NC1968Riviera 1,461 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 2 minutes ago, RivNut said: On a rag. Use it just like you'd use any other cleaner. Scrub the white walls with it. I think I have some sitting around. I will give that a try. Thanks for the recommendation! Link to post Share on other sites
RivNut 4,030 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 A comment on painting aluminum drums. I had someone tell me some time ago, that painting aluminum drums had a tendency to cause the aluminum to hold heat rather than dissipate it. I don't know where he got his info nor have I heard it from anyone else. But in a way it makes sense. Has anyone else heard the Same? He said the same applied to polishing them as well. Something having to do with "closing the porosity" of the aluminum. ???? Link to post Share on other sites
NC1968Riviera 1,461 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I thought I'd share an image in my classic car photographic slide collection 1973 Buick Riviera in Burgundy Poly Metallic. This image is from a 1973 dated Kodachrome slide. The watermark is for my Ebay listing of this picture. Link to post Share on other sites
PullmeoverRED 16 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Here's my baby in the Mission, San Francisco! 7 Link to post Share on other sites
NC1968Riviera 1,461 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 4 minutes ago, PullmeoverRED said: Here's my baby in the Mission, San Francisco Beautiful ride! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
bodayguy 124 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Lovely evening at the Edmonds WA waterfront 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Turbinator 735 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 12 hours ago, NCRiviera said: Beautiful ride! First rate, first Class Link to post Share on other sites
Turbinator 735 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 12 hours ago, PullmeoverRED said: Here's my baby in the Mission, San Francisco! Outstanding. Link to post Share on other sites
Hazdaz 107 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Rivnut, polished aluminum will tend to have a lower convective coefficient of heat transfer than a rough one. With a polished surface you are essentially flattened the microscopic surface roughness far more than a raw cast surface. All those nooks and crannies allow heat to transfer (more surface area touching the air). Paint would essentially be like wrapping a part in super thin blanket. The effect is probably minimal, but paint would negatively affect heat transfer. Link to post Share on other sites
NC1968Riviera 1,461 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 On 8/31/2017 at 10:53 AM, RivNut said: we used to use lacquer thinner. Ed, I took your suggestion and used some lacquer thinner to break the staining on my white walls. I then used Bleche White and a stainless steel scrub brush to deep clean the tires. Though not bright white, the WWs are whiter than they were. Thank you for your suggestion. FYI, lacquer thinner will soften rubber and plastic so rinsing with soapy water between applications of thinner is highly recommended. Before cleaning : After cleaning front tire : Before cleaning back tire : After cleaning back tire : 1 Link to post Share on other sites
PWB 578 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 (edited) On 8/31/2017 at 9:09 AM, NCRiviera said: New Master Cylinder painted with same Cast Iron color. I am thinking about masking off my brake booster and painting it with cadmium colored paint. Boster Dewey does a great job at a fair price. Check my post at: http://forums.aaca.org/topic/283749-dewey-does-it/?tab=comments#comment-1530320 Champaign poly' will work too. But brake fluid dissolves most paints. Edited September 1, 2017 by PWB (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
Chimera 595 Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Not sure if I already posted this one. But, either way, here it is! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
NC1968Riviera 1,461 Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 17 minutes ago, Chimera said: here it is! Nice ride! Link to post Share on other sites
EmTee 1,899 Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 16 hours ago, NCRiviera said: then used Bleche White That's all I use -- never disappoints! Yours are lookin' good now. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
NC1968Riviera 1,461 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Beauty and the Beast. Which is which? The "Aqua Zephyr" and a M41 "Walker Bulldog" at a local National Guard armory. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Chimera 595 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Sweet shot. Rivieras are HOT! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
EmTee 1,899 Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Luv that vinyl turret! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Rivdrivn 562 Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Fall is upon us. Cool and crisp, but I'm not complaining. 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Romy G 504 3 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Gumby 17 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 5 Link to post Share on other sites
RivNut 4,030 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 27 minutes ago, Gumby said: Gumby, Tell us more about your 63. Is it new to you? If so, what are some of the reasons you chose to buy a Riviera? Great looking car. It appears to be an unmolested example of an original. Great reference for any restorer. Jim Cannon will want a picture of the Fisher Data plate so he can add this car to his 63 register. Plus any details on options. Link to post Share on other sites
Hazdaz 107 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Give those poor white seats some oil, stat! Link to post Share on other sites
RivNut 4,030 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 (edited) That is the patina of 54 year old leather. They might be able to be cleaned, but the cracks are there. If like in my 63, you drive with them like that as long as possible. Then you finally break down and get them recovered for some real $$$$$. As long as you're not tearing up the foam, you just appreciate all they've been. Edited September 10, 2017 by RivNut (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
