Will it run and drive? 1964 Riviera sitting 23 years sunk in the mud like a grave!

Sitting in a field for 23 years. What could go wrong??? Come along as we try to bring the Buick back to life!

[@bobfeller604]

The '64 Riviera is my all-time favorite car, the styling is just perfect.

[@whattherust]

Completely agree.

[@bobrobtjde6656]

Good stuff

[@jimstewart5008]

My favorite as well!

[@Propain4eva]

Same as well as the '69 impala

[@davidhakes3884]

Yes my fave Buick too.

[@Martin.Wilson]

One of the all-time classic body styles....a real beauty! Worth considering a full restore on this bad boy.

[@whattherust]

Definitely!

[@javilopex7831]

"This is a cool piece of history right here..." - "We're going to put it under the crossmember.." 27.30

[@wendellgreen1633]

THE BODIES ON THE 64,65,RIVERA ARE TIMELESS! BREATHTAKING CAR!:

[@jasperstroupe8873]

I don’t see how this channel doesn’t have more subscribers. Love the will it start videos! I’d watch every one you make

[@whattherust]

Thank you for the kind words. Much appreciated!

[@glennstatham960]

Go see Vice Grip Garage, they all copy Derek down to the tools , fuel and words!

[@hippydippy]

@@glennstatham960 Gimme a break! I love watching Derek, but the only thing that this guy does like Derek is get's old car's running again (like a million other people), many who have no idea what KZbin even is. He doesn't use any of the words or corny phrase's Derek does. Tools & Fuel? Like he should invent his own or something?

[@Bobbyelijah]

I agree Glenn Statham in part but the actual reason I reckon why Vice Grip Garage subscriptions took off is when he drove his ‘Will it run’ cars 7 to a 1000 k’s home. If Steve did this I think it will peak subscriber interest. Derek puts a lot thought and planning into his ‘will it run will it drive’ content and gets the rewards for his and his family’s efforts. Steve’s a great knowledgeable car guy.

[@mousey5060]

22:54 I was thinking the same thing!

[@davida.p.9911]

Awesome!!! 👍👍 I had a big grin on my face hearing it roar to life! 😁 This car is DEFINITELY worth saving, even restoring. The Riviera is definitely a classic. (I've got a 1:25 scale model of one!...a 65) Nice work!!! 👏👏👏

[@whattherust]

Thanks David. I am glad you enjoyed it! The owner is excited about taking the next step in getting it on the road.

[@tommyjefferson9525]

That nail head sounds really good and it sat for 23 year's that is really amazing

[@markbehr88]

Great job in getting that Riviera to run so well.

[@whattherust]

Thank you Mark.

[@mattbrown5511]

Beautiful Riviera. So happy to see you save her.

[@columbiaindieband4717]

As a Brit I can honestly say the 64 Riviera is a car I would love. Especially in black. Such a cool car. Hope that one was saved !!!

[@whattherust]

They are great cars. This one is on the road to recovery.

[@jimtomassetti8928]

Rich...I new you could get this baby running. Great vidio. You sure by far know your stuff buddy!

[@MrBatterson]

I’ve been watching for awhile now, these videos help keep me sane through some really tough times. I appreciate all the work you put into making these!

[@whattherust]

Thanks Chris. I appreciate the kind words. Take care and more to come.

[@guyclements1503]

God bless buddy

[@HolyDiverBronco]

I know what you mean

[@goropeza101]

Nice find! Worth restoring!

[@andrewreid2168]

This is my 1st cousin Hugh. He has a lot of respect for good machines. So glad to see this project happen.

[@whattherust]

He is a great guy.

[@srercrcr]

Billy Mitchell's baby lives!! I couldn't believe how strong she was when she first started, BOOM>

[@jeffrowlette]

I love the styling of the front end of the car 👍 I hate the overspray from their Craigslist rebuild! I love your channel ❤️

[@whattherust]

It is a beautiful car. Timeless styling.

[@dominicdevone2684]

I really look forward to your videos coming up in my feed, thank you for producing excellent content. I feel that starter is holding you back,

[@whattherust]

Thanks Dominic. we have some great ones coming soon.

[@thistime4you]

Back in 1983 I bought a 64 Riv. 425cuin, 2 four barrel carbs and 4 speed. It was spectacular. I just subbed to see the process

[@whattherust]

Thanks for the sub Gary. People often tell me a Riv was never available with a 4 speed, but I remember seeing a 64 that had one back in the 80s. Was yours a factory 4 speed?

