Posted By:	Robert Jacobs
Posted On:	Thursday May 17, 2012 at 12:29 PM
Message: Door edge guards... ...I recall these, I'm not sure if it was to add 'Sparkle' (we did so much of that back then, like adding 'vinyl roofs'! What nonsense...), or if it was some vain attempt at protection...as in 'Door edge guards'. I remember these things getting all dented up..remember?..so you substituted one form of damage (dents) for another (chips). I also agree that there's nothing worse than an over restored car, it doesn't look 'meticulous', it just looks precious and totally inaccurate. Riv's always appreciated, btw...thanks.

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PICS 1:1 - Thursday by Larry Hooper #42770

One of the most beautiful designs ever, almost ruined by those @$&!?/& door edge guards. Why, I say! (EOM) by Steve Kiraly #42770.1

These are gorgeous, but this one is over restored. by David Applebaum #42770.1.1

And the '66 Riviera GS should have a large chromed aircleaner -- not the '67 Star Wars aircleaner. (EOM) by Brian Laurance #42770.1.1.1

That air cleaner is also UGLY as sin!!! (EOM) by Phil Realmuto #42770.1.1.1.1

Actually the "Bat Wing" air cleaner is highly sought after. by David Applebaum #42770.1.1.1.1.1

I dont care if its highly sort after, its UGLY and looks out of place on this vintage car! by Phil Realmuto #42770.1.1.1.1.1.1

Phil: The Bat Wing air cleaner only came in Red. (EOM) by David Applebaum #42770.1.1.1.1.1.1.1

Phil: The Bat Wing air cleaner only came in Red. I had one on my '67 GS400. (EOM) by David Applebaum #42770.1.1.1.1.1.1.2

Thanks for enlightening me about it! I am ignorant about Buicks' aircleaners! (EOM) by Phil Realmuto #42770.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1

Steve I agree about door edge guards! by Phil Realmuto #42770.1.2

Door edge guards... by Robert Jacobs #42770.1.2.1

YES!! LOL i remember that too by Phil Realmuto #42770.1.2.1.1

I have no problem with door edge guards. My '65 Continental and '72 Mustang both have them, by Pete Rovero #42770.1.2.1.2

After the first generation Riv's, I thought styling went south. Nice color though. (EOM) by George Schire #42770.2

Oh I LOVE the style of this one, just not the door guards or aircleaner.minor nits by Phil Realmuto #42770.2.1

I love the 66/67, like the 68/69, and despise the hideous '70. (EOM) by Tom Joyce #42770.2.2

A great-looking Buick Riv ! I have no problem with by Mike DeTorrice #42770.3

Absolutely beautiful car! The '67 was actually my favorite behind the '65. (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #42770.4

Absolutely beautiful car. IMO, exudes more class and style than a '66 Caddy. (EOM) by Steve Jacobs #42770.5

PIC (1:1) And a GS to boot. A very impressive example, Larry. And at Hemmings' first Cruise-In...... by Gene Herman #42770.6

It's beautiful. I just want to get behind the wheel and head down the road. (EOM) by Dan Vincent #42770.7

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