My late update on my 65 Riviera

[ProTouring442]

matt has been stalling so he can keep my car for the detroit autorama. Modifying the bmw seats i bought so they sit lower.

e31 csi?

[clill]

Try to match the Rivera stitching. Love car, been looking for one since seeing it at Sema.
Seats are out being done now. Yes they are out of a 840I E31 ?

[65_LS1_T56]

Matt has been stalling so he can keep my car for the Detroit Autorama. Modifying the BMW seats I bought so they sit lower.

Is Matt going to have a spot at Autorama? Any other cars? Gordon's maybe?

[clill]

The update I got from Stielow is the Riv will be headed my way before Autotorama. I think Matt will be there with the other car he had at SEMA.

[214Chevy]

Don't know if anyone has asked and it might be a stupid question, but will the seat have all the power options Charlie? Like, up and down, as well as, forward and rear adjust or will they just be installed to your liking and fit you.

[clill]

Yes Matt sorted out making that stuff still work.

[waynieZ]

The seats look great I like that they are cut down it blends better.

[GregWeld]

I like the fact the car doesn’t fit me.....

[waynieZ]

I like the fact the car doesn’t fit me.....

Lol !

[clill]

Machined panel done. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190208/7ff1f180e638401847cbb45dbbb06f07.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190208/d22168d177d28bbd720e5f13b7f9f68f.jpg


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[GregWeld]

That’s like finding jewelry in your refrigerator

[Bygblok]

Charlie this is simply an amazing car you've built. I can only hope to have half of what you have done to yours done to my 66 Special when it's "done". Slow build and it sits alongside my 70 Camaro in the shop and shares drive time with my 69 Dart for now.....until the Dart sells! Here's to the Buick guys!!!!

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Now for some 275 gears


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[thedugan]

at first I thought the car was sitting on milk crates.

[GregWeld]

What gears did it have?? Assume it has a 4 speed overdrive tranny? OR??

[BMR Sales]

no, only Sutton uses Milk Crates!

[JON Q]

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Now for some 275 gears


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Is that a DSE full floater you are using?
Thanks

[eville]

What gears did it have?? Assume it has a 4 speed overdrive tranny? OR??

I had 2.73 gears with my Powerglide. Maybe he has the rare LSA/PG combo?:peepwall:

[clill]

Rear is a Stielow concoction. Gears were 310’s

[Ripped]

I've always liked Riv's from when I was a kid. One of the nicest Buicks in my opinion. Should be awesome when done

[clill]

Engine upgrade [emoji12]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190322/8a7565c0d87f52b281fad7a8315fc0d0.jpg


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[glassman]

Details? other than it saying its an LS2:hello:

[69hugger]

Or is that “LS11”? As in 11... because it’s 1 louder than 10, isn’t it?
:headspin:

[clill]

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[69hugger]

Heated and messagers for those endless tour miles no doubt? :thumbsup:

[clill]

I leave Matt alone for a minute and.....
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[fleet]

Good looking seats Charlie.

Covering them in some fine Corinthian leather is a nice touch too. ;)

[69hugger]

I leave Matt alone for a minute and.....
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Does my heart good after this LONG ASS winter to hear & see that. I'd say he took it rather easy on your tires considering the power on tap!:thumbsup:

[JD67SS]

Seats turned out awesome... so the only thing left is gap and paint? :peepwall:

[214Chevy]

Man, those seat look like they belong there. As if they came from the factory like that. So sweet!! Good call Charlie...

[clill]

Finally headed home
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[kwhizz]

Time for new rear Tires !!!!!

[clill]

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[Vegas69]

Sweet boat!

[clill]

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[kwhizz]

"Scary" Stuff...…. Weld better be careful !!!!

[clill]

That's who they are for.

[clill]

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[Tinker]

Impressive speed. Were you spinning the tires, or is it just that big of a tugboat?

[syborg tt]

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[clill]

I sent Jody a video of it going down the dragstrip hoping he would post it. Ran a 12.60 @120. I had to let off as it kept spinning the tires. Beat a Hellcat ? and a Trackhawk ? Alot of fun for a 4200 lb sled. Car now has 4500 miles on it. Lost a power steering pump on the first night of Power Tour. The front seal went out and everyone says that never happens on the LS9 pumps. The pulley has it's own bearing and the pump has a spligned shaft so there is no side load. Of course I notice it after two Margaritas on a rainy night at the hotel. Faithful traveling companions Steen, Randy and Brian Thomson jump in to solve the problem. Steen had tools, Brian called the main parts guy for the Hendrick dealerships as we are in North Carolina. Parts guy gets on computer from home and says there is not 1 LS9 pump in any of their dealerships. Brian reminds him that there will be one in a front drive accessory drive that he had sold them. The guy goes into the dealership at 6am, robs the pump out of the kit and brings it across the street to the hotel. I was in my room waiting for Brian to call me so we could go over to the dealer but instead the call I get is for the keys as they have the pump installed. The luck of their being a pump right across the street and being with about the only guy that knew it was there was amazing.

