Pt Judge: I appreciate you encouragement. The '65 Riviera's (To ME) looked like a custom car right out of the factory, especially the front end. IT look mean, sits low, and that old Nailhead pours out 465 ft. pounds of Torque at 2800 rpm's from the factory stock with one 4 BBL. Add a few goodies to it and the performance is pretty impressive for 45 y.o. technology. Last year on the Nailhead was 1966. All iron, no EFI, no Boost, just good ole American engineering from the late 50's.

That's what I think will make this car a blast is to see if I can make it a true (Recognized) PT Car given the lack of cutting edge Technology on it, and the Outstanding Competition that runs in the PT Community.

Do you have pictures of your Cuda and GTO? I'd be interested to see what you did with them.

Take care,

Ty

To All:

A few demolition pictures:

I'll try to get some better ones, but my little iphone is about all I have right now that is worth half a darn.

The last picture still shows some of the Aluminum Finned Front Brake Drums. All the Bushings are also in bad need of replacement.

In a nut shell it's just a 45 year old car that has had no restoration whatsoever other than yearly maintenance.

Thanks for looking.

More later,

Ty

I wouldn't mess up a 65 riviera trying to make it something its not. Its a gentleman's musclecar, leave it at that. AC and all the bells and whistles.

Eventually I want to build one as a daily driver they're so nice.

No aftermarket support. I'd keep it super clean and drop it on astro supremes with bellflower pipes. Maybe bags.

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Rogue:

Nice to hear from you.

I'm just adding a few things that will help enhance the handling and performance. Everything that was taken off or changed has been bagged and labeled. The head work I had done, was done on an extra set of heads, same with the distributor. The Disc brakes were put on for sheer safety, yet all original item including the Brakes were saved.

When we were young kids, my Grandma used to take my brother and I out during the day to Drag Race with all the regular muscle cars. For a 4500 pound car it is surprisingly quick.

Believe me I do not want to do anything to wreck the originality of the car. It's been in the family for 45 years so far, and hopefully for many more. As long as the original equipment is in good shape, I think it will really be nice to give it as much umf as possible. It's a blast to drive. The handling will make a huge change in the fun factor.

A mild Pro-Touring 65 Riviera should make a real cool, fun car.

Does this make any sense?

Ty

BTW: Been out on the track lately? How are you getting along?

To All:

I'm getting the Engine "Freshened up", re-painted ect. I have the heads in and I'm still waiting on the cam, lifters, pushrods, timing chain and distributor. As I mentioned earlier EVERYTHING ORIGINAL is being kept ORIGINAL and prepped, wrapped up, and saved. Any parts modified for this car are extra parts I bought to use for the "Old PT Styling". I know it bugs people, but this car will never be sold by me, and if one of my decedents someday want all the original stuff they will have every nut screw and bolt it came with from the factory.

It should be a great "Cruiser", and for it's weight and the Build Goals I think it will surprise a few people.

Here's a 65 Riv doing a Burnout behind a VERY stupid girl.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iypI7ziwvtM&NR=1

For those who haven't seen the "Clam Shell" lights work, here's a look.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKTAV...ure=grec_index

Here are a few pictures (Not the greatest) of the Bottom End of a "Nailhead". Also, I through a few pictures in of the interior. It is really nice, and with a good cleaning, should look brand new. I don't know if the pictures will do it justice as they were made with my iphone, but it's all I have at the moment.

I have acquired all new weather stripping, the can has been sent off for paint, ding repair, rust patching, trim polishing, and anything else that might be found.

Anyway, as I get some more information, I'll get it posted.

Thanks,

Ty O'Neal

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Rogue:

I would like to see you get a 65 Riv. I think you would really enjoy it. It has a Good sporty ride, and will light up the tires if you are so inclined.

Let me know if you find one. There was a 64 Riv here Totally complete and running with just some surface rust on the paint. An older lady had bought it new and the family put it in storage. They were begging me to buy it for $500. I just didn't have the room to store it.

You might look around you never know what you may find.

Take it easy,

Ty

Update on the '65 Riviera
 

Been a while since I posted.

I thought I would make a update to the car.

Car has had all the dents and dings taken out, and has been media blasted to the bare metal. It has been fully painted, is currently curing. The front and rear bumpers, along with the wheels have been re-chromed.

The engine is coming back together, with a few new goodies.

The Rendering From Ben has been finished.
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A Good Contact:

Been working with a place in Frisco called, "Frisco Automotive". They have been great in helping get things coordinated and doing some of the specialized refurbishing that is needed on these older cars. Luckily they are close and very easy to work with. If you are in the Dallas, Plano, Frisco area, and have an older car, they have experience working on many different Brands from the 40's to current models. They are located off Main Street in Downtown Frisco.

http://friscoauto.com/

Ask for Charles, Jason or Warren. Here are a few of the other cars they were working on other than my Riviera.
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Hopefully these pictures will turn out. I have some more, but they are so large, I'm having a bit of a time getting them smaller.

I'll get some more posted as I can.

Thanks for looking.

Take care,

Ty
See attached photos.

Cool!
 

That car is going to look awesome. That Buick Engine is classic Cool.

Recent Updates
 

Hello:

Here are the recent updates to the car.

Front Disci Brakes installed
Front Sway Bar Installed
Rear Sway Bar Installed
Rear Drum Break Overhauled
All dents removed from body
Front and Rear Bumpers re-chromed and installed
Engine Complete except for Carboration
Engine Pulley System Installed
Painted the original color of Tuxedo Black
Urethane Bushings have been installed
Bottom was treated for surface rust, primed, then painted "Chassis Black"
Body molding was polished after being straightened where necessary

I hope the pictures turn out well enough for you to see.

Take care and thanks for looking.

Ty O'Neal

The Pictures!