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    Wax on ~ Wax off DLR Detailing's Avatar
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    Another Buick pic

    I am trying another pic of the Buick. Thanks for everyones help and for being so understanding in my difficulty with posting pictures.
    There is some GREAT detailing info out there! I have picked up a few pointers already.
    Thanks a bunch.
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    Happy Motoring ! Dr Groove's Avatar
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    DLR Detailing... pic looks good. What digital camera are you using?

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    Dr Groove, Kodak Easy Share DX 6440 Very simple to use and takes decent pics. As you can see, I still need some work resizing pics so I can post.
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    GREAT- A BUICK PIC POST!!

    Here is my 64 Riviera -

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    :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool

    Beautiful classsic Riv!!!
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    Originally posted by NattyBumppo
    :drool :drool :drool :drool :drool

    Beautiful classsic Riv!!!
    :yeah Ahm lovin it!
    Dream big and be willing to do the work to get there.

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    Yeee Haw!! nthngd2say's Avatar
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    That is a very nice riviera - great condition and I really like the color!


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    Thanks

    Shes my cruiser when I want to turn on some tunes and f;oat around town.

    When I want to get crazy I drive this -
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    As long as we`re postin` some Buick pic`s, I might as well add my daily driver... and yes, it`s ready for a rub-out



    For a little fun, check out the video`s here

    P.S. Superior Shine super nice Rivie I have some nice goodies sittin` around for a Buick like yours... also, check your PM`s
    A happy customer tells a friend ... An unhappy one tells many friends !!!

    Gim-me a car with finns... :naughty and I`ll shows ya what detailin`s all about... :jump

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    I know a a guy that can rub that hing out!! LOL Man do I love old buicks.

    Here is my other buick, yes I know it could use a wash and wax.


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    Originally posted by Superior Shine

    ...I know it could use a wash and wax.

    LOL... If a wash and wax is all that it`ll take to make that super rare sport wagon shine, I`ll give up on this line of work... :rolling

    I might as well add a link to my Brother`s `65 since I know anybody who likes Buicks will like his.

    As for mine, the Dr. himself will be cleanin the cobwebs off of the old Black & Decker Thursday for a 2500rpm spin... will keep ya`ll posted.
    A happy customer tells a friend ... An unhappy one tells many friends !!!

    Gim-me a car with finns... :naughty and I`ll shows ya what detailin`s all about... :jump

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    Superior Shine - Great lookin Buick Riv! Don`t make`m like that anymore!

    Dave
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    dr_detail - Daily driver??? Around here if we have`m that look that good they only come out on weekends. Fantastic ride!

    Dave
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    Thanks dave.
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    I bought the car about 13 years ago from a guy who had it advertised in the classifieds. The selling price was $1,900 and the ad said the engine was blown. I really had no intention on buying the car when I went to go look at it. It was near by and I was curious to see what exactly a 64 Riviera looked like. At the time I was into 65-66 Chevy Impalas, owning 4 of them at the time.

    The seller of the "Riv" told me his mother bought
    the car in 1977 and was the was the second owner. He said that she drove the car about a year then one day had the car towed home because the engine blew. The Riv has been in their garage ever since 1978. It was now January 1990, and when he opened the garage and I laid my eyes on "her", it was love at first site.

    There was about an inch of dirt, dust ,and grime covering the
    outside of her. The tires were all flat , her exhaust was completely rotted out.
    Little rodent foot prints in the dust made their way across the
    surfaces of the roof and hood. She looked rough but, I was in love.
    My wife, who tagged along, was thinking " well so much for that, lets go home" but then she realized the look in my eyes, she has seen it before. " oh no ! Your not thinking of buying this? "
    After begging and pleading to friends and family for the money, I
    bought her and she was mine.

    Now I had to get her running. I decided to try and start her to find out what was wrong with the engine. After a night of letting tran fluid soak in the cylinders, I installed a new battery and a fuel line into a
    coffee can placed under the car and fired her up. All that was wrong was a bad water pump that was making a heck of a racket ! After a set of new
    tires, radiator recore, tune up , new brakes and fluid changes, I have been cruising her ever since. The paint and interior are completely original.
    She won 3rd place at the 1999 Buick Club of America San Gabriel
    Chapter car show in Pasadena, Ca in the 63- 65 Riv. class were about 12 other car competed.
    Last Nov. I located the original owners using information I got
    off of the original dealer service work orders that came with the car.
    Apparently both owners took the car to the dealership for all service. The first invoice is dated 12/4/63 It states mileage at 101 miles. The last is dated 4/11/77 and mileage at 63, 228. There are about 35 invoices and they report
    every thing from routine oil changes to brake service to locating
    engine vibrations to the installation of seat belts.
    The original owner is a very kind lady now in her 80s. She told me the Rivera was the most favorite car she has ever had. She paid $5,000 cash
    for
    it at Simpson Buick in Downey,Ca.
    The second mouse gets the cheese!

 

 

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