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Pretty stoked, my Riv is in Rod and Custom!

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by 65Riviera, May 20, 2012.

  1. Was just reading that article on the crapper this morning. Have to ask about the "Shaved" handles as well - especially since it's mentioned TWICE in the article! Best that you didn't anyway as the AutoLocs that we used on a magazine project just failed regularly anyhow!
     
  2. LeadSledMerc
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    Awesome car and a well deserved feature...Congrats!!! :cool:
     
  3. VoodooTwin
    Joined: Jul 13, 2011
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    from Noo Yawk

    Congrats! Just read the spread this morning. Great car.
     
  4. Congrats on the ink.

    I saw the car yesturday and it rocks.

    I'll try to come over and say HI at Sins of Steel.

    .
     
  5. WortRod
    Joined: Jun 16, 2011
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    from california

    way to go,my copy came in two days ago and i havent put it down yet,always been a big buick fan!!!! great lookin riv to say the least
     
  6. cederholm
    Joined: May 6, 2006
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    Congratz!! Sorry about the drool I left on the pages tho... :D
     
  7. Congrats!!! Very nice car an killer write up.
     
  8. cicciobilly
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    from italy

    congratulations! cool car, waiting to get it in the mail soon (damned overseas subscriptions...)
     
  9. Rocky Famoso
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    Well done! Love the Rivis.
    Hope nobody copies it, "Do Not Copy"
     
  10. 1arock
    Joined: Sep 24, 2009
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    Nice car and feature.
     
  11. Hotrodbuilderny
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  12. robertsregal
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    beautiful Riviera!!! and cool story
     
  13. Midwest Rodder
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    Congratulations, damn nice Riv.
     
  14. cakes
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    That is a hellofa nice Rivi, screw everyone who doesn't like it and doesn't have their cars in R&C, Its a factory custom, I'm sure most of the guys on here causing all the fuss have non period correct parts on there cars
     
  15. 65Riviera
    Joined: Jun 19, 2007
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    Well they sent me a tech sheet form that asked about the cars specifics and then it asked to elaborate the cars history and what not. So I wrote a stream of conscious story just to give the writer as much background as I could think of. Not being a writer, I imagine my phrasing, etc. was weak and somehow got misunderstood. Who knows...

    I do have the autoloc "shaved" door handle system installed on the doors and also their trunk kit installed. I put them on as soon as I got the car because I like having the remote setup, I figured I'd shave the handles and do the body work when I got access to a welder. Plans changed a bit, the Autolocs for the doors did fail and here we are... I will replace the solenoids, but I'm still not sold on loosing the handles. I want to drive the hell out this and I'd like to use the doors on a regular basis:D

    Thanx Daddy O's... I love the Galaxie!!

    Thanx Rocky, yeah those are the pics I was sent.:D Played it safe and kept it the way it was..
     
  16. Yep, using the doors is a good thing :D And it's kind of funny, but I used to like to see a lot of that stuff shaved off, but now I kind of like them. I really hate it when I see cars without mirrors as well, it just doesn't look like a useful car. Keep the handles, you'll enjoy the ride more - nothing worse than being stuck not able to get in your car!
     
  17. Car looks great man!
     
  18. As they should nice car!
     
  19. TheFrenZ
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    from Germany

    Congrats to you...and also to slddnmatt for having Bill's '49 Mercury on the cover !
     
  20. That mall entrance in the background looks familiar... Where was the photoshoot?
     
  21. farmer12
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    Congrats, well done!
     
  22. Hdonlybob
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    Congrats...that is a great compliment for you and your Riv...
    Happy for you,
    Cheers......
     
  23. 65Riviera
    Joined: Jun 19, 2007
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    Yes, beautiful merc..

    Clawson MI, off Livernois/Main st...
     
  24. XXL__
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    Mag arrived today. I haven't managed to crack open the cover, but look forward to seeing your hooptey feature.
     
  25. Wow cool. The Amocat Model A is in there as well. I'll have to pick that one up.
     
  26. kyvetteman
    Joined: May 13, 2012
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    Congrats! What an honor!! Nice ride too...
     
  27. Brandi
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    That's a damn nice car. Congrats!
     
  28. rockable
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    And what a cool Riv it is! Congratulations!
     
  29. rusty rocket
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    congarats man. I know the feeling my car was in rod and custom in 2007. what a feeling.
     

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