NC1968Riviera Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Sunset 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Fab Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) Hi all! I am Fabrice, from France. After many years restoring old Austin Minis, I sold them all and fell in love for my first V8, a beautiful 1967 Riviera. I took a plane on saturday to Dunkirk and drove it back south for 1000 Kms. There's still a lot of work to do on it to be perfect, but it drives very well Edited August 10, 2020 by Mister Fab (see edit history) 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Welcome. You say " There's still a lot of work to be do on it....." What are your plans? Looks like a really good foundation to start your work. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Fab Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Hi Ed, Good foundation, yes, no doubt about it. all the interiors have been restored by a saddler, seats and headliner, electric seats and windows working. But nothing work on the dashboard, all the hands on the instrument panel are blocked. The instrument window is missing Heater is locked on heating with blower on, the AC compressor has been removed. Cruise control doesn't work either many accessories are not attached correctly, because of missing screws. The exterior paint looks good 10 feet away, but needs to be redone. there' are leaks on the gearbox and on the power steering assistance. The steering whistles when reaching the end left or right That' all coming to my mind right now, but it is a lot of small details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3Studio Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 On 8/10/2020 at 9:53 AM, Mister Fab said: Welcome, Fabrice! Bringing a Riviera to France seems very appropriate. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XframeFX Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 On 8/11/2020 at 9:03 AM, J3Studio said: Welcome, Fabrice! Bringing a Riviera to France seems very appropriate. "LaRiviera"! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 @Mister Fab I just noticed that your car is running what appears to be a dual electric fan setup. You stated earlier that you drove the car 1000 km to get it home. How well do you think the electric fans performed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Raggedy Ann Riviera Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 I just purchased this ‘71 “barn find” riviera. I’m only the second owner. The car is all original save for the earl sheib esque paint and “aftermarket” sweepspear trim. Runs and drives! She’s going to need a lot of TLC but I’m up for the challenge! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Fab Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 On 8/15/2020 at 6:38 AM, RivNut said: @Mister Fab I just noticed that your car is running what appears to be a dual electric fan setup. You stated earlier that you drove the car 1000 km to get it home. How well do you think the electric fans performed? @RivNut It seems it works perfectly. And the external temperature was quite high while driving for these two days (102F) But as the dashboards doesn't work, I couldn't see if the water temperature was high. The radiator is in aluminium, so I believe it has a good thermal exchange. I'll be able to tell you more about the temperature regulation as soon as I'll have repaired the dashboard electrics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Replacing my inflated mufflers due to a flooded then backfired engine DUE to a cheap-o distributor condenser. Is everything new - garbage? 😓 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Paul, I had a muffler blow out on the 73 when I had it. Was having issues with carb on hot starts and kaboom! All condensers are cheap today and even though NAPA Echlin is better, they can't compare to how they were made 40 or 50 years ago. This problem is exacerbated on antique motorcycles where they are subject to more vibration. I've dissected condensers old and new and the differences in construction are night and day clearly indicating why new ones sometimes don't last. I have since converted the 48 Indian to a condenser from Thorcap.com which is far superior. Of course you could convert to electronic but for those of us who don't want the world to forget how to install and set points, a "good" condenser might be worth looking into. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, JZRIV said: All condensers are cheap today and even though NAPA Echlin is better, they can't compare to how they were made 40 or 50 years ago. This problem is exacerbated on antique motorcycles where they are subject to more vibration. I've dissected condensers old and new and the differences in construction are night and day clearly indicating why new ones sometimes don't last. I have since converted the 48 Indian to a condenser from Thorcap.com which is far superior. Of course you could convert to electronic but for those of us who don't want the world to forget how to install and set points, a "good" condenser might be worth looking into. Wow I didn’t believe it could get this bad. I just got my Echlin version today - made in another country. But I will try Thorcap next. I could only find the condenser rating in my trusty old Texaco service cheat sheet stating it to be .18 to .23 mfd. Hope it’s right! Thanks all. Happy motoring PS: sure would like to see a pic of that Indian! Edited August 21, 2020 by PWB (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 3 hours ago, PWB said: PS: sure would like to see a pic of that Indian! I have; it's a beautiful machine. Find one like that and you can probably throw your IRA to the wind. Just kidding but it has to be a desirable piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 (edited) Ask and ye shall receive Edited August 22, 2020 by JZRIV (see edit history) 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dship Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 9 hours ago, JZRIV said: Ask and ye shall receive WOW JZ!!...You are one talented auto and cycle restorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Now that’s livin’ Cruising a Riviera OR an Indian in a Pennsylvania Summer. I got a pic of my grand dad in his Navy Uniform on an Indian circa WWII. Awesome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsumbody Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 (edited) I just got this 1963 Riviera August 6th, 2020 sorry the only pictures I have are from the sellers site. These 2 are the only .jpg the rest are .jiff Edited September 1, 2020 by Tsumbody wrong car interior. (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 2 hours ago, Tsumbody said: I just got this 1963 Riviera August 6th, 2020 sorry the only pictures I have are from the sellers site. These 2 are the only .jpg the rest are .jiff What is the top picture of? It's not the Riviera's. Nice looking car. Great color, you don't see many red ones.li9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsumbody Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Your right I copied some images and stored them in the same folder as pictures of my car. See this is my first Rivi I didn't realize? Thanks for letting me know I will get it straight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazdaz Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp65riv Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 My 65 GS is getting closer to being back on the road. Completely stripped down to bare metal and repainted it's original seafoam green. I'm getting excited. Thank you Psycho Billy Customs!