Vehicle Owner

Member ID: rchayes

Location: Billsville, NS

Vehicle Info

1971 Buick Riviera

Bought: Oct, 2006

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-608.5sec
  • Top Speed135mph
  • HP345
  • Weight4437lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

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    • Currently 4.0/5 Stars.
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    • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
    • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.

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rob’s Buick Riviera
“Robs 71 Red Riv”

  • Currently 3.9666666666666 /5 Stars.
68 guestbook comments

19 Oct 2006
Getting a trailer to haul the Red Riv did'nt work out to well lots of friends were willing to loan us one but all we found were to narrow or not capable of the weight. My friend Jim and I pulled a 15 hour straight down to Mass equipped with some tools spare parts and a tow bar just incase to repair the riv's brakes and drive her home. Things went really well thanks to the guys at Fisher Auto parts in Leominster Mass we got done everything to rebuild the brakes and get the riv rolling. Unfortunatley I got caught up in getting her on road I did'nt take any pictures until we were on the road.
Remember the Buick ads "When better cars are built Buick will build them"
rchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera

Happiness is rolling down the interstate in your dream car - Thanks for building this one Mr Mitchell.
Jim after getting
to drive the Riv

rchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera


rchayes's 1971 Buick RivieraLunch break
The Riv was running perfectly, The Yukon was being fussy
rchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera rchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera
Time for pit stop what a great day rchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera

Next day we hit the road early - rain followed by more rain until dark, It did stop long enough to get a picture of the Rivs first stop at a Tims, just around the corner from the St Stephen/Calais border rchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera the Rivs now officially a Canuck now Eh!. rchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera

next page is the riv all washed after her ride in the rain and a bunch detail shots.

Index
page 1 - The dream comes true - Uhaul nightmare
page 2 - The trip home
page 3 - The Red Riv gets home
page 4 - The sound system install - interior cleanup
page 5 - The interior is back together -sounds are in - ready to roll
page 6 - The Red Rivs first car event
page 7 - The Red Riv gets a checkup and window shops for new shoes
page 8 - The Red Rivs run in with the Law
page 9 - Specs - Facts - Options - Number breakdowns etc
page 10 - 71 Riv Ads, Brochures, Documents, Road Tests, etc
page 11 - Restoration of the Mini Red Riv - 1/18 scale model
page 12 - The Red Rivs First Cruise and Car Show
page 13 - has nothing because Im superstitious
The Red Riv gets ready for fresh paint
The 455 is all painted and gets started up

another of my favourites her twin
Trevor's Buick > buick1971riviera's Riviera > http://www.cardomain.com/ride/304246/1

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m_abdi  

Posted by: m_abdi

11/13/2009 12:25PM

Dear rob.very nice car.i wish i can drive with this car.nice roof. you do it exelent(paint)thanks for help me.

BigMane187  

Posted by: BigMane187

09/27/2009 01:06PM

Nice Rivi..was wondering with your 400 transmission do you have a kickdown cable installed on it...please email me asap...by the way 5***'s..Thanks and have a good day..!

rivaustin  

Posted by: rivaustin

09/05/2009 12:26PM

Great Tribute Pages, I was going to sell mine ( See RivAustin Black GS) but nothing better looking than a Riv so I am keeping it and it gets "Bagged" next...Bob

loveolds  

Posted by: loveolds

08/10/2009 06:17PM

Thanks alot for checking out my Ciera coupe and Pacers! Yes, ABSOLUTELY PARTY ON! Your Riv is SWEET! Miss mine, though sadly it was not a Boat tail Riv. I had two and 84 that same color and a 96! Both great cars, so I am sure yours is as well! %8s All the way!

mer-cur-y  

Posted by: mer-cur-y

07/31/2009 12:45PM

great looking riviera i wished mine was as nice

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Member ID: rchayes

Location: Billsville, NS