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Post by mrmike on Oct 26, 2019 10:45:21 GMT -7
My new project is AMT's '65 Buick Riviera. I would have really liked it if this kit was a GS or Gran Sport version, but the GS version has improvements over stock that you really can't see on the outside. My paint will be Dupli-Color Emerald Green Metallic with a Tan leather interior. The wheel covers will be replaced with Buick's Chrome Plated Road Wheel and they were a gift from streetrod aka Barry Fadden. Thank you Barry! My inspiration for this build is a '65 Riviera GS that I have seen at several car shows.    More Riviera to come... |
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Post by leon on Oct 26, 2019 13:05:32 GMT -7
Nice one Mike!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2019 13:47:48 GMT -7
I've used this tute successfully several times. Top Chop |
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Post by mmthrax on Oct 26, 2019 14:51:12 GMT -7
One of the most beautiful cars ever.
Looking forward to this.
One of the painters in our body shop has one. Very cool car.
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Post by mustang1989 on Oct 26, 2019 18:04:18 GMT -7
Something definitely different. I like it!!!
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Post by moramarth on Oct 27, 2019 0:47:37 GMT -7
I had a look at a kit review video for that boxing of the kit and it would appear you have pretty much everything that's in the new release version apart from the triple white line tyres for the "based on/pseudo" "Villa Riviera" variant. Lots of custom options if that's what you want...
Regards,
M
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Post by mrmike on Oct 27, 2019 5:31:39 GMT -7
Thanks guys! This build will have the Buick Chrome Plated Road Wheels (as Buick called them) and will be built stock. And, thanks to wisdonm for the link to chopping the Riviera's top. But, I have no plans for chopping the top or even customizing the Riv.
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Post by mrmike on Oct 27, 2019 8:14:45 GMT -7
Based on my research, this model is a Riviera GS and not the standard Riviera. I suspected that this model was a GS since it came with the dual carb setup and was missing the side vents between the door edge and the rear wheel arches. Too bad AMT never saw fit to call this model a GS like they should have. This is also very old tooling since the chassis also includes the exhaust system and most of the front and rear suspension. I got the engine mostly assembled and I drilled out the distributor cap for ignition wires which were superglued into place. I may have to find a piece of wire here in the shop to make plug boots from.    More Riviera to come... |
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Post by mrmike on Oct 28, 2019 15:05:20 GMT -7
I have finished the engine at this point minus the air cleaner and painting the transmission.    More Riviera to come... |
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Post by Deano on Oct 28, 2019 15:20:58 GMT -7
Looks to be a nice kit and you are making a nice job of it!
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Post by mrmike on Oct 28, 2019 19:09:39 GMT -7
Thanks Deano! This is a typical old AMT kit with the exhaust system and front and rear suspensions mold in. It was suggested that I use the chassis and such from the AMT '67 Riviera, but that seems like too much hacking and whacking to me. Sometimes I need an easy build...
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Post by leon on Oct 29, 2019 2:52:18 GMT -7
Nice work on the engine Mike!
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Post by DeeCee on Oct 29, 2019 3:27:51 GMT -7
Nice start Mike.
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Post by nyratrod on Oct 29, 2019 8:30:13 GMT -7
One of my favorite cars growing up. A real classic. Lookin' superb so far.
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Post by mmthrax on Oct 29, 2019 9:54:00 GMT -7
Nice progress sir...
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Post by mrmike on Oct 29, 2019 15:06:05 GMT -7
Thanks guys!
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Post by mrmike on Oct 30, 2019 11:09:38 GMT -7
I have replaced the kit carburetors with a pair from my parts box. These are much better looking than the two lumps from kit.   More Riv  iera to come... |
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Post by leon on Oct 30, 2019 13:02:17 GMT -7
Replacement carbs are a huge improvement Mike!
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Post by mrmike on Oct 31, 2019 5:50:15 GMT -7
Thanks leon! Much better than the two lumps of plastic!
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Post by poet on Oct 31, 2019 6:38:35 GMT -7
Nice project! I like where you're going with it.
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Post by mrmike on Oct 31, 2019 15:02:59 GMT -7
Thanks Dennis!
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Post by mustang1989 on Oct 31, 2019 19:27:53 GMT -7
Very nice engine color Mike. Man.....just a teeny subtle wash would bring out all that detail on the engine block and intake manifold.
I like the replacement carburetors as well. Nice choice.
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Post by mrmike on Oct 31, 2019 19:40:00 GMT -7
Thanks Joe! When the trans gets painted and I have finished detailing the engine, I'll add a wash to the manifolds and block.
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Post by mustang1989 on Oct 31, 2019 19:51:24 GMT -7
Thanks Joe! When the trans gets painted and I have finished detailing the engine, I'll add a wash to the manifolds and block. Looking forward to it Mike! Go ever so subtle.....she'll really pop man. |
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Post by mrmike on Nov 1, 2019 13:31:49 GMT -7
Thanks Joe! I'll give it a try!
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Post by mrmike on Nov 7, 2019 8:48:39 GMT -7
Gave the Riviera a bath yesterday and I let everything dry in the paintbooth overnight.  This morning, I gave the Riviera a good coating of Tamiya Light Grey Surface Primer.  I'll let this dry for a bit and give the body and hood another good coating of primer in prep for the Dupli-Color Emerald Green Metallic.  More Buick to come... |
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Post by poet on Nov 7, 2019 11:43:28 GMT -7
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Post by leon on Nov 7, 2019 14:07:22 GMT -7
Making good progress Mike!
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Post by mrmike on Nov 7, 2019 14:51:41 GMT -7
Thanks poet and leon! Paint was sprayin' this afternoon! I got the body and hood painted with Dupli-Color Emerald Green Metallic. This is the first mist and medium coats of paint.  The interior has been painted and the dash and console are waiting for detailing.  I painted the chassis, transmission and wheels and wheelbacks. The chassis will need to be detailed.  More Buick to come... |
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Post by mmthrax on Nov 7, 2019 15:45:52 GMT -7
Looking good Mike.  |
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