PWB Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Behold 1967 fans: The HOLY GRAIL (grill) of grills. Bestowed upon us from the Buick gods, the most rare of rarities - never installed N.O.S. http://www.ebay.com/itm/67-BUICK-RIVIERA-NOS-GM-CHROME-GRILLE-pt-9710586-/361768930515?fits=Year%3A1967|Make%3ABuick|Model%3ARiviera&hash=item543b1bccd3:g:OqEAAOSwh2xX~9hp&vxp=mtr What a tease! Would cost as much to re-chrome. Not mine but I sure WISH it was Some lucky dog will scoop this up and bust a knuckle swapping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68RIVGS Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Diecast pot metal with chrome and flat black, and argent silver paint - wonder what the retail was on a GM dealer replacement ? Probably a scarce NOS item, but way overpriced for sure !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 You are right. Its a lot of money. But I did get a re-chrome quote for my grill months ago. Has a few road chips. They wanted $1500 + Ship! I guess its all the nooks and crannies? It is a huge piece. I bought the NOS headlamp louvers. - Flip side to all this is some can afford it. I for one have no expectation on getting any of my restoration efforts (financially) returned. I'm in it for the passion / sacrifice. Being a perfectionist has serious cost / pain. Maybe I'll use PayPals' payment plan.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Well they sure don't come up for sale too often. Not to say there wasn't more but this is maybe the 3rd one I recall seeing in 25 years. Even more rare in NOS is the 66 grille. I paid $800 for a high end rechrome on a 66 grille. They are difficult to do. Then spent another several hours authentically recreating the detail paint. $1750 is very optimistic and seeking needle in haystack buyer. Looking at pics on my phone the chrome doesn't look to good. I will ill say these pot metal grilles pitted very easy. They are easy to find used but almost always have pitting. There is a small demographic who invests way more money on restoration vs value because they have disposable income and don't care. I quit being surprised what someone will pay for rare parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I have an NOS `67 grille. I would trade it for a `66 NOS grille. Tom Mooney 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 They have hi-res images. The chrome appears impeccable. JZ - was it a nightmare to swap yours out? I'm good with Legos, but this seems like a more monumental task with the hide-aways. And the grill can easily crack, not installed. Yikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 7 hours ago, PWB said: They have hi-res images. The chrome appears impeccable. JZ - was it a nightmare to swap yours out? I'm good with Legos, but this seems like a more monumental task with the hide-aways. And the grill can easily crack, not installed. Yikes Removing the grille isn't a bad job actually. Removing, reinstalling, and aligning the front bumper is the worst part of job IMO. By the way That 67 grille Tom has was one of the 3 I saw for sale when he bought it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivman Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 That seller on ebay always seems to have a lot of NOS, among other items, AND, they are always VERY proud of it! They did advertise in the Riview at one time but I don't believe they are listed any longer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafoam65 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 (edited) Since it is probably the only NOS grill available for sale on planet earth and all the used ones are very pitted, I'd say the part is priced about right. I don't own a '67, but if I had a gorgeous one that I competed at shows with and that part was the only bad part on my car, I'd buy it in a heartbeat, no question. If my car was a typical #3 condition driver, then no it wouldn't make sense.....kind of like putting lipstick on the Mona Lisa. I paid 675.00 for the last NOS set of door edge guards on planet earth for a 65 Riviera and feel lucky to have gotten them that cheap. I got most of my money back a year later when I got 500.00 for a best of show award with my car.......it never would have won the award with the dented door edge guards that were on the car....they were holding the car back. A fellow that used to sell impossible to find NOS parts for GTO's back in the 90's had a saying that applies here: "Buy this part only if your marriage is on solid ground!" Edited October 26, 2016 by Seafoam65 (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 Well stated, Seafoam! And funny. After all, it is the FACE of the car. Almost the first thing people look at? Congrats on best of show. I think I'm gonna try to get wifey's permission on this one. Wish me luck, I'm gonna need it. Heck, its almost X-mas - right??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msdminc Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Winston I am with you too. There are other more plentiful things that have seemingly outrageous prices that seem like foolish investments. Beauty and Value is in the eye of the beholder/buyer. If you are taking something from good to great, it is worth it. If is great to see that there is some supply of such items still available and not bulldozed over when an old dealership gets demolished. Rock On gord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) 5 hours ago, PWB said: Heck, its almost X-mas - right??? And birthday and anniversary and Halloween and 4th of July and Dyngus Day and... Edited October 27, 2016 by EmTee (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 I'm almost embarrassed to admit I finally bought possibly this last one on the planet. I got multiple re-chrome estimates ranging from $1000 - to $2000. - Such a delicate piece, running the risk getting a crack in the process. At least I have a spare or if someone needs one. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Maniac. Congratulations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 36 minutes ago, Chimera said: Maniac. Congratulations. I know - I need a straight jacket! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68RIVGS Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 . . . as rare as it is, someone had to have it, and it might as well be you Paul ! It will probably cost yah quite a few 'honeydews' in addition to the purchase price though? LOL Enjoy that shiny new face - you could always sell your original and recoup part of the expense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted December 11, 2016 Author Share Posted December 11, 2016 4 hours ago, 68RIVGS said: . . . as rare as it is, someone had to have it, and it might as well be you Paul ! It will probably cost yah quite a few 'honeydews' in addition to the purchase price though? LOL Enjoy that shiny new face - you could always sell your original and recoup part of the expense. Wife just reamed me a new one. I'm in the dog house for life.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Merry Christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadShark Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 10 hours ago, PWB said: Wife just reamed me a new one. Wait….you told her?