Allan-Herbie Report post Posted July 26, 2012 four holes each side. But that's a poor way. A good way is to buy a new trunck lid cover without the holes: here in Italy you can find a brand new one, of course redone but by the same material, same neasures and may be produced by the same man. ciao how much is that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Boy Report post Posted July 26, 2012 Congrats on the CT, Allan....gorgeous! Agree with others....leave white rims. As for the wing, I think the wingless look is a bigger deal for a lowbody 400S car than the later ones. Either way is good. BTW, curious....is there a way to get the euro style taillights? I'm more a fan of those than US spec. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
qvpower Report post Posted July 26, 2012 just have body kit guys make a trunk lid... should be really easy... For the advice, I should get one free .... please send it to....lol... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccidentalChef Report post Posted July 26, 2012 Car looks amazing. I'd keep the wheels pearl white, and keep the wing. I think cars with side skirts need the wing on the back to balance out the look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert-LP Report post Posted July 26, 2012 how much is that? i will ask and will send a pm next week. Congrats, i cannot imagine a better car for an American enthusiast than Mario Andretti countach. Ciao Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadKing Report post Posted July 26, 2012 Congrats Allen! Mine is on a truck on its' way from Evans and I'm going crazy with the wait. George is fantastic to work with and I'm glad Roy turned me on to him. Not sure about you, but I still feel like a kid in a candy store with my CT purchase. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan-Herbie Report post Posted July 26, 2012 Congrats Allen! Mine is on a truck on its' way from Evans and I'm going crazy with the wait. George is fantastic to work with and I'm glad Roy turned me on to him. Not sure about you, but I still feel like a kid in a candy store with my CT purchase. Very nice! Post pics when you get it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87-Countach Report post Posted July 26, 2012 Here are some photos of the "poor way" to fix the trunk/wing issue. I can have these plates off and the wing on in less than ten minutes. I had them fabricated to match the shape of the trunk, had a couple of threaded studs attached to them for tightening it down, and a rubber gasket cut to fit to keep the trim piece off the paint. BTW, why did you go and buy a fuel injected car. All Countach cognoscenti know that fuel injected cars are shit and they should only have carbs the way God and Ferruccio intended. You should part that thing out so carbed Countach owners can keep their cars running for posterity Car looks great. Yank the wing, and keep the wheels white Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan-Herbie Report post Posted July 26, 2012 Here are some photos of the "poor way" to fix the trunk/wing issue. I can have these plates off and the wing on in less than ten minutes. I had them fabricated to match the shape of the trunk, had a couple of threaded studs attached to them for tightening it down, and a rubber gasket cut to fit to keep the trim piece off the paint. BTW, why did you go and buy a fuel injected car. All Countach cognoscenti know that fuel injected cars are shit and they should only have carbs the way God and Ferruccio intended. You should part that thing out so carbed Countach owners can keep their cars running for posterity Car looks great. Yank the wing, and keep the wheels white Thanks! I like what you did.. Looks fine to me, maybe Ill do something like that too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
qvpower Report post Posted July 26, 2012 hey Allen, just strolled over to fcrap and already jsos people scrutinizing the crap out of your car... What is wrong with some of the people there? Cant they just be well wishers and leave it at that? I guess its just sad jsos poeple make that forum a day job and angle it so they can profit from it... Looking forward to seeing that car in person! u need to head out to Chinaman town someday with the car when its done... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan-Herbie Report post Posted July 26, 2012 hey Allen, just strolled over to fcrap and already jsos people scrutinizing the crap out of your car... What is wrong with some of the people there? Cant they just be well wishers and leave it at that? I guess its just sad jsos poeple make that forum a day job and angle it so they can profit from it... Looking forward to seeing that car in person! u need to head out to Chinaman town someday with the car when its done... Yeah, I saw that this morning.. LOL.. Im banned there so cant post.. But first off.. as we all know.. fcuk JOE SACK OF SHIT .. Guy is a fcuking toolbox. He wont come on LP cause he knows Ill hand him his balls in a bag... Looks like he was trying to buy the car, so now he is talking shit.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFilipinoStig Report post Posted July 26, 2012 Congrats on the CT! I agree with your plans- remove wing, small mechanical mods. Do not touch the wheels! Maybe stereo mods? McIntosh head unit (I love the looks). I thought I saw the same car downtown Indy during the 500, parked outside St. Elmo Steakhouse. I say this because Michael Andretti was inside. Doubt it was what he drove though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