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsumbody Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Afternoon hello from Albuquerque NM how's your day? Thanks for letting me sign up I am a 1st time Buick owner but I do love Rivi's. So I got more of the pictures switched to jpeg so I can show my car. It has been parked but I have a appointment this Friday with MVD for vin inspection Title and Registration. I still got a couple bugs to work on but I can't at my temporary Apartment. I have no tools everything's in storage. Hopefully closing on a home in a few weeks meanwhile I got the 1963 service manual and it's great. Okay I guess I will shut up for now. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XframeFX Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Welcome Tsumbody and nice to see your '63 Riviera! I hope you get settled-in soon and start driving your Riv. Being in NM, you get to drive it year 'round. If I were so lucky! John B. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Riv Devo Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 (edited) Hi All. After almost 3 years of lurking - I could wait no more. Against good advice, I pulled the trigger and purchased my first Riviera. She is a seafoam 65 401 from West Texas. I bought her because in New England we just cant find clean rust free bodies. She needs engine work and some paint and bright work but I am very happy with her. The former owner was an extremely fastidious doctor who kept a notebook with every service and the details of repair. I know I have a big project in front of me but am exited to get started. Thanks to all of you whose posts have led me to this decision .... and in advance to those of you will answer my hundreds of foolish questions. 🙂 Edited September 1, 2020 by Belle Riv Devo (see edit history) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Very nice. Remember, the only foolish question is the one you don't ask. Hopefully you'll consider joining the ROA - Riviera Owners Assn. - The group whose name is on the heading of this forum. There's a link to the ROA website in my signature block. Information about membership is on the website. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Riv Devo Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Thanks Ed. Joined a couple years ago. I am Brad. ROA -15726 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsumbody Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Hello how was your weekend? Hope it was good I had a VIN inspection and got my car Titled and Registered last Thursday. It was the first time I got to drive it since it was shipped here. It drove and ran great had to muscle it a couple times need to replace power steering belt. Thought it needed to be tightened but looks like belt was little big no more adjustment left. Soon I will might have this 3 car garage to work on and park my car in. It comes with a home over half way through buying I had a blessed week. Good night 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivdrivn Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Visitation today was encouraging. The boat tail is looking good. Still waiting on the chrome. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Beautiful color Steve - seems like chrome always takes twice as long. Keep us updated on progress . KReed ROA PS sent you text last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNWRIV Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3Studio Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 On 9/3/2020 at 12:42 PM, kreed said: Beautiful color Steve - seems like chrome always takes twice as long. Keep us updated on progress . Agreed on the color—wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivdrivn Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 5 hours ago, J3Studio said: Agreed on the color—wow! Thanks, it’s cascade blue. The car came from the factory in triple blue. As much as it pains me, I am going to put a dark blue vinyl top on it so it will look factory fresh again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 16 minutes ago, Rivdrivn said: Thanks, it’s cascade blue. The car came from the factory in triple blue. As much as it pains me, I am going to put a dark blue vinyl top on it so it will look factory fresh again. Hopefully you have a big box of big band-aids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOldMan Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) Finally finished as far as I want to go this year.....driving great and having a good time. Edited September 10, 2020 by TheOldMan (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 I'll advise you, as would others if they saw it first, you should turn your battery 180° so that the positive battery post is closer to the radiator. As it sits now, there's very little clearance between the positive post and the hood. Major short is eminent. Ask me how I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazdaz Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 31 minutes ago, RivNut said: I'll advise you, as would others if they saw it first, you should turn your battery 180° so that the positive battery post is closer to the radiator. As it sits now, there's very little clearance between the positive post and the hood. Major short is eminent. Ask me how I know. Why no battery terminal boots? They're like $5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 They'll eventually wear through. Why not just do it the way the Buick engineers designed it. There are service bulletins that address the situation. People worry about the smallest aesthetics wanting they're car to be factory perfect, but ignore the big stuff that could be a safety issue or a major financial setback, and it's not aesthetically correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XframeFX Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 I learned this back in the 80's making a hard right-hand turn while driving over a bump. Seen sparks emit out the gap between the fender and hood. Oops, I did 2 fixes immediately after, 1) Turned the battery around, 2) Installed the original battery clamp (modern battery is not as tall). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71GS Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Shots from the weekend and the new tach. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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