Customs The Life Of Iceberg Slim Ain't For Me

Ah, shucks, boss. We knew you were just funnin' us. Sounds like a plan. Onward!

 

I think you made the wise choice in the direction you're taking the Rivi.

 

I've got some NOS curb feelers in the box if you change your mind....

 

remember the ThomAcan (SP) ads from the back of Car Craft,or the ads they used to play late at night on WLS,back in the 60s ???

You need a pair of their boots.

Somebody post a pic,this is the HAMB,Hell,shouldn't take more than 3 minutes to show 'em to Ryan.

 

Throw some D's on it, Rivis always look good on wires.

 

i have about 3 yards of dingle balls just waiting for my future rivi project. sf 25th and mission tribute car.

 

When I was a little kid, I brought this Grand Prix kit home from a shopping excursion with my Mom... my Dad was disgusted! I didn't know no better-

 

Ryan,

The Riviera has always been one of Detroit's most iconic pieces of "rolling sculpture". The symmetry, balance, and, flow, of that machine directly-from-the-factory is almost perfect...and, it would take a lot to ruin it. It's almost fool-proof.

So, whatever course you choose, you will have a solid, torque-laden, road worthy, classic ride to be proud of.

Best of luck with it...and "goodbye" to Iceberg Slim !

Jonnie

 

I was just considering the same ideas on a 78 coupe deville I just bought. The biggest hurdle is trying to turn out the hot amish chicks around here.

 

Why doesn't that shock me Weez...

 

Pimpin' ain't easy.

Morty's Riv in the new RJ is utterly fantastic. Can't go wrong if it's anything like that.

 

Borranis, PLEEEEEEEEZE!!!

 

I like the thought process. It's still getting wires right just not 13's? Any 60's Ferrari needs spokes so if where talking that game I think that's a must. Would looks great with mile deep black paint and those silver spokes. Black or green or butterscotch interior?

I think another interesting change would be to swap out the steering wheels for something that's close but maybe wood grained but that would be if the interior matched the idea.

I'm just letting my mind run free, I'm sure you've got this all figured out. I would be lost with one of those cars.

 

Yep!

 

I've had several old Rivs,it's hard to screw one up.That being said,you can spend a fortune on subtlety.But in the end,make it your ride.

 

If young Ryan could afford Borranis,he'd have a Dino attached to them ,too.McClean may be more acceptable and in the budget.

 

Its getting harder and harder to know when you are not being truthful


notice I did not call you a liar...

 

I know you want to stay true to your "poor half Mexican, Texan upbringing with a white collar effluent twist (did I get that right?)" but please don't have Borrani make a set of 13's! 15's please....the way god intended.
BTW, do you mainline Thompson?

 

I was so looking forward to 13" wheels,curb feelers and a bobble head dog in the rear window! HRP

 

Ryan, since I have been reading your stuff here for quite some time.. I gotta say, it seems like like recently, say the last year or so maybe, that you have really come into your own as far as the writing goes. Its like you are more comfortable in your own skin, so to speak. I like reading your stuff man.

Im excited to see the evolution of your Riv.. Play on Playa.

 

Thank you, Our Lady of Guacamolé.

 

I for one am looking forward to reading about you & your Riv's journey.

 

You should read The Jalopy Journal book. It's the best automotive writing I've ever read, but I guess it's not really "automotive" writing either.

 

That's interesting on both accounts. The Borrani's AND the exhaust. I need to put some mufflers on my '35 and I really wanted some Porter's due to their great feedback. Where do you get brockman mellowtones?

 

I was going to bring up Morty's car too. IMO Skylarks are the ideal wheels for that car.

But then, I know your opinion of my taste in wheels, so I guess they're out.