BadgerRivFan Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 eGarage - 65 Buick Riviera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyntre Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 ROLLING ART>>>AND THE DUDES SMILE AT THE END SAYS IT ALL !!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweepspear Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Very nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob J Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Very cool video. Great camera work, and a nice audio track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrlforfun Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 OK Riviera People: That 65 Riv is such a nice car. It would really look good with a dark color paint job a little higher stance and wire caps with white walls. But then since when have I ever liked what is currently popular? Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest straight shooter Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I like them stock but the one in the video isn't to bad or over the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I know this is sort of hijacking this thread and I'll be glad to delete if anyone wants me to. But, one of the previous posts brings up a really good point and therefore a question which will, of course, be based solely on opinion. As Mitch states "really look good in a dark color."It's always been my opinion that cars with sharp lines, like the 1st generation Rivieras, look better in lighter colors because the lines, breaks, and angles are more prominent in lighter colors. (That's supposedly why Bill Mitchell painted his Silver Arrow I and III in silver - the name came after the color.)So, which is better for 1st generation Rivieras? Light or dark colors.Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mt65riv Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Thanks for sharing, Al. Cool car. It has an attitude, don't you think? I'll have to watch that one over and over... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob J Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I tend to agree with you Ed, which is why my cars are getting painted lighter colors.Although, the 65 does look sick in black, as the chrome and stainless trim really pops on a nicely restored car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Buicklover Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 My '65 is Shell Beige with saddle interior, & no vinyl roof. I've had many positive comments on the color combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1963 Riviera Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 NICE VIDEO, I'D BE SMILING TOO THANKS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K. Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 It's always been my opinion that cars with sharp lines, like the 1st generation Rivieras, look better in lighter colors because the lines, breaks, and angles are more prominent in lighter colors. (That's supposedly why Bill Mitchell painted his Silver Arrow I and III in silver - the name came after the color.Ed Your opinion is in good company. Raymond Loewy the famous industrial designer of the 20th century and the head designer of the Studebaker Avanti (another car with sharp lines) always stated (paraphrase) that vehicles with sharp lines benefited from lighter colors but ones with a silver metallic base like silver, light blues, champagnes and beige. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest onedesertdog Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I always had a thing for the old Pontiac Silver Blue color, at least the eng. anyway. I'll probably go with Artic White in the end, BUT, I wonder how the 65 would look painted PSB, w/ blue on blue interior(which I have)?Just wondering out loud... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68RIVGS Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 . . . looks like Al, with hair 'n shades - nice vid !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I know this is sort of hijacking this thread and I'll be glad to delete if anyone wants me to. But, one of the previous posts brings up a really good point and therefore a question which will, of course, be based solely on opinion. As Mitch states "really look good in a dark color."It's always been my opinion that cars with sharp lines, like the 1st generation Rivieras, look better in lighter colors because the lines, breaks, and angles are more prominent in lighter colors. (That's supposedly why Bill Mitchell painted his Silver Arrow I and III in silver - the name came after the color.)So, which is better for 1st generation Rivieras? Light or dark colors.EdIMHO the 65 looks fantastic in any color. I spent some time earlier looking at the Color and Trim book for 65. The only color I do not care for on the riv is Flame Red-and I love red on my Wildcats and GS cars. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrlforfun Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 OK Riviera people: Ted and I are on the same page as far as the red goes. I don't even like it on a 63-67 Corvette. Two schools of thought here. Light, non reflective colors can enhance the body lines and dark colors can enhance the body lines. Did I just say that? The right color is ANY color you like! I'm in the middle of two Riviera builds. A 64 that's going burgundy non metallic with a white interior. The other is a 65 which is the stock color, gold, with a standard saddle interior. If I wasn't so involved with the burgundy car I would have changed the color on the 65 because gold has no pop. Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kingoftheroad Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Good Video !!If you have a car with show stopping body lines & style (like the 63 - 65 Riv), most colors will look great, its just a matter of personal choice. Even the rodders & customizers alter alot of things on a first generation Riv but few make big changes to the body of an already fantastic looking car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 <IFRAME style="DISPLAY: none" id=512856285094 height=0 src="about:blank" width=0></IFRAME>Here's a pictue of Silver Arrow I that shows how light and shading can enhance the contours and break lines in the 1st Generation Riviea.Because Bill Mitchell thought so much of these shaded areas and highlighting, he helped this car just a smidge. It's hard to notice, and for good cause, but Silver Arrow I actually has a two tone silver paint job. The vertical surfaces on the lower body below the break and the side panels on the roof (even the small part above the windows are painted a darker shade of silver than the horizontal surfaces.If the lighting wasn't optimal, Mitchell still wanted to effect to be noticed.<CENTER> </CENTER> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyntre Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Wow did this thread get off base .... KOOL VIDEO !!!! REGARDLESS OF KOLOR..................:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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