmaster Woodie Wagon with a 74 Camaro front end. I like them. Think about it, it gives you the flexibility to adjust to ride height, firmness, and they look great underneath. As far as wheels and tires. I'm not a big wheel person so I was not going to go bigger than 17's. The redline on the yellow car give it more performance look, which is what I wanted. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne R Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 One of my best Buicks that i have owned, i purchased this from the original first owner Phoenix, this Riviera could still show and go to 118mph on speedo,, all stock 401, except i painted silver cloud about 2001. before i sold it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 40 minutes ago, Wayne R said: One of my best Buicks that i have owned, i purchased this from the original first owner Phoenix, this Riviera could still show and go to 118mph on speedo,, all stock 401, except i painted silver cloud about 2001. before i sold it. Hi Wayne, That looks like it is much brighter, maybe more metallic, than the original silver... or maybe it's just the pic/lighting? Looks like a Mercedes silver to my eye... Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne R Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Hi Tom, actually i went into Sherwyn Williams auto paints, south Sacramento, and they had the actual paint book for Buick 63--65,Silver Cloud being ZZ. i used there 7000 system , base coat ,clear coat, i did the whole car in 3 days , 2 days prep, 1 day paint and finish, and to this day it still looks the same as the day i painted it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Wayne R said: Hi Tom, actually i went into Sherwyn Williams auto paints, south Sacramento, and they had the actual paint book for Buick 63--65,Silver Cloud being ZZ. i used there 7000 system , base coat ,clear coat, i did the whole car in 3 days , 2 days prep, 1 day paint and finish, and to this day it still looks the same as the day i painted it. Looks great, love the siver/black Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKRIV Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 65 Riv in Melbourne Australia 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3Studio Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, TKRIV said: If I've got this correct, that's an early (built December 1964 or prior) Gran Sport. Edited July 26, 2021 by J3Studio (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKRIV Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Correct: My Baby Gran was built in the 3rd week of November 1964. However I have not seen any documentation of the exact date that Buick replaced the small Gran Sport emblem to the larger one in 1965. In which week did the change-over happen? Does anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3Studio Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 11 hours ago, TKRIV said: Correct: My Baby Gran was built in the 3rd week of November 1964. However I have not seen any documentation of the exact date that Buick replaced the small Gran Sport emblem to the larger one in 1965. In which week did the change-over happen? Does anyone know? All I've ever seen is "December 1964." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 I've heard that the changes took place over the Christmas break. But that could be conjecture on the part of the person from whom I heard it. And I cannot remember who that was. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71GS Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 When your walking to the car and have to stop and take a picture. ✨😁✨ you know you all have done it, haha 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 GREAT pic Brian....almost makes the vent window disappear, really cleans up the appearance of the roofline Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71GS Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, 1965rivgs said: GREAT pic Brian....almost makes the vent window disappear, really cleans up the appearance of the roofline Tom Thanks Tom, I couldn’t help but stop and grab the picture under the lights. 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 (edited) I took some drive by shots of the AZ today. Not to worry. No one and nothing was harmed as a result of these shots being taken. 😅 Edited August 8, 2021 by NC1968Riviera (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Had my 65 ceramic coated ( 5 year whatever that means😀)last night after light paint correction . They did a nice job and will see how it holds up . First “old car “ that I have done although paint is only two years old now . Paint is actually a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee paint called “velvet red”. KReed ROA 14549 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XframeFX Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Awesome. I'm considering Ceramic Pro on a new vehicle since the finish is so thin nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronze Mist 64 Riviera Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 These are a couple of pics of the car from about 20 years ago. Unfortunately, the car has been sitting in my dad's garage pretty much since then (life and all.....), and it looks it. Beginning the resurrection now. Slow going, but I should have the engine fired in a couple of weeks. Fingers crossed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Restoring a 65 GS . Have had lots problems getting the back bumper to fit as it was obviously hit in the rear at some point . After three separate trys tweaking the bumper and replating ( don’t ask how much that cost) , finally got it to fit . Then spent a couple days tweaking and cussing to get the trunk lid to fit and then realized this problem ( yes it had been painted already ) . Anybody see the problem? KReed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 It’s a 64 trunk. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71GS Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Oh man that’s a bummer Ken. 