I’ve been watching for awhile now, these videos help keep me sane through some really tough times. I appreciate all the work you put into making these!
Awesome!!! 👍👍 I had a big grin on my face hearing it roar to life! 😁 This car is DEFINITELY worth saving, even restoring. The Riviera is definitely a classic. (I've got a 1:25 scale model of one!...a 65) Nice work!!! 👏👏👏
You Sir, have the knowledge but more importantly the patience of Job! Once again I wish I would have known you in my younger days, when I had brought my 76 Jensen GT from England, bought it off the factory floor, with .75 miles on the clock. Lotus 907 engine, and a Getrag 5 speed. Split walnut dash, all Smith gauges, manual choke, clock went to 140….oh forgot twin side draft Stromberg carburetors! Please keep these vids coming!!!! Die hard Fan ….
@@glennstatham960 Gimme a break! I love watching Derek, but the only thing that this guy does like Derek is get's old car's running again (like a million other people), many who have no idea what TH-cam even is. He doesn't use any of the words or corny phrase's Derek does. Tools & Fuel? Like he should invent his own or something?
I agree Glenn Statham in part but the actual reason I reckon why Vice Grip Garage subscriptions took off is when he drove his ‘Will it run’ cars 7 to a 1000 k’s home. If Steve did this I think it will peak subscriber interest. Derek puts a lot thought and planning into his ‘will it run will it drive’ content and gets the rewards for his and his family’s efforts. Steve’s a great knowledgeable car guy.
I was 10yrs old when my dads cousin stopped by the house in his new gold 64 Riviera, to give my dad a ride. It had the 425 with the dual quad intake and when they left the curb, it was white smoke and tire marks all the way up the street. Course I was hooked..
Great to see you get it going, and seeing the excitement build as it showed signs of life. I like how you emphasized the importance of safety when preparing to change the starter. Beautiful car.
I always look forward to Richards “whhoooooo” celebration when he gets one running. Love the enthusiasm. Working my way through all your videos they are all great, keep up the good work 😀
Just watched for the first time , Excellent! I Love Buicks too. The Joy of hearing her fire up after years of neglect, is Priceless. Good job guys, and BTW you sound like a fellow new englander. 👍 Keep up the Great Work ! Thank you for inspiring us all.
Wooooow...I started to cry a little bit. Amazing work dude!! I own a 64 and it's getting closer to get her back on the road as well. It's been since 1995 was the last time I heard my baby run. Wish me luck!
OMG I can't believe you found this one, Wow! I get just as excited as you do because it is hard work, takes time, but it is what we love to do. Thanks again.
My 71 skylark was my favorite car to have the privilege to own. I had many different cars Chevelle and trucks but the Buick would always get me home and won about every race I did .
LOVE these old reviera's, real Detroit iron. I had my uncles '63 Buick Lesabre with a 410 Wilcat engine, great highway car - youve got a great sounding engine in this one-!!!
Thanks for the sub Gary. People often tell me a Riv was never available with a 4 speed, but I remember seeing a 64 that had one back in the 80s. Was yours a factory 4 speed?
Cool video I’ve got a 65 Riv std 425-465 t -turbine 400 trans . Was my dads . He worked at a gas station at that time. His boss had a 65 GS wth rally wheels. His son has it now.
As A child in England I had one of these in the late 60's, it was a corgi toy car. I loved it as the front & rear lights used to reflect to look as though they were working. Will always remember the Name Buick Riviera. WOW
Great styling and amazing cars, especially at the time they came out. In the late 80's there was a lady in my dad's building selling hers very cheap. It was in amazing condition and he showed it to me. He didn't buy it and always regretted it.
I never had a Buick that old, but I had a 77 and 80 LeSabre.......and an 84 and 87 Regal. Love Buicks. 😊 Ever since my father got a 70 LeSabre, I've loved em.
Hey Man. Just subscribed. Loved your vid and mostly your Im gonna get this to start attitude. Well done shes cool as. I love Buicks very cool. Looking forward to more. From New Zealand.
