Countach #12562 re-paint and refresh thread

Are those in Utah?

 

Michael this is an outstanding restoration. The car is beautiful to start with. and you have 2 other 5000S ?
If you dont mind, I am curious about the shop you use. Are they taking care of all the work or do you have some sub elsewhere like you did for the carbs?

 

Curious myself as I'm just on the other side of the hill.

 

Thought it looked familiar

 

very nice worck
this won't be the last of this kind on post LP400 cars
they are finally starting climbing in value so we will finally see top resto worck on the wide countach cars

about time....for years we saw this kind of dedication for LP400 only

 

Do you have anymore photos without the scoops on the car?
I want to photoshop the Lambo, make it like the LP500.

 

Very nice work done there. Looks better than new!
Appreciate you are adding the link to the restorer. Might be useful to others.

 

What was the cost?

 

Michael I'm more than impressed with your restoration.

I would like to ask you and the rest of the community here about the brakes.
What are thoughts on steel braided lines? People have said how the Countach brakes are weak, so would braided lines help over the rubber original lines?
I've also wondered if the very long vacuum hose that runs from the engine to the brake booster in the front had an influence on the brake's performance.
Being the brake lines aren't visible are they worth a try?

(If this is hijacking the thread and should be moved say so.)

 

Well said. And that is a great price on the brakes!

 

Thanks Michael!

Let us know when 12557 is ready

Love the progress.

 

Are those calipers the biggest ones used on Countach ?

 

Yes, all models all the way to the early Diablo.

 

I am blow away by the undertaking of 2 restorations. So to compare to building a house, you are playing the general contractor rather than getting one to do the work. I assume this will seriously reduce the cost (although we should not speak of low costs here).

What I like about this is that you have a close say in how things get done and you get to be right in the fun details of restoring the car.

I really like the way you approached this. I want my brakes to look like that now! and my carbs too!

The only issue is : How long are you left without a drivable car? It is no fun to be stranded for more than 6 months.

 

Agreed. This approach is not only far more cost-effective, it is time effective, and most importantly, you keep control of the project. Then there is that priceless experience of your personal involvement and getting to know your car so much more.

Meanwhile, great work Michael, its good to see that 12562 has fallen into the hands of someone who truly appreciates it!

 

It usually takes about 1-1.5 weeks for the calipers. We had a harder time sourcing the lines and getting the right pads. Now, we can get that prior to the restoration of the calipers if we know in advance.

 

Wonderful work, Michael.

Mike