03 Aug 07 -----The Engine is all painted and back together -- final check and startup
Before putting the Red Riv back down on the ground Lowrider came out to make sure everything was hooked up (always good idea to have someone take a look after having things apart)
the suspension passed his inital inspection, after a quick look high and low around the engine Lowrider picked up that the brake booster vacuum wasnt connected " whats the point of that work if you gonna drive it thru the side of the garage" pretty smart mouth for car hound, he then cleared us to put the Red Riv down on the ground.
Once down he checked around some more
When done as he jumped in, he yelled "lets fire this puppy up and go for ride Ive been penned up like a beagle to long"
Fired the good ol 455
- took three priming tries and away she went, only problem was the new fan belt sqealled until it ate its self and the chock and secondaries wernt cutting in right.
Once running a bit did some tweeking on the carb
Let things cool and waited for the smoke to clear a bit then put the old fan belt back on.
After the red Riv was back inside Lowrider looked around for leaks found none but noticed few things he just had to comment on, first comment was "Ya you got the trunk lined up all nice and pretty but wheres me package tray , how we supposed to cruise like this, Im not a happy puppy"
"Hey the jack sticker is upside down, they all like that you gonna put the new one that way- you gotta thats the how it was built."
"Whats this new shinny thing it wasnt there before.
"I like it, I can see myself on both sides"
" I like this way, you need more people space just throw blanket here, turn on the tunes and lets go cruzin"
After listening to him whine about being couped up and wanting to go cruzin I took him for ride in the little buick
But that didnt keep him quite very long.
First it was "I cant see from here, are we there yet"
"Why cant I ride up here, I can see great, the wind blows thru my hair, and the jewelery matches mine."
When we got back the first thing he does is jump up here and go on about "when we gonna take this one for a spin." good thing he's such a great guard dog Or else.................................
06 Aug 07 Haven't gotten to much done the last couple of days, mostly because Lowrider has been bugging me to go cruizin. Did get the hinges and brake booster re plated, air cleaner and wiper motor cleaned up repainted(have to do over the aircleaner dont like the way it came out) still have to put it all back on then ill add the pictures- The Red Riv is scheduled to head off for stripping this week, but their behind so there might be a delay.
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Finally got so tired of Lowriders constant whinning and howling to cruise I offered to take him for ride in the 5th Ave
- Here was his response
"Aint riding in no Chrysler, no not no way"
"Come on lets take the little Buick"
" No, wait,wait a minute, I wanna go cruisin in the Red Riv"
It took us over an hour to get him off the garage door - For a mechanical dog, hes pretty stubborn and likes to go fast with class -- me too.
After some munchies and hanging out with the boys for bit
He finally setteled down in his favourite spot - close to the indoor Buicks.
09 Aug 07
Done under the hood for now ----
New Decals and some detailing once the rest of the paint is done.
Its going to be a couple or three weeks before before I can her int for stripping, In the meantime I'll get inside the doors and trunk lid ready and do some smaller panel stripping
----- For the latest updates on the repaint jump back topage 14 - The Red Riv gets ready for fresh paint.
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 11 - Restoration of the Mini Red Riv - 1/18 scale model
page 12 - The Red Rivs First Cruise and Car Show
There is nothing on page 13
page 14 - The Red Riv gets ready for fresh paint
