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**Ryan** · 08-31-2012, 09:42 AM

It was just a matter of time really... Especially after my buddy Mitch literally forced me to take his '63 Riviera for a drive at the H.A.M.B. Drags. It was like a crack dealer giving a free hit to a rehabbed junkie. I didn't stand a chance. No chanc...

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**autobodyed** · 08-31-2012, 09:48 AM

well ya knew that it was only a matter of time, besides, rehab is for quiters.

**Doctor Detroit** · 08-31-2012, 09:51 AM

Awesome.. congratulations on your Riviera. I, too, know that feeling. I'm not even ready for another project, and yet I find myself looking to see what nice '63-'65 Rivieras are available. I've always liked them, but ever since an Uncle of mine told me the story of when we bought one brand new at the age of about 20 years old off the showroom floor, I've really been jonesing for one.

**porknbeaner** · 08-31-2012, 09:53 AM

Well if all else fails I am up for a road trip and a buss ticket will suffice.

Good for you, the Riviera is one of the most beautiful cars GM ever produced.

**Flowmeister** · 08-31-2012, 09:59 AM

Resistance was futile!
Can't wait to see "the one"
Congrats!

fuzzybear · 08-31-2012, 10:03 AM

ya don't need to do a whole lot to those rivs to make a real nice mild custom. one of my top 5 favorite cars. a bloke i work with keeps telling me about his mate that has a shed full of em and all sorts of other cool bits and pieces, i keep naggin him to take me out for a look but he wont. i'd call him a liar but every now and then he'll bring in something really cool to show me (just to annoy me i bet)

anyway congrats on the new wheels. oh and you know we need pics as soon as possible right?

**Gremlinguy** · 08-31-2012, 10:04 AM

Congrats Ryan! Can't wait to see what you do with it. Someday I will have a Riv.
And yes projects ARE like crack. I am selling some o/t projects to fund insulating my garage and focus on 1 o/t project and the Nash... And here I am emailing people about projects they have for sale.....

Flat-N-Low · 08-31-2012, 10:08 AM

I love Rivieras. Years ago, I went looking for a 63-65, and wound up with an amazing one-owner '67. Possibly the nicest, most original, unmolested car I have ever owned. In a moment of weakness, I sold the car to a guy who had been hounding me for years to buy it. I miss that car dearly.

Congrats on your new Rivi, Ryan. GM knocked it out of the park when they designed those cars. Incredible Bill Mitchell-designed styling, a great engine, and a superb road car.

**Mr48chev** · 08-31-2012, 10:37 AM

Conga Rats on the find, the coupe can handle not having shiny paint for another year if it gets a nifty garage companion this year.

I've had a want for one of those Rivs since they were new and I was a sophomore in high school.

belair · 08-31-2012, 10:38 AM

I want one bad.

Bugsy · 08-31-2012, 10:38 AM

HAHAHAHAHA!!!!! Man....you're a junkie, just like the rest of us!! It's theraputic to confess it to other as well. You're going to have fun with it and congrats!! I sure miss my '65. MAy have to start looking for another one now!!!

**Doc.** · 08-31-2012, 10:39 AM

Too cool. I knew you would find one. I can't wait to see it.

**HOTRODPRIMER** · 08-31-2012, 10:40 AM

Where are the photos? HRP

**Ryan** · 08-31-2012, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOTRODPRIMER

Where are the photos? HRP

I'm not trying to be a tease here - honest I'm not. I just don't want to post any glamor shots until I can take them myself... and when I do that, I want to kind of formally thank all of the people that have helped me by going to look at cars for me, transportation, storage, etc...

In fact, I probably shouldn't have posted this today... It's just that I'm so damned excited.

Anyway, plans... It's literally stone stock at the moment. I'm going to give it a pretty liberal and static drop, wheel and tire it, and then maybe do a little bit of emblem shaving when I get around to it. Mostly, I'm just gonna drive the hell out of it.

Curt Six · 08-31-2012, 10:45 AM

It seems like Riviera fever has been going around lately. For what it's worth, we've got a number of well-equipped hot rodders' shops within a stone's throw of the Revival to tighten up any shimmies you discover on the trip down. Congratulations on the new ride.

