first64riv

Being a former S14 owner with a Q45 brake upgrade, I like the outside the box thinking!

Abandg thank you for the thoughtful response. That amount of detail has helped me figure out that I have 64 horseshoes which is exactly what he needed. The second question I have is: do they install in matching number sets? Meaning do 162's install on one side and 163 on the other or is it a combination of 162 and 163 on each side?

Hey guys. I just received a set of horse shoe trim and they all seem to be the same size. Is this correct? It always looked like one pair was larger than the other. Likely an illusion. I don't have any 63-64 Riviera's to reference and all my trim holes were shaved by the previous owner. Thank you Chris

Why weren't any of the girls in the driver's seat?! HAHA. I love those old ads. Chris

Congratulations on the purchase! Are there any engine pictures? All the guys on this board are very helpful and I've received a lot of information here. Chris

I'll pick some up. Chris I have no issue removing the pan...but i'd REALLY rather not. Chris

I was afraid it might. So stainless and aluminum are not a good combo? What about zinc plated? Chris

So I picked up some 5/16-18 x 3/4" stainless hex bolts (serrated) and installed them on the section where the pan was leaking. I used three bolts so far. So far so good but that's just sitting stationary. I'll fire it up and take it for a ride this weekend. If it holds up well, I'll do the rest. I also put some Loctite on the bolts. I'm still using the rubber gasket for now. Chris

Ummm...I probably saw a pan of that sort but likely decided against it. Maybe I'll put my old pan back in with the cork gasket.

Do opinions change if I say that my pan is an aftermarket steel one? The cheap type you get summit with the drain plug. That's where the rubber gasket came from and I wasn't sure if this pan had to have rubber. Chris

Hey guys, The rubber gasket on my pan is leaking a little and I have a couple of cork gaskets I got on clearance. Should I even try to use them or should I just source another rubber gasket? If I do use the cork gasket, do I need to pre-treat it with anything to ensure a leak free installation? Chris

Bob, I live in the People's Republic of California, San Diego to be exact This is where my parent's ended up when they fled Vietnam in 1975. As much as I would love to get out of this huge social experiment of a state, my folks are getting up there in age and my wife and I feel the need to stay close. That's a whole 'nother topic for another time. My wife and I will get out of California but right now is not the right time. So, it's only a matter of WHEN not IF. Chris

There is something to be said about the flexibility of a small company. I can pretty much dictate my own schedule and hours. It certainly helps with things that could only be done during normal business hours. Chris

I'd prefer doing some sort of engine design but my background is not there. My wife and kids and myself went to Frisco/Plano area and Toyota was hiring like crazy. Everyone I met there were extremely excited to have Toyota moving there. We were contemplating a move to TX but it felt just like San Diego. That area didn't have the "Texas" feel. Chris

If I had it my way, I'd be doing something in the automotive world. I've been looking but not much of that going on here in So Cal. Chris

Thanks for following up Carl. Those Aerospace hey day stories are told to me very often when I hit the trade shows. That's about the time my dad was hired as an RF engineer at General Dynamics! Thanks for keeping us "on-topic". -Chris

On this track starting now.

Reading the posts out loud to my wife last night, Pluto's post really helped me. His advice was key in my future planning. Chris

Mike, They're actually a customer of ours. Chris

You've provided great advice. This is the reason I posted on this board. I knew it would offer a plethora of advice and it's delivered hundred fold. Thank you!

I'm amazed at the number of responses to this thread. Thank you everyone. I think, after reading, I do know I'm worth more than what is being "offered". I will seek training on my own and continue in my current position. I will definitely be "the guy" here and will just keep working and doing what i was asked to do. As for the VP guy, the only thing I can do is continue to be professional and push back as needed. I can't do the tit-for-tat thing, that's just not in me. As for the future, I'll continue to keep my options open. I take Marty's phrase "...sometimes a One-Man Band can be better than a Symphony Orchestra " and I will start a plan where I can gracefully exit but have something to step into and maybe take a risk with my own business. I've already got something technology related in the works. This is an evolving decision, so input from this point is still appreciated. Chris

You know, this is one of those things that as you write you're kinda answering your own question. I'm not trying to have everyone agree with me, I just want to hear other people's life experiences and decisions they have made and how they've turned out. I appreciate you taking the time out to read through the post. Chris

Dave, Thank you for the thought out reply. It does help. I would never disclose that I didn't get along with certain employees and as a matter of fact, my response to a pre-screen interview to that exact question was: Why are you looking to leave your current position and what are you looking for in your next opportunity? I’m ready for a new challenge with a larger company. I am looking for a company that will give me the ability to focus, sharpen and expand my skill set. I would also like to be part of a well-structured company with a great culture and vision. ---------------- I still have a lot of thinking to do. The flexibility I have here is certainly good but there are so many more variables to think about. Thank you Chris

John_S and Pluto, I'm sitting with the wife and reading all the responses. In her mind, both of your posts were home runs. I agree. We're talking through this now and I'm getting a clearer picture of what I need to do in the next few years to be where I would like to be. Thanks all...please keep the feedback coming. Chris

I'm not sure if you're saying my sentences are confusing as all hell or if I should just update my resume. LOL. If it's the latter, then I've updated my resume and I definitely know what I do to earn my titles (with a little fluff of course). But in all seriousness, if my thoughts and wording are jumbled, I apologize. I'm just trying to get it all out there. Chris