1951 Buick super Riviera. was going to be a full custom build for my mom, but thanks to the lying ,cheating s***bag thief Jason Pall at Bear Metal Kustoms in Morro Bay, that dream never materialized. We spent over $30k at his shop in addition to the price of the car. ( I have invoices/receipts) The work performed was of a high standard...the professionalism of the shop owner not so much. work done: total body-off frame with 4 link , rear, later model front IFS clip, accuair Airbag suspension on all 4 wheels. All powdercoated gloss black. all new hardware and bushings etc. Frame modified for Chev. smallblock and trans. Straight 8 motor and torque tube trans. Swapped for a "freshened up" low mile 350ci and an overhauled 350th trans with mild shift kit. New driveline and 9" rear end. all new brake lines, fuel line, exhaust, painless wiring kit Underside of body all coated in por15 black. Firewall was painted Cadillac green prior to motor install. Car is currently partially dis***embled. In the not so caring hands of Mr. Pall our mostly rust free car that came from the Nevada desert suffered rust deterioration in the salty Morro Bay air around the drip rails and window trim. All bumpers, trim , interior etc is here. No windshield (broken at shop) There is an extra dashboard with gauges, and a compete extra donor rear window sheet metal section should you wish to repair. Car needs a radiator w/ respective hoses, brakes need to be bled and the steering linkage is disconnected currently. A competent home mechanic could be driving this down the road in a weekend. Clean Nevada ***le..easy to transfer to CA. this would be a substantial savings and good base to drop another body on with similar wheel base and have a sweet ride. ( I looked up a few different cars with same or close wheelbase and there is a lot you can do...59 El Camino? yup.) take your sad Ranfla to the next level, or make this Rivi your dream car. Asking price is far less than we have in it, but I get it...it's a project. I'm a car guy and I know how it goes, so no need to remind me of the shortcomings. If you are seriously interested come check it out and we can talk. I have lots of pics, will be happy to send.
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