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Countach, the ultimate supercar

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  1. ferrari 512 tr

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    totally beautiful
     
  2. Olivier NAMECHE

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    Raymond,
    can you tell us more about the red Bizzarrini P538 shooted at Duesseldorf ???
    is a Corvette engine or later Pantera/Ford basis ?
     
  3. raymondQV

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    Oliver, sorry i can't remember but here is the sale ad

    http://www.bratke.de/en/car-sales.html

    Es ist der einzige Bizzarini der P 538 Serie mit einem De Tomaso Pantera/Ford Cleveland Motor.
     
  4. EMILIO

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  5. raymondQV

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    I took pictures of that white QV and guess what next to it stood my former Jalpa I sold 2006...
     
  6. EMILIO

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    Raymond,
    so is this white DD in Swiss ?
    now you have to post a couple pics ;)
     
  7. raymondQV

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    That's the one with both cars, it doesn't mean that the white QV was sold necessarily to switzerland, but could be we have a white/white in Ticino and a white/red now in france both being 1985 cars.

    http://www.jalpa.ch/Register/Images/fla12203_2.jpg
     
  8. mikemal7

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    I've got a euro downdraft and a voltage problem. Recent major service, clutch, hoses, electricals/grounds checked, etc. Sporadic problem with startup after driving the car for 20-30 minutes, especially with earlier AC use or lights on. Car performs impeccably with engine running. Shut off engine even for 5 minutes, go to restart, get clicking sound, no engine turn-over, try 2-3 times, same thing, wait 10 seconds, engine turns over with no problem. Original Bosch alternator was rebuilt, starter rebuilt, battery a year old. Voltage drops to 12.5. If I hook up a battery charger, car starts up every time. Suggestions or advice? Yeh or nay? Chad suggested installing larger main battery cable (as with Diablos that don't have this problem).Any other options? Get a different voltage regulator with higher voltage capacity (15 volts?), recheck battery status (again)? Advice welcome.

    Mike
     
  9. Peter K.

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    #6559 Peter K., May 26, 2010
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    "Original Bosch alternator was rebuilt, starter rebuilt, battery a year old."
    You did all I would suggest. I like Chad's idea though. Is the starter wrapped or shielded? Hat is the cars worst enemy. Check ground and ground straps, battery cable clamps, reclean!
     
  10. Tony Ierardi

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  11. Peter K.

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    Good one. I guess heat would be an enemy too.
     
  12. 12097

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    It almost sounds like you might have a poor ground somewhere.

    Chad Bolles has mentioned on more than one occasion that grounding issues are a common problem for Countach. Given the age of the cars and the difficulty in getting a good ground from flat wire connectors trying to butt up against a round tube frame it is quite possible that a little corrosion is preventing a good ground.

    Also, retest all of the items you replaced. It is not uncommon for a battery, starter or alternator to fail, even if it is "new".

    As an aside, the alternator for the Countach is basically the same as one for a Porsche 928.
    I think the Bosch rebuild number is AL170X. (Just in case you want to have a spare one on hand).
     
  13. Tony Ierardi

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    Busy at work, getting a kick out of your typo and look what I did:

    "mad me laugh" instead of "made me laugh" LOL!!

    Oh the irony :)
     
  14. EMILIO

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    #6564 EMILIO, May 27, 2010
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    looking at one manual of my small collection, i noticed something interesting: it was not the regular QV manual,but one dated 1988 that reports the late model A/C panels, commands, etc...

    it also reports the first VIN for the new upgraded A/C model as "GLA12997"

    p.s. i do not know it the manual info on the first "upgraded" car VIN is accurate...but still interesting
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  15. raymondQV

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  16. EMILIO

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    interesting Raymond, so it was 50% correct ...very much lambo style! ;)

    my understanding is the manual is for carbed QV, the FI cars are covered on a supplement
     
  17. Kevin2772

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  18. joe sackey

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    We will now refer to you and Peter as the MAD HATTERS ;)
     
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    Looks like an open wheel car in the garage as well.
     
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  22. qvpower

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    yours should look even better when its done. :)
     
  23. Tony Ierardi

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    It's not me.

    The things lurking right under your nose that you never knew were there.

    If anyone is interested in the car I will be happy to do a full PPI.

    Tony
     
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    Whatever you say !
     

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