Guest Buickitas Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Hi all,my name is kevin and i am new here,but i love buicks.I am currently reserecting a 65 401.I dont know if the inside of the grille is silver or black,thanks for the advice.Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alini Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I believe the best match to original is Argent Silver with a chrome front lip, the real Riviera pro's will know for sure There are a few threads about the grille and other accent paints around the car if you search by the part name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmiddy Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Mine is original and chromed without any paints. Black painted on the inner side like on the pic looks very nice though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68RIVGS Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 They were originally argent silver, (...Krylon Dull Alluminum #1403 is as close as you can get), or for a mild custom look you can paint them black, as pictured above - the black paint highlights the chrome front faces of the horizontal grill bars, and makes them 'float' in the opening. They were painted 'argent silver' from the factory. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 The appearance of any detailed part of your car depends on what you want to do with it. If you want to restore it, you need to find out what was original and do the best you can to replicate it. If your intent is to make it fit your idea of what looks good in your eyes, then you should feel free to do that as well; it's your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafoam65 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) The argent silver rally wheel paint that is sold by Eastwood is a perfect match to the original grille paint on a 65. I did touch ups on my original grille and the match is so close as to be undetectable. The leading edge of the grille bars should be chrome, all else is painted argent silver, including the top of the grill, the part you see when you open the hood....... Edited July 21, 2016 by Seafoam65 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Buickitas Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 17 hours ago, alini said: I believe the best match to original is Argent Silver with a chrome front lip, the real Riviera pro's will know for sure There are a few threads about the grille and other accent paints around the car if you search by the part name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Buickitas Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Thanks,guys/gals.I am reserecting this 65 for my father as he is not able to do it himself.This is where i am at with the car.I jave kept it a body on as this has been a california car its hole life.Alletal wrk is done,bodywork and 80%of the paint wrk.I still have the hood and door skins to paint.For those interested in what i used for the paint i went with a waterborne bace coat,Db403toner only it is the blackest toner in the world so black almost looks crome with Glassorit 923-200 top coat.My goal for him is to make this a show weener but really only local shows in the palmdesert area as that is where he resides.My dad has been the greatest one person in my life and though some times i hav been a turd when i was younger,i just want to give him the best 65 rivi that i can possibly give him.Thanks for the help in advanced.smiles/waves.The grille i think i will go black,it might not be stock from factory,but it should look nice.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Buickitas Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 On 7/21/2016 at 8:23 AM, Seafoam65 said: The argent silver rally wheel paint that is sold by Eastwood is a perfect match to the original grille paint on a 65. I did touch ups on my original grille and the match is so close as to be undetectable. The leading edge of the grille bars should be chrome, all else is painted argent silver, including the top of the grill, the part you see when you open the hood....... Was that pic taken in 65?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Buickitas Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 It looks like it just ran out of the show room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafoam65 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) Thanks, that is a very nice compliment! The car is a low mileage survivor (55,000 miles) with one lacquer repaint 41 years ago......hasn't been wet since 1967, according to the previous owner of 45 years. I did touch up the paint on the engine , air cleaner and fender wells due to some flaking issues, but was very careful to duplicate the original finishes on the parts that I touched up. The car has never been apart, engine , trans and rear end has never been opened up except for a new timing chain and gears to get rid of the aluminum upper gear with the plastic teeth from the factory. Interior is totally original. Edited July 22, 2016 by Seafoam65 (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivdrivn Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Mine is blacked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstyle Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Nice. Did you guys hand paint the black? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest onedesertdog Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 I hand painted mine, as well as the rockers and clams. Pacifico, and a couple shots of Patron along the way made it less tedious........lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Buickitas Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Thats awsome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Buickitas Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Really trying to figure how to post here,also i ordered a new fan clutch for the 65 riv,can someone enlighten me as how to remove the old one.I Would really apreciate the help Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alini Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 The fan clutch is just four bolts. Four bolts hold it to the pulley and then four bolts hold the fan blades to the clutch assembly. Pretty straight forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Buickitas Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Thankyou,for the help.Here is a pic of my engine maybe you can tell me if you see anything incorrect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Here's what I see. Someone has updated the original single reservoir master cylinder to a dual reservoir master cylinder - that's good!. The single four barrel engine would have had painted steel valve covers. Other than hooking up some hoses, it looks nice. It's hard to tell by the picture but you should make sure that the positive post on your battery is next to the radiator. If the positive post is next to the fender, there's always the chance that the post could short out against the hood or the fender. BIG electrical problems (been there done that ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Buickitas Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I did a disc brake conversion for safety reasons,thatvwhy you see the dual master cylinder.Valvecovers i got from t/a in scotts dale,i just likevthe way they look.Yes i just noticed the battery,i am fixing now..Thankyou so much.Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivdrivn Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Now you just need a cool air cleaner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest onedesertdog Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I really am going to sell my chrome dual snorkel and buy that air cleaner like yours.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 How about something like this? It sits on top of a chrome base and a 2-1/2" or 3" paper element. Matches my valve covers and valley cover 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Buickitas Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I really like that alot,i have a early carter afb,would that fit without a spacer?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 You get only the top, you furnish your own base. I took a 14" base from a really inexpensive chrome breather and used it. Just make sure the base and the top are the same diameter. Most bases are for a Q-jet but there's a 1/2" tall adapter you'll need to make it fit the smaller neck diameter of a Carter AFB. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbuick Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 I've got to do my grille too. Is it easy to remove without scratching the car? Here's my engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Looks like you need to turn your battery 180 degrees, if I see the cables right. Nice compartment, Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 45 minutes ago, fatbuick said: I've got to do my grille too. Is it easy to remove without scratching the car? Grill removal is easy if the studs on the bottom of the grill come off with the nut. It's a Bee Otch if they stay in the grill. No way to tell until you try. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinRiviDad Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Are the studs suppose to come off? Every single one of mine stayed on the grill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Only if you're lucky ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Buickitas Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 The 65 riv i am doing for my pops yesterday i pulled dr and pass seats,driver pwr i acould not believe what a chore to get A bolt out with a ground terminal sticks straight up so u cannot get a socket or a wrench on it..Has anyone had this problem?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinRiviDad Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 This thread is about the 65 front grill. Wrong place for a seat question. U can start a new thread & you will get responses related to your issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 2 hours ago, RockinRiviDad said: This thread is about the 65 front grill. Wrong place for a seat question. U can start a new thread & you will get responses related to your issue. Ditto. But to clear this up quickly, that is not factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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