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

Modifications

Performance Parts

Car Audio & Video

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

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Last updated: Sep 06, 2009

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rob’s Buick Riviera
“Robs 71 Red Riv”

  • Currently 3.9666666666666 /5 Stars.
68 guestbook comments

19 Oct 2006 We got in late on Wed night fog got added to the rain as we headed thru NB and into NS. I got up early got the new muffler on had her inspected and plated washed the outside and took these hope you enjoy.
rchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera rchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera

rchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera


Thanks Ray for looking after her so well for the past 36 years his wife Shirley for feeding us - really like the apple pie
rchayes's 1971 Buick Rivierarchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera
Jim for helping me getting her running so well and running off to help bring her home.
rchayes's 1971 Buick Rivierarchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera

rchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera


and last but certainley not least my wife Leona for letting me get another great Buick not to mention going away on our anniversary to bring her home, I'm done spending until next year when we strip and paint it.
rchayes's 1971 Buick Rivierarchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera

rchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera


You dont find an original car this clean underneath very often
rchayes's 1971 Buick Rivierarchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera

rchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera


rchayes's 1971 Buick Rivierarchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera
or an original interior this nice
rchayes's 1971 Buick Rivierarchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera
rchayes's 1971 Buick Rivierarchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera

rchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera


rchayes's 1971 Buick Rivierarchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera
rchayes's 1971 Buick Rivierarchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera
rchayes's 1971 Buick Rivierarchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera

rchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera


rchayes's 1971 Buick Rivierarchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera

Next page will be the new sound system, which I start on tommorrow.

Index
page 1 - The dream comes true - Uhaul nightmare
page 2 - The trip 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

I sure would like to how do you rate my Red Riv, please sign my guestbook or rate my new old beauty if you think its worthy.
Rob

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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