Countach, the ultimate supercar - Page 215

**EMILIO** · #**4281** 11-03-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by raymondQV

This ad was quite often in Penthouse magazine.

....we read the same things, Raymond!!

LOL

**EMILIO** · #**4282** 11-03-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Ierardi

Thanks Emilio!

Nice to know you guys still think of me.

I should have some good stuff to contribute soon.

Been busy at the shop making sure we get through the "times"

Tony

cannot wait for the new stuff!

**joe sackey** · #**4283** 11-03-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by EMILIO

Joe,
tks for sharing

is this awesome machine going to have also interior redone?

Yes.

Peter K. · #**4284** 11-03-2009, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by joe sackey

My client Jay M's LP400S S1 is finally in paint.

Blu Tahiti Met?

**joe sackey** · #**4285** 11-03-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter K.

Blu Tahiti Met?

Apparently so.

The work is being carried out to a high standard by Bobileff Motorcar Co.

FAST360 · #**4286** 11-03-2009, 09:11 PM

Would'nt the car get painted without the flairs then put them on after painting and chaulk all the way around. Would seem doing it the way shown the paint would build up between the body and flair etc Just my 2 cents.

mattymouse33 · #**4287** 11-03-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FAST360

Would'nt the car get painted without the flairs then put them on after painting and chaulk all the way around. Would seem doing it the way shown the paint would build up between the body and flair etc Just my 2 cents.

That surprised me too. I thought they would be removed then re-applied.

mattymouse33 · #**4288** 11-03-2009, 09:28 PM

Fabulous looking colour by the way!

**Nuvolari** · #**4289** 11-03-2009, 10:30 PM

I suspect that the flares were left on to to better match the paint as a metallic blue like that can be next to impossible to get right on panels that are right next to each other like the flares. If you look closely when the base was applied the headlights, doors, and rear inlet scoops were installed and then removed for the clear coat as they would have been cleared seperately to get better coverage.

Given the level of disassebly shown in the photos and the quality of work that comes out of Gary's shop. I am certain that not removing the flares was entirely by design.

Man that is an awesome colour. That is the great thing about the Countach, red is one of the last colours I would want it in

FAST360 · #**4290** 11-03-2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Nuvolari

I suspect that the flares were left on to to better match the paint as a metallic blue like that can be next to impossible to get right on panels that are right next to each other like the flares. If you look closely when the base was applied the headlights, doors, and rear inlet scoops were installed and then removed for the clear coat as they would have been cleared seperately to get better coverage.

Given the level of disassebly shown in the photos and the quality of work that comes out of Gary's shop. I am certain that not removing the flares was entirely by design.

Man that is an awesome colour. That is the great thing about the Countach, red is one of the last colours I would want it in

I know that Bobilief does great work. Just thinking out load. If paint matching during base coat was the concern then where is the front bumper? I don't think matching the flares would be a problem as long as they get painted the same time by the same guy and same paint mix. I would worry about paint that is built up between the flare and body cracking over time due to flex and so forth.

**joe sackey** · #**4291** 11-04-2009, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by hyenahf

i always wonder if is that pantograph wiper arms were bespoke or sources from a commercial truck? i always wonder if the were ready available arms then modified to fit the CT

I did a little checking and it appears your theory has good basis. In fact, pantograph wipers have a marine application with boats etc, and are used widely in commercial application with buses, trucks etc, even on trains. In fact anything with a wide, flat windscreen will benefit from the wider cleaning action of the pantograph unit as shown below, especially too, if the windscreen is severely raked and use of just one wiper will aid visibility from within the car. It stands to good reason that the engineers chose this kind of application.

**joe sackey** · #**4292** 11-04-2009, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by FAST360

I know that Bobilief does great work. Just thinking out load. If paint matching during base coat was the concern then where is the front bumper? I don't think matching the flares would be a problem as long as they get painted the same time by the same guy and same paint mix. I would worry about paint that is built up between the flare and body cracking over time due to flex and so forth.

Mike:

Im sure they have got it under control. If you are asking where the front bumper is, you might as well ask, where have the doors gone? Or the headlamp buckets?

