Ryno, The best place I found for original parts is Clark's Corvair (go figure a corvair place has Rivi parts). Nearly all of my resto parts including all if the interior came from clarks. Very nice people to deal with also. This was the first interior I ever attempted, I even used their foam, and I think it turned out great for a first timer. http://www.corvair.com/user-cgi/pages.cgi?function=&category=buick&dbkey=24&level=1 I have a 65 Parts car w/ good 1/4's, floors and trunk if you want the complete car I'd take $500 for it. I do not think they make repo patch panels for these cars. It is in St. Louis MO.
Maybe it's just me, but I've always wanted to see someone work a boattail into one of these first gen Rivs... That would be the best of both worlds. Photoshop anyone???
I've got a weird fetish today for seeing a 65 Riv going down the strip somewhere. Anyone done a quarter in a 65, and got pics? A long shot, I know....but The Hamb's a magical place like that...
Here's the one I and the boy are building for his first car.I got it here on the HAMB. He will be doing(learning) as much as possible. The project so far....
Just got this one a couple weeks ago. It was in a barn in mo. for the last 7 years. I probably wont keep it. But it sure is fun to drive. And after 7 years it needs a little help to get it back in shape. I think I'm more into the 20s or 30s car builds. but well see how it goes...ghost
Gawd I want a Riviera! Back up to the top Ever notice even the worst 1st gen Riviera still looks good?
I LOVE this thread. Great inspiration... Richard, The new wheels look GOOD!!! What size tires? Can't wait to get mine going. Later, Mike
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