My late update on my 65 Riviera

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Coolest.
Riv.
Ever.

Heaven help my marriage if this ever shows up at Barrett-Jackson.
I'll be the guy throwing a tantrum like a 3 year old at Target.

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Another dumb question... does completely killing the power during storage hurt all the electronics?


Jeff-

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I got a real chuckle out of this pic. Not that there was any doubt but Mark’s shirt proves he is a real engineer. Never trust an engineer who is not wearing a plaid, checkered or otherwise linear patterned shirt. They are posers! :lol:

Don

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Looking good. Getting close?

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Love the way the Radiator is mounted with the rubber cushions !!!

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You know you can't trust an engineer.

[CTX-SLPR]

Ground clearance issues with the stock converter cover?

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Seat cushions lowered 1.5 inches

Is this so Greg can't drive? :underchair:

[jarhead]

Nice! Now I fit in it 😂

Stop by any time 😂

Seriously very nice!

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We got it running!


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Is this your son? He has your finger.... :lol:

Don

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That's my "Special" son. He knows the short bus very well.

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[214Chevy]

Wow!!

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Absolute awsomeness.
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[kwhizz]

Matt is going to be Bored when that Beater get's out of his shop !!!!

[GregWeld]

I'm bringing plenty of tools so we can keep it running.

[glassman]

I'm bringing plenty of tools so we can keep it running.

that got me thinking, we used to carry wrenches and sockets and my favorite, hammers. Now we gotta bring laptops....something tells me you guys might not need that....hmmm...

[fleet]

This one could be used as a support vehicle...or may need to be supported.

:D

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[OLDFLM]

I like it better without the Corvette engine cover... just my $0.02

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It will get the cover but need to install the studs it attaches to.

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Thank god you let Matt pick out the wheels.

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[SSLance]

Knock offs!!!! FTW....

[waynieZ]

Wow!

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They are crankin....Remember a couple weeks ago the rear was bare metal and the flanges weren't even welded on.

[kwhizz]

Awsum !!!!!!!!!

[Ricochet]

Bad Ass Charlie!! I have been following this but hadn't commented until now. Just incredible. This will probably be one of, if not, the best cars you'll have in your stable to drive. Props to the boys at Sled Alley for their flawless execution!

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Cool that the car is running however I really really want that lamp post in the background for my back yard.



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We got it running!


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[kwhizz]

Nailed it !!!!……. Freak'in Awsum !!!!!

[GregWeld]

Glad to see it's off the jackstands a few days "early".

A little Mothers Quick Detailer and she's ready to rip!

[gofastwclass]

Looks ready to rip!

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[glassman]

Houston, we have lift off....oh, I meant Salt Lake City

[Vegas69]

That thing is cool!

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[rebelceb]

Can't wait to see it in person in 10 days or so!

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Roof is about 49” off the ground and we have 5” ground clearance.


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[WSSix]

Wow, that is low! The car looks fantastic!

[fleet]

Really enjoying this thread due to all the regular updates.

[GregWeld]

You're just going to hurt your back more - getting in and out of it.....

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Not to mention hands and knees gas fill ups!

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Looks like Gollum saying “precious”...

Seriously Charlie, while I don’t post much, we’ve met before.
You (and your idiot friend Mark) should be proud of your direction of a shop that showed it was up to the task of an incredible build.

JD

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Thanks. Mark and I both love the work that Matt does. Mark is so comfortable using Matt. He trusts his work completely and has told me so more than once. During the build Matt asked me if he should do a basic floor or could he have fun. I said to have fun. The floor was killer to see as he “had fun”.. exceptional talent that cares about his work. I’m getting really excited. I haven’t seen it since it was stock.

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And that is “superDave” gassing up the car before he tuned it on the dyno..

[JD67SS]

It’s worthy of a proper gap and paint. Please consider that down the road...

JD

[clill]

LOL..In 3000 miles you won't recognize those wheels. The killer part about Hellfire is the Ceracoated rims that I never touch.

[waynieZ]

The car looks good Charlie! If it was any lower he'd need to lay down to fill it.

[mikels]

And that is “superDave” gassing up the car before he tuned it on the dyno..

Car is awesome Charlie! Was great fun getting it dialed in. You might want to invest in some spare rear tires sooner rather than later as well.... anything below ~60-70 seems to overtax them easily.

