Carbuff2 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 (edited) SOLD SOLD SOLD I purchased this Riviera for the engine and transmission which I have removed but the rest of the car is available. The car has many pluses no dents, almost perfect original interior, chrome is very nice with minamal pitting on the trim. It does have some repairable rust. It will be sent with decent Chrome Road Wheels Check out pictures and make me a reasonable offer. Paul more pictures available Edited November 10, 2019 by Carbuff2 SOLD RIVIERA (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Where's the car located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivman Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 37 minutes ago, RivNut said: Where's the car located? My guess would be Fresno, CA? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbuff2 Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 Fresno CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnulfo de l.a. Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Perfect candidate for an LS ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 There are two different guys here in the KC area who have LS motors in their 63 Rivieras. One has been sitting for many years while the owner tries to figure out how to modify the front crossmember of the frame so the oil pan and the center link can share the same space. The other guy laid out over $1K to install a Corvette dry sump system. The $1K is in addition to all of the other costs. It's not like swapping a SBC into a 48 Ford. You need deep pockets and extreme skills to pull it off. Most cars that you've seen with LS motors in them are sitting on a custom chassis and have rack and pinion steering. Finding a wrecked 'Vette and welding on a complete front subframe assembly might be simpler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DualQuadDave Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 I have a running 401 and freshly rebuilt SP400 perfect for that. Why did you buy a beautiful Riv to just pull the Nailhead? There are hundreds of better Nailhead donors than that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DualQuadDave Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, RivNut said: There are two different guys here in the KC area who have LS motors in their 63 Rivieras. One has been sitting for many years while the owner tries to figure out how to modify the front crossmember of the frame so the oil pan and the center link can share the same space. The other guy laid out over $1K to install a Corvette dry sump system. The $1K is in addition to all of the other costs. It's not like swapping a SBC into a 48 Ford. You need deep pockets and extreme skills to pull it off. Most cars that you've seen with LS motors in them are sitting on a custom chassis and have rack and pinion steering. Finding a wrecked 'Vette and welding on a complete front subframe assembly might be simpler. It's actually way simpler than that, you don't need to chop the front clip or the steering. You just need the right oil pan/mounts and you are half way there. The trans crossmember is harder than the motor mounts to deal with, but still not bad. For computer, just pay the piper and get the Holley kit and all done. I am planning on working on a swap kit for the 63-65 sometime next year. With the shortage of Nailhead cores, and only 3 guys more/less building them correctly(me, Tom and Russ), it's inevitable, especially for a driver. The hardest part is the cost, it's a solid 10k to do a swap w/ a junkyard motor, more if you want to go fast. I'm probably one of the only guys in the country w/ big power LS's and ported/cammed Nailheads in the same room. l 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbuff2 Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 Dual Quad Dave ……….. this car had an LX engine that I needed to complete my 65 Gran Sport. I'm sure someone can transplant a 401 or 425 back into it …. it is not a Gran Sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrlforfun Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 OK Paul: I have an engine and transmission....from a 65 Riv. Maybe Mitch could make a play for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbuff2 Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 15 hours ago, lrlforfun said: OK Paul: I have an engine and transmission....from a 65 Riv. Maybe Mitch could make a play for it? Thanks need to sell, pictures sent, $4000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr914 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 tremendous buy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DualQuadDave Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 On 11/5/2019 at 2:09 PM, Carbuff2 said: Dual Quad Dave ……….. this car had an LX engine that I needed to complete my 65 Gran Sport. I'm sure someone can transplant a 401 or 425 back into it …. it is not a Gran Sport. That's funny, I have a rebuilt LX 425 w/ og dual quad intake I am getting ready to list for sale. Timing is everything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Would be a perfect candidate for the '65 riv.GS combo I have. Too bad it's on the opposite side of the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbuff2 Posted November 7, 2019 Author Share Posted November 7, 2019 Talk about timing, where you located Dave? Condition and price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DualQuadDave Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 4 hours ago, Carbuff2 said: Talk about timing, where you located Dave? Condition and price. Carbuff2, will DM you contact info. LX motor is .040, freshly built, zero mile. I have a rebuilt 65 SP400 also, but it's not a BS code. I am located in Sout| Florida, but can ship anywhere. I have shipped motors all over the world. I even have a 401 running in a 65 Riv in the Philippines, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrlforfun Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 OK Paul: I'm getting my ducks in a row and after they are lined up will make you an offer. Please, no one shoot my ducks. Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbuff2 Posted November 8, 2019 Author Share Posted November 8, 2019 Have a guy coming from San Diego Tomorrow to see it ……….. so it may be gone before you pull the trigger. Thanks Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrlforfun Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 OK Paul: PM sent. Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbuff2 Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 SOLD - SOLD - SOLD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 On 11/5/2019 at 9:14 PM, lrlforfun said: OK Paul: I have an engine and transmission....from a 65 Riv. Maybe Mitch could make a play for it? Mitch, I’m in need of a spare engine for my 63. I like to keep spares on hand. Pls advise Turbiator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 The 63 has a different crankshaft. The Dynaflow transmission's converter bolts to the crank differently. Not insurmountable but finding an engine for a 63 would be a better option. If it's to be used for only a spare, then an engine from an earlier year will work for you as well. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazdaz Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 It's outside my skill level, but if I had an engineless first gen Riv, I'd seriously consider doing an EV swap to it. Find some Tesla motors and batteries and go full electric. Good luck to the buyer, whatever their plans are for this car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrlforfun Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 OK Riviera People: Circumstances for me have changed and I am NOW a buyer for a 65 Riviera in similar condition to this unit. I have a rebuilt 401 and turbo-400 from a 65 Riviera ready to drop in. I also have a complete standard and Custom interior. Located in Castro Valley, CA (San Francisco Bay Area). Also, RIP Paul Duran. I met him a few times and he was a solid guy, Thanks for your consideration, Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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