My first car and project Bought my first car a few weeks ago. It runs, all stock. recently rebuilt tranny. Im not very engine savvy but ill try my best. 430 big block, (guy i bought it from said either recently rebuilt or new tranny) 3-speed auto, stock dual exhaust, original rims, everything. definately needs work though. mostly interior, bumpers, chrome, hide-a-way light "workings", appostlry only on front bench, rear only needs cleaned. thats all i can think of right now as im very tired. Im hoping for this to be my project page (moderater move please if its in the wrong section). Won't be updated often Because i only work a parttime job at barely above minimum wage. Heres some pictures: The front The Rear: Passenger Side: Neat pic i got with the sun setting: Back Seat: Front Seat: Engine: Right side of engine: Left side, A/C taken out :/ More Pics to come as i update and fix List of fixings: [ ]Sound system (radio, speakers etc.) [ ]New steering wheel [ ]Tach [ ]Cherry bombs and new exhaust pipes all around [ ]Headers [ ]Replace front bumber [ ]ReChrome rear bumper [ ]New windshield [ ]New rims and tires (fat/skinnies) [ ]Paint (idk what color to paint. i like the black primer thats on it now so maybe black? any sudgestions? white inside) [ ]Tranny [ ]Other things i cant think of them now Tell me what ya think or any questions you have. Thanks for looking and its great to be here
WELCOME!!! :beers2: you've come to the right place for all things pertaining to your car! lookin fwd to seein the pics!
Okay question. How do i change the rear blinker light. The one i need is the one behind the trunk, the very outside one. the left blinker.
you might jave to take off those 3 plastic filler pieces between the inside of the trunk and the rear bumper. but it seems like you might be able to go in from the bottom, behind the bumper. it's been a while since i've been in there. i like the pics! your whole life, you'll only have one 'first' car. you got a good one there, enjoy!!! :beers2:
Welcome to v8buick, and a great 'project' car - your in for some fun ! You can access the rear outside tail lights working under the car behind the bumper, it's a bit of a sqeeze, but a lot easier than removing the rear bumper. The other lights can be accessed by removing the filler panels on top of the rear bumper. Check out the Riviera Owners Association (ROA) web site at www.rivowners.org for info on your 'first' car. Good luck with your '69 ! :beer :TU:
Hey, that is pretty neat that your first car is the same type I bought years ago. Mine is a '69 Riv. GS. I bought it from the original owner that bought it new in Hawaii. I have all kinds of stuff the lady had saved from the bill of sale and first tag (Hawaii) to nearly every tag ever bought for it. Unfortunately a few years ago I was acting a fool and blew the engine up. It serves me right for acting up....lol To me, the Riviera is a luxury hot rod. It has styling that was ahead of it's time and it has power that some muscle cars don't have. I wish you luck in putting yours back into great condition. I'm hoping to get back onto mine sometime soon. Wes
Welcome and congrats on buying one of the finest Buick's out there (I'm a little biased) Like the others said this is the place to get all your answers and a lot of parts. Steve