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 10 hours ago, PWB said: Wife just reamed me a new one. I'm in the dog house for life.... Maybe she misunderstood. Make sure she knows you got a new grille....not girl 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Just tell her how much money you saved on it and that you are investing in your future...together... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 I looked at all that vendor's sold items and everything looked to be the highest quality and NOS. You never get hurt when you buy the best. Everything I ever was accused of paying too much for has a good memory attached. The bargain stuff is gone. I knew a guy who :refurbished" a Mustang and kept bragging about the great deals on repop parts; $23 for this, $31 for that. He got all done and I KNOW he lied to me about how much he sold it for. No one wanted it. Looking at the evaluations of high prices, I guess the question would be, how much should it cost and how did one arrive at that figure? To Wives, they must always be held under The Male Mystique. Mine saw a car in my garage with the shop manual lying on the seat. She asked "Why do they pay you so much to fix the car when they have the instructions?" "Male mystique, like to go out to dinner on that charging problem?" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Oh, when I was a kid my Grandfather told me his marriage license was the best investment he made in his life. $2 for the license and $10,000 worth of BS thrown in for nothing. And that was 1950's money! I was advised and prepared. Bernie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafoam65 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 OMG........never tell the wife about such nonsense and less she is a bigger car buff than you are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 (edited) We slipped this off a flatbed and into my garage. It was somewhat costly. A friend and his wife stopped by and the women strolled out to the garage while we husbands looked over the new treasure. My friend's wife looked at mine and asked "You let him buy that thing?" After they left she asked me what the woman meant. I told her I didn't know. Maybe she disliked foreign cars. Some time later I told my Wife I had sold the old car, want to go to dinner at that place we like to go for our anniversary? She was happy. Bernie Edited December 11, 2016 by 60FlatTop (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 2 hours ago, 60FlatTop said: Hmmmmm, I can't say that's the most flattering porthole hardtop roadster I've seen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted December 12, 2016 Author Share Posted December 12, 2016 5 hours ago, Seafoam65 said: OMG........never tell the wife about such nonsense and less she is a bigger car buff than you are! Kind'a difficult to hide the big box with jewelry in it...not for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted December 13, 2016 Author Share Posted December 13, 2016 On 12/11/2016 at 0:06 PM, 60FlatTop said: I looked at all that vendor's sold items and everything looked to be the highest quality and NOS. You never get hurt when you buy the best. Everything I ever was accused of paying too much for has a good memory attached. The bargain stuff is gone. I knew a guy who :refurbished" a Mustang and kept bragging about the great deals on repop parts; $23 for this, $31 for that. He got all done and I KNOW he lied to me about how much he sold it for. No one wanted it. Looking at the evaluations of high prices, I guess the question would be, how much should it cost and how did one arrive at that figure? To Wives, they must always be held under The Male Mystique. Mine saw a car in my garage with the shop manual lying on the seat. She asked "Why do they pay you so much to fix the car when they have the instructions?" "Male mystique, like to go out to dinner on that charging problem?" Check out this pro's crate! Now that's the way 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Thats impressive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 I'd be tempted to install it as it sits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 It feels good to get stuff treated like it is the treasure you expected. I have had shipping boxes like that made by a carpenter friend. Fifty bucks, easily plus drop off and picking up. The seller knows how to make a deal feel great. Bernie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodneybeauchamp Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 PWB, after browsing the topic " Sad, so sad" you can chuck away all the shiny metal bits and use the timber for your new grille. A bit of sand paper and some stain would make an awesome piece to put out front. And if you wanted to, you could resell the metal grille to recoupe some of your costs. Post some pics when your done, love to see it! ( ps 2 glasses of red wine + Buick Riviera Forum = Automotive Silliness) Rodney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 I say Well Bought! Where the 68 GS grill is finally repo'd now, when a NOS one came up for sale I snagged it. Plastic is a little easier to repop! Now on eBay for $500 every day. A pot metal bit like this is worth the $$ if one needs it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted December 16, 2016 Author Share Posted December 16, 2016 On 12/15/2016 at 7:12 AM, rodneybeauchamp said: PWB, after browsing the topic " Sad, so sad" you can chuck away all the shiny metal bits and use the timber for your new grille. A bit of sand paper and some stain would make an awesome piece to put out front. And if you wanted to, you could resell the metal grille to recoupe some of your costs. Post some pics when your done, love to see it! ( ps 2 glasses of red wine + Buick Riviera Forum = Automotive Silliness) Rodney Wine + Land Yachts = expensive hobby. Sour Mash here. Cheers!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWB Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share Posted July 30, 2017 More shiny jewelry for the lady of the house (I mean...garage! ) - its a sickness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68RIVGS Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 57 minutes ago, PWB said: More shiny jewelry for the lady of the house (I mean...garage! ) - its a sickness . . . admitting it is just the first step to recovery Paul !! LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Sweet! I personally don't think I will ever recover from this dragon disease. MORE RIVI!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Perhaps we all need to start attending a local RA meeting. "Hi, I'm Ed and I'm a Riviera addict. I haven't been clean since 1982. I can't even think about living without the addiction." 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 I was recently in a Jimmy John`s restaurant and on the wall was posted a "words of wisdom" poster which I related to...."there is a thin line between a hobby and mental illness". I generally describe my involvement in the old car hobby as "a hobby on steroids"...the wife has never commented, a rare occurrence for sure, Tom Mooney 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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