I don't know; - he took the best of both, it almost looks like what the natural progression should have been on the Riviera. I'm kind of torn about it. If he'd have kept it all Buick and tuned out the Nailhead or even stuffed in the appropriate BBB, then I would probably like it more. As it is, like any highly customized car, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and is a very personal taste. He's right; there is no middle ground; you end up either loving it or hating it.
Appreciate the work that went into it. Can't say that I like the results. Oh well, different strokes.............