qvpower Report post Posted July 26, 2012 Yeah, I saw that this morning.. LOL.. Im banned there so cant post.. But first off.. as we all know.. fcuk JOE SACK OF SHIT .. Guy is a fcuking toolbox. He wont come on LP cause he knows Ill hand him his balls in a bag... Looks like he was trying to buy the car, so now he is talking shit.. That's just sad... Good thing you got this ct before anyone got it, touch it up a bit, spin a story and frenzy behind it and sell it at a high price... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan-Herbie Report post Posted July 26, 2012 That's just sad... Good thing you got this ct before anyone got it, touch it up a bit, spin a story and frenzy behind it and sell it at a high price... Of course.. thats the name of his game.. All of sudden 20 people were looking at the car, offering money.. but no one saw it in person.. and now its a pos.. LOL Everyone knows me.. 3 Diablos, 2 Gallardos, 1 Murcielago, and now 2 Countachs... Im a newbe at buying Lambos and dont know what im doing.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
soup Report post Posted July 26, 2012 can you post that old school pic of you again next to a countach with your miami vice clothing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan-Herbie Report post Posted July 27, 2012 can you post that old school pic of you again next to a countach with your miami vice clothing? Let me see if I can find it.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redlambo Report post Posted July 27, 2012 Thanks! I like what you did.. Looks fine to me, maybe Ill do something like that too! I swear I just started giving the picture posted above a thought before qvpower posted his solution. I think that is the best way to address your desires, qvpower you are the man! Good job and good advice, now I am going to have a set made. Vic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Steve400S Report post Posted July 27, 2012 WOW! Fantastic score with that one! Love the Bianco Perlato color. If you ever bring it to Scottsdale I could set up a little CT reunion at the local C&C I put on. Enjoy!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteout Report post Posted July 27, 2012 Congrats! Leave the wheels alone, ditch the bumpers and the wing. This. Nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jota1995 Report post Posted July 27, 2012 Nice score allanherbie. There is an immaculate pearl white over red 25th anniversary with no wing (if my memory serves me correctly) around here somewhere . When I came across it I just about ran up the gutter into a group of padestrians. Killer combo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert-LP Report post Posted July 27, 2012 Here are some photos of the "poor way" to fix the trunk/wing issue. I can have these plates off and the wing on in less than ten minutes. I had them fabricated to match the shape of the trunk, had a couple of threaded studs attached to them for tightening it down, and a rubber gasket cut to fit to keep the trim piece off the paint. BTW, why did you go and buy a fuel injected car. All Countach conoscenti know that fuel injected cars are shit and they should only have carbs the way God and Ferruccio intended. You should part that thing out so carbed Countach owners can keep their cars running for posterity Car looks great. Yank the wing, and keep the wheels white That's not "poor" at all: wery well enginereed! I just said that the best way is to have two lids, one with the wing installed on it and one without any holes. A good way is to buy a new one from a replica kit car, i did not consider this as there are not CT replica here in Italy: sure it will be cheaper, as an oem remake here costs at least 1000-1200 euros (that's the reason why i did not buy another one...) and you will have to adjust the new lid as no CT has the same measures... I forgot to say: I do not sell trunck lids... Countach is better with the carbs, but it's great with FI too: everybody knows this, other words said are just for joking. ciao Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilio Report post Posted July 27, 2012 congrats Allan this car looks very nice and the first owner is a nice plus! i am sure you will make it even nicer with euro look and some personal touches here and there p.s. nice color combo...white with white rims, red interior with black dash, wing....li know of a similar one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motivated Report post Posted July 27, 2012 Nice score allanherbie. There is an immaculate pearl white over red 25th anniversary with no wing (if my memory serves me correctly) around here somewhere . When I came across it I just about ran up the gutter into a group of padestrians. Killer combo. As in, in Sydney? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jota1995 Report post Posted July 27, 2012 was in Wollongong when I saw it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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