Chimera Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 (edited) The first time I have seen another Riviera at our local car show. Interesting to see how people customizes these Rivieras. I am still not sure if the license plate means Prom Night or Prominent...yeah Im going with Prom Night. Edited June 18, 2017 by Chimera (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodayguy Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 That is hot! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Where are the tail lights? Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black River Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 I like everything except the LS swap, but looks like they did a 1st class job on that too. Just tired of seeing the LS put in everything. Beautiful car though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 Tom the tail lights are here: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnulfo de l.a. Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Very nice! Like the way he blended the tail lights in. Top notch workmanship. Thanks for posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmiddy Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Wow, very cool rod! The color is awesome and the way the tail light are integrated is very unusual but very clean - well done! Interior looks also noble, only the rims is not my gusto. All in all, a very succesfull car, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrlforfun Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 OK Riviera People: Several things I really like about this car. 1. It's a 64 Riviera. 2. The color is sensational. 3. The quality of the build is also sensational. What I don't like??? 1. The LS swap. Hey man, it's not a Chev. The original engine and trans built correctly will perform more than adequately. 2. The customizing is basically futal because if the quality of build that went into this car was directed in the direction of stock it would have really come off better. (just me now) Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 1. It's a 63. Look at the light switch and the wiper switch - they're on the console. His sign also says it's a 63. ? With everything else; I concur. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafoam65 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 That's the nicest 63 custom I have seen. There have been a couple of early Rivieras with LS engines built with the engine disguised to look like a nailhead. They were painted Buick Green with nailhead valve covers attached to the top of the LS valve covers with a dummy air cleaner installed on top. You could walk right by the engine at a car show and not notice what they had done.That's what I would do with the engine if it was mine. The way the tail lights were done on this car is one of the slickest custom touches I've ever seen on an early Riviera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 The question becomes did he pull out a running nailhead to install an LS motor? Nailheads have been hotrod motors since before the Riviera was introduced. I have seen several nice Riviera bodies at swap meets that someone took the nailhead out of for another project. I keep reading here that nailheads are getting rare, expensive and hard to build correctly. Been said more than once these are not small block Chevys and not just any machine shop or home builder can put one together right. So, if I bought a nice Riviera body to build without a motor and trans, I would not hesitate to drop and LS and overdrive right in. Be the same, or maybe less money than original. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnie27 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I agree with Streetman. If I could go poof and turn my running nail into a LS with overdrive it would happen immediately. They run so good, great mileage, and dressed properly look great, and are fantastic engines with tremendous power potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnie27 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Sorry Steel man, darn auto correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivman Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 On 6/18/2017 at 7:48 AM, 1965rivgs said: Where are the tail lights? Tom Great question Tom!!! I couldn't see them either until Gabriel posted the close-up WITH the arrows! I agree, it does seem well done, but, as others have said, why not a Nailhead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsgun Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Outstanding car. Looks like a real candy over gold paint. I really, really like the seat inserts. I've never seen that done before, and it really works with the style of the interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsgun Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Do you have an other pics of the dash? I just realized there's Autometer American Muscle gauges in the car, and I'm wanting to that with my 64 someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmiddy Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 (edited) Just found this article about this 63 Riv while seeking for "Autometer American Muscle Gauges"... Quite interesting As a "purist" of original interiors, I must admit, the one of this 63 is very very well done... the wood applications are gorgeous, seat covers fit well to the theme, only the steering wheel is (only my opinion!) a little bit too "modern" or too shiny with this big center cap. For myself I had chosen something more slim and "woody"...but again, all in all a very hot and nice ride I would like to see in my garage ...even with a LS https://www.good-guys.com/hotnews/?p=13518 Edited June 21, 2017 by Schmiddy add content (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmiddy Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 (edited) 6 hours ago, jsgun said: Do you have an other pics of the dash? I just realized there's Autometer American Muscle gauges in the car, and I'm wanting to that with my 64 someday. You can find more photos here:http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/listing/1963/buick/riviera/1498903 and here:http://uniclassiccars.com/buick/185547-1963-buick-riviera-pro-touring-lead-slead-custom.html Edited June 21, 2017 by Schmiddy ad link (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsgun Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 5 hours ago, Schmiddy said: You can find more photos here:http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/listing/1963/buick/riviera/1498903 and here:http://uniclassiccars.com/buick/185547-1963-buick-riviera-pro-touring-lead-slead-custom.html Awesome, thanks! I'm 100% sold on the gauges. Now if I can only sell an organ to afford them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I don't like the four "bug eyes" in the one pod. I like this set up better. Including a clock and tach at the bottom of the speedometer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Just now, RivNut said: I don't like the four "bug eyes" in the one pod. I like this set up better. Including a clock and tach at the bottom of the speedometer. Here's a picture of the car. 1965 Gran Sport (authenticated by LX matching engine etc) The chrome spear down the side and all of the emblems are airbrushed on. If you look very closely, you can see Buick "ventiports" in the side spear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black River Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 12 hours ago, jsgun said: Do you have an other pics of the dash? I just realized there's Autometer American Muscle gauges in the car, and I'm wanting to that with my 64 someday. Yes, I love those gauges too. I'm in the same boat, but I'd like to put them in my Mustang. The prices are pretty out there, though, as you said....Too many more "important" things to do haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsgun Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 They are a little bug eyed, but the brushed aluminum really works with the dash. I personally would like to see the gauges in the quad housing rotated, so that the black numbered area all match up into a circle pattern, like the main gauge. I'm sure they'd custom make them, but I suspect the price would hit a few thousand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 On 6/18/2017 at 7:01 PM, lrlforfun said: OK Riviera People: Several things I really like about this car. 1. It's a 64 Riviera. 2. The color is sensational. 3. The quality of the build is also sensational. What I don't like??? 1. The LS swap. Hey man, it's not a Chev. The original engine and trans built correctly will perform more than adequately. 2. The customizing is basically futal because if the quality of build that went into this car was directed in the direction of stock it would have really come off better. (just me now) Mitch Mitch, I would Agree with your observations. Customizing a classic like the Riviera is a challenge to top what was original. On the other hand it is. Free country so he can decorate his “chariot” any way he likes. Seems as though Riviera owners like the 63 cast aluminum turbine wheel covers quite a bit. The Riviera owners have also demonstrated they m I g h t have deep pockets, but they certainly have short arms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrlforfun Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 OK Bob: Glad great minds think alike. I'm referring to your and mine of course! Now, i happen to have a set of UNUSED wire caps still in the box. Would someone pay a grand for them? I seriously doubt it. Actually, I have several sets from wow to, it sure would help that 'ol Riv. They are not valuable at all. The turbines? Find a matched set in mint condition, yeah might be worth more . Who knows because at the time they're offered there may or may not be someone out there who wants/needs them at any cost. Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazdaz Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Love the resto-mod look except for that steering wheel. Always thought those steering wheels looked tacky on any car they are put on. Also while I love the wood veneer done on the console, not loving it around the gauges. Seems like its just too much wood there. Other than that, I'm sure this turns off the old-timers, this is my kind of build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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