65 Riviera at East Bay Muscle Cars

[66novass]

What a beautiful car If there is such a thing called a gentlemans hot rod... this is it

[groovyjay]

Originally Posted by 66novass

What a beautiful car If there is such a thing called a gentlemans hot rod... this is it

Gent Rod.

[EBMC]

Originally Posted by compos mentis

There's flashy then there's classy.

I think it would be the most stared at car at OUSCI if it made it.

Originally Posted by 66novass

What a beautiful car If there is such a thing called a gentlemans hot rod... this is it

Originally Posted by groovyjay

Gent Rod.

Funny you should say that, when Bob stopped in with the car yesterday, he was just coming from the office, dressed in his suit and tie!

[EBMC]

Took the Riv for a few easy laps on the Autocross at Goodguys in Pleasanton yesterday. The suspension works very well for its intended purpose,such a fun car to drive or just cruise in comfort!

[fleetus macmullitz]

Steve,

Always good to see that Riv...and even better to hear it.

[tyoneal]

Originally Posted by EBMC

Thanks, when the rendering was done, we weren't sure exactly how stock appearing we were going to go with this but, yes I think the 18's are a perfect fit on this car. Tire sizes are 275 45 18 and 245 50 18 and should give a very comfortable ride.

Original engine and trans are gone already

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How are you making the 245 front and 275 rear tires work inside the fenders?

I was able to get anything close to that.

Thanks,

Ty

BTW: I think the 65 Riv's are the best of all the years. They looked like a custom car when they came out of the factory. Especially the front end with the hidden lights, absolutely way ahead of its time. The cars need nothing.

[EBMC]

Originally Posted by tyoneal

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How are you making the 245 front and 275 rear tires work inside the fenders?

I was able to get anything close to that.

Thanks,

Ty

BTW: I think the 65 Riv's are the best of all the years. They looked like a custom car when they came out of the factory. Especially the front end with the hidden lights, absolutely way ahead of its time. The cars need nothing.

Ty, Remember we have a RS front crossmember in the front and we came up with our version of the 3 link in back along with coilovers. We did keep the rear wheelwells stock though and minimal mods to the front. So the tires do fit in the wheelwells but probably not with factory suspension. IDK, never tried.

BTW,In this months HOT Rod there is a feature on it!

[BMR Sales]

Very Nice!