63 Buick Riviera

[Modlbldr]

Our club is having a 3 month build-off with the theme being "Rebuilders". The rules state that there must be 2-3 changes made to the original build. I dug through my stash and pulled this screw bottom out.

There is a bit of body damage around the rear wheel wells and the passenger a pillar is broken. Both should be relatively easy fixes. Not sure where I am headed with this but am thinking either an early 60's custom or something similar to a Zocchi style build.

I pulled it apart this morning and have it in the stripper now. Unfortunately I broke the passenger taillight while taking it out. They are basic shapes so it shouldn't be difficult to make one or do cusrom lights. 

Stay tuned.

Later-

[Kah puts]

No problemos’s compadre, Riviera’s so cool that whatever you do it’s still going to be cool ?

[dino246gt]

I love saving glue bombs, and a '63 Riv is one of my favs, so I can't wait to see it!

 

[rickcaps55]

3 hours ago, Modlbldr said:

Our club is having a 3 month build-off with the theme being "Rebuilders". The rules state that there must be 2-3 changes made to the original build. I dug through my stash and pulled this screw bottom out.

There is a bit of body damage around the rear wheel wells and the passenger a pillar is broken. Both should be relatively easy fixes. Not sure where I am headed with this but am thinking either an early 60's custom or something similar to a Zocchi style build.

I pulled it apart this morning and have it in the stripper now. Unfortunately I broke the passenger taillight while taking it out. They are basic shapes so it shouldn't be difficult to make one or do cusrom lights. 

Stay tuned.

Later-

This is where I totally miss Modelhause they had all those parts in there line up and did all the chrome. It's awesome to see someone saving the old build good luck with it can't wait to see it done.!!

[slusher]

I am looking forward to your build sir,  I’m sure your point to build something sharp.  Patrick Swayze had a 63 abd a65 in the move Road house.

[hct728(Bob)]

Looks pretty rough, but well worth saving, the '63 is kinda rare. I've saved up a few of this generation Riviera kit, I recall the interiors were different, and now I hear they're coming out with the '65 again, yay! Beautiful car!

[Modlbldr]

Thank you everyone for your comments and vote of confidence. I'm going to start researching some ideas later tonight.

Later-

[Chuckyg1]

This will be interesting. Looking forward to how you'll manage the repairs. Not my strong, so an opportunity for me to learn something. 

[Modlbldr]

Got the Rivi out of the brake fluid today and began the clean up of the glue rash (no idea what the original builder decided to glue to the roof) and flash. Next is a bit of putty and repairing the A pillar and wing window.

Later-

Edited April 2, 2024 by Modlbldr

[Modlbldr]

Got the first bit of the A pillar and wing window repairs done. Needs a bt of clean up. I also puttied and sanded the glue damage on the body. Not really liking the rocker panel repairs so I may cut them off and replace them altogether with some ribbed chrome stips. Still have the rear wheel wells to repair.

Later-

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[Sam I Am]

Would one of the current reissued kits be close enough to give you patch panels?

[Modlbldr]

14 hours ago, Sam I Am said:

Would one of the current reissued kits be close enough to give you patch panels?

I think it would. It would be a relatively easy repair since it would just be the rockers below the body mold line. I've already started the repairs on the wheel wells with strips of styrene so it is a bit late to patch those in.

Later-

[NOBLNG]

These are such cool cars. Nice start on saving this one Tom.?