My blue 92 Riv

Northeast wrote:

kit or painted?

Painted, i took out all the trim wiped off with thinner. Painted with smooth chrome,i do like alot better than the old wood!!!

Your upholstery looks unbelievably great for its age. Blue is the best interior color!

I like the blue 2, don"t know if i like the cloth or leather. Witch one is better?

James,
My 92's interior is blue like yours but leather instead of cloth. I had an 85 Riv that had blue cloth and I honestly don't know either which one is better....each have both advantages and disadvantages.

I'd be inclined to say that cloth will wear out faster than leather, but yours certainly doesn't look like it has, flyingeagle. If you have kids, though, it's leather hands-down on account of the spill factor.

Both undoubtedly hold out better if well maintained. When I had cloth, I used to shampoo and scotchgard it every year.

Thanks for the scotchgard idea,i also have leather seats too,leaving the cloth for now!!! No kids there in there 20's.........

Bought new tires today,General Altimax hp seem to be nice grippers,anyone like them? Pics if you like to see them on the wheels!!!

ive heard nothing but good things about em.

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Years ago (1970-72)...I was a tire builder at the General Tire plant in Mayfield, KY before I went to work at Goodyear in Union City, TN. At that time, Generals were OEM on a lot of Ford cars and trucks and we also built tires that were branded Road Handler for Sears. Personally, I liked Generals better than Goodyear back then. I don't know much about them now because we just don't see them very often here in New Mexico. By the way, I like what you did with your grill.

Thanks i like the grill black too.In the 80's i had a set of general a p grabbers on a Toyota pu they were great tires ,also i bought some road handlers for my roadrunner i also like the grip of those as well......

Witch one do you like better?The 90 92 or 93?

Ol' Blue !!!

I learn something new every time I come to this board. Never even heard of satin clearcoat, but it makes a hell of a difference on Ol' Blue.
Really, though, it's the overall effect of what you've done to it. Wonderful!

I kinda like the satin.Allthough it would look beautiful in a dark navy kandy.

robotennis61 wrote:

I kinda like the satin.Allthough it would look beautiful in a dark navy kandy.

No candy for you,kiddo.

Was thinking about making this out of my 90, what do you guys think?

flyineagle96 wrote:

Was thinking about making this out of my 90, what do you guys think?

I think that's a little nuts, but it reminded me of something else that looks like a lot of fun to do:



Half the car, twice the fun.

That thing looks like fun. But im really thinking about building one of these,plus when the wife kicks me out for gettting laid again i 'll have somewhere to sleep!!! Whats everyone think yes or no?

I think its a great idea.heavy little trailer though...

I'm going to use just the body parts,trailer frame will be some lite crap,Need to see what it will cost but i want to make this little sleeper..

I say ...GO FOR IT !!! Of course, you could also make a sofa out of it and get a motel room.

Looks like a nice collection of riv's you have. As far as the half riv, i guess it keeps another one from junkyard heaven..

Thanks,and yes it does.She wasn't going to the junkyard. Even if i don't make the sleeper, i'm keeping her for parts.