What a great find and recovery. Good job with the video. Rivieras were definately a great car, especially with that engine. She definately looks restorable. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for your time to make these video and educate us with your experience in cars. We highly appreciate your efforts. Wish I was assisting you guys to rebuild or restore the car and learn from your experience. If you need free assistant please do let me know but you have to give me sometime during summer. REGARDS
Fortunately Buick used flat straight glass for that rear side glass, so it should not be too difficult to get a replacement glass for it. Nice find! I remember these when they were new. At first I did not like the parking light in the front fenders, but the design grew on me and eventually I came to like all the body lines of the Rivera models. Hope you can get it fully restored! Best wishes!
My father bought a 63 Riviera new and it was the most beautiful car I’d ever seen. It turned heads wherever we went. I took my drivers test in this car and used to steal it from my parents at every opportunity and I’d make the scene in it. I wish I had one in my collection now. The 63 had a 445 Wildcat engine and there was no car that could touch this car off the line. It was a real gas hog getting around 15 mpg. But the gas for it at the AMOCO station was 42,9 cents per gallon for the premium stuff. It’s so sad to see that car in such a decrepit condition.
Awesome! Yeah I had the same Riviera ( 64 ) way back in the 70's, mine had the 425 nailhead and a 140 mph speedometer. Mine wasn't stuck and ran like a champ, I raced a 69' Roadrunner w/a 440, down a empty two lane highway, for about an 1/8 mile or so, and blew his doors off. I had another buddy who had a 69 Cougar with a 428 CJ or 429? It's been so long I can't remember which but he thought that thing was it, until I blew his doors off too! Those nailheads had a sound all on their own!
@@whattherust - yes sir, that's a fact, they sure are! A lot of the older drag racers like the old nailheads bc they could take a pretty good licking and keep on going, plus with those smaller valves those things were torque monsters, but they could add things to them to bring the HP values up too, I know when I was a kid, my old man would take me and my brother, in the spring and summers to the dragstrips in central KY here, but I remember seeing a lot of guys running nailheads in something. They've even been known to blow away some hemi's , on the dragstrip anyways, as long they had the right combination of add-ons. But, anywho, take care bud and I'll be watching 🤘🍻
It’s sad that people let these beautiful car rot in the dirt like that. It blow my mind. Thanks to you to try and help save these cars.
The '64 Riviera is my all-time favorite car, the styling is just perfect.
Completely agree.
Good stuff
My favorite as well!
Same as well as the '69 impala
Yes my fave Buick too.
Richard the Miracle Worker! Persistent and patient.
I’ve been watching for awhile now, these videos help keep me sane through some really tough times. I appreciate all the work you put into making these!
Thanks Chris. I appreciate the kind words. Take care and more to come.
God bless buddy
I know what you mean
One of the all-time classic body styles....a real beauty! Worth considering a full restore on this bad boy.
Definitely!
Fantastic Job! Awesome to see it move again after 20 years.
Hello to you
Beautiful sound out of tail pipes great video
Thanks Kevin!
THE BODIES ON THE 64,65,RIVERA ARE TIMELESS! BREATHTAKING CAR!:
Awesome!!! 👍👍 I had a big grin on my face hearing it roar to life! 😁 This car is DEFINITELY worth saving, even restoring. The Riviera is definitely a classic. (I've got a 1:25 scale model of one!...a 65) Nice work!!! 👏👏👏
Thanks David. I am glad you enjoyed it! The owner is excited about taking the next step in getting it on the road.
These 63-65 Buick Rivieras have such an awesome style to them. One just came up in Edmonton, great video seeing this car move again after 20 years
I love those Rivieras.
You Sir, have the knowledge but more importantly the patience of Job! Once again I wish I would have known you in my younger days, when I had brought my 76 Jensen GT from England, bought it off the factory floor, with .75 miles on the clock. Lotus 907 engine, and a Getrag 5 speed. Split walnut dash, all Smith gauges, manual choke, clock went to 140….oh forgot twin side draft Stromberg carburetors! Please keep these vids coming!!!! Die hard Fan ….
I don’t see how this channel doesn’t have more subscribers. Love the will it start videos! I’d watch every one you make
Thank you for the kind words. Much appreciated!
Go see Vice Grip Garage, they all copy Derek down to the tools , fuel and words!
