BrianM Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 (edited) Wifey and Rivi - Birthday pics, Riv rolled over and hit 100k miles and I rolled over to 45 last week Edited September 19, 2022 by BrianM (see edit history) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Your fisher body plate decodes as follows 63-4747 = 1963 Buick Riviera 03E = 5th week of March FB 27819 = production number out of 40,000 788 = black leather J2 = power seat CC = Arctic white paint D = provision for a radio but doesn’t specify which kind S7 = remote mirror I6 = tinted windows (that’s an I not a 1) N2 = air conditioning U7 = power windows Other options that were installed during final assembly might include tilt, cornering lights, four note horns, wheel cover style, cruise control, Guidematic, twilight sentinel, etc. You’ll need to look your car over to determine those for yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Riv Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Thanks for this! I think that came out with Turbine wheel covers, becouse those were in trunk when I buy car. Now it have wire covers with spinners. Also it have tilt but I think thats all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 “The Turbinator” , AKA Bob Burnopp, has a business in which he can restore damaged cast aluminum wheel covers and he has reproduction replacement center caps. If you’d like more information on how these unique two piece wheel covers are attached to the wheels, let us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byondxtrme Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Few pics of my rivi from good guys show in ft worth last weekend 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 On 9/24/2022 at 8:58 PM, Byondxtrme said: good guys show in ft worth last weekend How many other Buicks (and Riviera's) did you see there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byondxtrme Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 hour ago, NC1968Riviera said: How many other Buicks (and Riviera's) did you see there? There were 2 other rivieras there, both were LS swapped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnulfo de l.a. Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 On 9/19/2022 at 11:31 AM, BrianM said: Wifey and Rivi - Birthday pics, Riv rolled over and hit 100k miles and I rolled over to 45 last week Both are very good looking ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianM Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Thanks. I think she had fun with the 70's outfit and the 70's car and I sure do like having the pics on my desktop. They both make me smile ear to ear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63 RIV MOE Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 (edited) Norther Arizona October 2022 Edited October 10, 2022 by 63 RIV MOE (see edit history) 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverarrow Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 "Champagne Flight" 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cquisuila Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 (edited) here my from 1966 received in france from Texas Amarillo in 12/2020 under restoration philippe from MONT DE MARSAN - FRANCE Edited October 18, 2022 by cquisuila (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanoko Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 On 10/15/2022 at 8:19 AM, Silverarrow said: "Champagne Flight" Doesn't that need a British car in front of it to match? 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverarrow Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 (edited) 21 hours ago, Deanoko said: Doesn't that need a British car in front of it to match? 😉 ...well, certainly a V-Coupe by its side. Edited October 19, 2022 by Silverarrow (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanoko Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 I was referring to the British Aerospace bizjet. Next time find a Lear, "Slow"tation or G Something for USA kinship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 (edited) Going to show grounds at the AACA Eastern National Meet in Hershey PA Edited October 20, 2022 by Turbinator (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 (edited) Nice picture - was Tom flying the camera drone, or was it taken from the Sheriff's helicopter? Edited October 20, 2022 by EmTee (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowvalker Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 My new 1985 Buick Riviera just arrived at my home in the Netherlands 😃 It's my first Riviera and it drives and looks fantastic! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowvalker Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 (edited) And the gorgeous interior 😍 Edited October 22, 2022 by Lowvalker (see edit history) 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sosuzguy Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Lowvalker said: And the gorgeous interior 😍 That blue is very elegant looking, my favorite interior color 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 On 10/20/2022 at 7:34 AM, EmTee said: Nice picture - was Tom flying the camera drone, or was it taken from the Sheriff's helicopter? It is a believe or not. My friend, Bill from Kent Ohio riding shot gun found the pic on the internet. A gent at the show was taking snap shots of the cars coming and going to the show grounds. Thank you for noticing. Turbinator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71GS Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Beautiful day here in southwest Ohio. Drove the Riv all day 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 1 hour ago, 71GS said: Beautiful day here in southwest Ohio. Drove the Riv all day Where ever you drive with this car people are certain to look. The color stands out along with wire spoke wheel, two bar spinner and emblem. You know the beauty of these cars are timeless. I never get tired of looking at my 63. 63, 64, 65, and many other Riviera cars just have the look. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71GS Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 9 hours ago, Turbinator said: Where ever you drive with this car people are certain to look. The color stands out along with wire spoke wheel, two bar spinner and emblem. You know the beauty of these cars are timeless. I never get tired of looking at my 63. 