OrlinEngh Posted February 4, 2016 Share #1 Posted February 4, 2016 Going to go and pickup a 1983 Ruby Red Venture on Friday afternoon. And yes I will get a pic of it on here when I get it home. 40,000 miles It sat for most of the last ten years other than him starting it up and maybe a trip around the block. Paint is alittle faded on the top of the trunk but I have a replacement that's in pretty good shape. A good going threw and some cleaning and buffing I think I can bring this one back to a nice ride again. Orlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaharly Posted February 4, 2016 Share #2 Posted February 4, 2016 Going to go and pickup a 1983 Ruby Red Venture on Friday afternoon. And yes I will get a pic of it on here when I get it home. 40,000 miles It sat for most of the last ten years other than him starting it up and maybe a trip around the block. Paint is alittle faded on the top of the trunk but I have a replacement that's in pretty good shape. A good going threw and some cleaning and buffing I think I can bring this one back to a nice ride again. Orlin I think youll really enjoy the 1200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted February 4, 2016 Share #3 Posted February 4, 2016 You lucky dog you. I guess that living near a lot of barns helps in finding barn finds. Isn't that the same bike that got you into this VRO mess in the first place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrlinEngh Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted February 4, 2016 You lucky dog you. I guess that living near a lot of barns helps in finding barn finds. Isn't that the same bike that got you into this VRO mess in the first place? That was my Black 84 that got me here, Wish I still had that one setting in the shed spent a lot of time on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewbeeMC9 Posted February 4, 2016 Share #5 Posted February 4, 2016 Enjoy these stories. Congrats. Thanks, and keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted February 5, 2016 Share #6 Posted February 5, 2016 OUTSTANDING OR!!!! Cant wait to see it this summer sometime brother!! Probably gonna have to cause I dont see no.....LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted February 5, 2016 Share #7 Posted February 5, 2016 Oh yea,, almost forgot CONGRATS MY FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revks Posted February 6, 2016 Share #8 Posted February 6, 2016 Look forward to seeing it when I stop by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrlinEngh Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share #9 Posted February 7, 2016 (edited) Well I think this guy did just drag it out of the barn. Its alittle ruff on the edges a little faded and some cracks that need repair not as nice as he claimed it to be, I got a good deal and its all there and I did get it to come to life yesterday. Floats are stuck on the carbs so I put in a set here that I knew where good changed the oil got rid of the mouse nest under the seat. Putt a little oil down the cylinders cranked it over put the pugs back in hit the key and it was setting there running:D. And then the smoke started to form in the shop:yikes:, Now I have started enough cars trucks cycles that have been setting along time to know point them at the door or get them out side:confused24: why I didn't do yesterday excitement maybe. It didn't take long and it was so thick you couldn't see anything in there so doors open fan in the window shut the bike down. Got the shop cleared out of all the smoke pushed the bike to the big door started it back up and let it run for a good twenty minutes. Shut it off and, revks from Lansing Iowa came pulling in to get a hitch for his 83 Venture we got to meet and have a good chat. He headed back home and time to get the day finished so I got to take the bike for it first ride:D from one side of the shed to the other and park it for the night. Now to get some pics on here, I will get it figured out. Orlin Edited February 8, 2016 by OrlinEngh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revks Posted February 8, 2016 Share #10 Posted February 8, 2016 Too bad you couldn't take it down the drive t the highway. With the weather we're getting looks like it will be some time before a good road test. I plan to put that hitch on today and see if it needs any tweaking. I'll post some picks when it's on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted February 16, 2016 Share #11 Posted February 16, 2016 Well I think this guy did just drag it out of the barn. Its alittle ruff on the edges a little faded and some cracks that need repair not as nice as he claimed it to be, I got a good deal and its all there and I did get it to come to life yesterday. Floats are stuck on the carbs so I put in a set here that I knew where good changed the oil got rid of the mouse nest under the seat. Putt a little oil down the cylinders cranked it over put the pugs back in hit the key and it was setting there running:D. And then the smoke started to form in the shop:yikes:, Now I have started enough cars trucks cycles that have been setting along time to know point them at the door or get them out side:confused24: why I didn't do yesterday excitement maybe. It didn't take long and it was so thick you couldn't see anything in there so doors open fan in the window shut the bike down. Got the shop cleared out of all the smoke pushed the bike to the big door started it back up and let it run for a good twenty minutes. Shut it off and, revks from Lansing Iowa came pulling in to get a hitch for his 83 Venture we got to meet and have a good chat. He headed back home and time to get the day finished so I got to take the bike for it first ride:D from one side of the shed to the other and park it for the night. Now to get some pics on here, I will get it figured out. Orlin Photos! Photos! Photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrlinEngh Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share #12 Posted February 16, 2016 I got it to work now if I can remember how I got for the next time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted February 16, 2016 Share #13 Posted February 16, 2016 TWEEKS LONG LOST SISTER:dancefool::dancefool:!!!:clap2: How cool is that!! Hey Or, thinking I aint never did see no tail lights like those,, from what I can see,, I LIKE em!!! When you get a second and if ya don't mind,, would cha have Moe snap a shot or two of your new scoots back side - would REALLY like to see what those lights look like from the rear.. Any idea if she's gotta a good second gear in er brother? GREAT BARN FIND THERE MY FRIEND!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrlinEngh Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share #14 Posted February 16, 2016 Here is a pic of those lights, Anybody have a idea of where they came from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrlinEngh Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share #15 Posted February 16, 2016 here is a side view, cant say I have ever seen a set like those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Haywood Posted February 16, 2016 Share #16 Posted February 16, 2016 OK first off, I recognize that wall behid the bike. #2 It looks pretty good for it's age and setting for 10 years, 3rd what are you doing starting a used bike shop? that gives you what 3 bu=ikes plus the one you are buying in April so thats 4 bikes. O' I forgot couldn't you sleep? posting pics at 3:30 am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tooch Posted February 16, 2016 Share #17 Posted February 16, 2016 They look like a set of tail lights off a 1961 Chrysler La Baron....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted February 16, 2016 Share #18 Posted February 16, 2016 ...or mid 50's Ford tail light! But the ones Tooch came up with look spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tooch Posted February 16, 2016 Share #19 Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) Oh for sure Bobby! Not a doubt 1961 La Baron. They might be worth some money....they look like there in good shape and they were easy to damage on the cars cause they kind of stood out. Of course only to a guy that needs them! Edited February 16, 2016 by The Tooch just cause Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle Posted February 16, 2016 Share #20 Posted February 16, 2016 Looks like lights off late 50s or early 60s Chrysler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrlinEngh Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share #21 Posted February 16, 2016 Those are the lights, and they are in real nice shape I will have to clean them up I know some Mopar guys they may know some who could use them/ Thanks for the find I would have been looking for the needle in the hay stack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great White Posted February 17, 2016 Share #22 Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) [ATTACH=CONFIG]103707[/ATTACH]here is a side view, cant say I have ever seen a set like those 1961 Chrysler imperial: Edited February 17, 2016 by Great White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tooch Posted February 17, 2016 Share #23 Posted February 17, 2016 The Imperial & La Baron are the same car just different trim level models, so yes those tail lights fit both of them for 1961. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Posted February 17, 2016 Share #24 Posted February 17, 2016 Wow wish I still had my 83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiehammer Posted February 18, 2016 Share #25 Posted February 18, 2016 OK, Orlin. I've given you several days to voluntarily cough up the information, but noooo. Now I have to denigrate myself and publicly ask for the VIN and build date. SMH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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