What did you do to your E9 today?

Markos said:
I also ruined a good Seahawks shirt because I didn't change into shop close.
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I hate when I do this because there's no excuse for it. Aah, I'll just look at these seals for just a few minutes then go change. Bam! Grease on your nice shirt. The key to getting through a restoration is to break the work up into smaller projects. Today I'll work on getting the door panel nice... Before you know it the project is done.
 
Chopped trunk lid for a radiator, finish all titanium fab work
 

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Removed and disassembled speedo/odometer. Found it was just like the 2002 units I've been into before. Fixed odo with a few taps from ball peon hammer, reassembled instrument, tested with variable speed drill. Got the speedo up to 100 mph.

Now to reinstall...
 
Honolulu said:
Removed and disassembled speedo/odometer. Found it was just like the 2002 units I've been into before. Fixed odo with a few taps from ball peon hammer, reassembled instrument, tested with variable speed drill. Got the speedo up to 100 mph.

Now to reinstall...
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Sounds like I'll have to do the same for my car. Good to know it's pretty straightforward. Thanks for the info.
 
More progress today on the 2000CS. Engine/transmission out. Dash out. Heater box out. Pedal box out. Lots of wiring grouped and labeled. Lots of parts and fasteners bagged and labeled. Lots of pictures taken... very very productive day. Very little remains to be removed now. Soon, on to body work.
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Couldn't have done so much without good friends Barney and Greg helping out.

Ed Z
 
Thanks, Steve, I have high hopes for this car; that's for sure. It appears to be be very straight and clean.

The engine was completely rebuilt in 1984, but only has 20,000 miles on it since then. The machinist was David Cruse of Hardy & Beck. He massaged the cylinder head, put in a different cam, bigger valves, ported and polished it and installed hi-comp pistons. The engine runs very well with the stock exhaust and Solex 40PHHs....however, I have a good, vintage set of Weber 45 DCOEs, an H&B header, and a 123Ignition distributor to install. Those items will help wring out the power this engine should produce. I have a good 5 speed in the parts stash that will help with long highway trips. From what I can tell, the transmission swap should be a snap.

Ed
 
Wiring harnesses tagged and looped up out of the way. Carpet out. Brake lines out. Gas tank out. Dash out.
I'll shop vacuum the interior then power wash everything especially the engine bay and undercarriage/subframes. ...then on to exposing the rust spots and welding patches.
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Good progress, for sure.

Ed Z
 
Ed,

look at it this way, you won't have to wade thru this long general post to find your pics and descriptions. you will go right to everything
 
Replaced air filters on my '72 CS. When I acquired it in the '80s, my Coupe had shed its original carburettors and had 2 Weber 32/36s. Not unusual. I got used to the round and very chromed air filters but after many years the filter material had degraded and an exact replacement was not readily available. I sourced a pair of K&N filters and ran these many years., never comfortable with the oblong shape. I recently discovered the source of the original round and very chrome filters in the UK and installed them today. Happy with results. BTW, no need for expensive and very special oils to clean and prep for use. Nice! Photos of before and after. Mike
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Today I drove my coupe for the first time (have owned it for two years). It has been at a mechanic's shop mostly collecting dust. But today I trailered it to my garage. Someone else drove it onto the trailer. But when we arrived at our place, I backed it off and drove it all of 450' up the driveway. I almost killed it when I tried to start in 2nd gear (forgot that it has a dogleg 5-speed). But a quick adjustment to the correct gear and, dare I say, it was the most fun 450' I've driven all year.
 
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