Ran into this creation at the Burger Ranch a few weeks ago when I was over to see how the window replacement was going
I've been thinking of building a mini version of the Red Riv this winter.
This one has be customized a bit but it was mostly orginal,
a few parts are missing, or incorrect for exact replica of the Red Riv, the seat pattern and colours are different, but it wasn't very rusty and even though the engine was pretty dirty and leaking a bit it was intact and mostly correct
first thoughts were I'm gonna have remove that continental kit and finding a front bumber could be difficult.
After a short discussion a deal was struck - traded for two Buick Burgers and a ride in the Red Riv home she went.
Dismantling was the first order of business, time to see just how bad she is.
A bit more rust than expected, the air compressor, brake booster and carb weren't right, but the trans and rear end seem sound, floor pans were real nice. Well time to get the engine and glass out and start replacing some metal, I'll go looking for parts later.
Body work all done time to prime
and sand and prime
and sand and prime some more
all blocked out just about ready ready for some colour - soon she'll look like the real thing.
The mini gets some colour
First coat of colour
Second and third coats
Time for some clear
The right side looks real good, unfortunatly the left side had a little mishap - so after a couple weeks of curing it will be more sanding and back to the paint bay (hopfully only for clear coat), well lots of work to do on the interior and engine bay in the mean time, plus I gotta find a front bumper _ maybe Santa will help out.
The Mini Red Riv is a work in progress and will on hold until the Big Red Riv goes into the paint bay, so that the final coat and deatiling on both will be done at the same, check back to she how they coming along -
Interested in 1/24 scale cars - check some of mine
or check my other cars -
My Garage -
Let me know what you think -
- vote in my polls, sign my guest book or rate my rides.
Rob
Index
page 1 - The dream comes true - Uhaul nightmare
page 2 - The trip home
page 3 - The Red Riv gets home
page 4 - The sound system install - interior cleanup
page 5 - The interior is back together -sounds are in - ready to roll
page 6 - The Red Rivs first car event
page 7 - The Red Riv gets a checkup and window shops for new shoes
page 8 - The Red Rivs run in with the Law
page 9 - Specs - Facts - Options - Number breakdowns etc
page 10 - 71 Riv Ads, Brochures, Documents, Road Tests, etc
page 12 - The Red Rivs First Cruise and Car Show
page 13 - has nothing because Im superstitious
page 14 - The Red Riv gets ready for fresh paint
page - The 455 is all painted and gets started up
