My name is Bill, Im from colorado springs, colorado. I own a 65 buick Riviera, cherry as can be. but I do need a few things to complete the deal.(see wanted parts post) It has the nailhead 401 under the hood. But I need to get some chrome under the hood. If anyone knows who sells a decently priced engine dress up kit for it PLEASE let me know. year one has some nice stuff, but the prices are astronomical!! 120$ for a chrome air cleaner?! Anyway I plan to post some pics in the next few days, for you peeps to drool over. All original, with a few mods to interior. But Iam pleased to see there are alot of Buick fanatics out there. Glad to be a part of the family!!
Welcome Aboard Matrix. We're a friendly group here and like you to post at least your first name.....easiest way is to edit your profile signature to include it and that way its done for you every time you post. Sounds like you have a GREAT ride.....we'd all love to see pix !! Welcome !!
He told us his name is Bill in the first line of his post. Welcome aBoard Bill, nailheads are cool!!:TU:
Welcome ! The more Rivieras . . . the better ! Have you ever heard about the ROA ? (Riviera Owners Association) - great place to mix with other Riviera lovers. Check out their web site. :beer
Great to meet everyone!! Just joining this site in the past two days I have met some fantastic buick fanatics!! Ive already found parts and made some new friends! RIGHT ON! I will toss my pics up this weekend, its gets dark by the time I get home. This daylight savings time thing is killing me... But thanks to all you friendly folks. I am in the process of getting my ROA membership rolling, can't wait for that first issue of "the Riview". So I can dump some more cash into my ride. Restoration parts are far and few between for the rivvy. But I am greatful my Riv is completely intact, with only minor things like a set of doorlocks(key got lost) and a few wires to operate my clamshell light covers (damn squirrels) to make it show ready. I plan to keep it stock but with a few extras under the hood. Like some chrome and repaint the block. Thank god I bought an engine lift last year, it will make this process much easier. But enough of my rambling. Thanks to all!!
Re: Great to meet everyone!! Hey Bill, Just be glad you have a 63, 64 or 65 Riv. At least SOME pieces are available. Stuff for 1966+ just doesn't exist. Visit my website in my tagline below for a lot of Riv info. Basically 1969-era, but a lot of it applies across the years. Yardley
Finally a pic!! Here is a decent shot of my 65, I have been rambling about. Hope you guys dig it!! I have posted some pics in the "my rides" section of the site! Tell me what you think, is it ready for show?! I like that liscense plate too! I have been wondering what I should put on my custom plates....!
OEM Chrome kit on eBay! The price might be steep, but here is an oem NOS GM dress up kit for the Nailhead Here is the description and a photo.
Thanks for the info!! I bid on it but I will wait until the auction almost ends to get the best price!HEH!! Reserve must be 200$ or more. Nut it is worth it. I priced some valve covers for the 401, the valve covers alone are 200$ So it is a deal!! Once again, Thank you!!