[69hugger]

We’re the margaritas frozen or on the rocks? 😬

[jarhead]

We’re the margaritas frozen or on the rocks? 😬

:bump:

[clill]

On the rocks.

[fleet]

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[clill]

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[clill]

Not bad for 275 gears.:D

[JD67SS]

All right, now you’re just pissin’ me off...

JD

[69hugger]

On the rocks.

Your version of “shaken, not stirred”!

You better buy a lottery ticket after that pump story!

[camcojb]

I sent Jody a video of it going down the dragstrip hoping he would post it.

The copy I got was really low quality. I could barely make it out on my computer.

[clill]

https://www.hotrod.com/articles/the-20-foot-stunner-charley-lillards-1965-riviera/

[clill]

I tried to send the author a email telling him credit should go to Matt at Sled Ally for the build and not Roadster Shop but it kicked back. Nice pics but that is about it.

[Ketzer]

I just read through it, they do give credit to SA for the build.


Jeff-

[JD67SS]

Read yesterday, it was giving RS the build credit, seems like they fixed it (which is one good thing about on line features).

JD

[NAPA 68]

not bad for 275 gears.:d

lmao

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[jeff71]

Dog is co-pilot? I woulda roll’d wit ya Charlie.....

[fleet]

Charlie,

How many miles now?

Any changes/updates?

[clill]

Not my dog. I was eating lunch in Camden SC on Barrett-Jackson road tour and he was sitting on the hood of a car. Owner kindly had him sit on my car for the pics. I think I’m at about 8500 miles on the Riv.

[clill]

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[Ns RS]

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[WSSix]

Hope everyone made it safely through all the rain that's passed through this area.

That's fantastic that you have so many miles on the Riv, Charlie.

Any pics of that square body behind you?

[Ns RS]

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[clill]

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Almost 10k miles on it now.


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[fleet]

A ‘star is born’ at the 10 sec mark...
:D


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[WSSix]

Glad they got to go by Milton's place. He's got a beautiful piece of property.

[fleet]

More of ‘Sir Charles’ at the 45sec mark...:thumbsup:


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[clill]

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[camcojb]

Where is that?

[clill]

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[camcojb]

Congrats! Is it going back white or ? And your 67?

[clill]

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[camcojb]

Is that a dark blue or gray?

[Ns RS]

81081......

You gonna need another matching hat…

[camcojb]

81081

You gonna need another matching hat…

Hopefully that's Shirleys... :lol:

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[Ns RS]

Hopefully that's Shirleys... :lol:

One would think but no

[DBasher]

Why is it Ness always has the good pics? Good to see the Rivi getting some love, paint was cool as far as being original but a proper paint job goes well with the amount of custom fab work this car has. Hutton is definitely the man for the job.

[JKnight]

Charley’s been pretty consistent in his general lack of affinity for white cars, so I feel like this makes sense. Looks great in dark blue and I’m sure Hutton did a great job.

[clill]

Hutton even makes DP90 look great.:lol:

[WSSix]

Oh wow! I can't wait to see this one in the sun. It's definitely in great hands.

[214Chevy]

Charley, what prompted the color change versus going back white?

[clill]

Leave him alone for a minute and starts messing with stuff.

[clill]

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[jeff71]

Well….. it did have crappy factory gaps.

[clill]

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[clill]

How much priming can one man do ? Paint it allready !!!

[camcojb]

We need a color.... :idea:

[214Chevy]

We need a color.... :idea:

Desperately... :hairpullout::faint:

[fleet]

https://i.postimg.cc/50ML493X/IMG-8856.jpg (https://postimg.cc/LqNnvpGS)

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[fleet]

It even moves!

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https://youtube.com/shorts/erP5AlKm2KM?si=pFBefF0J3VJFsaZB

[clill]

Perfect color... Hint Hint.

[Ketzer]

The perfect compliment to all that Hutton bodywork would be Tuxedo black....

