4bangen's 72 Rivi FINALLY - Page 3

Chas_svo · 02-05-2019, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 46Tbird

My brother-in-law once gave me the unforgettable counsel, "Dude, fuck that shit."

Aftermarket crap is a huge pain in the ass. From what you listed there, I see visions of the following headaches: the intake won't have a provision for the a/c brackets and the stock HEI distributor won't fit anymore; the headers will make spark plugs a bitch, will require some goofy homemade brackets just to keep a power steering pump, will rub the steering, require a bunch of shimming to keep the tubes from rubbing the frame, will drag the ground, will necessitate a mini starter and you'll have to rewire the car for THAT, and oh yeah THEN you have to rebuild the whole exhaust system. And a 7qt pan? On a 5000lb Riviera?

I guess what I'm trying to say is, just put the damned thing back together with the stock junk and drive it.

Turn that mod money into gas money.

What he says.

4EyedTurd · 02-05-2019, 10:02 PM

Baron Von Crowder · 02-06-2019, 09:00 AM

I'll agree with what the Tbird chick said.

cool cat · 02-06-2019, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by bird_dog0347

Maybe we need a motivation thread for working on cars, since this used to be a car forum so many lifetimes ago.

I concur. I don't have enough content to start a build thread. Pictures of replacing the same engine over and over would be boring for the viewer.

BLAKE · 02-06-2019, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baron Von Crowder

I'll agree with what the Tbird chick said.

Me too.

scott442 · 02-06-2019, 04:54 PM

Are your parts purchasing ideas influenced by this Gearz episode?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TV0TPHg1aXw

As a guy who has a decade(s) old project in their garage I agree with the majority to get it running with stock stuff and enjoy it.

4bangen · 02-07-2019, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scott442

Are your parts purchasing ideas influenced by this Gearz episode?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TV0TPHg1aXw

As a guy who has a decade(s) old project in their garage I agree with the majority to get it running with stock stuff and enjoy it.

nope, I actually just saw that on youtube last night. lol

4bangen · 02-07-2019, 07:26 AM

I just think cam and an intake would pep it up without taking me past the blow the motor up again point. I think around 500hp would be my perfect number for this car.

4bangen · 08-29-2019, 07:04 AM

I got off work yesterday and rushed home to start wrenching. Got the power steering mounted, filled, and the bells back on. I topped the radiator off and pulled out of the drive way. Then it died. I pulled back to the driveway and swapped fuel filters. Then I set sail. I took the car to a local car meet and back with no further issues. She's got a lot of work left to do, but just to drive it again is damned amazing. I'm over the moon about it.

Baron Von Crowder · 08-29-2019, 07:39 AM

sweet!

BLAKE · 08-29-2019, 01:27 PM

That's awesome man. In the spirit of "jack stands kill dreams", it's all down hill from here. Keep driving it!

Baron Von Crowder · 08-29-2019, 01:39 PM

That thing really needs a bumper.

4bangen · 08-29-2019, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLAKE

That's awesome man. In the spirit of "jack stands kill dreams", it's all down hill from here. Keep driving it!

Thanks bud, today O ordered a window motor and some window bushings so all that can be functional. Cosmetically for now all I'm planning is swapping out the busted up grill for the good one I have, and I need to find a new bumper that isn't a small fortune.
Then I'm going to have to dig into the electrical. After that I'm going under the hood to make it look like new. But mainly for right now, I just want to drive the damn thing. lol

We are going to another small car meet on the Denton square this Sunday. It will be the first thing the wife and I go to with this car.

4bangen · 08-29-2019, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baron Von Crowder

That thing really needs a bumper.

I've only found one so far, its not that great and almost $400.

Baron Von Crowder · 08-29-2019, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4bangen

i've only found one so far, its not that great and almost $400.

ouch!

Mike · 08-29-2019, 08:02 PM

I’m glad Gas Monkey was able to inspire you bro

jw33 · 08-29-2019, 09:45 PM

4bangen · 08-30-2019, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

I’m glad Gas Monkey was able to inspire you bro

kindly go fuck yourself! lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by jw33

hahahahaha, hey maybe they can sell me their oe bumper, no thats right they are being original and cutting it like every other custom rivi.

