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**Ryan** · 10-29-2012, 09:53 AM

A Riviera really isn't proper until it has a stance. Before a liberal drop, these cars have a somewhat stodgy profile. But as soon as you get the center of gravity where it belongs, the sharked front end and hippy rear quarters start to shout at you ...

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**porknbeaner** · 10-29-2012, 09:58 AM

It may not be so bad with a slight forward rake as long as it isn't extreme. but it does look good the way that it sets.

bobss396 · 10-29-2012, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan

A Riviera really isn't proper until it has a stance. Before a liberal drop, these cars have a somewhat stodgy profile. But as soon as you get the center of gravity where it belongs, the sharked front end and hippy rear quarters start to shout at you ...

It sits very nicely... problem is.... now I want one.

Bob

**pug man** · 10-29-2012, 10:05 AM

I like it a lot!! Great job lowering it.....

-Brent- · 10-29-2012, 10:06 AM

Sharp.

s55mercury66 · 10-29-2012, 10:09 AM

Nice ride. I agree with beaner, a little forward rake wouldn't be bad if it happens that way.

NEWFISHER · 10-29-2012, 10:13 AM

Sexy

**Ryan** · 10-29-2012, 10:20 AM

If anything, I'd prefer a reverse rake over a forward rake on Rivieras... But really, I think they should sit dead level. A lot of that is because of the seemingly optical illusion the rockers create... In these pictures, the car looks like it has a slight forward rake. It doesn't according to the tape measure. Regardless, I like how it sits now...

The pictures don't portray this well, but in person the car looks pretty damned low. The tops of the front fenders land about midway on my thigh. Which is good, because the positioning of the front cross member of these cars don't let you get them much lower than it sits right now...

**GARY?** · 10-29-2012, 10:21 AM

Nice car. Looks like a great road trip machine. Or to the movies with a special gal.
Funny, In the pictures it looks like the nose is up a hair.

**Chris** · 10-29-2012, 10:28 AM

Bitchin! Hows it ride??

Malcolm · 10-29-2012, 10:28 AM

Looks damn fine!

I was immediately reminded of Morty's Riv that I was just reading about over the weekend in the latest Rodder's Journal.

Malcolm

Rickybop · 10-29-2012, 10:31 AM

Looks great, Ryan.

You've got an attorney that also helps you work on your car? Cool!
Imagining a guy in a white shirt and tie, working on your rear suspension...lol.

**Flowmeister** · 10-29-2012, 10:31 AM

Perfect!

What's next?

Farmer · 10-29-2012, 10:32 AM

buick needs to re- release the Riviera and take a note out of Dodge's book on the modern retro styling of the Challenger....a "New" Riviera could be cool if they did it right....

just Matt · 10-29-2012, 10:32 AM

Looks great! Nice job.

**Ryan** · 10-29-2012, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

Bitchin! Hows it ride??

The ride is more stiff for sure, but I wouldn't call it harsh. It just feels more confident if that makes sense. It handles 100% better. I pretty much rebuilt and rebushed the entire front end, so I'm sure that helped as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malcolm

Looks damn fine!

I was immediately reminded of Morty's Riv that I was just reading about over the weekend in the latest Rodder's Journal.

Morty's car is gorgeous... In every picture I've ever seen of the car it looks blue. It's actually a green car. How about that?

He bagged his which is something I didn't consider. I'm really striving for simplicity on this one and I like the idea of a static height that is LOW, but still very drivable. So far, I'm happy.

Special Ed · 10-29-2012, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan

If anything, I'd prefer a reverse rake over a forward rake on Rivieras... But really, I think they should sit dead level. A lot of that is because of the seemingly optical illusion the rockers create... In these pictures, the car looks like it has a slight forward rake. It doesn't according to the tape measure. Regardless, I like how it sits now...

The pictures don't portray this well, but in person the car looks pretty damned low. The tops of the front fenders land about midway on my thigh. Which is good, because the positioning of the front cross member of these cars don't let you get them much lower than it sits right now...

Dead level is, and always has been an unwritten requirement on a Rivi. I'm proud of you ...

draider · 10-29-2012, 10:33 AM

Looks fantastic.

Will the Rivi make an appearance at any of the Revolution related events?

**Ryan** · 10-29-2012, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flowmeister

Perfect!

What's next?

Wheels, tires, exhaust... and then... some more stuff.

**Ryan** · 10-29-2012, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Special Ed

Dead level is, and always has been an unwritten requirement on a Rivi. I'm proud of you ...