[camcojb]

The perfect compliment to all that Hutton bodywork would be Tuxedo black....

Agreed, looks great but needs a lot of upkeep.

[X.K5]

That's where those green money bags come in handy, peel off a few hundred for detailing....both great looking cars, any color other than primer is good from here.

[clill]

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[clill]

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[JB400]

Now you need some 13 inch gold Dayton wire wheels and a good airbrush artist.http://https://www.motortrend.com/vehicle-genres/top-notch-customs-builds-clean-65-buick-riviera/photos/

[WSSix]

The car looks great white. Glad you're staying with it.

[JD67SS]

It’s worthy of a proper gap and paint. Please consider that down the road...

JD

I haven’t poked my head in here for some time now… looked up my above quote from ‘18.

Glad to see that you’re doing this to one of the coolest cars on the planet and there’s none better than Hutton.

Bravo!

[clill]

2000

[clill]

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[clill]

Still polishing.

[clill]

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[camcojb]

It's not going to get any shinier or straighter... :lol: Either of your cars going to be at SEMA?

[clill]

Hutton was wondering how long before the buttcrack is noticed.

[fleet]

Hutton was wondering how long before the buttcrack is noticed.

So that’s how he gets away with charging those prices!

:tv_happy:


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[X.K5]

The reflections not all it's cracked up to be........Great car will be good to see it out of the booth and trim-trim- trimmed.

[camcojb]

Hutton was wondering how long before the buttcrack is noticed.

I was ignoring it lol. :action-smiley-027:

[clill]

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[WSSix]

Is the door skin bolt on for these cars?

[Chevy Kid]

Is the door skin bolt on for these cars?

Yes. About the craziest design ever. The doors close with a nice sound.




Tim

[WSSix]

Wow, I had no idea. That's kind of cool. I will have to keep my eyes out for this the next time I see a Riviera in person. Thanks!

[214Chevy]

Is the door skin bolt on for these cars?

I never knew this. I was like "what's going on here?" at first thinking why did the car get painted and weld on the door skin later. :lostmarbles::sieg:

[MSTSFabbed]

Well that’s just genius! I’ve never heard of bolt on door skins! I’ll bet that makes window reg replacement and alignment sooo much easier!

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[TechNova]

Well that’s just genius! I’ve never heard of bolt on door skins! I’ll bet that makes window reg replacement and alignment sooo much easier!

Fieros also had bolt on skins but were plastic.
I wonder how many techs didn't know back in the day and worked on the doors the hard way, from the inside.

[Ns RS]

For Fs’ sake Lillard, after pink, blue then black, putting hutton up to run interference troll then painting it the same crappy white??? You butt crack donkey may you get bit by a raccoon….

[clill]

I know....I hate white.

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[fleet]

I know....I hate white.

Time to add some color!

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:P

[ScotI]

:lol:

[camcojb]

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Either car going to be at SEMA?

[clill]

Nope.

[camcojb]

Looks amazing Charley.

[Stielow]

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Good choice White your favorite color!!


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[camcojb]

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Good choice White your favorite color!!


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:lol:

[fleet]

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…looks like a big batch of White Kryptonite headed your way!


:P

[clill]

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[camcojb]

Beautiful!

[Stielow]

Looks great!!


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[clill]

I told him resale red but he painted it white.

[214Chevy]

Charlie, what model series BMW seats are those again?

[clill]

Can't remember but ones going in the Camaro are 2016 BMW 428I F33 according to Matt.

[clill]

Found when I bought them on Ebay.

[clill]

Headlight bezels done, bumper on. Clear Bra going on as we are driving to Hot August Nights Reno and then the Goodguys tour.

[CarlC]

Headlight bezels done, bumper on. Clear Bra going on as we are driving to Hot August Nights Reno and then the Goodguys tour.

Looking forward to seeing you in Rapid City

[clill]

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[WSSix]

Looks fantastic, Charlie! Enjoy driving it again.

[Ns RS]

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Make sure the transport company Ships it on top of the carrier this time…

[clill]

It's done and killer. Hard to see in pics but this thing is like glass. Of course Hutton had to screw with me and I have no idea why. I open the trunk and it looks like a body is in there.

[clill]

Also was the crate the rebuilt 9" pumpkin came in but with bloody hand prints.

[clill]

Then a tiny box in the glove box.

[clill]

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[clill]

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[clill]

Hard to see but he painted the normally black areas of the rockers the same color as the rims.

