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Painter D · 11-04-2010, 09:30 PM

MODS feel free to move or delete this thread , since it's not a Chevy truck.

Since my 69 SWB (Surf Blue) is essentially finished I thought I'd turn my attention to my 63' Buick Riviera. So far I've rebuilt the the front end with all new ball joints, tie rods, and bushings, setup the front end to accomodate Some Firestone 2600lbs. bags, relocated the shocks, and painted all the suspension parts that I've removed.

I'm planning on running 2 Viair 480's and the E-leveling kit from Accuair, and I'm gonna finish the front end completely before I start on the back. I'll have more pics soon.

lowdownstar · 11-04-2010, 09:41 PM

How do you do it? your on number two and i can't get one done! lol I wish i had your energy and time to get stuff done, not counting your ability.... Looks great just like your truck does.

Ray

Sillyoldman · 11-04-2010, 09:45 PM

Dang nice Buick! Whats under the hood?

**lolife99** · 11-04-2010, 09:46 PM

Subscribing!

nastyc10 · 11-05-2010, 01:46 AM

Nice Riviera! should look sweet after the bag job.

colin_havens · 11-05-2010, 11:25 AM

Awesome, I love thoe cars. It will look great bagged! What kind of wheels are you thinking of running?

SBTork · 11-05-2010, 07:30 PM

Cool car, I will be looking forward to seeing more progress pictures.

VA72C10 · 11-05-2010, 07:48 PM

Awesome! Been looking forward to you slamming that one!

CG · 11-06-2010, 10:21 AM

Here is a thread from the HAMB you may have an interest in. I love these old Rivs. I have a customer (Im in the copier business) who's parents have a 65 they bought new, they are kicking around the idea of selling. I would love to have it but my extra car funds have taken a huge hit this year. So for now Im just gonna have to hope they dont sell it =)

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=293538

Painter D · 11-07-2010, 08:35 PM

I made a little more progress today, got the front end completely finished and reassembled so that's out of the way now. Ran some airlines and started on the back end. Out back I had to remove the exhaust from in front of the back wheels all the way back to free up some space. I also had to make upper and lower cups for the bags and do a few other small things. According to my measurements it should lay frame with no problems, but we'll see. Here's some more pics.

I enclosed a pic of Surf Blue in my garage also, my wife is all over my butt to get this project done so she can have her garage parking back

72BlckButy · 11-07-2010, 08:48 PM

Nice progress on the Riv D!

VA72C10 · 11-07-2010, 09:40 PM

Looking good!!!

jasonhall · 11-07-2010, 10:21 PM

Thats going to look sweet!

greens69 · 11-10-2010, 01:01 AM

Very nice....I built a 64 a couple of years ago.

72BlckButy · 11-10-2010, 08:22 AM

Killer Riv greens69!

DZL1 · 11-10-2010, 08:32 AM

You are one lucky man. Keep up the good work!

DZL1.

61_FL_Apache · 11-10-2010, 01:41 PM

WOW!! That looks good!! Nice job

Painter D · 11-10-2010, 10:09 PM

That's pretty nice, I think I've seen that one somewhere before.

Tony@AirRideTech · 11-11-2010, 10:46 AM

Nice Riv man... I love those cars.... ! One thing you may take another look at is where you mounted your shock mount. Mounting it on the strut rod multiplies the motion ratio that much more which really knocks down the working stroke of the shock effectively rendering it useless. Obviously I am not there running the front suspension up and down to be able to judge the stroke so this is only a suggestion

Painter D · 11-11-2010, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony@AirRideTech

Nice Riv man... I love those cars.... ! One thing you may take another look at is where you mounted your shock mount. Mounting it on the strut rod multiplies the motion ratio that much more which really knocks down the working stroke of the shock effectively rendering it useless. Obviously I am not there running the front suspension up and down to be able to judge the stroke so this is only a suggestion

Thanks, I'm aware of that. Unfortunately space is extremely limited to even be able to run shocks without losing turning radius, so this was my best option.

Could you elaborate more on what you mean by "the working stroke of the shock"?

Rollie396 · 11-11-2010, 10:36 PM

very nice,I love old Rivis!

Painter D · 11-16-2010, 09:33 PM

Well it's essentially done. The only thing left to do is get and install the E-leveling system, but that's going to have to wait since I'm temporarily between jobs. So for now I'm just going to run a 7 switch , switchbox.

BTW the water trap is only mounted there temporarily.

Painter D · 11-16-2010, 09:39 PM

Thought I'd trow in a couple of pics of one of my buddies truck ,he's been helping me bag my Buick. He's runnin Porterbuilt front and rear dropmembers ,on 20" smoothies. It's a very cool truck.

**lolife99** · 11-16-2010, 10:05 PM

The Riv looks GOOD!

tuckin55 · 11-16-2010, 10:15 PM

help, hell you did all the work.

11-04-2010, 09:30 PM	#1
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Air baggin a Buick Riviera MODS feel free to move or delete this thread , since it's not a Chevy truck. Since my 69 SWB (Surf Blue) is essentially finished I thought I'd turn my attention to my 63' Buick Riviera. So far I've rebuilt the the front end with all new ball joints, tie rods, and bushings, setup the front end to accomodate Some Firestone 2600lbs. bags, relocated the shocks, and painted all the suspension parts that I've removed. I'm planning on running 2 Viair 480's and the E-leveling kit from Accuair, and I'm gonna finish the front end completely before I start on the back. I'll have more pics soon. Attached Images __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5 Last edited by Painter D; 11-04-2010 at 09:32 PM.

