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  1. jb21

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    #4176 jb21, Sep 30, 2016
    Yes, that's it. The greatest, 80's road car noise I know. Birds will fall out of trees when you fire that up outside. The genuine article. Accept no substitute...

    By the way, my rear view mirror has the little "C" sticker too. Will check my exteriors. It is going to drive me mad until someone tells me what that meant.

    JB

     
  2. NürScud

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    #4177 NürScud, Sep 30, 2016
    I'm in love!
     
  3. joe sackey

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    #4178 joe sackey, Sep 30, 2016
    Thanks gentlemen, I can hear the low idle and the carbs spitting a bit, but we''ll get it dialed in nice & tight in due course.
     
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    #4179 joe sackey, Sep 30, 2016
    Thanks JB, I like that summary!
     
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    #4180 sp1der, Sep 30, 2016
    Chris Harris was driving for this shot
     
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    #4195 joe sackey, Sep 30, 2016
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    Parting shot for now.

    So, in summary, the restoration started last November, so its been just over 10 months at it and we are on the home stretch, so maybe we will finish in under 1 year.

    Its been a gratifying and educational experience, and I'm glad I could share it.
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    #4196 joe sackey, Sep 30, 2016
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    Another image of the Countach lunch by Dan Pluck captioned:

    "Painted by Constable?"

    Good one.

    A row of 5 Downdrafts & others, loud & proud.
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    #4197 Sterling Sackey, Sep 30, 2016
    Correct, it was Chris Harris in Harry's car... I remember seeing him post this on YouTube back in the day. Video below. :)

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irqmtZLzB5U[/ame]
     
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    #4198 Spyder-Man, Oct 1, 2016
    Morning, evening or afternoon. I too have the c and d stickers on my wing mirror glass. Love to know what these mean?

    Joe, its a stunning achievement and attention to detail is superb. If I ever get the opportunity, I would quite happily ship my DD over to you and your chaps to work your magic upon.

    Dan Pluck mentioned to me this week that he is hoping to complete his photos of the Countach lunch this weekend. So keep eyes wide open all. I'm sure they will spectacular!!

    R
     
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    #4199 NürScud, Oct 1, 2016
    The attention to details are just incredible. Mr Sackey, because i don't follow the specific thread continuously, is that jewel your personal car?

    The colour is one of the most beautiful that i've ever seen on a Countach. May i ask for it's code?

    I'm speechless!
     
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    #4200 rmolke85, Oct 1, 2016
    What a piece of kit these engines are, really there is nothing even close to it.

    Looking really amazing!
     
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