@@glennstatham960 Gimme a break! I love watching Derek, but the only thing that this guy does like Derek is get's old car's running again (like a million other people), many who have no idea what TH-cam even is. He doesn't use any of the words or corny phrase's Derek does. Tools & Fuel? Like he should invent his own or something?
I agree Glenn Statham in part but the actual reason I reckon why Vice Grip Garage subscriptions took off is when he drove his ‘Will it run’ cars 7 to a 1000 k’s home. If Steve did this I think it will peak subscriber interest. Derek puts a lot thought and planning into his ‘will it run will it drive’ content and gets the rewards for his and his family’s efforts. Steve’s a great knowledgeable car guy.
22:54 I was thinking the same thing!
Great job in getting that Riviera to run so well.
Thank you Mark.
I was 10yrs old when my dads cousin stopped by the house in his new gold 64 Riviera, to give my dad a ride. It had the 425 with the dual quad intake and when they left the curb, it was white smoke and tire marks all the way up the street. Course I was hooked..
That is a fantastic story. I have never seen a gold one.
@@whattherust Thanks. It's not really gold, Buick called it Desert Beige 938 / R
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Great to see you get it going, and seeing the excitement build as it showed signs of life. I like how you emphasized the importance of safety when preparing to change the starter. Beautiful car.
Damn straight Bro. Cant work on more cool cars if one sqishes you.due to simple safety steps not being taken.
Cool video. These cars are annoying the coolest things on 4 wheels. Always loved them. Well done
Beautiful car.🤙
Definitely.
I always look forward to Richards “whhoooooo” celebration when he gets one running. Love the enthusiasm. Working my way through all your videos they are all great, keep up the good work 😀
Thanks Sam!
Just watched for the first time , Excellent!
I Love Buicks too. The Joy of hearing her fire up after years of neglect, is Priceless. Good job guys, and BTW you sound like a fellow new englander. 👍 Keep up the Great Work !
Thank you for inspiring us all.
Yes, grew up in Mass. Thanks for the support!
"This is a cool piece of history right here..." - "We're going to put it under the crossmember.." 27.30
That nail head sounds really good and it sat for 23 year's that is really amazing
This is one of my favorite rescues. I truly love the look of this car.
63 Riv was my 2nd car. I learned that if I pulled the console ashtray out I could hide 12 cans of beer inside the console ;'}
That is a tip I did not know!
I had a Buick 350 I put in my 83 cutlass, she chucked a rod and part of the piston, drove 15 miles to house and locked up. I love Buick
Congratulations on finding your holy grail AND making it live again, nice one.
Thanks! This was a fun one.
Beautiful Riviera. So happy to see you save her.
That is a badass car!
It truly is an amazing vehicle in every way.
Definitely!
Wooooow...I started to cry a little bit. Amazing work dude!! I own a 64 and it's getting closer to get her back on the road as well. It's been since 1995 was the last time I heard my baby run. Wish me luck!
Good luck! I love those 64s. Thanks for watching.
It's alive alright excellent
I've done that many times
It's a 😂joy.to resurrect
Vintage vehicles. For sure
Love these programs.
Thank you guys.
It is definitely fun!
OMG I can't believe you found this one, Wow! I get just as excited as you do because it is hard work, takes time, but it is what we love to do. Thanks again.
As a Brit I can honestly say the 64 Riviera is a car I would love. Especially in black. Such a cool car. Hope that one was saved !!!
They are great cars. This one is on the road to recovery.
Wow ! I can just imagine how beautiful she was when she was new !!!! She could be beautiful again with enough work.
Definitely!
When the rescuer want´s to drive it for the first time after 20 years, you know he loves the car! Amazing job
Thanks! The owner does have a special attachment to it.
great job! I am delighted with the launch of this car!
Thanks! More to come.
Rich...I new you could get this baby running. Great vidio. You sure by far know your stuff buddy!
YOU'RE THE BEST . FROM BARCELONA.
Gracias!
Billy Mitchell's baby lives!! I couldn't believe how strong she was when she first started, BOOM>
They have a unique design and they look awesome
Yes they do. Totally unique.
From Toledo Spain,
Fantastico!!!!!!!
