bjfox1970 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I've been on and off the forums for a while. Have two 1970 Buick Electra Convertibles.Just bought my first Riviera! Looking forward to starting the restoration process!(Need to finish my 1969 428CJ Cougar Convertible first!)She's a 1965 GS Red/Black, Decor Int, Wood Wheel, AC, PW, PS, Rear DefLooking forward to getting to know everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob J Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 No pics, didn't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I've been on and off the forums for a while. Have two 1970 Buick Electra Convertibles.Just bought my first Riviera! Looking forward to starting the restoration process!(Need to finish my 1969 428CJ Cougar Convertible first!)She's a 1965 GS Red/Black, Decor Int, Wood Wheel, AC, PW, PS, Rear DefLooking forward to getting to know everyone.Welcome aboard!Where are you located at where did you find the car? Any pictures you can share? I also have a red/black 65 GS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjfox1970 Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Oh yes it did happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Not too seem like a wise guy but that's not a Red/Black car. Was it originally that color combination? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjfox1970 Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 My camera makes red and black look like green primer It was originally red with black interior.Then painted white. Been stripped to bare metal and epoxy primered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjfox1970 Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 I'm located in Kansas City. Bought the car in central Mussouri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb1970 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I'm near K.C. too. I own a Cougar also. A '68 XR-7 GT. My first car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest onedesertdog Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 ]My camera makes red and black look like green primer It was originally red with black interior.Then painted white. Been stripped to bare metal and epoxy primered.LMBO...It's Ok, I think Teal Mist looks Glacier Blue.Just because I don't know, and I may put it away for future reference, is the primer green because of the color your going to paint it? Thanks, Buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjfox1970 Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 The green primer was sprayed on the car before I bought it. My plan is to leave the interior black and either paint the car it's original Red or go with black. Haven't decided yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 It's your car so that decision is yours but if it were mine and my goal was to restore it, I would go with everything that was original, especially since it's a GS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtDan Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I just bought a 65 Red, with a black interiorIt was originally Silver (ZZ)Not a GS, but has the 425 Wild Cat Engine - 2 Four Barrel Carb65 Riviera57 Continental Mark II56 T-bird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Art - if that's your nameIf your car has numbers matching engine and VIN then it's one of the most rare of the '65 Rivieras. Only 454 units were built with the SuperWildcat engine and NOT equipped with the Gran Sport option.Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtDan Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I don't believe it is #'s matching.I was told the engine was replaced.I will learn more after I take possesion.Dan (as in "Art" Dan) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjfox1970 Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Just got out to look at the new project.Turns out the car was silver (ZZ) Black Deluxe int (628)Build date (03c) - not sure how to decode thatOptionsE-EZI Glass ??X- PWS- Auto Trunk Release2K - A/C R - Rear Seat Speaker3B - ??????4F - Remote Mirror5K - Door Guards W - Seat Belts w/ retractorsChecked Engine #'s and it is a numbers matching LX code block!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob J Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I'd paint it back to original Silver at this point. IMO, I don't like red on these cars. Matter of fact, I don't like red on many cars, except maybe a first or second generation Corvette, and Ferrari's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 (edited) Ben,3B is the code for the rear window defoggerBuild date 03= March, C= 3rd week.E = EZI glass - all (W=windshield only)Ed Edited January 24, 2012 by RivNut (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtDan Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I didn't mean to hi-jack your thread,I just wanted to show you a red on black 65CongratulationsI happen to like the red, which is why I bought it.Mine was formerly a "ZZ" alsoPaint it any color you want, but I always like to keep them in the colors that were offered that model year.Have fun, I hope to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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