11-04-2010, 09:41 PM	#2
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 820	Re: Air baggin a Buick Riviera How do you do it? your on number two and i can't get one done! lol I wish i had your energy and time to get stuff done, not counting your ability.... Looks great just like your truck does. Ray

11-04-2010, 09:45 PM	#3
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Air baggin a Buick Riviera Dang nice Buick! Whats under the hood? __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

11-04-2010, 09:46 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,684	Re: Air baggin a Buick Riviera Subscribing! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-05-2010, 01:46 AM	#5
nastyc10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 516	Re: Air baggin a Buick Riviera Nice Riviera! should look sweet after the bag job.

11-05-2010, 11:25 AM	#6
colin_havens Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mountain Home, AR Posts: 405	Re: Air baggin a Buick Riviera Awesome, I love thoe cars. It will look great bagged! What kind of wheels are you thinking of running?

11-05-2010, 07:30 PM	#7
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,856	Re: Air baggin a Buick Riviera Cool car, I will be looking forward to seeing more progress pictures. __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

11-05-2010, 07:48 PM	#8
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Air baggin a Buick Riviera Awesome! Been looking forward to you slamming that one! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-06-2010, 10:21 AM	#9
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,787	Re: Air baggin a Buick Riviera Here is a thread from the HAMB you may have an interest in. I love these old Rivs. I have a customer (Im in the copier business) who's parents have a 65 they bought new, they are kicking around the idea of selling. I would love to have it but my extra car funds have taken a huge hit this year. So for now Im just gonna have to hope they dont sell it =) http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=293538 __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

11-07-2010, 08:35 PM	#10
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Air baggin a Buick Riviera I made a little more progress today, got the front end completely finished and reassembled so that's out of the way now. Ran some airlines and started on the back end. Out back I had to remove the exhaust from in front of the back wheels all the way back to free up some space. I also had to make upper and lower cups for the bags and do a few other small things. According to my measurements it should lay frame with no problems, but we'll see. Here's some more pics. I enclosed a pic of Surf Blue in my garage also, my wife is all over my butt to get this project done so she can have her garage parking back Attached Images __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5 Last edited by Painter D; 11-07-2010 at 08:36 PM.

11-07-2010, 08:48 PM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Air baggin a Buick Riviera Nice progress on the Riv D! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-07-2010, 09:40 PM	#12
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Air baggin a Buick Riviera Looking good!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-07-2010, 10:21 PM	#13
jasonhall Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 829	Re: Air baggin a Buick Riviera Thats going to look sweet!

11-10-2010, 01:01 AM	#14
greens69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tomball,Texas USA Posts: 324	Re: Air baggin a Buick Riviera Very nice....I built a 64 a couple of years ago. Attached Images __________________ Houston and Dallas Autorama Show Chairman ///Relaxed Atmosphere 1969 Chevrolet C10 1972 Chevrolet 2WD Blazer 1987 GMC Sierra

11-10-2010, 08:22 AM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Air baggin a Buick Riviera Killer Riv greens69! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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11-10-2010, 08:32 AM	#16
DZL1 One day..... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocala, FL. Posts: 702	Re: Air baggin a Buick Riviera You are one lucky man. Keep up the good work! DZL1.

11-10-2010, 01:41 PM	#17
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,065	Re: Air baggin a Buick Riviera WOW!! That looks good!! Nice job __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

11-10-2010, 10:09 PM	#18
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Air baggin a Buick Riviera That's pretty nice, I think I've seen that one somewhere before. __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

11-11-2010, 10:46 AM	#19
Tony@AirRideTech Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntingburg IN Posts: 620	Re: Air baggin a Buick Riviera Nice Riv man... I love those cars.... ! One thing you may take another look at is where you mounted your shock mount. Mounting it on the strut rod multiplies the motion ratio that much more which really knocks down the working stroke of the shock effectively rendering it useless. Obviously I am not there running the front suspension up and down to be able to judge the stroke so this is only a suggestion

11-11-2010, 10:36 PM	#21
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: Air baggin a Buick Riviera very nice,I love old Rivis! __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

11-16-2010, 09:33 PM	#22
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Air baggin a Buick Riviera Well it's essentially done. The only thing left to do is get and install the E-leveling system, but that's going to have to wait since I'm temporarily between jobs. So for now I'm just going to run a 7 switch , switchbox. BTW the water trap is only mounted there temporarily. Attached Images __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5 Last edited by Painter D; 11-16-2010 at 09:41 PM.

11-16-2010, 09:39 PM	#23
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Air baggin a Buick Riviera Thought I'd trow in a couple of pics of one of my buddies truck ,he's been helping me bag my Buick. He's runnin Porterbuilt front and rear dropmembers ,on 20" smoothies. It's a very cool truck. Attached Images __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5 Last edited by Painter D; 11-16-2010 at 10:02 PM.

11-16-2010, 10:05 PM	#24
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,684	Re: Air baggin a Buick Riviera The Riv looks GOOD! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-16-2010, 10:15 PM	#25
tuckin55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite tx Posts: 54	Re: Air baggin a Buick Riviera help, hell you did all the work.

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