Gracias!
Nice find! Worth restoring!
Beautiful!
wow nice job..sounds great man ..
Thanks!
Great video. Something that has worked for me all my life.... Never Give Up!
I completely agree. This one would have been easy to walk away from.
My 71 skylark was my favorite car to have the privilege to own. I had many different cars Chevelle and trucks but the Buick would always get me home and won about every race I did .
Absolutely right Chris.
I always love this classic,, so glad you found it!👍
Thanks!
This is my 1st cousin Hugh. He has a lot of respect for good machines. So glad to see this project happen.
He is a great guy.
I bought a 71 Riviera for 125. Great car. My daughter would get in the back part.
LOVE these old reviera's, real Detroit iron. I had my uncles '63 Buick Lesabre with a 410 Wilcat engine, great highway car - youve got a great sounding engine in this one-!!!
I had a 63 LeSabre too. It was a great car that never let me down. The lifters clattered a bit, but it kept on running.
Great vid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks very much!
@@whattherust 👍
I love those old cars too
Another great video Richard I enjoy your channel
Awesome ....right on 👍🏼
I love this car!!! Great job!
Thanks!
Those are beautiful cars
Great job getting this beauty running. Love this model, an old friend had the boattail. Another nice one
Thanks! The boat-tails are nice too.
Beautiful old car! I can see why you love it! I hope your channel grows, I like your content.
Thanks for the feedback Rudy!
Back in 1983 I bought a 64 Riv. 425cuin, 2 four barrel carbs and 4 speed. It was spectacular. I just subbed to see the process
Thanks for the sub Gary. People often tell me a Riv was never available with a 4 speed, but I remember seeing a 64 that had one back in the 80s. Was yours a factory 4 speed?
Fantastic job!! Bravo 👏 👏 👏 👏
Thanks Mark!
@@whattherust I love the 63 through 65 Riviera and this rescue has to rank as one of my favorites
@@markjohnson9485 Happy to hear it Mark. Thank you very much.
I love listening to the starter when you are cranking it! But I am glad that you got it running!
I love the styling of the front end of the car 👍
I hate the overspray from their Craigslist rebuild!
I love your channel ❤️
It is a beautiful car. Timeless styling.
These are such great cars! I hope you save it!
This one will definitely be saved!
One of my favorite sounds in the world - sounds like my 65 the first time I fired it up!
Nice job the body is good and it will make a good looking and running classic.
Yes, this one should be restored. Last I checked it was well on its way.
Cool video I’ve got a 65 Riv std 425-465 t -turbine 400 trans . Was my dads . He worked at a gas station at that time. His boss had a 65 GS wth rally wheels. His son has it now.
That 65 is a great car!
You got yourself a gem!
The woohoos when it ran was priceless.
I really look forward to your videos coming up in my feed, thank you for producing excellent content. I feel that starter is holding you back,
Thanks Dominic. we have some great ones coming soon.
Pure magic!
As A child in England I had one of these in the late 60's, it was a corgi toy car. I loved it as the front & rear lights used to reflect to look as though they were working. Will always remember the Name Buick Riviera. WOW
I had a Corgi when I was small. I thought they had better paint than Matchbox.
Great find! Plenty of patience used to start that!
Thanks! Once the rain started the patience thinned out.
Great styling and amazing cars, especially at the time they came out. In the late 80's there was a lady in my dad's building selling hers very cheap. It was in amazing condition and he showed it to me. He didn't buy it and always regretted it.
I understand. These cars are amazing. I remember even in the 80s they were pricey if they were nice
I am not a mechanic at all but like your videos I learn a little and enjoy it!
Thank you Fred. Much appreciated.
I never had a Buick that old, but I had a 77 and 80 LeSabre.......and an 84 and 87 Regal. Love Buicks. 😊 Ever since my father got a 70 LeSabre, I've loved em.
Me too. Buicks are my favorite, hands down.
those were pretty cars with great lines
Yes, fantastic styling.
awesome the Riv caught my eye to subscribe hope to see more on this score find
Thanks! I will have another video of this Riviera posted soon.
@@whattherust awesome rivs 64 and 65 are so awesome
Great job!