[@edwardmulder3777]

Great job getting this beauty running. Love this model, an old friend had the boattail. Another nice one

[@whattherust]

Thanks! The boat-tails are nice too.

[@robertharding4166]

Beautiful car.🤙

[@whattherust]

Definitely.

[@paulkelm5905]

Those are beautiful cars

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Awesome! Yeah I had the same Riviera ( 64 ) way back in the 70's, mine had the 425 nailhead and a 140 mph speedometer. Mine wasn't stuck and ran like a champ, I raced a 69' Roadrunner w/a 440, down a empty two lane highway, for about an 1/8 mile or so, and blew his doors off. I had another buddy who had a 69 Cougar with a 428 CJ or 429? It's been so long I can't remember which but he thought that thing was it, until I blew his doors off too! Those nailheads had a sound all on their own!

[@whattherust]

Totally agree. Great engines and quicker than they get credit for. I won many races with a nailhead.

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

@@whattherust - yes sir, that's a fact, they sure are! A lot of the older drag racers like the old nailheads bc they could take a pretty good licking and keep on going, plus with those smaller valves those things were torque monsters, but they could add things to them to bring the HP values up too, I know when I was a kid, my old man would take me and my brother, in the spring and summers to the dragstrips in central KY here, but I remember seeing a lot of guys running nailheads in something. They've even been known to blow away some hemi's , on the dragstrip anyways, as long they had the right combination of add-ons. But, anywho, take care bud and I'll be watching 🤘🍻

[@ronbunker5778]

You got yourself a gem!

[@carlmason4153]

As A child in England I had one of these in the late 60's, it was a corgi toy car. I loved it as the front & rear lights used to reflect to look as though they were working. Will always remember the Name Buick Riviera. WOW

[@whattherust]

I had a Corgi when I was small. I thought they had better paint than Matchbox.

[@markjohnson9485]

Fantastic job!! Bravo 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@whattherust]

Thanks Mark!

[@markjohnson9485]

@@whattherust I love the 63 through 65 Riviera and this rescue has to rank as one of my favorites

[@whattherust]

@@markjohnson9485 Happy to hear it Mark. Thank you very much.

[@darrylcampbell4411]

Hey Man. Just subscribed. Loved your vid and mostly your Im gonna get this to start attitude. Well done shes cool as. I love Buicks very cool. Looking forward to more. From New Zealand.

[@whattherust]

Thanks! I'll have more on this Riv shortly.

[@tomc7631]

Love these Rivs, especially the years with the hideaway headlights, and the boat tails! Nice video!

[@whattherust]

Thank Tom! Awesome cars.

[@jjtt7408]

WELL YOU DID IT / I DID NOT THINK YOU WERE GOING TO GET IT TO RUN BUT YOU NEVER GAVE UP / GOOD LUCK WITH IT

[@user-KrackerJack]

Awesome ....right on 👍🏼

[@TheStanman99]

I admire your determination, well done, cracking film👏👏👏🇬🇧

[@whattherust]

Thanks very much!

[@DennisMurphey]

Agree the old Riviera is a beautiful styling exercise, save that baby, good on you. Dennis

[@whattherust]

Definitely!

[@aladornetto1124]

It’s sad that people let these beautiful car rot in the dirt like that. It blow my mind. Thanks to you to try and help save these cars.

[@Nathan-u2g]

Resurrecting old cars is the best!!!!

[@whattherust]

I love doing it!

[@jeaniepatterson2384]

This Riviera was way ahead of its time. Beautiful cars

[@whattherust]

Absolutely. Such a timeless design.

[@brentg3707]

great car i love that body style, was so glad got running driveing congrats

[@whattherust]

Thanks. I love that style as well. Timeless.

[@terencepeck3070]

awesome videos, great stuff, support from the uk

[@whattherust]

Thank you Terence!

[@Chrisprovinsal]

Another beauty rescued from the grave… 👍

[@whattherust]

Thanks. This is such a great car. I spoke with the owner last week, and he is gathering parts to restore it.

[@scottwright388]

A 65 Riviera with the clamshell headlights was Dalton's daily driver to the Double Deuce in Roadhouse.