Dave

[Sales@Dutchboys]

Looks great Charlie! Have some fun with it on the road tour!

[RockinRivi]

WOW! Amazing! wow!

I’m building a 65 too. First time build in home garage…

After seeing the quality of work in this thread I’m not sure I can call mine a build anymore. Hack job is more fitting haha. You guys set the bar way too high now…good job tho…wow

CONGRATS on the outcome…she’s frigin beautiful!

Edit: I should probably change my username too…can I donate it to Charlie haha


65 Riv Build:
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[RockinRivi]

What type of padding was used between the carpet & Dyna-Mat (i.e. foil backed foam or foil backed jute, foam or jute alone without foil?)

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No idea....

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[JD67SS]

Just curious if you plan to have any sort of spare tire in the trunk

JD

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Just curious if you plan to have any sort of spare tire in the trunk



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Nice 👍

[clill]

I’ve been on almost every Power Tour since 2001 and Goodguys tour etc . I have not needed a spare. Knock on wood

[Ketzer]

GW will have plenty of tools, jack, spares in that Knack bedcoffin.... :underchair:


Jeff-

[JD67SS]

I’ve been on almost every Power Tour since 2001 and Goodguys tour etc . I have not needed a spare. Knock on wood

Yeah, I’m eventually going to ditch mine too... I hope I didn’t put the pox on you! :lol:

JD

[xplantdad]

Looks great Charley!

[Vegas69]

Gotta ask, if you could only have one car, which one would it be?

[gofastwclass]

Gotta ask, if you could only have one car, which one would it be?

All of them. :D :headspin:

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[V8TV]

Looking good, man. That thing is going to surprise a lot of people!

[thedugan]

Car is beautiful. I thought the car was just painted but it’s the original paint which looks perfect. Even the interior looks mint. Car was well taken care of. All of the trunk space I assume will be nice to have on the road trips. Have you given the car a name yet?

[Ns RS]

Car is beautiful. I thought the car was just painted but it’s the original paint which looks perfect. Even the interior looks mint. Car was well taken care of. All of the trunk space I assume will be nice to have on the road trips. Have you given the car a name yet?


I hereby christen thee "Grandpa" (shatters champagne bottle)...

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Classic! :D

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[GregWeld]

Just curious if you plan to have any sort of spare tire in the trunk

JD

A spare tire? That's a cell phone these days....

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[JD67SS]

A spare tire? That's a cell phone these days....
Lol, very true... I just hope that I’m not in the boonies when it will probably happen to me.

I, along with plenty of others will eventually ditch mine. But I’ll Sweat a bit on my next long road trip.

And yes, “when was the last time you had a blowout” can be asked with nary an answer, but If you drive a lot, I’m sure you have stories to tell.

Now I’ve definitely put the pox on poor Charley :peepwall:

[jarhead]

amazing!

[GregWeld]

Lol, very true... I just hope that I’m not in the boonies when it will probably happen to me.

I, along with plenty of others will eventually ditch mine. But I’ll Sweat a bit on my next long road trip.

And yes, “when was the last time you had a blowout” can be asked with nary an answer, but If you drive a lot, I’m sure you have stories to tell.

Now I’ve definitely put the pox on poor Charley :peepwall:


New tires aren't what they used to be -- they're MUCH better.... but a nail is a nail....

I was following KWhizz out of Denver last year when I thought I saw he had a low tire -- pulled up long side and he was about to be on the rim... The beauty of being on a tour like this - the pickup trailer was 10 minutes out - scooped him up - and off to Costco or TireXXX store -- and he was at the next stop with the rest of us.

I put runflats on the red '32 -- for this reason -- I like to drive A LOT -- but I hated the tires... so it totally wasn't worth it. Just pay AAA and have your cell phone charged...

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[GregWeld]

You can set my truck on fire and roll it down a hill
And I still wouldn't trade it for a Coupe de Ville



Looking like she'll be right on time Charley!! I just wish Matt was going on tour with us.

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I’m gettin really excited.

[SSLance]

Nailed it!! Have fun on the tour... Not sure how you could not...

[rebelceb]

I’m gettin really excited.

We are too! Gonna be our first tour, and the plan is for it to be far from our last. Doing it in my brother's car, and planning on joining in my car next year (assuming it's finished- should be!)

