Guest 81X11 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Hello All,<O:p</O:p<O:p</O:pI do not own a Riv, but have always loved them. I’m not selling anything either. I’m only reaching out to you to “do the needful” with a NICE Riv I saw while yarding the other day. I’m in Austin Texas, and the car is in the Wrench-A-Part salvage yard in Del Valle, near the Austin airport: http://www.wrenchapart.com/<O:p</O:p<O:p</O:pIt’s a 68 I believe, and is FULL of good parts, including one of the most unique console shifters I’ve seen. Engine and trans are still in it…car is very complete. <O:p</O:pSeems a real shame to have that car crushed. I gotta think that somewhere there with a column-shift car that would kill for that console setup. That Riv also has the "Strato" bucket seats, same as used in all the mid-size GM musclecars from 68-72, plus the steering column without the shift lever.<O:p</O:p<O:p</O:pThat place is a pull-it-yourself yard, and is SUPER CHEAP, but they crush often, normally every 30-days, so someone needs to get out there before it goes to waste. <O:p</O:p<O:p-Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 81X11 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 This old Riv was rough but COOL! It's a Gran Sport with a 425 under the hood. Check out the cool shifter and console!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest 81X11 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Car above is located in Del Valle Texas, just outside Austin. Link to yard here: Junk Car Removal - Self Serve Auto Junkyard Austin TXSomeone please go yank parts before they crush her!-Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 How rare is that four note horn option? Engine, if stock, will be a 430 Buick Big Block. Unique shifter, Formula V wheels, complete hidden headlight assemblies, trim is not bent, finned brake drums, lot of other stuff. The nice thing about this car is that it looks like it's all still stock so chances are it hasn't been butchered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol' yeller Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Judging by the grille and taillights it appears to be a '69, not a '68. I think the console is unique to '69 as well. If in good shape the potmetal trim at the front of the hood is worth some bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweepspear Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I think the console is unique to '69 as well. Used in '69 & '70. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68RIVGS Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 (edited) Judging by the grille and taillights it appears to be a '69' date=' not a '68. I think the console is unique to '69 as well. If in good shape the potmetal trim at the front of the hood is worth some bucks.[/quote']Correct, it is a '69, close cousin to a '68, and a majority of the sheet metal, and exterior trim pieces are shared on these model years. Edited October 9, 2012 by 68RIVGS (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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