Chamonix 3.0CS Restoration
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Hello Chris,
I'm in need of some Chamonix paint in a rattle can, Do you mind sharing you source?
Thank You
I'm in need of some Chamonix paint in a rattle can, Do you mind sharing you source?
Thank You
DerSchwede
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Here the CN36 is also available in 185/70 VR14, just as apossibility. Very early E3 and E9 were specified with that according to the fist leaflets written on a typewriter…
Interesting, the tire stickers list 175-HR14 and 195/70-VR14 only. The 185 would have a slightly smaller circumference.
DerSchwede
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Sorry, false alarm. I rechecked the compendium handed out to the press on 9/25/68 and it only states the following sizes:
2500: 175 HR 14
2800: 185 HR 14 or DR70 HR 14
2800CS: 175 HR 14
Of course, this was just in the beginning before anyone outside had driven the cars, so eventually we all got to know the 175 HR 14 and DR70 HR 14 for the first batch and lated on the added size 195/70. Does anyone know for sure when the DR70 was replaced by 195/70? (the latter being slightly narrower than the former…)
The CN36 is however available in 185/70 VR14 if someone would like it. I think that the owner of the riviera 2800 which attended the Elba-event in Italy earlier this year, fitted the Pedrini-rims with this very type and size.
2500: 175 HR 14
2800: 185 HR 14 or DR70 HR 14
2800CS: 175 HR 14
Of course, this was just in the beginning before anyone outside had driven the cars, so eventually we all got to know the 175 HR 14 and DR70 HR 14 for the first batch and lated on the added size 195/70. Does anyone know for sure when the DR70 was replaced by 195/70? (the latter being slightly narrower than the former…)
The CN36 is however available in 185/70 VR14 if someone would like it. I think that the owner of the riviera 2800 which attended the Elba-event in Italy earlier this year, fitted the Pedrini-rims with this very type and size.
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This Thread shows a Feb and Apr 1970 sticker.
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2800CS Original Stickers for US/NA Market PAINT/VIN/TIRE FEB 1970 APR 1970 OIL SERVICE APR 1970 TIRE FEB 1970 APR 1970 BATTERY APR 1970 EPA/DOT SEP 1969 FEB 1970 APR 1970 BRAKE BOOSTER 1972 3.0CS A/C FEB 1970 APR 1970 COOLANT APR 1970
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DerSchwede
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That‘s a very good help in order to learn more about these details. Thank you!This Thread shows a Feb and Apr 1970 sticker.
Coupe Stickers
2800CS Original Stickers for US/NA Market PAINT/VIN/TIRE FEB 1970 APR 1970 OIL SERVICE APR 1970 TIRE FEB 1970 APR 1970 BATTERY APR 1970 EPA/DOT SEP 1969 FEB 1970 APR 1970 BRAKE BOOSTER 1972 3.0CS A/C FEB 1970 APR 1970 COOLANT APR 1970
It’s been a while but today we installed the five speed with the help of Jorge who works for Rey Rivera down in Capistrano. It took eight hours as we had to search for some guibo bolts which in the end we didn’t need. We had a lift obviously and I’ve done it without a lift but it is a job I don’t enjoy. I waited until Malaga departed and now I can make some progress.
I used the driveshaft that Paul recommended as he used the M5 guibo. However, I had to use the standard guibo as d/s was too short. Paul had an 85 265/6 and these have a longer output yoke so be careful, earlier trans have a shorter one.
8 hours for a trans swap / upgrade to a 5 spd. is blisteringly quick. You must have had every part on the floor? Congrats!
Hi Chris, I have a question, I start my new project E9, next week paint will be completed, it is inka orange 2800cs I have complete setup for turbo what do you think about turbo on a 3.2 liter engine or what size of engine works better with turbo on it and what part should be upgraid along with turbo. thank you in advance
Chris is THE turbo expert. I can't wait to see what expertise he shares!
How do I even begin to repond here? Stan, next I began to strip down the dash and a/c box to work on electrics and to redo the wood. I just haven’t been very motivated but Paul tuned my carbs a couple of days ago and they are running very nicely.
Turbos are something I have very little knowledge of, except I once owned a 1982 Volvo 244 GLT Turbo, what a great car. @Ives can share what he has done with his turbo install, it was a very challenging task.
Turbos are something I have very little knowledge of, except I once owned a 1982 Volvo 244 GLT Turbo, what a great car. @Ives can share what he has done with his turbo install, it was a very challenging task.
Anytime I tackle a routine project I proclaim it to be the worst task ever. I thought the a/c box would be one of those but as I did it years ago on the Malaga coupe it wasn’t so bad. The instruments however is always a challenge. Now I forget how to remove the binnacle, two Phillips screws underneath removed, nuts on the long horizontal bolts removed, I seem to remember it being attached to the upper dash, but does it? Grab rail already off.
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I am not sure the LHD and RHD dashboard is the same but maybe have a look at my one .
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I am not sure the LHD and RHD dashboard is the same but maybe have a look at my one .
Dash removal
Hi guys , I took the dashboard out of my car yesterday , I took some photos of it tonight to help anyone else planning on doing the same. Remove the glove box and the leather under dash panel below the steering wheel and the center console and the heater control panel and then lower the steering...
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Yes Chris. Two Phillips screws from back edge of dash pad attach the binnacle cover to the dash pad. But with the grab bar off you can pull the wood instrument cluster out from the front without unclipping the dash pad.
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Btw, after all the questions Chris has answered for me, I can't believe I was able to answer one for him. Of course, I probably misunderstood the question...
Yep the binnacle is held by two horizontal screws recessed in the binnacle and must come off with the upper dash. Not bad for a day’s work. Q: is this wood too far gone to be veneered?
