1963 to 1965 Riviera weight.

Discussion in 'Buick FAQ' started by PGSS, Jan 31, 2018.

  1. PGSS

    PGSS Gold Level Contributor

    What is the true average weight of the 63 to 65's? Iv'e seen mentions of 4200lbs.
    I can't see it near the 66's and up which has to be 4500lbs and way up..
    I remember seeing a factory 1965 ad stating the 325hp 401 at a 16 seconds 1/4 mile and the 360hp 425 at 15.5 seconds. Just trying to do some silly math in my head..
    Does anyone remember that ad and can post a pic..:)
     
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  2. WQ59B

    WQ59B Well-Known Member

    Shipping weight, '63 : 3998
    Shipping weight, '64 : 3951
    Shipping weight, '65 : 4036
    Shipping weight, '66 : 4180

    Being a '59 guy, I can give you some comparisons there. 59 Invicta 2-dr hardtop gains 120 lbs going from 'shipping weight' to 'curb weight'. Options will add to that. For my car:
    shipping : 4274, curb : 4394, plus options (radio/antenna, PS, dual exh, Safety Group): 4481.
    So a '65 with no options should be around 4160.
     
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  3. PGSS

    PGSS Gold Level Contributor

    Thanx WQ..Nice guide line to go by.
    You have the same year and model Invicta sled that Pop Kennedy ran something like a low 14 second 1/4:)
     
  4. WQ59B

    WQ59B Well-Known Member

    Hmmm, I be needin' to see a pic of that car!
     
  5. PGSS

    PGSS Gold Level Contributor

  6. telriv

    telriv Founders Club Member

    Just a guide & a FYI. My '64 Riv. I bought new, no options other than posi, has run a best of a 13.902@98MPH@4400pds.


    Tom T.
     
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  7. PGSS

    PGSS Gold Level Contributor

    Wow, without giving away to many secrets, does it have headers, the 3.42's and how much did your rockers cut the et's:)
     
  8. telriv

    telriv Founders Club Member

    NO HEADERS, 3.90's, .4 & 4MPH & re-worked advance in dist. & M&H's purchased in 1970. When it was COMPLETELY stock in '68 ran a best of 15.2. Never did it run as slow as 16.2-16.6 as most reported at the time.


    Tom T.
     
  9. PGSS

    PGSS Gold Level Contributor

    Sweet! Is it having any traction issue's with the old M&H's? They have to be a little dry by now?
     
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