1965 Buick Riviera Engine Compartment Detailing

As I blast through this quick engine compartment detail, I slow down to show how I do some of the work and some easy tricks to get you through the job successfully.
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[@michaelmaher4328]

great how-to detail tips, my dad had a red 1965 401 and man it was a kool car, had it from 1966-1978,

[@AbcDef-iq4no]

I really appreciate your attention to detail and organization. I have always liked detailing and my go-to product for cleaning plastic and painted metal parts is dollar store charcoal lighter fluid. It cleans well and leaves a very light amount of oil which buffs out well. I even use this product for cleaning wiring and harnesses. Charcoal lighter fluid is also a great product to remove glue residue, like on bumpers and trunk lids to remove bumper stickers and/or their glue residue. Another product which I use fairly frequently is mink oil paste, which I can usually find at a local farm and feed store for around $3.99 for a small tub. This product goes a long way and is excellent for conditioning leather and vinyl interiors, vinyl tops and I have had good luck with this product adding flexibility to old wiring. Another use for mink oil paste is bringing life back to rubber, such as door and trunk lid gaskets.

[@danopolis]

Exactely where I'm at with my 65 Riv. Cool content and thanks for sharing - helps me a lot.

[@antiqueautomotiveservice]

Glad to hear! Thanks for watching..

[@simoncabron4915]

Keep us posted on this!!

[@rustyspringsranch2471]

Enjoying the Riv content! That 2x4 looks awesome. Good work Adam!!

[@jorgehidalgo9480]

Just discovered your channel and really digging your videos. Would take my 65 Riv to you if you lived closer :(

[@antiqueautomotiveservice]

Thank you!

[@anthonybianchini5144]

You do amazing work! I have a '65 Riv GS that could use your touch...but, I'm in North Texas.

[@antiqueautomotiveservice]

I have clients from all corners of the US. So you're in good company.

[@darrelkinney9856]

Cool way to hold bolts to paint . I have a 65 RIV non ac bought a new heater core for it . Turned out it’s for a different year-hose fittings on wrong side of the top of the core . - found out that 63-65 only.

[@antiqueautomotiveservice]

I actually use cardboard with holes punched in it most of the time... I just had the heater core handy and it worked really well for holding those fasteners.

[@richr4947]

Always enjoy your vids and the great work and detail you do. My dad had a 1959 & 1961 Invicta convertibles back when they were just everyday cars, wish I had the ‘59 today…. 👍

[@antiqueautomotiveservice]

Thanks Rich!

[@smoothoperator7023]

Does that paint have to be engine/high temp. paint to keep from cooking & peeling? Do the parts need primer?

[@darrelkinney9856]

Cool video I’ve got a 65 Riv , was my dads car , just now getting where I can get repro parts n stuff. It’s a good car 425 carter500, turbine 400 geared 3.07 , ps pb - non ac alpine green engine . Saddle tan int walnut trim . Forest green paint, was laquer ,enamel now, paint has issues with cracking, old paint? If you can I would like to get some information from the guy that you know who deals with 63-65 Riv s. Wanting to get the Green machine back to burning up the roads -.

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[@stevepollard6667]

Cool video.....I like the heater core idea to paint the bolts..... I've been using old cardboard and punch a hole with a pick tool, to the proper diameter of the bolt.... Adam, have a great Holiday !.. Steve

[@antiqueautomotiveservice]

Thanks, you too Steve! I use the cardboard trick too. Had these cores laying around from a couple recent jobs.

[@ManuelHernandez-ck6ig]

Can you put the link for those splash guards and the buick parts from Ebay? Thanks.

[@antiqueautomotiveservice]

Here is the seller's page: www.ebay.com/str/bestoffercountsbuickparts

[@cameronmarks83]

WOW Beautiful work

[@antiqueautomotiveservice]

Thank you!