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Originally Posted by rogue
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?