Issue
February 2015
Owner
David Bennett
Ride
White Knight
(1963 Buick 445 Wildcat Nailhead Riviera)
(1963 Buick 445 Wildcat Nailhead Riviera)
Photographer
Jason Carroll
Ride Details
Original Cost
4500 when new
Build Cost
25K
What was the inspiration?
loved Buicks
How long did it take you to build?
3 years
How long have you been building?
15 years
Club Affiliations
none
Vehicle history
Original southern California car with all documentation from new
Thanks to
Wife Tammey, Brother Carl and Dad
Previous Rides
1987 Chevrolet Camaro Iroc Z, 1963 Cheverolet Nova, 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS
Engine Details
Make
Buick 445 Wildcat Nailhead 1963
Cylinders
8
Displacement
401 cubic inch
Engine Mods
Dual quad carbs, mild camshaft, Pertonix ignition
Engine Add Ons
Dual 500 cfm Edelbrock carbs, B252 Edelbrock Intake, T/A Performance headers
Chrome or polish
GranSprort valve covers, Eelco plug covers,K&N air cleaners
Driveline Details
Clutch flywheel
N/A
Torque Converter
Stock
Transfer Case
N/A
Axle
Stock
Gears
3:08 Posi
Builder Shop
self
Chassis Details
Chassis
Stock
Mods to Frame
N/A
Frame Builder
N/A
Drop or lift inches
1 1/2 inch drop on front
Front Shocks
Delco Gas
Rear Shocks
Delco air assist
Spindles
Stock
Springs
Front Eibach, Rear Stock
Four Link
N/A
Compressor Info
N/A
Valve Info
N/A
Airbag Info
N/A
Other Mods
N/A
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Under paint in Satin and Gloss Black
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
American Racing Torque Thrust II
Rear Wheel Type
American Racing Torque Thrust II
Front Wheel Size
17X7
Rear Wheel Size
17X8
Front Tire Size
245X17
Rear Tire Size
255X17
Paint Details
Color
Arctic White
Paint Type
Laquer
Graphics Description
Pinstiping under hood on custom made panel
Painted By
unknown
Graphics By
Mike Ralston
Body Details
Channeled
N/A
Hood
Stock
Grille
Stock
Bumpers
Stock
Wing
N/A
Addon Accessories
Cowl to core support panel by self
Body Mods
Stock
Body Mods by
N/A
Interior Details
Dashboard
Stock
Gauges
GranSport Tach, Stewart Warner temp and oil pres
Steering Wheel
Stock
Console
Stock
Head Unit
Pioneer(hidden)
Amps
N/A
Speakers
Pioneer
Video System
N/A
Stereo Installed by
self
Shifter
Stock
Seats
Stock
Tint Percent
N/A
Trunk or Bed
N/A
Upholstery Description
Riviera Bright Blue
Upholstery Description
N/A
Upholstery By
seats recovered by Kents, all other by self
1963 Buick Riviera “White Knight” owned by David Bennett
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