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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 |
A lot is going to depend on where the car spent it's days/years and how well it was maintained. They don't build them like that anymore.
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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. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.bui...428f7fe35a.jpg
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Nice , really great shape !
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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 |
As of right now I'm sticking with the original. Although, a LS1/2 has crossed my mind.
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Speaking of two carbs,
Did you know that Buick in 1941 had the straight 8 engine with 2 carbs as original equip ? |
Originally Posted by hanky
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Speaking of two carbs,
Did you know that Buick in 1941 had the straight 8 engine with 2 carbs as original equip ? No, I never knew of the straight 8 even until I bought a '49 diecast 1/18th Roadmaster. Those must of had incredible torque capabilities:) |
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. |
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