Thank you sir.

Quote:

Originally Posted by draider

Looks fantastic.

Will the Rivi make an appearance at any of the Revolution related events?

No... I'd take it out there and park it in the preferred lot, but I got too much stuff going on to worry about it.

10-29-2012, 09:53 AM	#1
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Jan 1995 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,598	A Riviera Update A Riviera really isn't proper until it has a stance. Before a liberal drop, these cars have a somewhat stodgy profile. But as soon as you get the center of gravity where it belongs, the sharked front end and hippy rear quarters start to shout at you ... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

10-29-2012, 09:58 AM	#2
porknbeaner Alliance Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raytown, MO Posts: 24,492	Re: A Riviera Update It may not be so bad with a slight forward rake as long as it isn't extreme. but it does look good the way that it sets. __________________ If it don't make ya dirty it ain't yours No man crosses a chasm in two jumps

10-29-2012, 10:05 AM	#4
pug man Alliance Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: louisiana Posts: 887	Re: A Riviera Update I like it a lot!! Great job lowering it.....

10-29-2012, 10:06 AM	#5
-Brent- Old School HAMBer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 4,083	Re: A Riviera Update Sharp. __________________ Pre-war 1920 Model T build Reassembly has begun! WANTED: - 1933/34 Drive Shaft and Torque Tube

10-29-2012, 10:09 AM	#6
s55mercury66 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Opal, Wyoming Posts: 466	Re: A Riviera Update Nice ride. I agree with beaner, a little forward rake wouldn't be bad if it happens that way.

10-29-2012, 10:13 AM	#7
NEWFISHER Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 570	Re: A Riviera Update Sexy

10-29-2012, 10:20 AM	#8
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Jan 1995 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,598	Re: A Riviera Update If anything, I'd prefer a reverse rake over a forward rake on Rivieras... But really, I think they should sit dead level. A lot of that is because of the seemingly optical illusion the rockers create... In these pictures, the car looks like it has a slight forward rake. It doesn't according to the tape measure. Regardless, I like how it sits now... The pictures don't portray this well, but in person the car looks pretty damned low. The tops of the front fenders land about midway on my thigh. Which is good, because the positioning of the front cross member of these cars don't let you get them much lower than it sits right now... __________________ Ryan Cochran "Skating the same line since 1976..." .................................................. .... www.jalopyjournal.com - www.garagejournal.com - www.gearjournal.com - www.fordbarn.com - www.DOGFIGHTmag.com

10-29-2012, 10:21 AM	#9
GARY? Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,681	Re: A Riviera Update Nice car. Looks like a great road trip machine. Or to the movies with a special gal. Funny, In the pictures it looks like the nose is up a hair.

10-29-2012, 10:28 AM	#10
Chris Alliance Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 11,928	Re: A Riviera Update Bitchin! Hows it ride?? __________________ Swenson's Early Ford Parts Instagram pictures: http://instagram.com/swensons_early_ford_parts THEE INLAND EMPERORS

10-29-2012, 10:28 AM	#11
Malcolm Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 6,104	Re: A Riviera Update Looks damn fine! I was immediately reminded of Morty's Riv that I was just reading about over the weekend in the latest Rodder's Journal. Malcolm __________________ www.instagram.com/hoesing

10-29-2012, 10:31 AM	#12
Rickybop Old School HAMBer Join Date: May 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,744	Re: A Riviera Update Looks great, Ryan. You've got an attorney that also helps you work on your car? Cool! Imagining a guy in a white shirt and tie, working on your rear suspension...lol. __________________ Garage Sale Vintage Parts Priced To Sell! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=801976

10-29-2012, 10:31 AM	#13
Flowmeister Alliance Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,836	Re: A Riviera Update Perfect! What's next? __________________ 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

10-29-2012, 10:32 AM	#14
Farmer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Martinez, California Posts: 2,036	Re: A Riviera Update buick needs to re- release the Riviera and take a note out of Dodge's book on the modern retro styling of the Challenger....a "New" Riviera could be cool if they did it right.... __________________ nobody listens to Turtle....

10-29-2012, 10:32 AM	#15
just Matt Grenade Inspector Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Shelby Township, MI (former Okie) Posts: 332	Re: A Riviera Update Looks great! Nice job. __________________ just Matt SuspectS

10-29-2012, 10:33 AM	#18
draider Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 377	Re: A Riviera Update Looks fantastic. Will the Rivi make an appearance at any of the Revolution related events?

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