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  1. Ellagirl

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    #23401 Ellagirl, Apr 13, 2017
    To bad. This will make the Us version worth aprox 1/2 of the row model. 25 years from now,wait. You can build it back to the intended look. But then it would not be original. Beeing. This is how they left the factory. Ugly. But originall.
     
  2. joe sackey

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    #23402 joe sackey, Apr 13, 2017
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    It is universally accepted that the Eu/ROW look is much more aesthetically pleasing.

    Its also worth more to most people, for that exact reason.

    Stating that a car has been modified is simply full disclosure, in the same way one might state that a car has had paintwork. Its not disparaging the car, its simply being transparent.

    That said, if I were to convert a USA-spec Fuelie to the Eu/ROW look, I would go 100%, leaving no traces of the USA nonsense, like this guy below.

    The only way you can tell its not a Downdraft is the engine cover.
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  3. Ellagirl

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    #23403 Ellagirl, Apr 13, 2017
    Very nice.
     
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    #23404 Lemacc, Apr 13, 2017
    bianco perlato with white caulking

     
  5. ElvisNasty

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    #23405 ElvisNasty, Apr 13, 2017
    Hey Joe, I think people are perceiving the word "modified" as disparaging to the car, even though you clarify that you don't mean it that way. "Modified" usually means "BAD" to most car guys. You might want use some different term. Perhaps "DOT bumpers corrected" would be more pleasing, since we all feel these bumpers were an unfortunate occurrence.
     
  6. Ellagirl

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    #23406 Ellagirl, Apr 13, 2017
    This is deep, after all ,we are talking bumpers, big nasty black effers. Poss on a level wich the common Countach owner will never reach.
     
  7. joe sackey

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    #23407 joe sackey, Apr 13, 2017
    Understood & agreed.

    That said I don't think there is any need for anyone to get bent out-of-shape over clear language as used for an accurate description!

    My word, people are sensitive these days! :eek: :)

    Anyhow, the point I was trying to illustrate with the Bianco Perlato Fuelie I posted above above is that, if the Eu/ROW conversion is done completely and to a high standard, it must surely make the car not only more aesthetically pleasing but also more valuable than in it's original USA guise.

    That's perhaps something we can all agree on.
     
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    #23408 Ellagirl, Apr 13, 2017
    Absolutely, agreed.
     
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    #23409 Ellagirl, Apr 13, 2017
    Also very comforting to know,there is litterate geniuses,on this site,wich can,in a simple, straight forward kinda way, explain the content of the many posts ,intended for the next level automotive enthusiast. Thanks,on the behalf of all of us,incl Joe, for explaining this ,in a way wich is not to frusterating. Lol
     
  10. Marcello

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    #23411 S_AGATA, Apr 15, 2017
    LM looks epic....Great combo
     
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    #23413 zdaxxy, Apr 20, 2017
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    Is there a trick to re-aligning the doors? I tried loosening the bolts and adjusting by hand but I think I made things worse. :( Maybe a 2 or 3 person job?
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    #23414 ijvpet, Apr 20, 2017
    Who made this side skirt? I've seen them on many countach's.
     
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    #23415 EarlyCat, Apr 20, 2017
    I have not done it, but have on many other cars. On this one two people would certainly help. Myself I would take the green painters tape and put on every edge. I like to mark the original position with a marker that can be wiped off or a pencil before I loosen anything. Look at the striker plate & make sure it has not moved first, especially if your trying to raise the door at the back. Make sure the latch is working smoothly & maybe spray a little wd40 on it.
     
  16. forza_lamborghini

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    #23416 forza_lamborghini, Apr 26, 2017
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    One of the benefits of this community is that there are many things hidden around, such as the Rallye Racing magazine from 1 Jan 1978 in my collection...
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    #23418 Jota 5084, Apr 26, 2017
    My god! Poor car!

    "licht verunfallten Lamborghini Countach wiederafbau mit diversen Mercedes attributen versah"

    "lightly accidented Lamborghini Countach rebuilt with various Mercedes attributes"
     
  19. Marcello

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    #23419 Marcello, Apr 26, 2017
    Wow! Very nice find Kaare, and thanks for sharing!
     
  20. joe sackey

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    #23420 joe sackey, Apr 26, 2017
    I was going to say (even before I saw your post) that perhaps the reason this car's rear-end got changed was the fact that it was in a rear-end accident.

    I learned with Miuras that anytime you see one with the rear end in non-original configuration, a rear-end accident is a likely reason.

    I wonder how much of this "Mercedes-Benz" history the current owner knows?
     
  21. joe sackey

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    #23421 joe sackey, Apr 26, 2017
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    Excellent find.

    This answers a lot of questions.

    You can see that the rear end exists today using incorrect rear reflectors (from an LP400S to QV).

    The rear badges have been placed slightly askew from original placement.

    The original unique rear valance has been discarded post-accident ion favor of the standard item.

    For such an historic car, I would correct all those details.
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