Can't wait to see the Riv and meet you guys next Wednesday night!

[kwhizz]

New tires aren't what they used to be -- they're MUCH better.... but a nail is a nail....

I was following KWhizz out of Denver last year when I thought I saw he had a low tire -- pulled up long side and he was about to be on the rim... The beauty of being on a tour like this - the pickup trailer was 10 minutes out - scooped him up - and off to Costco or TireXXX store -- and he was at the next stop with the rest of us.

I put runflats on the red '32 -- for this reason -- I like to drive A LOT -- but I hated the tires... so it totally wasn't worth it. Just pay AAA and have your cell phone charged...



LOL...…….I have AAA now !!!!…….

[NAPA 68]

Stunning! I just love the build!

[kwhizz]

Stunning! I just love the build!


Just another "Beater"..... LOL

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Just drove it! Working good!


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Sweet!

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That looks like some mighty fine Corinthian leather ya’ll got there Charlie.

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That thing looks fantastic Charley! :thumbsup:

What truck? :poke:

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[BBC71Nova]

This build completely changed my perception on the potential for this and many other classics. You've totally created a new genre, Pro-LandYachting :thumbsup:. So awesome! Hopefully I'll run across it in person one of these days and get to check it out.

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Man, that thing is just so Bad Ass... love it!

JD

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[kwhizz]

A true work of Art !!!!!

[clill]

Can’t thank Matt enough for getting this thing knocked out in time to take it on the tour. Has a total of about 50 miles on it so I fully expect some kind of bugs.:clap::clap:

[kwhizz]

Hopefully the bugs will all be on the Windshield......LOL

[kwhizz]

If my car gets parked under yours, I don't think I'll have to worry about oil dripping on it...... LOL

[clill]

Actually you do..tiny seepage from trans gasket and a fitting on trans but ran out of time.

[ADY]

With an undercarriage that nice sure hope you don't hit a patch of road getting new oil and gravel. I got stuck for 6 miles on a freshly oiled road on my way up to Olympic National Park and took hours cleaning the tar off the 1936 Airstream we were pulling.

Sorry if I missed it, but what was the final tune numbers on the dyno?

[DOOM]

Charley I gotta say that's pretty badazz!!!!!! You gonna have it at MCACN this year?

[RockinRivi]

At some point I’ll redo the console wood.

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Here’s an option when that time comes. If u are planning to stick to the walnut wood inserts this guy has quality laser-cut replacement door & console pieces in two color options. Light colored gold/yellowish or the dark walnut brown. I just bought the dark brown ones & they look great!

https://www.scanlanclassicautoveneer.com/walnut-door-panel-veneer

Your car looks amazing! I’d love to talk to u for some pointers.

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[clill]

Printer jammed and don't have a dyno sheet yet but Matt said 700 hp at wheels. Running less boost than Hellfire as I recall.

[gofastwclass]

That should get the groceries. :D

[camcojb]

Printer jammed and don't have a dyno sheet yet but Matt said 700 hp at wheels. Running less boost than Hellfire as I recall.

What a turd... :morepower:geezer:

[clill]

I know you are but what am I. 😎

[xplantdad]

Wow! Hey Charley, will it show up at Pavilions after the road tour?

[kwhizz]

Wow! Hey Charley, will it show up at Pavilions after the road tour?



Probably after SEMA....

[xplantdad]

Probably after SEMA....

Yeah Ken, that makes more sense :) :cheers:

[Musclerodz]

nice preservation.:lol: Turned out wicked, but who would have thought any different?

[fleet]

“These cool classics are joining us next week on the 2018 Goodguys Hall of Fame Road Tour! Be sure to follow the hashtag #goodguyshoft2018 starting Thursday, September 20th.”

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[waynieZ]

That should get the groceries. :D

Yes, and you'll definitely be home before th ice cream melts!

[vdrivinmike]

This is pretty much my dream car.

Thank you for building it!!

[syborg tt]

What I like the most about this build is that it's not over built. It's built with a purpose and the everything is there for a reason and that is what makes this car the perfect build.

Looking forward to seeing this car at Sema.

[out2kayak]

Very nice!

:cheers:

[clill]

Car has about 300 miles on it now.Hauls ass. Fun to drive but trying to corner with stock seats gets interesting. Gonna have to address that.