[@Rev.Clarence]

Hey brother, I think I've come back and watched this one 2 or 3 times now and I just can't get enough of it...this is one heck of a great video! This one nearly whooped ya. But ya kept right in there with it. By the way, I had a 64 Riviera 4-door hardtop, 425v8, dual exhaust with glass packs, when I was just outta Army boot camp. Dang, what a great car!

[@whattherust]

Thanks Andy!

[@joefrieson5100]

Just found your channel nice find looking forward to seeing more with the Buick.

[@whattherust]

Thanks. More coming soon.

[@cockyman5883]

great looking yaht

[@rajrammbbs]

Smooth as silk.

[@joelaguirre1318]

Great video !

[@whattherust]

Thanks!

[@eddykirksey8698]

I have a 67 Buick Lesabra. 340 engine. Needs some work. You found a jewel my friend! Good luck.

[@whattherust]

I know those 67's well. The 2 door "fastback" is a beautiful car.

[@kayjayjames1271]

Why in the heck is that car sitting in a field, that's shameful, and such a straight body, and that motor looked amazing when you opened that hood, that car needs to be fully restored, would look fantastic a dark blue with white accents, love the lines on it, worth some suspension upgrades and even a 5 speed i would put in it, put a 4 barrel on it, some dark tint and i would drive it everyday, sweet car!

[@giancarlopbranco]

Awesome job, man! Congrats!

[@whattherust]

Thank you!

[@Bonazzoliband]

Fantastic Job! Awesome to see it move again after 20 years.

[@marccollins4929]

Just watched for the first time , Excellent! I Love Buicks too. The Joy of hearing her fire up after years of neglect, is Priceless. Good job guys, and BTW you sound like a fellow new englander. 👍 Keep up the Great Work ! Thank you for inspiring us all.

[@whattherust]

Yes, grew up in Mass. Thanks for the support!

[@enriqueaguilar4892]

That Buick Riviera is worth saving n rebuilding again from the chassis up n rebuild the engine with new parts n tires for the rims n a new paint color silver for the base coat n 14 coats of purple pearl n 18 coats of crystal clear sealer to protect the paint color .

[@saintnificent5532]

Thank You for removing the plugs and lubing the cylinders! So many YT "Will It Start?" vids the creator tries turning the engine Dry!!! I Down Thumb all of those! Shoot a lot of them they don't even pull the plugs!

[@Dwayne-mb2uj]

My Friends and I invented a drinking game where every time you say wooo we take a drink .I hope you don`t mind. We used to have a game with Dr Ruth that involved a certain word but she is not on TV anymore.

[@whattherust]

I am honored to be a part of a game!

[@jeffkelly636]

Great to see you get it going, and seeing the excitement build as it showed signs of life. I like how you emphasized the importance of safety when preparing to change the starter. Beautiful car.

[@darrylcampbell4411]

Damn straight Bro. Cant work on more cool cars if one sqishes you.due to simple safety steps not being taken.

[@anthonybianchini5144]

No switch pitch in '64. That came out in '65. Super Turbine 400 DID come out in '64. Super Turbine is what Buick called the Turbo-Hydramatic 400.

[@whattherust]

That's right Anthony. I was a year off with the switch pitch. Thank you for the clarification.

[@jayrodoh23]

88 Silverado short box? Was my first truck and probably the best I ever had!! The Rivey is cool too!

[@whattherust]

Yes, my 89 has 160K on it and still rides nice. No rattles, shakes or leaks. It is a short bed, 4x4, 4 speed.

[@thomasouellette8870]

Nice watch, these cars deserve being put back on the road, and 36:28 minutes is the spoiler time.

[@timmoye5706]

great save my favorite car too

[@whattherust]

Thanks Tim!

[@marvwatkins7029]

Richard the Miracle Worker! Persistent and patient.

[@user-xr8ce7no7k]

I always look forward to Richards “whhoooooo” celebration when he gets one running. Love the enthusiasm. Working my way through all your videos they are all great, keep up the good work 😀

[@whattherust]

Thanks Sam!

[@ostrich67]

4:03 Ziebart rustproofing sticker on back window. Probably why it looks so solid.

[@whattherust]

Keen eyes! The owner did say he had Ziebart applied.

[@davezul4396]

In the video, this Riv doesn’t look like much, but remembering when these were on the roads and very common, it sets a very different stage. I can see that car in it’s original condition!

[@whattherust]

Absolutely. These care are so unique and so cool.