PackardWood · 08-31-2012, 10:45 AM

Nice!

**gmstuff** · 08-31-2012, 10:50 AM

Congrats, I will be sure to look for it in Baltimore...

lothiandon1940 · 08-31-2012, 10:59 AM

Hope all goes well with the acquisition. Look forward to seeing you and the Riv' cruising the grounds of Pimlico Race Course.

hoboy56 · 08-31-2012, 11:00 AM

Good on ya, boss. They look so good right out of the gate , you'd have to be an idiot to screw 1 up. I think we all know here it will be in capable hands soon. If you need help, this family of car junkies will always step up and do it right.

seatex · 08-31-2012, 11:14 AM

you're sick. it's simple as that. Glad you've found a (temporary) cure, you whoremonger!
It'll all be fine untill some other babe drives by and your daydream of fishnets and airbags start all over again....................

08-31-2012, 09:42 AM	#1
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Jan 1995 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,624	A Pimp Is Back On His Game It was just a matter of time really... Especially after my buddy Mitch literally forced me to take his '63 Riviera for a drive at the H.A.M.B. Drags. It was like a crack dealer giving a free hit to a rehabbed junkie. I didn't stand a chance. No chanc... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

08-31-2012, 09:48 AM	#2
autobodyed Alliance Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: shelton ct Posts: 1,754	Re: A Pimp Is Back On His Game well ya knew that it was only a matter of time, besides, rehab is for quiters. __________________ The Others!

08-31-2012, 09:51 AM	#3
Doctor Detroit Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 736	Re: A Pimp Is Back On His Game Awesome.. congratulations on your Riviera. I, too, know that feeling. I'm not even ready for another project, and yet I find myself looking to see what nice '63-'65 Rivieras are available. I've always liked them, but ever since an Uncle of mine told me the story of when we bought one brand new at the age of about 20 years old off the showroom floor, I've really been jonesing for one. __________________ My 1951 Mercury Build Thread: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=641282 49-51 Mercury Parts & Reproduction Parts List: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=331564 Last edited by Doctor Detroit; 08-31-2012 at 09:56 AM.

08-31-2012, 09:53 AM	#4
porknbeaner Alliance Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raytown, MO Posts: 24,517	Re: A Pimp Is Back On His Game Well if all else fails I am up for a road trip and a buss ticket will suffice. Good for you, the Riviera is one of the most beautiful cars GM ever produced. __________________ If it don't make ya dirty it ain't yours No man crosses a chasm in two jumps

08-31-2012, 09:59 AM	#5
Flowmeister Alliance Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,861	Re: A Pimp Is Back On His Game Resistance was futile! Can't wait to see "the one" Congrats! __________________ I'm done with old trucks, Unless I find another one. My '33 http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=800388 '39 GMC COE http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=698949

08-31-2012, 10:03 AM	#6
fuzzybear Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: warrnambool victoria australia Posts: 937	Re: A Pimp Is Back On His Game ya don't need to do a whole lot to those rivs to make a real nice mild custom. one of my top 5 favorite cars. a bloke i work with keeps telling me about his mate that has a shed full of em and all sorts of other cool bits and pieces, i keep naggin him to take me out for a look but he wont. i'd call him a liar but every now and then he'll bring in something really cool to show me (just to annoy me i bet) anyway congrats on the new wheels. oh and you know we need pics as soon as possible right? __________________ if you work for a living, why are you working yourself to death?

08-31-2012, 10:04 AM	#7
Gremlinguy Alliance Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 392	Re: A Pimp Is Back On His Game Congrats Ryan! Can't wait to see what you do with it. Someday I will have a Riv. And yes projects ARE like crack. I am selling some o/t projects to fund insulating my garage and focus on 1 o/t project and the Nash... And here I am emailing people about projects they have for sale..... __________________ Looking for 32 Nash parts. Please contact me if you have or know of any.

