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

Ratings

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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

I started on the red rivs sound system today. but before I show you whats getting hidden I'd like you to meet her roomates, they each have their own page so check them out (just click on member id at top left.

rchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera1975 Riv, this one is my sons, needs a bit of work on the interior, only real rust is around the landau otherwise she is very solid only few paint bubbles has less than 28000 miles on it, and a 455 although detuned and pollution control restricted unlike the red riv.

1968 Sportwagon have owned this one for a long time just asrchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera rust free as the other two starting to bubble a bit around the rear fenders and interior has discolouration but the rarest in car in the yard - also the most mileage at 105000 it has 350 two barrel and turbo 300, its original owner pulled an airstream with it so it is geared low has a massive hitch and trailer brakes.
group photos
rchayes's 1971 Buick Rivierarchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera
rchayes's 1971 Buick Rivierarchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera 1996 yukon for deep snow days - its for sale as is the wagon, you can see I dont have room inside for them anymore, plus we have a couple of of late 80's olds 88s around here somewhere for when the weather is bad.

rchayes's 1971 Buick RivieraHere's the red rivs sound system, thought I'd lay the components out since you won't see most of it when in the car.
The original radio is going back in its right place,

rchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera

The speakers are being be upgraded in the stock locations, with the rampage sub woofer and quest cd/mp3 changer being hidden above the spare tire.rchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera rchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera
rchayes's 1971 Buick RivieraThe ash tray is being modified to house the main head. rchayes's 1971 Buick Rivierarchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera
out with the old in with the new
rchayes's 1971 Buick Rivierarchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera
rchayes's 1971 Buick Rivierarchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera

rchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera


trial fit looks good, needs some paint and tweaking.
rchayes's 1971 Buick Rivierarchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera
Both the original and the new are up and running just need get them fitted in place and finish with the speakers and wire up the sub, finish wiring the changer.

rchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera


Nice dash EH!

rchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera


Remember the yellowed parts of the interior -rchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera
rchayes's 1971 Buick Riviera well since I had to remove some it to install the sound system I started working on that today also - check the next page to see the yellow disapear.
Index
page 1 - The dream comes true - Uhaul nightmare
page 2 - The trip home
page 3 - The Red Riv gets home
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

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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