Guest hldn36 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Hello all, I have been lurking for a few weeks. I have just taken delivery of a 1965 Riviera, silver, with a black interior. I have "known" this car many years, and have recently had to assist in placing the original owner in a hospice situation. The car has been fairly well taken care of over the years, with a repaint in 1998 and an accident repair (rear impact) in 2003. It has a few door dings and rust spots showing, but still is very nice from a distance. Mechanically the car is fair, with a non original but seemingly correct 401. The rear suspension is loose and clunking,(trackbar I believe) but it drives out very nice. The interior was redone in 1998 also. Using the info online and on the ROA website I have been able to learn a lot about the car, but still cannot completely decode the options line. Maybe someone can clarify. It reads;EXTS-2K-4F-5KWIt was delivered to my home in tennesse last week, I got to look it over closely for one day, then had to leave for work to california. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob J Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Welcome, and congrats. But, this thread is useless without pics. Yes, we love pics. :cool:The trackbar pieces on the rear are easy to fix, and will make a huge difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hldn36 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Yea, had to get a couple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIVNIK Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 congrats, hidn36! looks from the pics like a good base for a complete restoration. You've already come to the right place, so some of this may go without saying...... I recommend you join the ROA if you haven't yet, acquire as many back issues of the Riview as you can, including an index, so you can access articles pertaining to all the challenges you will be facing. You can find a lot of this info on the club website, and I believe a disc compilation is in the works also. Next, hunt down a shop manual and a body service manual, they can sometimes be found on ebay or in the ad section of the Review. Then you should order Riv catalogs from the major suppliers, like Clarks Corvair, Cars Inc., Classic Buicks Inc., and OPGI. As with the club mag, everything is available on line, but I like to have the material in hand. Also, keep your eye on ebay......I have bought lots of good stuff on ebay for my '65 over the years with no problems, but as always its buyer beware, so take a good look at and inquire about what you're about to buy. I would imagine one of the old-timers on this forum probably knows what you need to know or has what you want out in their shed, so ask here first. Anyway, I hope you have fun and be sure to document your progress so we can follow along. Drew Smith #4675 RivnikHey, has anyone installed rear seat seat belts on a 65? Got any tips? I could take my wife and two of her cute girlfriends all for a ride if I only had those rear belts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Hey, has anyone installed rear seat seat belts on a 65? Got any tips? I could take my wife and two of her cute girlfriends all for a ride if I only had those rear belts.Do an advanced search for a post that I made a couple of years ago that shows a page from the chassis manual that shows where to drill the holes. Attaching hardware can be found on-line. After you click on the Advances Search link, click on the singel search tab. Type in your keyword(s) then limit your search to the Riviera Owners forum.Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBGS Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Let me know if this matches what is on your car. E - tinted windows, X - power windows, T - power seat, bucket left only, S - ?, 2K - air conditioning, 4F - O/S remote control mirror, 5K - door edge guards, 5W - ?Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 All of the codes for the data plate are decoded on the ROA's website.Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hldn36 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Thanks GBGS, yes to all but the door edge guards, probably removed for the repaint and lost. The two items you question were the ones I could not figure out. The car also has the vacuum remote trunk latch release. I will keep digging. Thanks to all who responded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 (edited) The data on your plate decodes as follows: E - EZI glass, all windows, X - Power Windows, T - Power seat (bucket), S - remote trunk release, Group 2: K - air conditioning, Group 4: F - remote mirror, Group 5: K - Door edge guards, W - front seat belts w/ retractors.These are the options for which Fisher Body needed to alter a base body. Other options such as wheel / wheel covers, four note horns, rear arm rest, posi-trac rear end, engine choice, and other things that could be added during final assembly will not be listed on the data plate. The other info on the plate tells you that the car was built in the 5th week of March, the 628 trim code is for black vinyl, and the ZZ color code is for silver paint, which you've already mentioned. Edited January 13, 2013 by RivNut (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBGS Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Thanks RivNut. Not a member of ROA - yet. Where do I find those codes once I become a member ?Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 They are in the "Articles from the Riview" link which is part of the Member's Only section.The link is in my signature line. Here's the link that will get your membership packet, and a copy of the latest Riview, sent to you as quickly as possible. https://secure.netsolhost.com/rivowners.org/apply_form/membershipform_paypal.phpYour location is not in your profile, but perhaps you live close enough to join us in Lexington, KY the last week of June for our annual meet.Let me know if there's anything else I can help you with.Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PRDDETROIT Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Welcome aboard! Nice Riv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kingoftheroad Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 WelcomeCongrats on your new toy !!65 Riv, GREAT choice ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitewatersky Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 nice car!i concur with the sentiment about joining ROA and all the help from the gang here.check this thread re. rear belts:http://forums.aaca.org/f177/1965-riv-rear-seat-belt-installation-249870.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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