Richard’s Auto Repair & Restorations

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Richard’s Auto Repair & Restorations Richard’s Auto Repair & Restorations is a trusted automotive shop in Deep River, CT, specializing in quality repairs and precision mechanical restorations.

Reliable service, expert craftsmanship, and attention to detail define everything we do. At Richard’s Auto Repair & Restorations, we’re here to help with everything from routine maintenance to full classic car rebuilds. Whether you need an oil change, diagnostic service performed, brake service/replacement, or want to talk through a restoration project, our team is ready to help. Give us a call, send us a message, or stop by the shop — we’re always happy to answer questions and provide honest guidance. No pressure, no upselling — just straightforward automotive care from people who love what they do.

Another C3 back in tip top shape! We tracked down the leaks, made the necessary repairs, and got everything sealed up pr...
10/11/2026

Another C3 back in tip top shape!
We tracked down the leaks, made the necessary repairs, and got everything sealed up properly on this 1971 Stingray Vette. Diagnosed right, repaired right, and done right the first time here at Richard’s. Quality work and attention to detail keep these classics on the road where they belong!

• Replaced warped timing cover, hardware and leaking gaskets
• Replaced front crank seal
• V***r Honed fuel pump block mounting plate, replaced hardware for correct length set
• Replaced leaking fuel pump gaskets
• Replaced broken crankshaft pulley
• Cleaned harmonic balancer
• Replaced leaking water pump gaskets
• Re-sealed radiator petcock
• Resealed expansion tank hose fitting
• Changed engine oil and filter
• Replaced leaking drain plug washer
• Flushed cooling system
• Installed PCV breathers, replaced grommets
• Corrected vacuum line plumbing
• Adjusted carburetor base idle

Speedway Motors
Moroso Performance Products
WIX Filters
Valvoline Global Operations
Spectre Performance
Be Cool
Holley Performance

1967 Pontiac Tempest CustomEquipped with a numbers matching 326ci Pontiac V8 and M20 Muncie 4 Speed This stunning car un...
10/09/2026

1967 Pontiac Tempest Custom
Equipped with a numbers matching 326ci Pontiac V8 and M20 Muncie 4 Speed
This stunning car underwent a mild mechanical restoration here at our shop, and we were honored to do so. This piece of Pontiac history now drives like the day it did off the lot!

• Re-sealed transmission
• Replaced worn shifter bushings, levers & linkages
• Tuned carburetor
• Replaced spark plugs and OE date coded wires
• Replaced radiator and OE date coded hoses
• Replaces heater core
• Replaced glove box liner
• Installed and plumbed auxiliary vital gauges
• V***r hone cleaned oil filter housing and replaced gasket
• Installed and painted long tube headers
• Welded exhaust
• Replaced power steering box, pump, lines and fluid
• Replaced idler arm, v***r honed pitman arm
• Replaced all tie rods and adjusting sleeves
• Replaced all shock absorbers
• Installed crankcase breather
• Replaced pcv valve and hose
• Replaced fuel pump and gasket, fuel filter and all hoses and clamps
• Replaced engine and transmission mounts
• Cleaned transmission crossmember and replaced insulators
• Repaired all inoperable rear lighting
• Installed reverse light switch and wiring harness
• Replaced low beam lamps
• Replaced battery, battery terminals, battery cables - installed heat shielding
• Installed battery cut off switch
• Installed high torque mini starter for header clearance
• Replaced all brake wheel cylinders
• Replaced all brake shoes, sanded drums and cleaned hardware
• Replaced all brake hoses and clips
• Replaced front wheel seals
• Installed missing front bearing dust covers
• Replaced sway bar bushings and end links
• Greased everything
• Changed engine oil and filter
• Repositioned brake proportioning valve for header clearance and fabricated new brake lines
• Plugged tire puncture
• Performed Alignment

Hurst Performance
Edelbrock U S A
Cold-Case Aluminum Radiators
Summit Racing
Classic Industries
Original Parts Group, Inc.
Mr. Gasket
Valvoline Global Operations
Lucas Oil Products Inc.
GM Genuine Parts & ACDelco
AutoMeter
Monroe Shocks
Sylvania Group
Powermaster Performance
Miller Welders
O'Reilly Auto Parts
The NAPA Network

This immaculate 1987 Lincoln Continental Mark VII came in to get its quirks “leveled” out.Such as its uneven ride height...
10/05/2026

This immaculate 1987 Lincoln Continental Mark VII came in to get its quirks “leveled” out.
Such as its uneven ride height and other minor issues.
Fast diagnosing, parts sourcing and turn around time had this low mile late 80’s classic back on the road in a jiff!

