RivVrgn Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Was looking for some parts recently for my 65. Did some searching and Gene at AB&G kept popping up so, gave him a call. He said he had whatever I needed and then some. He is in Pennsylvania, I'm in Kentucky (he said he wouldn't hold that against me). That's where I got the car so, road trip again. 10 or so hours later we made it (wife and I). First thing he asked did you eat? and fixed us sandwiches. Can't say enough good things about Gene, he was great and he did have everything I needed and then some at a great price. I don't think there are enough cars out there to use all the parts he has. It was really overwhelming. I told him my problem is my line between want and need can get rather blurry. So we loaded the pickup with parts. And besides the parts he was great to talk to about these cars. I haven't been messing with these cars as long as some around here (about 10 years) so his knowledge was welcome. I think he said he's been gathering parts for over 30 years, and it shows. So, if anyone needs parts (anything) give him a shout. If nothing else you might learn something. Thanks again Gene, Joey 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R8RS Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Gene is alright, I don't care what anyone says! He helped me with a replacement rear seat for my 64. Now I just need to buy a starter from him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abandg Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Joe, it was a pleasure meeting you and your wife. You are good people. Thanks again for helping me move this mess around the garage. , Gene. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIVNIK Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Gotta love AB&G! (Gene, sorry to talk about you like you're not sitting right there, but it's all good.) I've gotten great parts & conversation from him for years. As you may know, his Pop was a WWII war hero, so he comes from good stock. In RivWorld he is definitely one of my heroes....& now that he's properly buttered up maybe he'll give me a break on my next order. Just thinking about all those Riv parts makes me drool more than I normally do. I actually offered myself up for adoption several years ago, hoping to inherit some of that wealth, but as I remember Gene wasn't interested. He reminded me that I was probably older than him anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 I agree X3. Gene & his pops are/were GREAT people. I've had the utmost pleasure talking with Gene & his Dad (many years ago) & can't agree more about GREAT people to know and/or talk to. Tom T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 X4 - Gene is a legend in his own time in the Riviera world. Class Act all the way. He's been around supporting ROA since I joined in 86. Countless cars have been put back on the road over the years because of his knowledge and massive parts inventory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafoam65 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 When it comes to Riviera parts and knowhow......Gene is the MAN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinRiviDad Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 (edited) I’ve been working on my car for 8 years…I’ve been documenting my steps here the whole time & combing thru the threads here to learn…I don’t know how I didn’t hear about Gene until months ago…super nice guy 👍🏼 I learned that his Veteran dad was portrayed in the mini-series “Band of Brothers”. Heart wrenching series…I had asked Gene to thank his father for his sacrifice…but he told me his father was no longer around 😢 I’ve been recommending Gene to everyone I know who needs parts ever since 👍🏼 Edited September 17, 2020 by RockinRiviDad (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Gene's dad was mentioned earlier. The Guarneres are pretty soft spoken about it but you might like to know about the memorial that was built in his honor. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinRiviDad Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 WHOA!! Where is that? That’s AWESOME!! Thx for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 I think that Gene would be the best person to fill everyone in on the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abandg Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Thanks Ed. It was great experience for me hanging with my dad as he went everywhere because of the Band Of Brothers. We went everywhere in the world and I couldn't believe how famous my dad become. There is a video on U tube where my dad and Babe where on the stage as surprised guests for Tom Hanks AFI award. My mom died in 1997 so I fulled in as his companion. He had two statues made of him. None of this phased him at all. He remained the same and went too many schools to talk to children. My daughter took him to bring a guest to school many times. He came to many Riviera shoots and had two 64 Rivs for many years. I posted a few pics. Thank you for your interest. Gene 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinRiviDad Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Can we add a “❤️“ option to the “Thank, Haha, Like” tab?? Cuz I ❤️ this thread & I ❤️ your dads story, Gene. And this one “❤️“ is for all the Vets reading this. THANK YOU!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abandg Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Thanks Dave. Here he is with the guy who played Freddy Mercury from Queen. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abandg Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 My wife and I were chaperons for my dad and Babe at this event . Check out him on U Tube. wild bill at tom hanks AFI award I went everywhere with my dad and has a blast. Gene. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronncece Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 I like what you all say about Him and the service he gave to you. I would like to call or get his web site I seem not able to find it. thanks for the help Ron 64 riviera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Gene doesn’t have a website; just a phone number and an email address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivVrgn Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 Gene is his website. Just click on his avatar and message him, he'll get back to ya with the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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