jframe Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 14 hours ago, Blackened65 said: My survivor. Just acquired my 65. thinking of just some cleaning and some wax. not sure if I want to restore it or not. What magazine is that laying on the center console? Don't think I have seen that one before; BTW, nice car! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 That's an OPGI catalog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivdrivn Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 3 hours ago, RivNut said: That's an OPGI catalog. And that's how it's most useful -- as a display piece. By the way, what color is that interior? Looks gold in the photos. Was this car always black or was it more recently blackened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black River Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 24 minutes ago, Rivdrivn said: And that's how it's most useful -- as a display piece. Hahahaha.....that's been my experience, too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivRider Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Here's my '72 I bought 26 years ago with 72,000 miles on her,today has 80,000,needing a little TLC around the edges,just started getting rid of surface rust around wheel wells and on the trunk lid. Hasn't been out in 4 years and just started working on her again.Out of 84 pre-1972 vehicles owned over the years(I have a real bad car crazy addition) this has become my favorite and will never leave me.All original but for the performer cam,Edelbrock carb,dual Flowmaster exhaust (which I love waking the neighbors with),fat tires and wire caps from my previous '64 as the original mags where getting a little dull.Even the heated bucket seats still work,but no need for them as she has never been out in the cold and only been caught in the rain twice since I've owned.I am looking for a drivers side outside door handle which snapped off ten years ago and I'm tired of opening the door from the other side.By the way,one of the best Buicks I ever owned is in the background,'90 Century woody wagon that used to pass four wheel drive trucks stuck in the snow in the winter,sold her for $800 with 350,000 miles. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chefs Riv Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 New to the Riviera owners world. Just bought this 65 and it was finally delivered. Going to start going through her this weekend I'm sure I'll be on here asking a lot of questions as this is my first classic car purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 After finally getting the windows working again and fixing a GEN light issue I think Aqua Velva is safe to hit the road again. I installed a Grant wood steering wheel also. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) After finally getting several electrical and vacuum issues resolved today I cleaned up Aqua Velva and took her out for a quick photo shoot. I still can't get over how gorgeous this car is. ?? Edited June 12, 2017 by NCRiviera (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodneybeauchamp Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 "Snowflakes" first real outing on Sunday 12th June 2017. Photos taken at the viewing area up Waitpinga Hill. 1963 Buick Riviera, Arctic White with custom red leather interior. Many more to come! Rodney? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen65 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 (edited) Hey all! Just joined up to the forum and will take any opportunity to show off my '65 Riv! I had her out today before the thunder storms are going to blow through. She can't possibly be out in the rain, at least not on purpose! I've owned her since 1997, when my uncle gave her to me. He's a big car guy and can fix anything. He put a new cam shaft in. That's all she needed. Two years ago, I had my brother do the engine bits, with new gaskets, a carb rebuild and a shiny new paint job in the engine compartment, with the proper coded paints. He also put in an electronic ignition, so no more making sure I carried emery boards with me in the spring! Some of you may be old enough to know what that's for ;-) He also scored an original washer fluid bottle, as mine was gone! I looked for years and he came up with one. Everyone notices that first at the local cruise nights! I'm the only '65 Riviera at these events and it's sure a thrill to hear the "oohs" and "ahhhs" from the car guys. And the fact that a woman has as much passion about her car as they do about theirs is also fun! I've been told that my license plate is probably worth more than the car (joking of course----she's priceless to me) because it's one of the last ones with the old car on it handed out in CT; they stopped making this style right after I registered her in the 90's. The next project is replacing all the body seals. They're old and cracking due to age...... hmmmmm ;-) Sound familiar! Then some nice new shiny paint and some upholstery work. Perhaps a radio that gets more than AM in the front dash speaker! I love my Buick. Like all of you do yours. Happy trails! Edited June 17, 2017 by Karen65 info added (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Welcome. It's always nice to see the passion for these cars cross gender lines. Keep us posted on the little things you do as time goes on. Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Karen65, Welcome to the forum, and I strongly urge you to consider joining the Buick Club of America (BCA) and the Riviera Owners Association. We have a BCA local chapter (Yankee) centered in the Hartford area, another centered in New Haven (Nutmeg) and yet another, Danbury and south and west into NY (Lower Hudson Valley Chapter). You should consider at least taking a look at one Chapter near you to see what we do. Yankee Chapter will have a show at Wallingford Buick on August 20, so if close, please join us. Best to probably contact me by direct at j.scheib@comcast.net . John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnaRamona Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Here's my '69 that just got to Croatia from New York. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jframe Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 FINALLY making some progress. The replacement quarter is being roughed down now, and the new bumper is being rechromed. Miss my 65 BAD! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black River Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Went out on its first real road trip yesterday. 300 trouble free miles, drove around Flathead lake to Kalispell and back again. Its finally "done" enough to enjoy. Drives great after I rebuilt the front end and put the stereo in. Just need to finish the trunk in carpet and leather, but just driving it with no worries is a good feeling. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Black River, a clean one of a kind Riviera with it's own personality. Looks Great! Red Riviera Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 5 hours ago, Black River said: .... just driving it with no worries is a good feeling. Oh yeah!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 This 1968 Aqua Mist Riviera car that wndsofchng06 posted in December 2015 in the Buick "For Sale" forum section is the same car I purchased last month from the guy who bought this car in early 2016. Compare how it looked in late 2015 to now and you will see a lot of care and attention went into fixing the rusted panels and repainting. You will also notice this car originally did NOT have cornering lights. The gent I bought if from said he found a set of better front fenders in South Carolina that had cornering lights. Yes the cornering lights do work! Quote $4000 Rare, All Original, 430ci throwback. 