neatname Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Hey all, New to the forum, if this is not in the correct location let me know and I'll gladly remove and repost!Well I've wanted a Riviera since I was 15 years old, I saw one and bam! That was it, car lust. Over the past 14 years, I've owned a variety of old cars, but never a Rivi! It went normal as it does...one pops up for sale, no money..have the money, all way too expensive..till about 3 months ago. All the cards fell right..and I picked up my '64 Riviera!! Wahooo!! I picked the car up from Boise ID, that was originally from Temecula, it now resides in Spokane WA. Nice desert life. The car is virtually rust free, with only some surface rust due to a carp paint job and the paint peeling. Here are some photos, enjoy!Z First sight in person! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Welcome to the forum. This is the right place. Good looking car with a lot of potential. Your story is similar to mine. Had 30+ "old" cars. Found my 63 by shear luck. Staying in the keeper pile now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Riviera Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Welcome Aboard Z - Looks like a real nice Riv ! If you have any questions along the way , :)dont hesitate to ask - we are here to help . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steeleco Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Hello Z,That is a beauty! Do you know what the original color is. Possibly by the ID plate on the firewall? Thanks and enjoy your car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neatname Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 Hello Z,That is a beauty! Do you know what the original color is. Possibly by the ID plate on the firewall? Thanks and enjoy your car!It was originally the Silver Cloud..I hope to get it back to that original color, and redo some of the interior that is worn out..and maybe lower it just a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kingoftheroad Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Welcome !!Congrats on the purchase of your new toy !'64 Riv, nice choice ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIVNIK Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Lucky You! Now you need to join the BCA & the ROA, which will give you access to lots of info and smart Riv experts,( most of whom are regulars here)who are always ready & able to answer just about any Riv question. You need to acquire a Buick shop manual & a body manual, and check out the online parts cataloges at CarsInc., Clarks Corvair, Classic Buick, & OPGI (although don't buy anything from the latter until you check with the forum) I also check out Ebay almost daily for parts for my '65, & have gotten some great bargains. Before you spend too much though, someone here on the forum probably has the part you need. look forward to hearing more from you, Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 (edited) Lucky You! Now you need to join the BCA & the ROA, which will give you access to lots of info and smart Riv experts,( most of whom are regulars here)who are always ready & able to answer just about any Riv question. You need to acquire a Buick shop manual & a body manual, and check out the online parts cataloges at CarsInc., Clarks Corvair, Classic Buick, & OPGI (although don't buy anything from the latter until you check with the forum) I also check out Ebay almost daily for parts for my '65, & have gotten some great bargains. Before you spend too much though, someone here on the forum probably has the part you need. look forward to hearing more from you, DrewIf I may add to all of this good advice, I'd like to say that for the most part I've been able to find most of the OE type parts that I need from the classified listings in the ROA's bi-monthly magazine The Riview Edited September 15, 2013 by RivNut (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Nice car. There are some good original ads with silver cars in them.I was 15 when I saw my first one. My car was 15 when I bought it and I was 30. Two weeks and I will be 65. I guess they are keepers.Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Welcome to the forum, great choice of car. Definitely join the ROA and lots of help forthcoming here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Welcome to the forum and congrats on the purchase. Sounds like patience and perserverence paid off in finding a great car.Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest onedesertdog Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Nice find. As was stated, welcome. This is a great place.I especially like the second pic. Something beautiful about that b/w stark image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgerRivFan Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Welcome Z. I see you your car has the "optional" dealer-installed purse hook. Cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68RIVGS Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Hey Z - nice score on a '64, welcome, and enjoy the wonderful world of Riviera !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dialtone Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Z , Nice find on the Rivi. Good luck with it making it yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomuchvinyl Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Hi Z, there are a few of us (ROA members) here in the Eastern WA, Northern ID area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neatname Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 Hi Z, there are a few of us (ROA members) here in the Eastern WA, Northern ID area.Shoot! I'd like to meet up with all of you all one day. Nice to meet ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63 Rivi Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Welcome and nice looking car. Around here, any Riv of that vintage unrestored would be full of rust. Great find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neatname Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share Posted October 8, 2013 Lowered the front, rear springs still in the mail.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neatname Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 Update..3" all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb1970 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Nice work. Did you do it all yourself? Basic mechanic's hand tools? Surely you took a lot of pictures of the process so you could show others how to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neatname Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 Nice work. Did you do it all yourself? Basic mechanic's hand tools? Surely you took a lot of pictures of the process so you could show others how to do it. Basic hand tools, solo mission. Didn't take many photos, but if someone is requesting, I could snap the "key" items for removal.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I'd like to see some "snaps" but I'll defer until some other tire kickers kick in.Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neatname Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 I'll take some photos this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dialtone Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 You selling the Riv ?http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/4181673161.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neatname Posted November 15, 2013 Author Share Posted November 15, 2013 I don't want to. I've had some medical procedures and now the bills are flying in awfully fast..and they're not cheap. Luckily, there hasn't been much interest..so I think it's meant to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 You selling the Riv ?http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/4181673161.htmlI don't want to. I've had some medical procedures and now the bills are flying in awfully fast..and they're not cheap. Luckily, there hasn't been much interest..so I think it's meant to be.One of these days......Why don't you post it up in the BCA Buy/Sell here > http://forums.aaca.org/f117/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomuchvinyl Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I'd hate to see a local car sold as there aren't a lot of us ROC members in the inland NW but man you have to what you have to do! Hope you're doing better and if you do sell you get what you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dialtone Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I don't want to. I've had some medical procedures and now the bills are flying in awfully fast..and they're not cheap. Luckily, there hasn't been much interest..so I think it's meant to be.Well I hope everything works out for you. Health and Happiness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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