Hazdaz 107 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Leather is a natural material so of course there will always be certain cracks and imperfections, but if treated properly, leather seats can outlive the car. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Gumby 17 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, RivNut said: Gumby, Tell us more about your 63. Is it new to you? If so, what are some of the reasons you chose to buy a Riviera? Great looking car. It appears to be an unmolested example of an original. Great reference for any restorer. Jim Cannon will want a picture of the Fisher Data plate so he can add this car to his 63 register. Plus any details on options. It is new to me. I've been wanting a 1st gen for a long time I just love these cars. It is very much unmolested wearing original sheet metal. No holes or patches in floors. Numbers match. Options: custom interior, corner lights, power antena, A/C, power trunk, remote mirror, tinted glass, twilight sentenial, power seat, floor mats, and tilt wheel. 401 61,xxxmiles. Car # 6864 Edited September 10, 2017 by Gumby (see edit history) 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Gumby 17 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 3 hours ago, RivNut said: Gumby, Tell us more about your 63. Is it new to you? If so, what are some of the reasons you chose to buy a Riviera? Great looking car. It appears to be an unmolested example of an original. Great reference for any restorer. Jim Cannon will want a picture of the Fisher Data plate so he can add this car to his 63 register. Plus any details on options. It is new to me. I've been wanting a 1st gen for a long time I just love these cars. It is very much unmolested wearing original sheet metal. No holes or patches in floors. Numbers match. Options: custom interior, corner lights, power antena, A/C, power trunk, remote mirror, tinted glass, twilight sentenial, power seat, floor mats, and tilt wheel. 401 61,xxxmiles. Car # 6864 IMG_3393.mp4 Link to post Share on other sites
NC1968Riviera 1,461 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Awesome 63! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Chimera 595 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 1966 GS https://youtu.be/9FP06CBcxxo Link to post Share on other sites
Turbinator 735 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 On 6/9/2017 at 8:14 AM, Chefs Riv said: 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. Chef, like two tone color, wheels, and stance. Enjoy your 65. Red Riviera Bob Link to post Share on other sites
KMDonnan 1 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Congratulations! You made and excellent choice! Of course we are all biased here. Ask away on your questions. Think about joining Riviera Association https://www.rivowners.org/ There are some great forums there. Their 1963-1965 specialist Tom Mooney #56 has been a big help to me. Congratulations! Link to post Share on other sites
jframe 222 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Finally got mine back out of the bodyshop after a 9 month sabbatical. Guy plowed me in the left 1/4 behind the tire and destroyed it and the rear bumper. Just redid the trunk this weekend since the original mat and cardboard had had it, and now just wanting to drive it as much as possible. Good living in the South, no crappy, salty winters, and warm weather sticks around a long time. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
EmTee 1,899 Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 At the Hemmings Cruise-in Spectacular in Lake George, NY on Sept. 16: ...and the Prospect Mountain tour the day before: 5 Link to post Share on other sites
rodneybeauchamp 477 Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 On 11 September 2017 at 7:38 AM, Gumby said: It is new to me. I've been wanting a 1st gen for a long time I just love these cars. It is very much unmolested wearing original sheet metal. No holes or patches in floors. Numbers match. Options: custom interior, corner lights, power antena, A/C, power trunk, remote mirror, tinted glass, twilight sentenial, power seat, floor mats, and tilt wheel. 401 61,xxxmiles. Car # 6864 Gumby, thats a fine looking Riviera in a great paint and trim combination. And lots of great options too. Great choice, congratulations. Rodney ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
65VerdeGS 168 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Here's my '65 GS: 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Vin63 25 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 My '63. 5 Link to post Share on other sites
RivNut 4,030 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Very nice. Tell us more. Where did you find it, why a Riviera, how it's equipped? How about some interior shots? Is it original or has it been restored? Link to post Share on other sites
Vin63 25 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 (edited) 6 hours ago, RivNut said: Very nice. Tell us more. Where did you find it, why a Riviera, how it's equipped? How about some interior shots? Is it original or has it been restored? Thanks! It was originally a California car (sold by Kimball Motor Co. in San Luis Obispo) that the owner took with him when he and his wife retired and relocated to Indiana in 1992. Now in his 90s, he no longer drives, so I purchased it and had it shipped back to California. It has the Deluxe option, blue leather upholstery, with a few interesting factory options, including cruise control. It had a repaint in '88, and the driver door was repaired and repainted a bout 10-15 years ago when the wife clipped it backing out of the garage. The color match is bad, so I'm having that addressed right now. He had a few things replaced during its life such as a couple of the power window and vent motors, quartz clock conversion, and bumpers rechromed in the mid-'90s. It needs a new exhaust, carpet, and tires, but being garage kept its entire life, everything else is original and in really nice shape. Edited September 21, 2017 by Vin63 (see edit history) 2 Link to post Share on other sites
RivNut 4,030 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Thanks for the update. It's cars like yours that let everyone else know what was original in '63 so the rest of us can duplicate it. Jim Cannon keeps a registry of '63 Riviera. If you'd take a picture of your Fisher data plate and post it, I'm sure he like to add your car to the registry. He keeps track of FB numbers and is able to chart mid year production changes based on those and the build date. Thanks again. Ed Link to post Share on other sites
82Buick 3 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) I got an 82 Riviera I'm pretty proud of. 44 thousand original miles with all leather interior in mint condition. Edited September 22, 2017 by 82Buick (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
82Buick 3 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 14 minutes ago, 82Buick said: I got an 82 Riviera I'm pretty proud of. 44 thousand original miles with all leather interior in mint condition. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
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