[clill]

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[fleet]

Car has about 300 miles on it now.Hauls ass. Fun to drive but trying to corner with stock seats gets interesting. Gonna have to address that.

Jes pine tar yer arse...

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[JD67SS]

Car has about 300 miles on it now.Hauls ass. Fun to drive but trying to corner with stock seats gets interesting. Gonna have to address that.

More details please (after the tour of course) about you initial impressions of the car... please answer with your honest impressions if you would have done anything different than what was done.
I ask not to criticize or second guess, but only to learn

Also wondering what your idiot friend Stielow’s comments are (if you let him drive it, lol!)

Thanks in advance.

JD

[jarhead]

does the route take you through Laramie on 80?

[clill]

Tomorrow is Yellowstone, old faithful, buffalo bill museum in Cody Wy ?

[DBasher]

Car has about 300 miles on it now.Hauls ass. Fun to drive but trying to corner with stock seats gets interesting. Gonna have to address that.

I can remember as a kid riding in my uncles, now my dads, 64 Plymouth Sport Fury sliding all over the back seat as they cornered under power. A lot of fun when you don’t have to worry about controlling the car, lol.

If that’s the only problem with the Rivi I’d say you’re winning!

[Ns RS]

On Goodguys tour. Brought Trunk Monkey.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180920/37c2eb51324f94761e45561397fda8ea.jpg


Second flight! Label in the wrong spot!!

[clill]

Weld is busted with Rudy as his accomplice.

[fleet]

Weld is busted with Rudy as his accomplice.

I blame drugs...

:P

[69hugger]

I blame drugs...

:P

....As good a reason as any other!

[clill]

Have about 450 miles on it now ? 14.6 mpg today. I’m lovin it.

[WSSix]

That's fantastic, Charlie! Glad your car is working out great, as well.

I'm thinking AMG or M seats might fit right at home in the car and provide better support.

[mikels]

Have about 450 miles on it now ? 14.6 mpg today. I’m lovin it.

Ok, I’ll recal it to keep bypass open, limit blade opening to ~30%, shift earlier, and lockup converter in all gears to get 20mpg for you...... I did not realize hypermiling was the goal....

Or leave it in it’s current tire-frying mode and you can have so much more fun!

Dave

[clill]

18 mpg today


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[fleet]

18 mpg today



Following G-Dub saves ya money...

:D

[gofastwclass]

18 mpg today


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Less tire smoke today than yesterday? :poke:
...or is that SMILES per gallon? :D

[DBasher]

I’m pretty sure a better road car does not exist. The upgraded mechanics wrapped in a body that came “custom” from the factory...it’s perfect!

You’ve probably got the seats figured out, or will by the end of the trip. My suggestion is to keep them stock appearing with a bit more support, as subtle as the rest of the car.

Nice car, Charley
:thumbsup:

[Musclerodz]

Riv is awesome, very understated just as the pics show. Killer ride.

BTW: I found your twin holding court on the other side of the building.

[CTX-SLPR]

Jeff Hayes (never met him) has a set of 8 series BMW (E31) seats recovered to match the originals in his '64. Don't know how much you plan on putting people in the back seat but they are not sliding, only power forward and backward.
I'm putting 96-99 Acura CL seats in mine and I've seen references to Lexus SC430 seats and late model GTO seats in there as well.

[clill]

Those are nice....

[SSLance]

I had a set of 2005 GTO seats in my car for a few years and they are awesome as well. 8 way power and they flip forward with the flip of a lever to let Greg into the back seat if needed.

They are wide and were a TIGHT fit into my car but should have tons of room for them in the Riv.

[gofastwclass]

...and they flip forward with the flip of a lever to let Greg into the back seat if needed.

It never stops with you guys does it? :poke: :D

[GregWeld]

Maybe when he paints the POS I’d ride in it.

[shelteredV]

woof :underchair::popcorn2:

[fleet]

Maybe when he paints the POS I’d ride in it.

lol

#greymatters

[clill]

Weld’s primered POS has as many rock chips as my car.

[GregWeld]

Weld’s primered POS has as many rock chips as my car.

Gotta say -- the Rivi is bad to the bone..... and I love it. And the part I liked the best - was that I could see it way up the road running interference for me. LOL




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[clill]

LOL....Gordon said "I was doing 140 and Greg was right behind me."

