1965 Riviera project
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1965 Riviera project
Gents, I found a 1965 Riviera project car within a hours drive from where I live in Mississippi. According to the owner, the vehicle runs and drives, and has just a couple of minor electrical issues. The floor pans need to be replaced. Drum to disc conversion has been done. I will be taking a look at it sometime this week. My main question is this: Does anyone know of any particular areas associated with this year and model that one needs to pay close attention during inspection? I already know to look at the rear low quarters, below the windows and trim, rocker panels, and all the weatherstripping area.
Thanks in advance for any input given,
Marc
Thanks in advance for any input given,
Marc
#3
It's mine, finally!
I was able to inspect it. Solid with little rust. It is a total project, though. Minus the engine and transmission, it'd take me 2-3 years to get it where I want it to be. After some bargaining, we settled on $6000.
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Roger that on condition. Would be the time to decide if the resto would be back to original, modern upgrade or performance retro. Imagine popping the hood on that with a GTO 3-2 barrel carb setup? https://www.hotrodders.com/forum/thr...es-171673.html
Last edited by Rich B.; 07-27-2018 at 04:26 AM.
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They were some vehicle, the antenna was in the center front of the roof, and and you could rotate it and set it down, The Special and Super had 3 vent holes in the front fenders while the Roadmaster had 4 holes.
I believe Buick came out with the Dynaflow Trans in 1950 or 51.
In 1953 the GM Hydramatic plant burned down and Cadillacs were built with Dynaflow transmissions. Gas was a lot cheaper those days . $0.19.0 cents per gal.
As far as the straight 8s , they were very reliable and held up pretty well, just took up a lot of room under the hood and that was probably why the noses of the vehicles were so long.
I believe Buick came out with the Dynaflow Trans in 1950 or 51.
In 1953 the GM Hydramatic plant burned down and Cadillacs were built with Dynaflow transmissions. Gas was a lot cheaper those days . $0.19.0 cents per gal.
As far as the straight 8s , they were very reliable and held up pretty well, just took up a lot of room under the hood and that was probably why the noses of the vehicles were so long.
Last edited by hanky; 08-03-2018 at 06:59 AM.
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