Resurrecting old cars is the best!!!!
I love doing it!
Hey Man. Just subscribed. Loved your vid and mostly your Im gonna get this to start attitude. Well done shes cool as. I love Buicks very cool. Looking forward to more. From New Zealand.
Thanks! I'll have more on this Riv shortly.
What a cool car that is
That car is a piece of art. It must be saved!
I agree. It is at a point where it could be saved, but a few more years and it will be too far gone.
@@whattherust Glad you got it. The rockers look good.
first time watcher...this buick made me a subscriber
Thank you for subscribing! More good stuff is coming.
Excellent job,nice sounding motor,hitting on all 8
Thank you!
What a great find and recovery. Good job with the video. Rivieras were definately a great car, especially with that engine. She definately looks restorable. Keep up the good work.
Thanks very much.
What year did you graduate from
I admire your determination, well done, cracking film👏👏👏🇬🇧
Thanks very much!
Thanks for your time to make these video and educate us with your experience in cars. We highly appreciate your efforts.
Wish I was assisting you guys to rebuild or restore the car and learn from your experience. If you need free assistant please do let me know but you have to give me sometime during summer.
REGARDS
Love these Rivs, especially the years with the hideaway headlights, and the boat tails! Nice video!
Thank Tom! Awesome cars.
awesome videos, great stuff, support from the uk
Thank you Terence!
Fortunately Buick used flat straight glass for that rear side glass, so it should not be too difficult to get a replacement glass for it. Nice find! I remember these when they were new. At first I did not like the parking light in the front fenders, but the design grew on me and eventually I came to like all the body lines of the Rivera models. Hope you can get it fully restored! Best wishes!
Thanks Joe!
Love the sound of that parking pawl in the trans just clicking away LOL! that's one way of waking that transmission up
This Riviera was way ahead of its time. Beautiful cars
Absolutely. Such a timeless design.
great looking yaht
My father bought a 63 Riviera new and it was the most beautiful car I’d ever seen. It turned heads wherever we went. I took my drivers test in this car and used to steal it from my parents at every opportunity and I’d make the scene in it. I wish I had one in my collection now. The 63 had a 445 Wildcat engine and there was no car that could touch this car off the line. It was a real gas hog getting around 15 mpg. But the gas for it at the AMOCO station was 42,9 cents per gallon for the premium stuff. It’s so sad to see that car in such a decrepit condition.
I agree. It is an amazing car, but needs a lot of work.
Subscribed. Appreciate your determination and joy. I've loved 1st generation Rivieras since 1968. 65 Grand Sport is my favorite.
Thank you for the support! 64 Riv is at the top of my list of favorites.
great car i love that body style, was so glad got running driveing congrats
Thanks. I love that style as well. Timeless.
Watching here Philippines
Awesome! Yeah I had the same Riviera ( 64 ) way back in the 70's, mine had the 425 nailhead and a 140 mph speedometer. Mine wasn't stuck and ran like a champ, I raced a 69' Roadrunner w/a 440, down a empty two lane highway, for about an 1/8 mile or so, and blew his doors off. I had another buddy who had a 69 Cougar with a 428 CJ or 429? It's been so long I can't remember which but he thought that thing was it, until I blew his doors off too! Those nailheads had a sound all on their own!
Totally agree. Great engines and quicker than they get credit for. I won many races with a nailhead.
@@whattherust - yes sir, that's a fact, they sure are! A lot of the older drag racers like the old nailheads bc they could take a pretty good licking and keep on going, plus with those smaller valves those things were torque monsters, but they could add things to them to bring the HP values up too, I know when I was a kid, my old man would take me and my brother, in the spring and summers to the dragstrips in central KY here, but I remember seeing a lot of guys running nailheads in something. They've even been known to blow away some hemi's , on the dragstrip anyways, as long they had the right combination of add-ons. But, anywho, take care bud and I'll be watching 🤘🍻
your the best man ,,wish i could hang out with you and here your great stores ..thanks man ..toronto canada
I am sure that would be fun.
Today I came across a 65 Riviera, doesn't appear to be Grand Sport but comingled with your 64 it
could become a really cool one.
Very cool car I love the old Buicks
Me too.