[GregWeld]

LOL....Gordon said "I was doing 140 and Greg was right behind me."



She was still pulling but I figured if I passed him Liz would start yelling at him! LOL

Poor Rudy was struggling to hold the phone still to take the pic. OMG I'm stupid sometimes. :wacko:

It was more stable than Old Yeller (the '40 is lower to the ground in the nose).... and these Roadster Shop chassis just work! I was a little concerned about whether or not the tailgate would stay on!! Rudy and I laughed so hard -- I said -- "success -- we didn't fall out and nothing fell off"

[JD67SS]

LOL....Gordon said "I was doing 140 and Greg was right behind me."

Wowzers

JD

[clill]

After putting close to 3000 miles and traveling to 11 states I am really impressed on how this car turned out. Still lots to do but Matt got it done enough for me to drive and have a great vacation. The car is smooth, fast, killer looking, got compliments all week and never let me down. On a long road trip like this it is much better than any of my Camaro's were. This heavy car just soaks up the bumps and keeps on truckin. The Roadster Shop chassis is really nice. You could be doing 120 with 1 finger on the wheel, bumps have no effect. Still lots of little stuff to do but I love this car. Trunk is big enough for plenty of stuff.

[GregWeld]

After putting close to 3000 miles and traveling to 11 states I am really impressed on how this car turned out. Still lots to do but Matt got it done enough for me to drive and have a great vacation. The car is smooth, fast, killer looking, got compliments all week and never let me down. On a long road trip like this it is much better than any of my Camaro's were. This heavy car just soaks up the bumps and keeps on truckin. The Roadster Shop chassis is really nice. You could be doing 120 with 1 finger on the wheel, bumps have no effect. Still lots of little stuff to do but I love this car. Trunk is big enough for plenty of stuff.



I've forgotten...... are we getting old??

Wait? What were we talking about??

[GregWeld]

When you decide that rust is for rat rods..... Lowe's hardware has several examples from which you can pick.






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[clill]

You can't copy my insults and expect them to work.....

[GregWeld]

You can't copy my insults and expect them to work.....

I'm too tired to form an original thought right now.....

[kwhizz]

Maybe when he paints the POS I’d ride in it.





Ouch !!!!!...… LOL

[kwhizz]

Can't wait till next year !!!!!!:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[WSSix]

Glad your car worked well for you too, Charlie!

[clill]

CTX.....I bought a pair of those BMW seats. Having the 3 point harness built into the seat is perfect.:thankyou:

[waynieZ]

Those seat are going to look great in your car, finishing touch for a luxury ride.

[BMR Sales]

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[clill]

Riv is getting cleaned up from the tour. It will be at SEMA and then in Chicago at MCACN.

[GregWeld]

Riv is getting cleaned up from the tour. It will be at SEMA and then in Chicago at MCACN.

Going to be in the PPG Refinish booth for a before and after comparison??

[clill]

As a example of how 53 year old paint holds up versus SquareD grey.

[glassman]

Greg says hi,

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[CTX-SLPR]

CTX.....I bought a pair of those BMW seats. Having the 3 point harness built into the seat is perfect.:thankyou:Glad I could return the favor for you taking the time to get me the dimensions for the rocker molding mounts. Can't wait to see the results.

[fleet]

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[clill]

On the second or third day I had gas coming out of the 2 Much breather vent. Solved it temporarily by drilling a tiny hole in the gas cap. Permanent solution will be adding a vent tube to gas tank filler neck and connecting it to the 2 Much system.:bang:

[kwhizz]

On the second or third day I had gas coming out of the 2 Much breather vent. Solved it temporarily by drilling a tiny hole in the gas cap. Permanent solution will be adding a vent tube to gas tank filler neck and connecting it to the 2 Much system.:bang:




Thanks for that info !!!!

[JD67SS]

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Cool pic, wrenching on the Riv... Love it

JD

[clill]

I spent years wrenching for a living so it’s not my first rodeo. I’m just old and cranky now and want my stuff done better that I have the talent or patience to do.

[JD67SS]

I spent years wrenching for a living so it’s not my first rodeo. I’m just old and cranky now and want my stuff done better that I have the talent or patience to do.