80,000 documented miles. Starts and runs amazing for a car nearly 50 years old. The vinyl top is toast and you can see by the pictures that there is considerable surface rust along the side panels but the doors, door jams and hinges are solid . The Interior is matchless, headliner is perfect! Original paint, original wheels, all original chrome, trunk is very clean. I have owned this car for 13 years and I am the second owner of this beauty.http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/5329310574.html 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 (edited) On 6/16/2017 at 7:58 PM, AnaRamona said: Here's my '69 that just got to Croatia from New York. AnaRamona, Looking forward to seeing the final results of your restoration. Nice find. Glad it made the trip to Croatia without mishap! Edited June 25, 2017 by NCRiviera (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KMDonnan Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Hi guys, Well its been a great run, but I have to sell my beloved '65 Riviera. Any suggestions on where to list it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 On 6/4/2017 at 1:01 PM, Black River said: Took the car and girlfriend to my best friend's daughter's graduation. Here's my two girls together at the party. Lucky to have someone that likes my car habit haha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Black River, Here is a Red Riviera taken on a nice day after a wedding my wife and I attended. Car looks great, old man that owns it.... well he's able to polish the car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnaRamona Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 (edited) On 6/25/2017 at 8:28 PM, NCRiviera said: AnaRamona, Looking forward to seeing the final results of your restoration. Nice find. Glad it made the trip to Croatia without mishap! Gave it a little paint for summer. But now some idiot dented my rear bumper, and no one here in Croatia can get it fixed. The car survived in the US for almost 50 years, and as soon as it came here, things started going south. Do you maybe know where I could find another one? Thanks! Edited June 29, 2017 by AnaRamona (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 18 hours ago, AnaRamona said: Do you maybe know where I could find another one You can join the Riviera Owners Association and look for parts in the magazine the association mails to it's members. You can also post a "Parts Wanted" notice on this forum or the Buick Wanted/Selling forum. My go to place for original car parts has been Ebay. Anything you are looking for will eventually show up for sale. I think a seller with a bumper would be unwilling to ship to Croatia due to the size, weight and expense. There are a couple of sellers on Ebay, right now, who are selling '69 bumpers, which are the same for '68's also. Good luck. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnaRamona Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 46 minutes ago, NCRiviera said: You can join the Riviera Owners Association and look for parts in the magazine the association mails to it's members. You can also post a "Parts Wanted" notice on this forum or the Buick Wanted/Selling forum. My go to place for original car parts has been Ebay. Anything you are looking for will eventually show up for sale. I think a seller with a bumper would be unwilling to ship to Croatia due to the size, weight and expense. There are a couple of sellers on Ebay, right now, who are selling '69 bumpers, which are the same for '68's also. Good luck. Mike Thanks Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Try CTC Auto Ranch in Texas. They have several. Not sure if they would ship internationally. Have to check with them. http://www.ctcautoranch.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 On 6/29/2017 at 4:20 PM, AnaRamona said: some idiot dented my rear bumper Check with this guy to see if he has a bumper he will ship to you: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) I installed a re-chromed 1969 Riviera gas cap door on the Aqua Zephyr today. The '69 gas cap door has the Riviera logo on it where the '68 door is plain. It makes for a classier rear end, in my opinion. I wonder if any original 1968 Riviera owners changed their gas cap doors for' 69 versions back in the day? The guy I bought it from found it in a box in the trunk of a 69 Riv. It even came with the 1997 receipt for rechroming from "The Bumper Boyz" in LA. After: Before : Edited July 5, 2017 by NCRiviera (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnaRamona Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 On 7/3/2017 at 10:11 PM, NCRiviera said: Check with this guy to see if he has a bumper he will ship to you: I asked him. Oh, the pain of it all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 22 minutes ago, AnaRamona said: Oh, the pain of it all... Ana, I have similar dents in each end of my back bumper, but not as bad as this. Sorry for your problems... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 71Rivi Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 My 71 Rivi before and still working on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadShark Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Man that looks good in black. You picked the right wheels too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black River Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 17 hours ago, 71Rivi said: My 71 Rivi before and still working on it Badass and beautiful 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 1971 Stealth Bomber! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnaRamona Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Finally getting some plates! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) The wife and I took the Aqua Zephyr out to a little wooded spot here in Fayetteville, NC near sunset to take some pictures. Here are some of the shots we took: Edited July 23, 2017 by NCRiviera (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnaRamona Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 19 hours ago, NCRiviera said: The wife and I took the Aqua Zephyr out to a little wooded spot here in Fayetteville, NC near sunset to take some pictures. Your car looks bomb, and that's a nice place. I love the steering wheel too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 1 hour ago, AnaRamona said: Your car looks bomb, and that's a nice place. I love the steering wheel too. Thank you! Here is a full on photo of the steering wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnaRamona Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) 24 minutes ago, NCRiviera said: Thank you! Here is a full on photo of the steering wheel omg! you own the most important thing - the cupholder! I bought it, I just have to install it. your whole interior looks amazing, nice job. Edited July 23, 2017 by AnaRamona (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 14 minutes ago, AnaRamona said: your whole interior looks amazing Thanks! The whole interior is original (except for the steering wheel) and in excellent condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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