I have a deadline.
Finishing School for a Fjord 3.0 CS / 100 projects to improve a Coupe / Countdown
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I say the correct jack for later cars is the one on the right.
Wow nice.
Gasp! I am in awe! The pace, the quality, the level of originality combined with what is available today and what fits and works better or looks better, is amazing. All this and you share these incredibly detailed photos. Should really be a collection of steps on how to properly restore an E9. I know there are many variables, but the steps you have chronicled will assist many of us when we try to attempt the same. Thank you Paul! 
@bluecoupe30! I am most happy to share. This E9 community has been extremely generous to me and these projects. If some of these small projects helps you or others confront the restoration reality -and it saves you some time? Then I love it. Efficiency is one of the most gratify aspects of this fine hobby.Gasp! I am in awe! The pace, the quality, the level of originality combined with what is available today and what fits and works better or looks better, is amazing. All this and you share these incredibly detailed photos. Should really be a collection of steps on how to properly restore an E9. I know there are many variables, but the steps you have chronicled will assist many of us when we try to attempt the same. Thank you Paul!
tdgray
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Spectacular Paul… I have learned so much as a novice reading through all this.
I second that. Paul thank you for this tread, very informative and inspiring.
Project 86: Enter the car in a Concours.
Nothing says finished like entering the car in a Concours. I use it to create a deadline for completion. It's usually a great motivator to absolutely finish a car.
The La Jolla Concours was on Sunday April 21st. I had entered the car back in Feb. anticipating that I was close enough to completion that the date was realistic. The only category the car fit was European Classics 1950's and 1960s Closed (Coupes). There was some brutal competition with some freshly restored E Type Jaguars and a stunning Zagato Bodied Maserati A6G that had recently won Best of Show at Villa d'Este in Lake Como. Hard to compete at that level. See photos.
I did not place, but it was a great weekend including a coastal drive the day before. Other events will be added to the calendar in 2024 as we tick off the final projects on this 3.0 CS. Photo was early am before the remaining cars in my class arrived.
Nothing says finished like entering the car in a Concours. I use it to create a deadline for completion. It's usually a great motivator to absolutely finish a car.
The La Jolla Concours was on Sunday April 21st. I had entered the car back in Feb. anticipating that I was close enough to completion that the date was realistic. The only category the car fit was European Classics 1950's and 1960s Closed (Coupes). There was some brutal competition with some freshly restored E Type Jaguars and a stunning Zagato Bodied Maserati A6G that had recently won Best of Show at Villa d'Este in Lake Como. Hard to compete at that level. See photos.
I did not place, but it was a great weekend including a coastal drive the day before. Other events will be added to the calendar in 2024 as we tick off the final projects on this 3.0 CS. Photo was early am before the remaining cars in my class arrived.
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Amazing work Paul. I think I saw that Maserati at Amelia Island years ago, it has the super cool Weber carbs with the mini trumpets for the idle jet circuit in between the regular trumpets.
tdgray
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That is some serious stiff competition there. Tough group to be a part of.
But this is what it is all about!
But this is what it is all about!
Hopefully you bring it to legends or some other nor-cal show so i can admire it Bummed I did not make it to La Jolla, had it on my calander but had a conflict
My wife and I had the opportunity to drop by and see Paul and his car on Saturday on the way back from San Diego. It looks perfect inside and out. It was great to visit with him while his detail guys cleaned the car for the show.
Project 87: Recreate the original 'Packsettel' quality control check sheet.
I had an original one of these once. It was fastened to the bottom side of the rear seat in what became my 3.8 CSi that was build in the 1990s. The original had a few hand written initials in the "Kontrolle'' area on the bottom right. I recreated the exact check sheet down to the correct font and size. I guess I will just tape it to the bottom of the rear passenger seat like the original. If you have a car heading to an upcoming concours, let me know and I can make one happen.
I had an original one of these once. It was fastened to the bottom side of the rear seat in what became my 3.8 CSi that was build in the 1990s. The original had a few hand written initials in the "Kontrolle'' area on the bottom right. I recreated the exact check sheet down to the correct font and size. I guess I will just tape it to the bottom of the rear passenger seat like the original. If you have a car heading to an upcoming concours, let me know and I can make one happen.
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@paul cain has done it again!
Quality inspiration for us all to follow. Well done. Love the look, again!
Quality inspiration for us all to follow. Well done. Love the look, again!
My 433x came with the one on the left. The one with the C shaped “arm”
Happy belated 50th birthday to your coupe.
My e9 is 4335295 and turns 50 on July 19th.
My e9 is 4335295 and turns 50 on July 19th.