• Diagnosed Air Suspension system faults
• Diagnosed power window operation
• Converted Air Conditioning system to modern r134a refrigerant
• Replaced all 4 leaking air suspension bags
• Replaced leaking air suspension compressor
• Replaced faulty LF suspension air bag control valve
• Replaced faulty power window motors in LF, LR, & RR doors

TRQ Auto Parts
Dorman Products
The NAPA Network

Meet Redsky, a 1987 Chevrolet C4 Corvette! Redsky came to the best spot around for her annual wellness check and a littl...
10/05/2026

Meet Redsky, a 1987 Chevrolet C4 Corvette!
Redsky came to the best spot around for her annual wellness check and a little planning for the road ahead. We gave her a thorough once-over, made sure everything is where it should be, and mapped out the maintenance she’ll need in the future to keep her cruising strong for years to come.

• Performed checkover
• Diagnosed abnormal noise from accessory drive
• Diagnosed power window operation issue
• Replaced driver side power window motor
• Lubricated drive door latch, lock and window regulator
• Replaced driver door seal

O'Reilly Auto Parts
Dorman Products
Power Probe USA
Corvette

1966 Ford 250 Pickup in the shop for some diagnosis, some upgrades and some much needed maintenance!• Performed checkove...
10/04/2026

1966 Ford 250 Pickup in the shop for some diagnosis, some upgrades and some much needed maintenance!

• Performed checkover
• Advanced ignition timing to specification to prevent “dieseling”
• Changed orientation of coolant bypass hose clamps to enable movement of distributor
• Diagnosed engine oil burning issue
• Performed cylinder compression test
• Performed cylinder leak down test
• Replaced tie rod ends, v***r honed adjusting clasps
• Replaced steering drag link
• Cleaned valve covers, replaced gaskets, v***r honed hardware
• Converted brake system from single circuit to dual circuit
• Replaced brake master cylinder, all brake hoses, clips and necessary lines
• Flushed old brake fluid for new
• Installed adjustable brake master push rod
• Replaced front shock absorbers
• Replaced accessory drive belts
• Replaced missing exhaust manifold hardware and donut gaskets
• Repaired LR tailpipe

LEED Brakes
Innova Electronics
Autolite
Fel-Pro Gaskets
Dorman Products
Monroe Shocks
The NAPA Network
Mac Tools

1964 Austin Healey 3000 BJ8 Mk III This British beauty came to us to get some increased stopping power.. and thats exact...
09/11/2026

1964 Austin Healey 3000 BJ8 Mk III
This British beauty came to us to get some increased stopping power.. and thats exactly what it received!
Along with some other small items..

• Performed maintenance checkover
• Upgraded front brake calipers, pads and hydraulic hoses
• Upgraded all suspension rubbers to polyurethane
• Flushed old brake fluid for new

fosseway_performance
Moss Motors

1966 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III in the building!This luxury classic came to us get its climate control in check, along...
08/31/2026

1966 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III in the building!
This luxury classic came to us get its climate control in check, along with some other small repairs. If you want it done, we can get it done!

• Converted A/C system to r134a
• Verified new A/C compressor operation
• Replaced A/C filter drier
• Replaced leaking A/C condenser with one-off fabricated unit
• Repaired horn wiring
• Restored power to passenger door electronics


Flying Spares

The Dr. is in 🎃This ’81 Jeep J10 packing an AMC 360ci V8 and a 4-speed manual transmission came to us needing a little a...
08/31/2026

The Dr. is in 🎃
This ’81 Jeep J10 packing an AMC 360ci V8 and a 4-speed manual transmission came to us needing a little attention and some fine-tuning, so we got it dialed back in and running the way it should.

• Performed checkover
• Repaired vacuum leaks
• Purged contaminated fuel from system
• Adjusted ignition timing to spec
• Tuned carburetor

Innova Electronics

This 1963 Ford Falcon Futura came to us because of some incorrectly installed non compatible power steering components. ...
08/15/2026

This 1963 Ford Falcon Futura came to us because of some incorrectly installed non compatible power steering components. We were able to get this driver sorted out with the correct parts for the correct price!

• Performed Inspection
• Full CPP 400 power steering conversion
• Replaced steering gear box, mounts and hardware
• Replaced all steering linkages, inner and outer tie rods, center link, idler arm and pitman arm
• Replaced power steering pump, brackets, hardware pulley and belt
• Replaced and rerouted power steering lines
• Replaced water pump pulley
• Replaced some water pump mounting hardware
• Replaced crank pulley
• Replaced upper ball joints
• Installed steering shaft coupler w/ upgraded hardware
• Disassembled steering column and greased internal bearings
• Repaired under dash wiring
• Installed firewall block off boot
• Refilled and bled power steering system
• Adjusted recirculating ball
• Clearanced front brake hoses from steering stops
• Resealed bank 1 exhaust manifold collector
• Clearanced tail pipes from rear bumper
• Installed missing front frame crossbar

Classic Performance Products
Classic Industries
Auto Krafters

Address

444 Main Street
Deep River, CT
06417

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(860)3224664

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