[clill]

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[clill]

Ogden chrome did all the chrome.

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[camcojb]

Car turned out great Charley. I see you have3 an old convertible bug. Renee has a 68 Bug that was given to her by her father.

[PTAddict]

What a great car! The perfect expression of Pro Touring, IMO. Not some static street rod meant to be seen more than driven, or a race car with license plates. Just a classic body style with modern performance and convenience, meant to be driven and enjoyed.

[fleet]

MGMGA!

Making GM Great Again!


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[jeff71]

Charlie,

Are those Cat’s in between that rear cross member and the 3rd member?

What mufflers are those next to the fuel tank?

[ScotI]

We've all read where White just isn't your color of choice, but it sure works here.
Very understated appearance w/all the right details everywhere else. I love this body style, so this is one of my favorite cars ever.

[WSSix]

Gorgeous. Painting the rockers to match the wheels is a great touch. Enjoy the car now that it's back.

[syborg tt]

Wow, the car turned out incredible!!


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[clill]

So inside the body bag that was in the trunk....... Hutton you are a sick man.

[Ns RS]

Remember Strictly for HOV lane use only you weirdo…

[JB400]

I'm kinda surpised they didn't try to make the supercharger resemble the star wars air cleaner. Nothing wrong with what is there, beyond that engine cover is what most everyone uses.

[clill]

I'm kinda surpised they didn't try to make the supercharger resemble the star wars air cleaner. Nothing wrong with what is there, beyond that engine cover is what most everyone uses.

But how many covers say "LS 11" ?

[ADY]

But how many covers say "LS 11" ?

Haha...It will be a few years before GM catches up with you, hilarious.

[clill]

Came with 1000.00 cash

[WSSix]

Congrats, Charlie! Well deserved.

[69hugger]

We all have a favorite car we've ever seen. One that simply expresses who we are and our tastes. This is mine!!

[69hugger]

Came with 1000.00 cash

...which was no doubt left in their casino? :lol:

[thedugan]

...which was no doubt left in their casino? :lol:

No it was already spent on more ARP fasteners.

[BonzoHansen]

So inside the body bag that was in the trunk....... Hutton you are a sick man.

:lol:

[BonzoHansen]

But how many covers say "LS 11" ?
Love that cover

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[CarlC]

Charlie and I having some fun somewhere in Wyoming.

https://j.hmjimg.com/2024/09/12/20240911_085259.md.jpg (https://www.hostmyjunk.com/image/r0wkk)

[WSSix]

beautiful view!

[clill]

Fun tour. Just turned 15000 miles on it. Home tomorrow.

[clill]

Tour ended Saturday. Drove 570 miles home yesterday for a trip total of 1960 miles. Now just over 16000 miles on it. Lots o fun....

[X.K5]

Great car love the stance, and whole look of it....Better yet your driving it. My friends "67" Riviera got about 5 mpg...yours must get 10-15 or better. How's the handling ride etc?

[214Chevy]

Very nice Charlie. I bet it was loads of fun.

[clill]

Was a ball. Most of the time I got 18.6 mpg. Once 11 mpg once 26 mpg...

[CarlC]

Tour ended Saturday. Drove 570 miles home yesterday for a trip total of 1960 miles. Now just over 16000 miles on it. Lots o fun....

Fun driving with you Charlie. Had the best pancakes ever in that BFE town where we split up. 861mi home that day, 3821mi in eight days.

Somewhere in SE Oregon before hitting the Nevada state line.

https://j.hmjimg.com/2024/09/17/20240915_0641091.md.jpg (https://www.hostmyjunk.com/image/r0xvK)

[Goosesdad]

Was nice to meet you at Kenny's. Car is fantastic!

[clill]

You too. Interesting area.

[clill]

While working in the interior today with my reading glasses on I notice this.

[fleet]

:P

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https://youtu.be/VwCBYP9uJpM?si=Y4u2vx8BkaSJFdDD

[camcojb]

While working in the interior today with my reading glasses on I notice this.

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[66fury]

now that's funny

[fleet]

8O_7SUltFrI

https://youtu.be/8O_7SUltFrI?feature=shared

[clill]

I need votes :-)

https://cup.barrett-jackson.com/

[andrewb70]

I need votes :-)

https://cup.barrett-jackson.com/

Done

[camcojb]

Done

[jsr69]

Done

[Ketzer]

Done.

[OLDFLM]

Done

[fleet]

Done…

[thedugan]

Done

[ADY]

Voted.

[JB400]

vOtEd