63, 64, 65, and many other Riviera cars just have the look. Thanks Bob, I agree. They are beautiful cars. We get a lot of compliments on the color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazdaz Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 These fair weather days are numbered, so had to take a few pics before it gets too cold, too snowy and too miserable out there. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 (edited) I know some pictures of the US Air Force Start Cart for the SR-71 have been shared previously, but I was recently at the Evergreen Air and Space Museum in McMinnivlle, Oregon and I saw the SR-71 Nailhead-equipped Start Cart on display underneath the SR-71 also on display there. I thought I would provide some more detailed photos of that Start Cart here. If you are not aware, this museum is also the new home of Howard Hughes's "Spruce Goose" airplane, the largest propeller driven aircraft ever built. The "Spruce Goose" on display at the Evergreen Air and Space Museum's "Air" display building. Me sitting in the pilot's seat of the "Spruce Goose" (that was an extra $30 charge just to tour its interior!) Edited November 3, 2022 by NC1968Riviera (see edit history) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Taking a snap shot 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dship Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Turbinator, fine looking Riviera you've got there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 7 hours ago, NC1968Riviera said: The "Spruce Goose" on display at the Evergreen Air and Space Museum's "Air" display building. Mike - thanks for posting those pics! I remember seeing the Spruce Goose when it was displayed with the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA in the '90s. It is an impressive machine, but I think the SR-71 tops it. That plane still holds records that have not been beaten by anything anyone has admitted to yet... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71GS Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Another nice night. Mid 70’s in November, I’ll take it.. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanoko Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 15 hours ago, EmTee said: Mike - thanks for posting those pics! I remember seeing the Spruce Goose when it was displayed with the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA in the '90s. It is an impressive machine, but I think the SR-71 tops it. That plane still holds records that have not been beaten by anything anyone has admitted to yet... By contrast, the Goose never climbed high enough to get out of ground effect. As I recall it was just supposed to be a high speed water taxi request, but Howard "accidentally" (yeah right!) took it airborne for a short jaunt. 5 years earlier and it might have made a difference. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 On 11/3/2022 at 4:02 PM, dship said: Turbinator, fine looking Riviera you've got there! Thank you Sir! Taking care never stops. I don’t mind on going surveys to see what r e a l l y needs to be fixed. im not a guy that “ fixes” stuff until it is really broke. Turbinator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) I just can't resist a field full of blooming cotton plants as a backdrop for the AZ! Edited November 9, 2022 by NC1968Riviera (see edit history) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63 nut Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 That is a great car 68, 69 always my favorites 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XframeFX Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Your AZ is very photogenic Mike. I'm waiting for a field of polyester to bloom! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 (edited) Gents, testing my photo editing practice. Edited November 11, 2022 by Turbinator (see edit history) 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegart Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Looking good Bob. Are the red knobs on the turn signal switch and tilt lever standard or are they a Turbinator touch? Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XframeFX Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, kegart said: Are the red knobs on the turn signal switch and tilt lever standard or are they a Turbinator touch? Having an identical 1963 interior, I can answer that . They are standard. I had a similar question with seat belts when putting back my red interior. It was on seat belts, they were black originals (Brownline I think). So, I thought colour keyed seatbelts where not sourced by GM until 1964 production. Not so I believe. So, maybe my original seatbelts came from a parts car or two. After 40+ years, I have some parts I can't recall where they came from?😌 My auto flash triggered ON when I tried to duplicate Bob's image. It made my red Clarks Leather look more pale than it actually is. Edited November 11, 2022 by XframeFX (see edit history) 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XframeFX Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 (edited) 10 hours ago, Turbinator said: Gents, testing my photo editing practice. Bob, very nice trunk! What size spare did you use? A 215-75R-15? Of all 1st Gen. trunk images on this forum, every one turned out better than mine. Not happy with the outcome. I knew the wheel well would be a challenge. A trade secret how to do curves. Not my trade! 🆖? Edited November 11, 2022 by XframeFX (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 On 11/3/2022 at 10:42 AM, NC1968Riviera said: I know some pictures of the US Air Force Start Cart for the SR-71 have been shared previously, but I was recently at the Evergreen Air and Space Museum in McMinnivlle, Oregon and I saw the SR-71 Nailhead-equipped Start Cart on display underneath the SR-71 also on display there. I thought I would provide some more detailed photos of that Start Cart here. If you are not aware, this museum is also the new home of Howard Hughes's "Spruce Goose" airplane, the largest propeller driven aircraft ever built. The "Spruce Goose" on display at the Evergreen Air and Space Museum's "Air" display building. Me sitting in the pilot's seat of the "Spruce Goose" (that was an extra $30 charge just to tour its interior!) No one has questioned the use of the “three speed Dynaflow” listed on the placard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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