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  1. ijvpet

    ijvpet Formula Junior

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    #1 ijvpet, Dec 28, 2017
  2. ijvpet

    ijvpet Formula Junior

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    #2 ijvpet, Dec 28, 2017
    The side skirts were installed in 1986. Underneath is the untouched "round belly panel". Good news there.
    We will be removing the US marker lights, window tint, rear US bumperettes and tail light panel.
    So far I have collected all the parts. Should be fun....
     
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  3. ijvpet

    ijvpet Formula Junior

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    #3 ijvpet, Dec 28, 2017
  4. ijvpet

    ijvpet Formula Junior

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    #4 ijvpet, Dec 28, 2017
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  5. ijvpet

    ijvpet Formula Junior

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    #5 ijvpet, Dec 28, 2017
    I will remove the protective film on the tail lights and adhere the reflectors when the car is painted
     
  6. EarlyCat

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    #6 EarlyCat, Dec 28, 2017
    Wow. I didn't realize that they were painted underneath the fiberglass panel.
     
  7. ijvpet

    ijvpet Formula Junior

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    #7 ijvpet, Dec 28, 2017
    After the tail light sections were done, I located the holes for the logos as per Joe's own DD measurements that he posted (Thanks Joe!).
    There was a small measurement modification to the location of "countach" in relation to "5000quattrovavloe".

    I think its pretty close now....



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    #8 cnpapa24, Dec 28, 2017
    Cool thread. Looking forward to following your progress.
     
  9. Doc_K

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    #9 Doc_K, Dec 29, 2017
    Awesome thread! Were you able to source the original style side skirts?
     
  10. EMILIO

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    #10 EMILIO, Dec 29, 2017
    NICE! cannot wait to see the progress :)
     
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  11. ijvpet

    ijvpet Formula Junior

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    #11 ijvpet, Dec 29, 2017

    The original side skirts were never removed.
    The skirts I removed were aftermarket and were installed over the original side skirts.


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  12. Ellagirl

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    #12 Ellagirl, Dec 29, 2017
    Will you cut the steel bars wich supports the old toaster/bumpers next to the licenseplate bracket?
     
  13. ijvpet

    ijvpet Formula Junior

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    #13 ijvpet, Dec 29, 2017
    Absolutely. The car is coming apart now at the restorers (more pics to come).
    We are going to cut those middle bumperettes and cap them so water can’t get in.




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  14. Ellagirl

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    #14 Ellagirl, Dec 29, 2017
    Glad to hear,cut them at the frame/root grind and remove all evidence.
     
  15. ijvpet

    ijvpet Formula Junior

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    #15 ijvpet, Dec 29, 2017
    Exactly!


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  16. rhyno

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    #16 rhyno, Dec 29, 2017
    I’m looking forward to seeing the progress on the euro front bumper.

    I had Maranello in Calgary do my euro conversion and I was not happy with the gap between the top of the front bumper and the hood.
     
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  17. MM355

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    #17 MM355, Dec 30, 2017
    Good luck on this project, the euro look is the best.
     
  18. Ellagirl

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    #18 Ellagirl, Dec 30, 2017
    I bought my euro bumper at Ultimate motorworks,(Lamborghini Orlando) factory pt nmbr,its quality was horrible, needed lots of finish and fit,in order to be painted, also brackets/fastning requires some creativity.
     
  19. Doc_K

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    #19 Doc_K, Dec 30, 2017
    Good to know! I've seen a few cars with these and didn't know they were installed over the originals. Can't wait to see them off of the car.
     
  20. blown daytona

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    #20 blown daytona, Dec 30, 2017
    I had the same side skirts on my car. Paint and rockers were perfect underneath. Just had to get the lower portions of the fender flares and have them painted
     
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    #21 ijvpet, Jan 2, 2018
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    #22 ijvpet, Jan 2, 2018
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  23. white out

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    #23 white out, Jan 2, 2018
    This looks great. Thank you for the thread with updates.
     
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  24. kmb58

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    #24 kmb58, Jan 3, 2018
    Wow! Top notch!
     
  25. EMILIO

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    #25 EMILIO, Jan 5, 2018
    you are in time for an "LP400" conversion now ;)

    congrats! and very good the "round" metal panel is there and intact! that would be a major issue and cost to redo
     
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