My 1971 Riviera Before and After

Discussion in 'A boatload of fun' started by crazyjackcsa, Jun 10, 2006.

  1. crazyjackcsa

    crazyjackcsa Big and Untame

    I've posted a few pictures already, but Now it is finally done. It took about 6 months of steady weekend work, Pictures don't really show how rough it was before but my lovely fiancee said I couldn't go to my own wedding in it, so we had to take care of that.

    Before: You can' tell but the top was getting ready to go, there were a LOT of big scratches, dings, dents a patched back bumper, the body work was starting to bubble and the paint was peeling off of the trunk lid

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    After: Paint code is WA7782 85-87 GM Gunmetal Grey Metallic, with a black top.
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    Last edited: Jun 10, 2006
  2. Mister T

    Mister T Just truckin' around

    Nice work Trevor. :TU: :beer
     
  3. Rivman

    Rivman Senior Ottawa Buick Guy

    '71 Riviera Resto

    Gotta love the colour choice Trevor, but hey - I'm partial to Grey !
    . . . can you make the pics a little bigger ?
    L@@king good ! :beer :beer :TU:
     
  4. crazyjackcsa

    crazyjackcsa Big and Untame

    I tried, that was the biggest they would go! I'm kidding of course, I'll mess around with them.
     
  5. Dale

    Dale Sweepspear

    Looks very nice!

    Excellent color!
    I like it very much!
     
  6. 76century

    76century Well-Known Member

    Beautiful Riv! :bglasses:
     
  7. skyphix

    skyphix Well-Known Member

    That looks sharp :TU:
     
  8. EEE

    EEE Straight out of lo-cash!

    Sweet looking Riv...!!
     
  9. GoldBoattail455

    GoldBoattail455 462 -> TH400 -> Posi

    Wow, now that is a sharp Riv. :TU: :beer I bet that paint just shines! :grin: :bglasses:
     
  10. ricknmel67

    ricknmel67 Well-Known Member

    Looks greyt Trevor ! :TU:
    ( I know... terrible pun! ) :Dou: :pp

    Did you do the vinyl top yourself? I've always been curious how hard of a project that would be.
     
  11. crazyjackcsa

    crazyjackcsa Big and Untame

    Actually I did very little of the work myself. Paint and Body is not my strong suit. I took the top to a custom shop in Hamilton Ontario. For 300 dollars, I figured I'd let them do it.
     
  12. 75Riv

    75Riv A.K.A. Harry Clamshell

    Good looking combination, Trevor :TU:
     
  13. 78ParkAvenue

    78ParkAvenue LED Interior Lighting

    I agree, great colors
     
  14. ford2

    ford2 Well-Known Member

    Very NICE.


    Tony. :TU:
     
  15. Phil Racicot

    Phil Racicot Well-Known Member

    Nice color! Show us more pictures!
     
  16. crazyjackcsa

    crazyjackcsa Big and Untame

    Another Picture from the same day. Check out that rechromed bumper!

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  17. KQQL67

    KQQL67 Well-Known Member

    Nice looking Riv! So did she let you bring it to the wedding?
     
    Last edited: Jun 15, 2006
  18. crazyjackcsa

    crazyjackcsa Big and Untame

    She will, it's next month.
     
  19. 71GSX455-4SPD

    71GSX455-4SPD Nick Serwo Magic Car

    You really have something to be proud of there, Trevor! '71 Rivs are one of my favorites and yours sure looks great in her new grey paint!
     
  20. Rivman

    Rivman Senior Ottawa Buick Guy

    rear rechrome

    Trevor - where was the rear bumper done - and did you take out a second mortgage to pay for it ? Looks like a decent job. I'm planning on getting mine done this winter.
    Thanks ! :beer :TU:
     

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