[@user-KrackerJack]

Absolutely love these cars '65 is the cats ass but '64 is the next best cars just don't get any cooler also the factory wheels with that big lug pattern just to cool

[@whattherust]

Thanks! You can tell those wheels right off by the huge center hole.

[@wyliemusslewhite3665]

i really like that model and year and if i could afford it would take it in a heart beat

[@tommaples9174]

The 64 Riviera is not my favorite car, but I surely would not turn it down.👍

[@moodiblues2]

My father bought a 63 Riviera new and it was the most beautiful car I’d ever seen. It turned heads wherever we went. I took my drivers test in this car and used to steal it from my parents at every opportunity and I’d make the scene in it. I wish I had one in my collection now. The 63 had a 445 Wildcat engine and there was no car that could touch this car off the line. It was a real gas hog getting around 15 mpg. But the gas for it at the AMOCO station was 42,9 cents per gallon for the premium stuff. It’s so sad to see that car in such a decrepit condition.

[@whattherust]

I agree. It is an amazing car, but needs a lot of work.

[@BobbyOfEarth]

I was 10yrs old when my dads cousin stopped by the house in his new gold 64 Riviera, to give my dad a ride. It had the 425 with the dual quad intake and when they left the curb, it was white smoke and tire marks all the way up the street. Course I was hooked..

[@whattherust]

That is a fantastic story. I have never seen a gold one.

[@BobbyOfEarth]

@@whattherust Thanks. It's not really gold, Buick called it Desert Beige 938 / R 4526L

[@Libslayer]

63 Riv was my 2nd car. I learned that if I pulled the console ashtray out I could hide 12 cans of beer inside the console ;'}

[@whattherust]

That is a tip I did not know!

[@greglewis1146]

woooooo guy for sure

[@romboutweltevreden1464]

nice sound ds it mkes when it runs

[@billrouse7794]

i had one just like it only snow white and no rust ' awesome ride' i traded a vw bus for it with my cousin......

[@Chopski64]

The switch pitch is a variable stall speed torque converter.

[@petemclinc]

Today I came across a 65 Riviera, doesn't appear to be Grand Sport but comingled with your 64 it could become a really cool one.

[@eduardocertain2227]

A gentleman car

[@zone47]

Sounds like 8 decent cylinders! The rest is going to be the hard part.

[@joes3485]

Fortunately Buick used flat straight glass for that rear side glass, so it should not be too difficult to get a replacement glass for it. Nice find! I remember these when they were new. At first I did not like the parking light in the front fenders, but the design grew on me and eventually I came to like all the body lines of the Rivera models. Hope you can get it fully restored! Best wishes!

[@whattherust]

Thanks Joe!

[@charlesbard2331]

That sticker in back window could be a good sign it's a sticker for ziebart rust proofing....

[@whattherust]

Right, that car did have Ziebart and it helped a lot! The owner had it applied when the car was new, and it kept the rust away.

[@pmoore3269]

The choke needs to be on! The butterfly is completely open that is probably the reason it was still not starting at 31 mins.

[@brianscott9861]

I bought a 71 Riviera for 125. Great car. My daughter would get in the back part.

[@fullyloadedkustoms]

These 63-65 Buick Rivieras have such an awesome style to them. One just came up in Edmonton, great video seeing this car move again after 20 years

[@whattherust]

I love those Rivieras.

[@marvwatkins7029]

Notice at this stage she just quietly videos with no comments.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Don't let Danny Koker get anywhere near this car. He ruins every Buick Riviera that he touches.

[@kenanger6877]

You should bring a trailer and tow them home. You still can do will it run but at the comfort of your own shop Sir!

[@billyfoster3223]

Told you all that old American iron will start and run after years, while newer stuff doesn't hold up as well!😁🤟

[@thedriver02]

Ah sweet Buick! Also I'm wondering if you're the guy that uploaded starting up an old chevy c50 or 60 kinda flat bed stake side truck? And I mean years ago from your lost videos.

[@whattherust]

Yes, that was me! You have an incredible memory sir. I think I did that C60 in 2009! It was one of my first youtube videos, and it was shot on a DV tape recorder.

[@thedriver02]

@@whattherust yeah it was an early one, and a good video at that. I know the owners were not letting you do anything with it... but did anything ever happen with that truck, or is it still rotting into the ground?

