MrEarl Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 A thread for posting pictures and stories of Riviera’s seen on the road or on the cyber highway. Please consider editing any overly obtrusive FB, IG etc hash tags id’s etc I’ll jumpstart it with these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Good topic, thanks. Hopefully yo posted the picture of the black 65 on the Girls & Buicks forum.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeJS Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Edmonton, AB... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeJS Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Found on the 'net... 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr914 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Just does not look right as a convertible!!!!!!!!!! Destroys the beautiful classic lines of the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeJS Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Wonder if this Riv' would be worth something today if it survived and its lineage could be proven... Apparently there is a story on-line about how Elvis came home one evening in his '63 Riv and his longtime "hired-help" wasn't around to open the main gate, so he backed it up and used the Riv to open the gate himself causing about $800 in auto repairs... (hey, it's the Internet, believe what we will... ) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeJS Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Good day... Although custom Riv's are a "dime a dozen", ( tho' guys have done some cool stuff with first gen Riv's,) this one caught me eye. Apparently the roof from a Mercury Cyclone... Later, Mike Swick Edmonton, AB ---- From: (and more pics..) https://autowise.com/stunning-1963-buick-riviera-inspired-by-ford/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jframe Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 On 7/23/2018 at 6:15 PM, MikeJS said: Wonder if this Riv' would be worth something today if it survived and its lineage could be proven... Apparently there is a story on-line about how Elvis came home one evening in his '63 Riv and his longtime "hired-help" wasn't around to open the main gate, so he backed it up and used the Riv to open the gate himself causing about $800 in auto repairs... (hey, it's the Internet, believe what we will... ) I get quizzed A LOT about the stance on my 65. Most people think I lowered it, or have worn.out springs. This photo of the King's 63 should put those questions to rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivdrivn Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I love custom Rivs. It’s a high art form all to itself 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeJS Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Good day... Recently I got a lead on a gentleman that apparently had a few 1st gen Riviera parts and project cars about an hour north of the city. I finally had the opportunity to go check them out. Lots of potential for parts, but access and digging through the interiors and trunks that are mainly stuffed with more parts will be a big challenge. Although it's sad to see these cars in this state, it's nice to know where parts cars exist nearby. Now that I know what's there, I'll go back with chainsaw and a tetanus shot to grab a few more spare parts... Also the owner is in the process of restoring a '65 so he was pretty Riv' knowledgable... All in all it was somewhat sad but still cool to ... Check out these Rivieras...? Later, Mike Swick Edmonton, AB ---- 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KongaMan Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 On 7/22/2018 at 8:41 AM, MrEarl said: Unless you're the lead dog, the view never changes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Monsjou Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr914 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 ok Martin! The best looking so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivdrivn Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 More modifieds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 (edited) Some screen grabs using my phone from one of the FB Buick group postings. I just spotted these pics of someone's Riviera on Facebook. Dig those HUGE bumper guards! They look like they should be on a Caddy or a tank! According to the car owner: "I inherited the car with them on it. I am not an expert on the guards but was told it was a “rare” option you could add. This was my grandfather’s Riv bought new in 1966. I’m keeping it 100% original as I received it." Edited October 11, 2018 by NC68Riviera (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 Bringing back to the top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, MrEarl said: Bringing back to the top Bill Mitchell's Silver Arrow I. He had the Buick stylist customize this for him. 2" chopped top (fiberglass), the front end is extended about 2", and the hood is pancaked. Plus about another hundred or so modifications. This picture was apparently taken before he had the thermal controlled grill installed. Here's a picture of his final version. Wide white side wall tires, red inner fenders, and some funky wheel covers. Edited November 13, 2018 by RivNut (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 The Silver Arrow I was at the ROA meet in Eureka Springs, AR back in 2005. At that time, Odin Loe and I made a list of what changes we could find. If I remember correctly, we had 80 some items listed. Some were major; like the seats. Some were minor. Take a look at this picture and see what you can find that's different than the mass produced '63 Riviera. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Curran Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 I had a chance to sit in this car at the ROA meet at Lake Geneva in 2001. A group of us actually had to push it onto the show field because GM let it slip into disrepair and it didn't run. My favorite change which can't be seen in this photo is that the buttons for the rear power windows were mounted in the rear center arm rest. Most of the changes were cool but I always thought the wheel covers, wide whites and red inner fenders were gawd awful. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 We need a 66-67 version of the silver arrow...and 70! