Hi from UK - 1972 Buick Riviera

Discussion in 'Wet behind the ears??' started by V8Adam, Jul 15, 2019.

  1. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    "Pikey problem"?
     
  2. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Was that supposed to enlighten me?:D
     
  3. V8Adam

    V8Adam Well-Known Member

    Fortunately I live in a secluded area. Even though Aldershot has a bad reputation, it has always been extremely safe where I live. I am probably going to keep the car in professional storage over the winter and during the summer keep it under a cover in my parking space.

    It is not ideal but I can only work with what I have available to me and in the UK that, unfortunately, is not garage big enough to hold the Riviera.
     
  4. magic marouke

    magic marouke Well-Known Member

    great movie but its a very serious problem . they set up camp where ever they want and terrorize whole community's . police stay away from them as they are that bad
     
  5. magic marouke

    magic marouke Well-Known Member

    garages are small there even for the uk cars . had to build my own in the end as I wasn't going to let the Gypo's get a hold of them
     
  6. magic marouke

    magic marouke Well-Known Member

    I know right , its been 12 years since I moved and still get laughed at by the mrs and friends on how I spell and pronounce words . by the way I'm never going back there . I couldn't wait to get out and moving to the states was the best thing I did and changed my life :)
     
  7. magic marouke

    magic marouke Well-Known Member

    "break up old cars and sell for scrap metal" yea doesn't mention how they get the cars in the first place
     
  8. V8Adam

    V8Adam Well-Known Member

    Thanks Erik! Shame the other Rivieras in the UK are not on here.
     
  9. STREETFIGHTER50

    STREETFIGHTER50 Well-Known Member

    Nice pick up! That’s a cool ride! Can we get some pics? Man I feel bad for you about not having a garage. That sucks man! I couldn’t imagine :(
     
  10. V8Adam

    V8Adam Well-Known Member

    Thanks Nic! Yeah it sucks, she is currently outside being rained on....again! Cover is arriving 19th August though, so looking forward to that. I haven't taken any proper pics yet but here are the ones from the auction photoshoot, plus another few I have taken.
     

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  11. magic marouke

    magic marouke Well-Known Member

    nice looking Riviera mate . theres a company called States Plates that makes US style license plates incase you're interested .
     
  12. V8Adam

    V8Adam Well-Known Member

    Thanks mate, I've checked them out and might get some plates from them at some point. Have you had a plate from them?
     
  13. magic marouke

    magic marouke Well-Known Member

    yea years ago . then I started getting personalized plated from the Idaho dmv . they were the real deal . not many states did that then unless you had a car registered in the states . Idaho may not even do it now .
     
  14. V8Adam

    V8Adam Well-Known Member

    Ah ok. Once I've got through the long list, I will have a look at the plates. I know a guy that has 7.5l V8 on his plate. I liked that.
     
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  15. STREETFIGHTER50

    STREETFIGHTER50 Well-Known Member

    That’s a beautiful color too! Any room in that tractor shed for her? :)
     
  16. V8Adam

    V8Adam Well-Known Member

    Haha! That's actually where the car was stored by the previous owner I believe. Those photos were done as part of the promotion for the auction.

    I wish I had a place like that. I would never leave!
     
  17. STREETFIGHTER50

    STREETFIGHTER50 Well-Known Member

    Can you install at least a portable/tarp car port at your place? Idk how much they are out there, but over here around $200-$300. My buddy bought one and fits his Chevy Tahoe in there no problem. Zipped up closed too
     
  18. V8Adam

    V8Adam Well-Known Member

    I can't install a car port unfortunately as I only have a parking space with stuff either side and behind. Plus it will probably breach my lease somewhere! I have got a custom fit car cover coming on 19th August though.
     
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  19. V8Adam

    V8Adam Well-Known Member

    Plus I am going to store it at a special facility during the winter months.
     
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  20. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    Welcome!
     

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