I've only driven it around my neighborhood so far. Maybe up to 35mph at best. I can tell it's a stiffer ride, but that's to be expected. I'm sure handling is better with the stiffer springs & lower cg. My only problem right now is tire to fender & frame rub at full lock, but I think that's just a tire size issue. Has 235/75's on it right now. Too big. Looking to buy some 215/75's soon. Nice looking 63, by the way!
I'm loosing sleep over these. I'll let you know the status of these this spring... Posted from the TJJ App for iPhone & iPad
I don't know of this is sinful to ask this on this thread or about riv's in general. But has anyone ever done a sbc swap into one of these? Instead of dealing with a stuck nailhead...
Lol no just my twisted mind. I'm just looking into options... Posted from the TJJ App for iPhone & iPad
So much inspiration in this thread. I have alot of work to do. Let me add mine to the collection. Just brought her home a few days ago.
Man, I need to stop reading this thread. One of the most beautiful cars ever built. Makes me want to go out and buy one!
Looking good just Matt, I have Supremes I am planning to run on mine but the Road Wheels are sooooo Riviera!
Matt, Truly digging your ride..especially with the roadwheels! I am kind of doing the same with slamming my Rivi with the turbines/spinners. love it! E
I used to have a '63 I got for the wife I used to have. I owned it from '83-'96. Looks all stock but I found a '65 GS for the taking,rebuilt the 425 dual quad with some extra go,and swapped out the 401 (that I put to very good use). Only sold it cuz I got burned by a home builder I got in deep with.
Exactly. Someone referred to these as "The Bankers Hot Rod". Subtle luxury. I need to start a build thread for the '63.
These were at a recent event we had here in Queensland Australia. See here for all the pictures http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=808105
I finished mine last week, just in time for the Goodguys show in Colorado. I never would have imagined this, but I was chosen for a homebuilt award. I am shocked for sure.
my first Riviera was originally owned by a banker. when i bought it, it still had the "built expressly for:" tag intact, so i was able to track him down. it was pretty easy, not a lot of gentlemen named Baird Brinkemeyer in the world! he sent me am original picture of his brand new riviera parked in front of his place of business.
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