08-31-2012, 10:08 AM	#8
Flat-N-Low Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Apple Valley, California Posts: 980	Re: A Pimp Is Back On His Game I love Rivieras. Years ago, I went looking for a 63-65, and wound up with an amazing one-owner '67. Possibly the nicest, most original, unmolested car I have ever owned. In a moment of weakness, I sold the car to a guy who had been hounding me for years to buy it. I miss that car dearly. Congrats on your new Rivi, Ryan. GM knocked it out of the park when they designed those cars. Incredible Bill Mitchell-designed styling, a great engine, and a superb road car.

08-31-2012, 10:37 AM	#9
Mr48chev Alliance Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Yakima Valley, WA Posts: 15,437	Re: A Pimp Is Back On His Game Conga Rats on the find, the coupe can handle not having shiny paint for another year if it gets a nifty garage companion this year. I've had a want for one of those Rivs since they were new and I was a sophomore in high school. __________________ Definition of a "work car". One you have to work on all weekend so you can drive it to work the next week.

08-31-2012, 10:38 AM	#10
belair Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brady TEXAS Posts: 4,258	Re: A Pimp Is Back On His Game I want one bad. __________________ Every knee will bow H.A.M.B. Chapel 322 Naihead and complete stick set-up for sale

08-31-2012, 10:38 AM	#11
Bugsy Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 820	Re: A Pimp Is Back On His Game HAHAHAHAHA!!!!! Man....you're a junkie, just like the rest of us!! It's theraputic to confess it to other as well. You're going to have fun with it and congrats!! I sure miss my '65. MAy have to start looking for another one now!!! __________________ The "Dust Bowl Spl." http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=681152

08-31-2012, 10:39 AM	#12
Doc. Alliance Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Shreveport,LA. Posts: 3,079	Re: A Pimp Is Back On His Game Too cool. I knew you would find one. I can't wait to see it.

08-31-2012, 10:40 AM	#13
HOTRODPRIMER Alliance Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Anderson,S.C. Posts: 16,617	Re: A Pimp Is Back On His Game Where are the photos? HRP __________________ Tradition without intelligence is not worth having. T.S. Eliot '54 Ranch Wagon build photos

08-31-2012, 10:45 AM	#15
Curt Six Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Baltimore, MD U.S. of A. Posts: 695	Re: A Pimp Is Back On His Game It seems like Riviera fever has been going around lately. For what it's worth, we've got a number of well-equipped hot rodders' shops within a stone's throw of the Revival to tighten up any shimmies you discover on the trip down. Congratulations on the new ride.

08-31-2012, 10:45 AM	#16
PackardWood Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: JoCo, NC Posts: 487	Re: A Pimp Is Back On His Game Nice! __________________ If you want to make a new car go faster, you need a computer, not a wrench...WTF!

08-31-2012, 10:50 AM	#17
gmstuff Alliance Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Elkridge MD Posts: 233	Re: A Pimp Is Back On His Game Congrats, I will be sure to look for it in Baltimore...

08-31-2012, 10:59 AM	#18
lothiandon1940 Old School HAMBer Join Date: May 2007 Location: So. Maryland Posts: 3,478	Re: A Pimp Is Back On His Game Hope all goes well with the acquisition. Look forward to seeing you and the Riv' cruising the grounds of Pimlico Race Course. __________________ "......and the hops flowed like water"....J.T.

08-31-2012, 11:00 AM	#19
hoboy56 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Boyertown Pa ,Formerly Ypsi Mi Posts: 1,206	Re: A Pimp Is Back On His Game Good on ya, boss. They look so good right out of the gate , you'd have to be an idiot to screw 1 up. I think we all know here it will be in capable hands soon. If you need help, this family of car junkies will always step up and do it right. __________________ There's an Asshole in every crowd.... that I'm in

08-31-2012, 11:14 AM	#20
seatex Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: outside o' Austin Tx Posts: 1,522	Re: A Pimp Is Back On His Game you're sick. it's simple as that. Glad you've found a (temporary) cure, you whoremonger! It'll all be fine untill some other babe drives by and your daydream of fishnets and airbags start all over again.................... __________________ Nobody is tighter than the "Loosers" !

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