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivdrivn Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Chimera said: We need a 66-67 version of the silver arrow...and 70! Nice hood ornament! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 4 minutes ago, Rivdrivn said: Nice hood ornament! She needs a ribbed center cap Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 3 hours ago, Pat Curran said: I had a chance to sit in this car at the ROA meet at Lake Geneva in 2001. A group of us actually had to push it onto the show field because GM let it slip into disrepair and it didn't run. My favorite change which can't be seen in this photo is that the buttons for the rear power windows were mounted in the rear center arm rest. Most of the changes were cool but I always thought the wheel covers, wide whites and red inner fenders were gawd awful. Pat, I remember helping to push it. I told them it needed a set of plugs because they were fouled and that changing them would be easier than pushing that beast. I was serious but they didnt take me up on it. Oh well... Tom Mooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KongaMan Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 59 minutes ago, 1965rivgs said: She needs a ribbed center cap Tom Ribbed for her pleasure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 2005 in Eureka Springs. We were still pushing Silver Arrow I into and out of the transport trailer daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K. Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 On 7/29/2018 at 6:35 PM, jframe said: I get quizzed A LOT about the stance on my 65. Most people think I lowered it, or have worn.out springs. This photo of the King's 63 should put those questions to rest. Elvis’s car is just too low. It just is Must have had a few girls in the trunk? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 In Buick ads for the first generation Riviera it appears that the center of the wheel is the same height as the stainless molding that runs the length of the body. Check out the stance of this 63 in the commercial www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=13&v=x4FuiXt8TKk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasander Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Thought road wheels started in 65 Quote b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Curran Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 16 hours ago, Chimera said: We need a 66-67 version of the silver arrow...and 70! Silver Arrow II was based on a 1970. I believe it was destroyed after they were done with it but not 100% sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr914 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Chasander said: Thought road wheels started in 65 They first appeared as an option in1964, but only on the Wildcat. In 1965, they became an option on the Riviera. So why are they on the 63 in the ad is anyone's guess. I'm guessing that the ad is not period correct. Edited November 14, 2018 by RivNut (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoemsen Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 This was my first Riviera GS, purchased from Bill in Auburn, NY in January 1999. This is the picture I took of the two of them before I drove it home. I sold that car in 2010, this is the transport driver loading it up. There were 3 other vehicles in the van, a Ferrari, Lamborghini and a 55 chevy pickup - all RED! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, phoemsen said: This was my first Riviera GS, purchased from Bill in Auburn, NY in January 1999. This is the picture I took of the two of them before I drove it home. I sold that car in 2010, this is the transport driver loading it up. There were 3 other vehicles in the van, a Ferrari, Lamborghini and a 55 chevy pickup - all RED! Looks like Santa purchased some new sleds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafoam65 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Ed, that is not a real commercial, nor is it even a real car! Somebody made that commercial in his living room using the soundtrack from an actual commercial. The car in the video appears to be a plastic model of a Riviera, so I don't think you can go by it for proper stance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 I thought that voice was familiar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Over the past 15 or 20 years or so those styled steel wheels have changed from optional to obligatory, least that's what I been calling them. Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 36 minutes ago, Seafoam65 said: Ed, that is not a real commercial, nor is it even a real car! Somebody made that commercial in his living room using the soundtrack from an actual commercial. The car in the video appears to be a plastic model of a Riviera, so I don't think you can go by it for proper stance! Even so, it is still representative of the factory stance. Google 1963 Buick Riviera brochure and you'll see the same stance in all of the pictures. For example the full length stainless is in line with the center of the wheel. I would think the only variance to this would be the H2 option for the 65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 6 hours ago, Chasander said: Thought road wheels started in 65 Winston has identified this as a model car set to some original soundtrack. So this is a conglomeration of parts. Not a bad job though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KongaMan Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 19 minutes ago, RivNut said: the full length stainless is in line with the center of the wheel. Yepper. 19 minutes ago, RivNut said: I would think the only variance to this would be the H2 option for the 65 Is that so? I don't know, but were the HD springs different lengths as well as different rates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jframe Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 57 minutes ago, KongaMan said: Yepper. Is that so? I don't know, but were the HD springs different lengths as well as different rates? It would be neat to see an H2 equipped 65 and a standard suspension car side by side. I have look at literally hundreds of 65's in pictures, and most of the stockers seem to have similar stances. The exception to me are the ones with obviously changed (read incorrect) springs that have a stance like a K5 Blazer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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