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  1. taylor2800

    The secret life of Al Taylor

    That Milano is overly prone to throwing its lug nuts. I think we had to switch to 2002 nuts to keep her shoes on. The only Italian abused more on American soil would be Max Papis.
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    Patting my own back

    Awesome job! Was that a Volvo Sugga beside your coupe in the first picture? If so, what are the chances of two of my all-time favorite vintage models side by side!
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    Who is this?

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    Shift pattern - Brilliant!

    A line of nice leather driving gloves with the shift pattern printed on it would be all you would need. Group buy anyone?
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    2800cs rear drum overhall

    The car has been sitting for 5 years and before that the cable was slow to release when used. It's time.
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    anyone used home plating kits....?

    No experience with systems such as this but I find it very interesting. I have successfully performed slow rust bluing on project firearms and enjoy the satisfaction of doing things like this myself. I do remember seeing a series of posts regarding a fellow who used kits such as this to...
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    haven't we seen this white '72 cs before

    They need to post pictures of the money shots!
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    2800cs rear drum overhall

    Well, one of the hand brake cables has seized in its sleeve. I have both on order, but have to be shipped from Germany. I'll just keep everything soaking in the ATF/acetone mix for easyier removal of the wheel cylinders and loosening of the eccentric studs.
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    2800cs rear drum overhall

    Of course my simple leaky/frozen wheel cylinder replacement has me overhauling the shoes and drum while I am in there. The eccentric stud adjusters have been the source of many an hour cursing and soaks in ATF/acetone baths. After nearly stripping the 17mm rear bolts, I found that the large...
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    Who still has their coupes factory spare tire?

    the only date I could find was the c.w. date of 1972. It is stamped "made in West Germany".
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    Who still has their coupes factory spare tire?

    i don't think mine is origional since the copywrite date is 1972 and my coupe is a 1970. Still holds air but I should replace it due to age. It's a Michelin MXV.
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    What did you do to your E9 today?

    I put the front bumper back on. Royal pain in the Keester! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Tyre Size

    So, for the rear of a bone stock 2800cs, I could go max 205 without rolling the fenders? Stock 14" wheels.
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    The Vintage May 19-21 2017 in Asheville NC

    It's been a few years, but the coupe is registered!
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    WTB: Verona, Atlantik, Bristol, Inka

    Yep, color was changed in 1995 to a 90's bmw white. I purchased it 6 years later.
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    WTB: Verona, Atlantik, Bristol, Inka

    I have one that used to be Bristol. Previous owner changed to white.
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    1970 2800 CS Swap For Volvo in Seattle

    The only Volvo I would trade for my 2800cs would be a 1950's sugga radio car!
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    Domestic source for brake shoes?

    Need to source shoes, wheel cylinder, and drum for a 2800cs. Anyone have a good (economical) source here in the US?
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    who's garage is this?

    anyone on the board?
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    Someone Save the CS!

    Bowie md? North of baltimore. He snagged the drivers door as well. Next time I will get him to provide the VIN for the records.
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