1965 Retro Riviera - Lateral-g Forums

**Steve Chryssos** · #1 06-16-2006, 10:54 AM

One of the most beautiful designs ever to roll out of Detroit. Improving on the classic looks will be a real challenge. I hope you can pull it off. I will be watching this project closely. Best of luck.

Oh, yeah: Are you keeping the original X-frame?

ProdigyCustoms · #2 06-16-2006, 11:56 AM

Any progress shots? We would love to see it progress. We have one also, but it is only going to be a driver. Famous last words!

**Sales@Dutchboys** · #3 06-16-2006, 11:58 AM

cool project
-Paul

Hdesign · #4 06-16-2006, 12:46 PM

Cool project and great website. Can't wait to see how this turns out!

Ben

67Sally · #5 06-16-2006, 08:25 PM

Welcome. I look forward to following the build.
W.

Dr. Design · #6 07-20-2006, 08:46 PM

Hello,
Thank you! Yes we are keeping the factory frame. However as you can imagine we are going to have to modify it extensively to handle the new found power. Again thank you for your support!
Thanks,

Dr. Design

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Originally Posted by streetfytr68

One of the most beautiful designs ever to roll out of Detroit. Improving on the classic looks will be a real challenge. I hope you can pull it off. I will be watching this project closely. Best of luck.

Oh, yeah: Are you keeping the original X-frame?

**Ummgawa** · #7 07-21-2006, 07:59 AM

My Dad's first Cool car was a 63 Riviera-Factory Custom. What an awesome ride.

**Steve Chryssos** · #8 07-21-2006, 11:14 AM

Dr. D,
Something's wrong with your email.

Ronny · #9 07-27-2006, 07:50 AM

Looking forward to see the car at SEMA, the `65 is my favorite Riviera.

tyoneal · #10 07-28-2006, 01:30 AM

To all:

Are the 1st gen Riviera's becoming more sought after, or have they always been a popular car to fix up or restore?

I have a '65 Riviera I inherited from my Grandfather who bought it new. Other than some small body work and paint issues, it is in excellent stock shape.

I think I could have a great original Riviera to show because everything is there including all paperwork, ordering forms, price sheets (window sticker) garage manuals etc. Would doing a frame off restoration be something that would make reasonable financial sense, or would it be a nice looking car that would only be worth it to me?

Sorry about the tangent, but I thought I would at least ask and get some good advice.

thanks,

tyoneal