Without speaking to the painter, and without knowing the paint-booth setup, and whether the smaller components are painted in an adjacent booth alongside etc, your questions make it seem as if they are amateurs at this.

As far as paint building up between flare & body is concerned, that should be absolutely no issue for a painter experienced with painting a Countach. You will note that once-upon-a-time, a small outfit named Automobili Lamborghini SpA in a little town called Sant Agata did it this way. Furthermore, if you've lived with Countachs (and I assume you have) you'll recall that it is true that flex can be an issue with a Countach's body. But the joint between the flares and the body is not the issue area - the area around the radiator air-boxes is. So flex is a non-issue with this method of painting.

The pics were posted with permission from Bobileff for all to share, & to enjoy a good car coming back to life. Since you have already stated that you know that Bobilef does good work, then enjoy the pics and rest assured that all is in hand.

ken qv · #**4293** 11-04-2009, 01:19 AM

I saw pictures, it may have been Raymond, of someone who before having their
Countach repainted welded little L shaped thick pieces of aluminum around each corner
of the body against the radiator boxes to reinforce those areas that usually show stress (which I think most of is caused by leaning over and putting undue weight on the radiator scoops).

This is something I would do as long as everything else is being done. Of course they
go Under the panel so as not to be seen. Is this the ex-Turkey car?
Great color.

**joe sackey** · #**4294** 11-04-2009, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ken qv

I saw pictures, it may have been Raymond, of someone who before having their
Countach repainted welded little L shaped thick pieces of aluminum around each corner
of the body against the radiator boxes to reinforce those areas that usually show stress (which I think most of is caused by leaning over and putting undue weight on the radiator scoops).

This is something I would do as long as everything else is being done. Of course they
go Under the panel so as not to be seen. Is this the ex-Turkey car?
Great color.

I once owned a Countach where the reinforcement was done around the 'boxes on the underside, but the cracks came back. Funny thing about those cracks is they get to about one inch, and they stop. All the cars In have seen exhibited similar symptoms.

This is indeed the ex-Saudi Royal family car, and yes, I agree it is an awesome color.

raymondQV · #**4295** 11-04-2009, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ken qv

I saw pictures, it may have been Raymond, of someone who before having their
Countach repainted welded little L shaped thick pieces of aluminum around each corner
of the body against the radiator boxes to reinforce those areas that usually show stress (which I think most of is caused by leaning over and putting undue weight on the radiator scoops).

Yes my car got them as well as the one of Alex.

http://www.countach.ch/fenderfix.html

big.bryant · #**4296** 11-04-2009, 02:40 AM

Great thread guys.

Subscribed.

**EMILIO** · #**4297** 11-04-2009, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Nuvolari

Man that is an awesome colour. That is the great thing about the Countach, red is one of the last colours I would want it in

honestly i am NOT a fan of red lambos ...

but red looks pretty good on a series uno model ... like this car

this said, i agree there are some rare colors that look MUCH better than red pn any countach

Peter K. · #**4298** 11-04-2009, 07:23 AM

The paint looks great. As we are know Bobileff has graduated from the amatuer league

As far as the flares, god bless them for not taking them off, the rears are a pain in the ass to put back on. If I don't have to take mine off, I'm happy.
On another note about painting, as someone else said, hanging the other parts next to or in the next booth is perfectly fine.....just don't paint the next day with a different batch.

raymondQV · #**4299** 11-04-2009, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Peter K.

As far as the flares, god bless them for not taking them off, the rears are a pain in the ass to put back on. If I don't have to take mine off, I'm happy.

It's awful, they had to replace the left one on my car, nothing fits, it's pure manual ability how good the result will be, since then I have high respect for the bodyworkers.

**EarlyCat** · #**4300** 11-04-2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by EMILIO

honestly i am NOT a fan of red lambos ...

but red looks pretty good on a series uno model ... like this car

this said, i agree there are some rare colors that look MUCH better than red pn any countach

aww come on! My preference is a white one, then a silver one. The rest of the colors are the same with yellow being last for me. I have yet to get tired of looking at a red one in my garage though.