Scott Mckenzie Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Trying to post a pic of my progress for the year,lots of work to go yet,aligning fender gaps etc.Big push to get the trans out and rebuilt . Heres to a happy and productive New Year. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazdaz Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Love the stance. I assume airbags? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Mckenzie Posted December 27, 2017 Author Share Posted December 27, 2017 2 hours ago, Hazdaz said: Love the stance. I assume airbags? Shockwaves front ,double convoluted rear. The jury is out on the bag situation so I have a set of drop springs waiting in case I prefer a more static ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnulfo de l.a. Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Once you get the rest of the moldings on its really gonna pop! Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Mckenzie Posted December 28, 2017 Author Share Posted December 28, 2017 8 hours ago, arnulfo de l.a. said: Once you get the rest of the moldings on its really gonna pop! Very nice! I put the one below the rear window on today....I`m a little sore ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slosteve Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Scott, that Riv looks spectacular. Are you driving it yet? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 (edited) Nice, very nice. Red line tires would put it over the top. As a artist, I believe everything needs a touch of red. Dale in Indy Edited December 28, 2017 by smithbrother (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 39 minutes ago, smithbrother said: As a artist, I believe everything needs a touch of red. Dale in Indy You're not a distant relative of Bill Mitchell's are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Dale and Mitchell might be related.........Mitchell was a little heavier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 I will admit, that’s a bit MORE than a TOUCH of RED. The 1910 Buick Bug model that is, hehe I can’t wait to reveal my under construction Buick Sixteen. Two straight eights end to end. Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 The man himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 A touch of red in some of his concept cars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Our 54 Skylark had a touch of RED, the exterior inter fender panels. Lark was light blue, but that touch of red caught your attention. Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb1970 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Great looking car! I love the stance!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Mckenzie Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 On 12/27/2017 at 6:54 PM, slosteve said: Scott, that Riv looks spectacular. Are you driving it yet? Steve no,not yet.Trans had a calf so I have a rebuild coming in the New Year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 27 minutes ago, Scott Mckenzie said: no,not yet.Trans had a calf so I have a rebuild coming in the New Year Yikes -- that description sure paints a picture! Sounds like you have a big stain in the driveway to commemorate the event... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 On 12/27/2017 at 9:35 AM, Scott Mckenzie said: Shockwaves front ,double convoluted rear. The jury is out on the bag situation so I have a set of drop springs waiting in case I prefer a more static ride. On 12/28/2017 at 1:01 PM, RivNut said: The man himself. He has enough style to be an entertainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Mckenzie Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 On 12/27/2017 at 8:10 PM, smithbrother said: Nice, very nice. Red line tires would put it over the top. As a artist, I believe everything needs a touch of red. Dale in Indy I`m mulling about some red pinstriping , but the problem seems to be finding what I call ''understated and subtle" I did replace the top knob of my antenna with a translucent replica in red . Perhaps my homage to Bill Mitchell without knowing it at the time ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsgun Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I'm not a fan of white paint, but it looks boss in white. Maybe a medium to dark cherry red pinstripe? Curious to see how the shockwaves work out for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 1 hour ago, Scott Mckenzie said: I`m mulling about some red pinstriping , but the problem seems to be finding what I call ''understated and subtle" I did replace the top knob of my antenna with a translucent replica in red . Perhaps my homage to Bill Mitchell without knowing it at the time ha ha Ray Knott, the editor of the ROA's Riview had a white 65 Gran Sport that had a thin single red stripe that ran tbe length of the car along the fender crease. I cant find a picture of it but here's a drawing of it that Nick Toth did some time ago. The stripe was probably no more than 1/8" thick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slosteve Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 On 12/31/2017 at 1:16 PM, jsgun said: Curious to see how the shockwaves work out for you. My thought also, Steve. I have heard a number of owners with shockwaves lament on how they wish they would,ve gone with straight bags or are going to change them out when they need it(?). I personally used a 'standard' air spring and did have to fab mounts for the shocks but the ride is 'SUPREME' and I am very pleased. Of course each persons concept of a great ride can be quite different and I hope Scott likes his. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Mckenzie Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) 14 hours ago, slosteve said: My thought also, Steve. I have heard a number of owners with shockwaves lament on how they wish they would,ve gone with straight bags or are going to change them out when they need it(?). I personally used a 'standard' air spring and did have to fab mounts for the shocks but the ride is 'SUPREME' and I am very pleased. Of course each persons concept of a great ride can be quite different and I hope Scott likes his. Steve What was the concern about the shockwaves I would like to see how you fabbed up the shock mounts, any chance you have some pics Edited January 2, 2018 by Scott Mckenzie (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slosteve Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 19 minutes ago, Scott Mckenzie said: I would like to see how you fabbed up the shock mounts, any chance you have some pics As a matter of fact; This shot shows the top bracket & bottom mount on the 'brake reaction rod'. I wanted to be able to remove the bracket if needed so made it 'bolt on'. That piece has a slight curve in it to match the contour of the frame. The bottom mount is also removable; it clamps on the rod. Let me know if you would like to see more detailed photos of this part. Thiis one shows the proximity to the front tire when turned hard left. Fairly critical issue which is why placement of brackets is paramount - but CAN be done. Here is the finished one mounted. It's easy to install nuts onto backside of bolts when positioned here as there is a factory stamped opening in the frame on the other side. The bottom left hole didn't work out so I just drilled another and installed the bolt there. Any other questions I would be glad to answer, Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Mckenzie Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 Clever engineering, thanks for the pics ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 On 12/28/2017 at 1:01 PM, RivNut said: The man himself. When you cool you cannot hide. RedRivieraBob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 On 12/28/2017 at 1:01 PM, RivNut said: The man himself. The gent appears to be dressed like a singer in one of those 5 part harmony groups doing Motown material. When you are cool you can’t hide.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 You know, how does a flashy guy like that sell such a conservatively designed car to conservative people. This is me a couple of months before I bought my Riviera. Can you image him handing me the keys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinRiviDad Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 On 12/26/2017 at 8:48 PM, Scott Mckenzie said: lots of work to go yet, aligning fender gaps etc. Sweet ride…looking good Sorry, late to the party. Did u have your car painted…why do your fender gaps need aligning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Mckenzie Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 9 hours ago, RockinRiviDad said: Sweet ride…looking good Sorry, late to the party. Did u have your car painted…why do your fender gaps need aligning? Thanks,I painted my car. We were in the process of moving so the front end sheet metal got put on the car more as a storage idea.I had them off the car to paint them. I finished the paint job a few months later . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinRiviDad Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Wow!! Nice work!! I call dibs on Scott painting my car next haha I take my hat off to u guys that paint your own cars. That’s a ton of work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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