😕 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 7 hours ago, RivNut said: It’s a 64 trunk. And the winner is ….. Ed ! Wasn’t paying any attention when I took it apart for paint . What a dummy I am . KReed ROA 14549 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jframe Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 2 hours ago, kreed said: And the winner is ….. Ed ! Wasn’t paying any attention when I took it apart for paint . What a dummy I am . KReed ROA 14549 No problem; just get another emblem, and folks will be DOUBLELY sure that it's a Riviera. 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Split a pool noodle and slip it over the lip on the trunk to fill that gap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 53 minutes ago, jframe said: No problem; just get another emblem, and folks will be DOUBLELY sure that it's a Riviera. 😁 Great idea - will save me a paint job . One of friends told me to put a dealer sticker over it - wise guy ! 😠 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 63 Buick Riviera Vacuum valve switch panel cover under THE HOOD. Turbimator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrownedRiv Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 17 hours ago, kreed said: Restoring a 65 GS . Have had lots problems getting the back bumper to fit as it was obviously hit in the rear at some point . After three separate trys tweaking the bumper and replating ( don’t ask how much that cost) , finally got it to fit . Then spent a couple days tweaking and cussing to get the trunk lid to fit and then realized this problem ( yes it had been painted already ) . Anybody see the problem? KReed And my problem is getting those slotted holes in the 65 trunk lid that i put on my 64! Want to trade? Lol On another note Ken, I know i cant ask you how much you paid to have your bumper rechromed, buy can i ask you who you had do it? Thanks. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 On 8/26/2021 at 9:06 AM, kreed said: Had my 65 ceramic coated ( 5 year whatever that means😀)last night after light paint correction . They did a nice job and will see how it holds up . First “old car “ that I have done although paint is only two years old now . Paint is actually a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee paint called “velvet red”. KReed ROA 14549 Love this color. 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 23 hours ago, DrownedRiv said: And my problem is getting those slotted holes in the 65 trunk lid that i put on my 64! Want to trade? Lol On another note Ken, I know i cant ask you how much you paid to have your bumper rechromed, buy can i ask you who you had do it? Thanks. Nick Hi Nick - thanks for the note. Here’s the info with website and phone . They do nice work but not cheap as you would expect . My rear bumper for the initial plating was about $800 and they do guarantee their work . I got to them through an intermediary here in Des Moines called Keystone who does all the shipping to and from included in the cost . Turn around time depending on time e of year is 3-6 months . Hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrownedRiv Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 20 minutes ago, kreed said: Hi Nick - thanks for the note. Here’s the info with website and phone . They do nice work but not cheap as you would expect . My rear bumper for the initial plating was about $800 and they do guarantee their work . I got to them through an intermediary here in Des Moines called Keystone who does all the shipping to and from included in the cost . Turn around time depending on time e of year is 3-6 months . Hope that helps Great help. We have KEYSTONE here too. They were who i planned to go through (actually that is who did my bumpers originally back in the early 80s). Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY64RIVIERA Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazdaz Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 What is that round thing between the lights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivdrivn Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 I hadn’t driven any of my Rivieras in a few months. This one started right up and hasn’t given me any trouble at all. I forgot what a pleasure it is to have a Riviera as a daily driver. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY64RIVIERA Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 On 9/13/2021 at 11:44 AM, Hazdaz said: What is that round thing between the lights? Just a reflection off the high beam headlight ring. No customization here....standard configuration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 (edited) "Rivieras at the Park" picnic in Archdale, NC today, hosted by @Rivman, Randall Crain, ROA South East Regional Coordinator, and his wife, Gwyn. Ten Rivieras and their owners attended with several series represented. Photo Credit: Mike Sumrell Photo Credit: Nora Sumrell Photo Credit: Mike Sumrell Photo Credit: Mike Sumrell Photo Credit: Mike Sumrell Edited September 20, 2021 by NC1968Riviera (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71GS Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 (edited) We were honored to be invited to the Dayton Concours d’ Elegance this past Sunday. Completely floored to win second in class against some really nice cars. Pretty exciting day for us. Edited September 24, 2021 by 71GS (see edit history) 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) Three Rivieras at the American Legion Post 116 Car Show in Fuquay-Varina, NC Sunday September 26th, 2021 All are members of the Tarheel Chapter of the Buick Club of America. Our chapter had 8 Buicks in total at the show. 1963 1972 (owner received a Top 20 award) 1968 Edited September 28, 2021 by NC1968Riviera (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 On 9/23/2021 at 10:19 PM, 71GS said: We were honored to be invited to the Dayton Concours d’ Elegance this past Sunday. Completely floored to win second in class against some really nice cars. Pretty exciting day for us Congrats Brian! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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