UPDATE:

I got the car out of storage, cleaned out the gas tank, put a new Battery in it and rebuilt the carb, and it runs REALLY well.

Sorry I have not posted any pictures yet, but I do know that there are quite a few chips, however almost no body work to speak of.

I have heard that someone who specializes in laquer paint can touch them up and sand them in, however there are quite a few and I'm not sure repainting it isn't the easiest way to go, unless it would hurt the value considerably.

There is though NO rust that I have been able to find anywhere.

I did find and buy a 3.23 posi for it as soon as I nailed it from a stop light. After about 5 car lengths of smoke off the right tire, I figured this would be a prudent move to make.

FYI: Original posi units with gears for 65 Riviera's are scarce and expensive when you can find one.

Anyway, I look forward to your comments and if I can arrange to get some pictures, I'll post them asap.

I'm still looking for the title, so I can't legally drive it yet.

Thanks,

Ty

Takidd455 said it best..............its only original once. I say clean it up best you can and sit on it.

Ya for sure sit on it. You could always pick up a beater Riv to PT if you have the itch, and that would be really cool project.
I'm sure rolling in that car right now as is super pimp!! Sounds nice.

From what I've heard touch ups on old lacquer is really hard to get right, I think a repaint in lacquer done right would be better for the value. Original paint all chipped up I believe has less value then a 'refreshed' done right paint job.(tons of variables thou) I'm sure the paint gurus will step up here and let you know. Value only matters right now if you plan on selling it, sounds like you want to keep it? So just leave it enjoy the ride.

I decided to get it repainted the same color. Lacquer however is out of the question form what I have heard, but they have some great urethane paint that have been spoken of very highly.

They had to take it down to bare metal for the paint. It's fine with me, I just want to make sure there is NO RUST I have to deal with later.

Here is a picture as it is getting it's face lift.

Enjoy,

Ty

Here are some better pictures.

I've posted some pictures of the car after the paint. I think it looks great and appears to be very straight.

There are also a few of the engine after the front mounted accessories are attached.

I hope you will like them. The paint still needs to cure so I'll take it easy on it for a while.

Ty

Nice! Beautiful cars!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

Remember it looked like this, I've added interior pictures, a couple earlier engine photos, and some body photos that show the body damage after 46 years.

Comments are welcome.

Thanks,

Ty