[@whattherust]

@@thedriver02 Once the truck was running, the owner decided it was worth big money and would not let it go so it sat for years. The farm it was on sold a few years ago and the truck disappeared. Probably to the junkyard. The entire farm is gone and filled with houses now. Sad really.

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

The first generation Buick Riviera (1963 to 1965) had a unique body, window glass, and chassis. Sales of them never reached the popularity of the current Ford Thunderbird. As a result, GM decided to make the next generation Riviera (1966 to 1970) share body structure with the Oldsmobile Toronado and Cadillac Eldorado, except for front wheel drive.

[@whattherust]

Yes, so true.

[@FJB8885]

I see a ziebart sticker on the windshield. I wonder if it helped keep the rust at bay.

[@whattherust]

It definitely did., When we dropped the gas tank it was apparent how much the Ziebart had protected it.

[@ildobaranoski4076]

Sou do Brasil e profissional na área de lataria e pintura automotiva e restauro .quero ir para os EUA trabalhar na área q amo.

[@whattherust]

We need good body shop people here.

[@darrelkinney9856]

Cool video I’ve got a 65 Riv std 425-465 t -turbine 400 trans . Was my dads . He worked at a gas station at that time. His boss had a 65 GS wth rally wheels. His son has it now.

[@whattherust]

That 65 is a great car!

[@johntracy8630]

i had a 65 and my dad had a 63 and latter a 64 his were both dark blue and mine was a light powder blue wisk i still had it

[@yambo59]

LOVE these old reviera's, real Detroit iron. I had my uncles '63 Buick Lesabre with a 410 Wilcat engine, great highway car - youve got a great sounding engine in this one-!!!

[@whattherust]

I had a 63 LeSabre too. It was a great car that never let me down. The lifters clattered a bit, but it kept on running.

[@macphail1964]

I had one!

[@vincenzoc4275]

My parents had one and my dad said that he would smoke corvettes with that car!

[@whattherust]

I believe it. These were quick off the line.

[@vincenzoc4275]

@@whattherust how's the progress going on the 64 Riviera?

[@whattherust]

@@vincenzoc4275 The owner is building an inventory of parts, but hasn't done much else with it yet.

[@brianjacobsen5762]

Your saving auto history by rescuing this GM icon.

[@whattherust]

Thanks. That is exactly what I am trying to do.

[@brianjacobsen5762]

@@whattherust Got a 61 econoline short window van hasn't run in 16 years. Pulled it from behind the barn last year' not doing full restoration. New brake system change oil new radiator tires leave the rest alone drive it with the 6 and 3 on the 🌲

[@whattherust]

@@brianjacobsen5762 That is a good plan.

[@oliverpetroski4205]

Cool car. My fav. model from Buick. It deserves fixing but as everyday driver, not a hot rod, lowrider with ventilator shaped wheels or bs like that. Just nice as close to factory original as possible. Just imagine it with chery red body and white roof and the original style wheels.

[@whattherust]

Agreed. That would be great.

[@andrewdesalvatore7240]

64 Riviera's do not have switch pitch. They have a unique case/valve body and use a standard torque converter.

[@jayceec3539]

Replacing the fuel tank would have been a better idea,instead of having to fuel up the carb every 5 minutes. Whomever abandoned it,should have at least propped it up so the underneath was'nt on the ground absorbing every bit of moisture possible. That type of buick is 1 of the best!! & should have never been neglected or abandoned in the 1st place.

[@caddy8796]

Trash now Treasure to me 😁

[@DonKelleyMusic]

why are the windows so clean and clear if it has been sitting so long outdoors? rear seat window looks brand new. maybe it's a dry climate? where is this located? were they replaced recently thinking it would be rebuilt? so hard to know. one of my favorite cars... great choice - subscribed!

[@whattherust]

Thanks very much! That is an interesting question, and I am really not sure, but the owner may have cleaned the window before I arrived. I know there was a tarp over it for a long time, but it disintegrated with time. You can see a piece of it under the rear tire.

[@user-MotoZhelezki]

great job! I am delighted with the launch of this car!

[@whattherust]

Thanks! More to come.

[@earlwarren2265]

I had the same 64 with a 425 in it before I went into the Navy. Sorry I didn't keep it. It was a beautiful car and I still miss it. Earl

[@kevinmccarey5015]

Hello to you Beautiful sound out of tail pipes great video

[@whattherust]

Thanks Kevin!