Yep, I hear you loud and clear
...Also not having the time to do it either.
Now that I’m post 60, I don’t want to wait, I want everything now

JD

[glassman]

On the second or third day I had gas coming out of the 2 Much breather vent. Solved it temporarily by drilling a tiny hole in the gas cap. Permanent solution will be adding a vent tube to gas tank filler neck and connecting it to the 2 Much system.:bang:

The hole worked? I thought it wasn’t long enough (that’s what she said).... good

[jh99]

“These cool classics are joining us next week on the 2018 Goodguys Hall of Fame Road Tour! Be sure to follow the hashtag #goodguyshoft2018 starting Thursday, September 20th.”

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This is one cool car. Awesome.

[clill]

Drove it almost 3000 miles and didn’t road rash the frame once. Matt said plenty of gravel is everywhere but no scrapes. Ha

[glassman]

Then you were'nt going fast enough. My car loved those cattle grates on that "highway" somewhere outside of Logan UT. Doug (the Lucky7Speedshop giveaway truck) saw my car "light up" lol. We were, how u say, driving spiritually.

Glad your car was "unscathed" underneath, mine was unscathed on top....

[Hutch69]

This build is awesome. Great to see something a little different being done!

[Vegas69]

I agree, it's one of my favorites as it's unique and actually being used!

[kwhizz]

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[clill]

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[RockinRivi]

Wow!! Your at SEMA?!?! I’m sooo jealous haha.

Rivi is looking sooo good…:drooling:

I hope u get nominated for Battle of the Builders. That would awesome!!! Good luck.

[aidanfancystang]

I saw this car in person at SEMA , very nice car, very well done

[WILWAXU]

Agree with the others, the car looked great at SEMA.

The execution is spot on. Looks nearly stock on the outside, to include the interior. Everything underneath is all business.

[dcracing]

Met the owner at the SEMA show. Car looked great. The owner was nice enough to talk to us about his car for about 30 mins. Nice guy.

[clill]

See that ? Somebody said I was a nice guy. Take that Greg Weld.:bigun2:

[mikels]

See that ? Somebody said I was a nice guy. Take that Greg Weld.:bigun2:

Charlie - dcracing wanted me to remind you about some money you owe him? He said you would know what it was for...... I'm just the messenger here.:innocent:

Dave

[JD67SS]

See that ? Somebody said I was a nice guy. Take that Greg Weld.:bigun2:

Well, I noticed what you did... you saved your bud Greg from builder purgatory and suggested a vendor to “get ‘r done”... yeah, major kudos for that. REALLY!

JD

[GregWeld]

See that ? Somebody said I was a nice guy. Take that Greg Weld.:bigun2:

One guy with 11 posts.... says you’re nice..... LOL

[GregWeld]

Well, I noticed what you did... you saved your bud Greg from builder purgatory and suggested a vendor to “get ‘r done”... yeah, major kudos for that. REALLY!

JD

That is a fact — and I suppose I owe him a hearty “you’re swell” and a pat on the arse for it. I might even hold back on the tee so I don’t embarrass him.

[JD67SS]

That is a fact — and I suppose I owe him a hearty “you’re swell” and a pat on the arse for it. I might even hold back on the tee so I don’t embarrass him.

Oh yeah, behind the flipping of birds and banter, there’s a bro hug 🤗

[clill]

I don’t even like him.

[clill]

.....

[glassman]

^^^^^^^^ Well, I didn't realize you were that tall. Is the car in the middle a project car :peepwall:

[65 347]

Meet up with Charlie today at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals and got a chance again to look over the Riv. It is perfect car idea. Very detailed with some top quality equipment with a body that is already broken in, so you can drive the hell out of it and not worry that it's going to get scratched.

Mike

[Ns RS]

I too ran into charley and he didn’t say much. jerk - welds right he is a poor communicator...

[dontlifttoshift]

lolololol

[Flash68]

:lol: hilarious

[clill]

Matt has been stalling so he can keep my car for the Detroit Autorama. Modifying the BMW seats I bought so they sit lower.

[clill]

Had to move the motor.

[clill]

Gettin there.

[syborg tt]

These look like they will be way more comfortable

[CTX-SLPR]

How much weight did ditching that monster motor cross member save you?

[clill]

Base weight on a Riv is 4,036
This pile is...................4,197

[Penny]

Try to match the Rivera stitching. Love car, been looking for one since seeing it at Sema.