Pictures of my new (to me) Riviera

[Bill Stoneberg]

Cleaning out the garage, all the stuff was piled in and on top of the car...

Most of this stuff was in the car... I am glad I didn't have to take it.

Coming out of the garage, the poor wrecker driver didn't know what he was in for

Finally, sun after 30 years. I am driving, the owners son is in front.

Finally home and next to my wagon

The front seat ( I am embaressed by the back seat, its filthy)

The obligitory motor shot (don't we all know what Nailheads look like ?)

[Guest imported_MrEarl]

Great find Bill, and with AC evon!!! Congrats

[NTX5467]

Looks like a "fine project" you've got there, Bill. All pretty much intact and unmolested, right down to the underhood-mounted horns. Wanda can probably give you some of her tips on bringing those older interiors "back to life". I know it'll be really good when you get it all cleaned and revived!

Enjoy!

NTX5467

[Bill Stoneberg]

Whats with those horns anyway ? I was surprised to find them when I opened the hood. I knew they were original but why ???? Inqusitive minds needs to know.

[Guest my3buicks]

desireable trumpet horns Bill, great option!!!!

[Guest BJM]

Bill,

What a barn, er, garage find. Great original color and fully trimmed. Dare we ask what you paid?

[Pete Phillips]

Deluxe interior, tilt steering wheel, factory A/C, cruise control, tri-shield floor mats, the optional 3-note horns; car is loaded. Do you know if the engine is stuck or does it turn over? I brought a '63 Riviera back to life a couple of years ago, after it sat in a damp garage for nearly 30 years, and a couple of it's cylinders were stuck--had to be unstuck, heads removed, etc. Looks like there might not be too many miles on this one, judging from the driver's upholstery.

Nice find!

Pete Phillips, BCA #7338

[Bill Stoneberg]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Dare we ask what you paid? </div></div>

Lets say I din't empty my 401k but I paid more then the $ 400 find listed elswhere. Both the buyer and the seller were happy.

Pete, I have not tried to turn the car over yet, I am still working at getting on rusted spark plug out. I am filling the cylinders with trans fluid to loosen everything up and will do the same on the valve train this weekend.

[Guest JDHolmes]

Congrats on the find Bill. I've been looking for a 63-65 Rivi for a couple of years but just haven't found one that is the right price/condition combination. The horns are remarkable. Both of my 70's have the underhood horns too. My wife thought it was a rigged up job when she saw them.

I'm envious! But I hope she turns out to be a winner for you.

JD

[imported_buick5563]

Hey Bill,

I think I know of a supplier of green shag carpet up here in Austin if you want to have matching floormats.

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Sweet ride.

Mike

[NTX5467]

"Green shag carpeting" in Austin???? How'd YOU ever find that, Mike?

"Inquiring minds need to know" . . .

Enjoy!

NTX5467

[JohnD1956]

Bill, is it a 63? Did the 63's have 140 MPH speedometers?

I am envious, a texas car to boot. Good luck with it.

JD

[Bill Stoneberg]

Its a 64 but it has a 140 mph speedometer. Yes, its a car that was raised in and lived all its life in Texas. Some rust mainly surface. Just one really bad spot and the bumpers need redoing.

[JohnD1956]

Thanks. I wish all the Rivs had 140 MPH speedo's. Considering what they were, they should have had this in all of the years and models.

JD