4bangen · 09-03-2019, 12:12 PM

What a great weekend with the car!
Started out Saturday morning at a small car show in Denton to celebrate the grand opening of Excalibur Muffler's new location. Not a lot of cars, but some real nice ones. The buick was a big hit, even as filthy as it was with the trashed grill missing bumper., and one window that won't go down.
After that I went home and replaced the grill, got the drivers window down and called it a day.
Sunday morning I took it to another small meet up on the Square. This is a new group and don't have a big turnout yet, but once again the quality of the cars was real nice. The buick again got a fair amount of attention. I also made some local Buick connections, so that was cool.
After the cars all went their own way, I found myself not ready to put the riv away. So I swung by a buddies house to show off the car. Turns out it was a good thing I did, because I ran out of gas right as I went to leave. He ran me to my house to grab a gas can and all was well. The car has really got me thinking about the future, I'm hunting for a good front bumper, and I've ordered the window parts to get them all working right. After that I have to get some electrical bugs worked out and get the A/C going. I need tires as well. Then I have some hard choices to make. I have 5 cars right now, and it's a huge pain since they all run for the first time. My Kid will be driving in the next few years and will be needing a car as well. I really can't have six cars! The fact is I'm going to have to get rid of something, but I'm extremely happy with all the cars I have. The The mustangs are our daily drivers, the van is a 3/4 ton and was so cheap it was practicly free, and it's dead nuts reliable and great for RC trips and just hauling crap around. The ranger is so close to being exactly what I want it to be and is fun as hell to beat on. I'm not sure I'd be the same person without it. and the Buick was my grandpa's and the first car I ever drove. I don't even know man, it tough...

anyway, here's some pictures from the weekend.

4bangen · 09-03-2019, 12:13 PM

02-06-2019, 09:00 AM	#43
Baron Von Crowder asshole with an opinion VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Venus Posts: 23,993	I'll agree with what the Tbird chick said. __________________ "If I asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses." - Henry Ford

08-29-2019, 07:39 AM	#50
Baron Von Crowder asshole with an opinion VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Venus Posts: 23,993	sweet! __________________ "If I asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses." - Henry Ford

08-29-2019, 01:39 PM	#52
Baron Von Crowder asshole with an opinion VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Venus Posts: 23,993	That thing really needs a bumper. __________________ "If I asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses." - Henry Ford

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02-05-2019, 10:02 PM	#42
4EyedTurd Lifer Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,458

02-06-2019, 04:54 PM	#46
scott442 Punk Ass Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 45	Are your parts purchasing ideas influenced by this Gearz episode? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TV0TPHg1aXw As a guy who has a decade(s) old project in their garage I agree with the majority to get it running with stock stuff and enjoy it.

02-07-2019, 07:26 AM	#48
4bangen ©4bangen© Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 6,749	I just think cam and an intake would pep it up without taking me past the blow the motor up again point. I think around 500hp would be my perfect number for this car.

08-29-2019, 07:04 AM	#49
4bangen ©4bangen© Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 6,749	I got off work yesterday and rushed home to start wrenching. Got the power steering mounted, filled, and the bells back on. I topped the radiator off and pulled out of the drive way. Then it died. I pulled back to the driveway and swapped fuel filters. Then I set sail. I took the car to a local car meet and back with no further issues. She's got a lot of work left to do, but just to drive it again is damned amazing. I'm over the moon about it.

08-29-2019, 01:27 PM	#51
BLAKE Lifer Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 24,080	That's awesome man. In the spirit of "jack stands kill dreams", it's all down hill from here. Keep driving it!

08-29-2019, 08:02 PM	#56
Mike Hi Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,206	I’m glad Gas Monkey was able to inspire you bro

08-29-2019, 09:45 PM	#57
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09-03-2019, 12:12 PM	#59
4bangen ©4bangen© Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 6,749	What a great weekend with the car! Started out Saturday morning at a small car show in Denton to celebrate the grand opening of Excalibur Muffler's new location. Not a lot of cars, but some real nice ones. The buick was a big hit, even as filthy as it was with the trashed grill missing bumper., and one window that won't go down. After that I went home and replaced the grill, got the drivers window down and called it a day. Sunday morning I took it to another small meet up on the Square. This is a new group and don't have a big turnout yet, but once again the quality of the cars was real nice. The buick again got a fair amount of attention. I also made some local Buick connections, so that was cool. After the cars all went their own way, I found myself not ready to put the riv away. So I swung by a buddies house to show off the car. Turns out it was a good thing I did, because I ran out of gas right as I went to leave. He ran me to my house to grab a gas can and all was well. The car has really got me thinking about the future, I'm hunting for a good front bumper, and I've ordered the window parts to get them all working right. After that I have to get some electrical bugs worked out and get the A/C going. I need tires as well. Then I have some hard choices to make. I have 5 cars right now, and it's a huge pain since they all run for the first time. My Kid will be driving in the next few years and will be needing a car as well. I really can't have six cars! The fact is I'm going to have to get rid of something, but I'm extremely happy with all the cars I have. The The mustangs are our daily drivers, the van is a 3/4 ton and was so cheap it was practicly free, and it's dead nuts reliable and great for RC trips and just hauling crap around. The ranger is so close to being exactly what I want it to be and is fun as hell to beat on. I'm not sure I'd be the same person without it. and the Buick was my grandpa's and the first car I ever drove. I don't even know man, it tough... anyway, here's some pictures from the weekend.

09-03-2019, 12:13 PM	#60
4bangen ©4bangen© Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 6,749