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Offline Lou Drozdowski

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Re: Restoration of 2358R
« Reply #855 on: Wednesday,June 12, 2019, 04:46:58 PM »
Quote from: BDA on Wednesday,June 12, 2019, 02:38:00 PM
It's probably more appropriate to say that Lamborghini cars are tractor related (since they came first)!  :FUNNY:

La "Carioca"...1947

With millions of lira laying around...Ferruccio Lamborghini decided to build automobiles in 1952.
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Re: Restoration of 2358R
« Reply #856 on: Wednesday,June 12, 2019, 10:24:33 PM »
Yes exactly, the origination of the companies founding. Tractors. My son and I had a good conversation about the history of Lamborghini, but we were unaware they still made modern tractors. It was a serious piece of kit!
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Re: Restoration of 2358R
« Reply #857 on: Thursday,June 13, 2019, 06:01:36 AM »
Shame on you Glen!   forget the tractor you motorhead!   LOOK AT THE MAJESTY OF THOSE MOUNTAINS!!!!!      would love to be in your shoes touring God's country...   ;D
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Re: Restoration of 2358R
« Reply #858 on: Thursday,June 13, 2019, 11:06:34 PM »
Ted, no worries we are hiking our feet off every day. This area of Italy is majestic and the weather has been incredible! Saw 2 Ferrari’s, 1 Chaterham, about a dozen modern Porsche’s and 3 MG A’s while driving to an amazing lake today. Just to keep in the spirit, I wore my Garage Tour T Shirt.
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Re: Restoration of 2358R
« Reply #859 on: Friday,June 14, 2019, 06:01:53 AM »
That scenery is gorgeous! We certainly don't have to worry about you and Mrs. Certified having good time, do we? If you were to meet up with Lou's brother, you could add a beautiful Europa to your list!

Have a great time and come back safe!
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Re: Restoration of 2358R
« Reply #860 on: Sunday,June 16, 2019, 03:40:51 PM »
Let me know if you need help ? text  as I don't check e mail daily. :headbanger:
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Re: Restoration of 2358R
« Reply #861 on: Monday,June 17, 2019, 08:01:37 AM »
Bruce, I will gladly accept your help! Will see if I can get Ted back too.
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Re: Restoration of 2358R
« Reply #862 on: Monday,June 17, 2019, 12:25:41 PM »
Glen...I am available Thursday's thru Saturdays, let me know. I figure about a 90 min drive to get to your place. ld
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Re: Restoration of 2358R
« Reply #863 on: Monday,June 17, 2019, 01:38:27 PM »
Lou, would great to have your help too. Starting to sound like a union job.......
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Re: Restoration of 2358R
« Reply #864 on: Monday,June 17, 2019, 02:48:03 PM »
I was goingto say that it was sounding like a party! ,I wish I could come!
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Re: Restoration of 2358R
« Reply #865 on: Monday,June 17, 2019, 05:08:08 PM »
The more the merrier BDA. If you leave now you could join us. Free beer at my garage!
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Re: Restoration of 2358R
« Reply #866 on: Monday,June 17, 2019, 05:36:03 PM »
Oh Man!!! Free beer!!! That's hard to pass up! You all have a big time!
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Re: Restoration of 2358R
« Reply #867 on: Tuesday,June 18, 2019, 08:00:43 AM »
I'm jet lagged from my trip to Italy so I'm getting up way too early in the morning. Figured I would take care of a few small things on the Europa while I'm shaking the cobwebs out of my brain.....

Needless to say I'm not too smart when I'm tired as I put a drill in my hand to open up two holes in the fiberglass.  Thought better about it and hand turned the bit into the windshield wiper spray nozzle holes (the new nozzles are a bit larger than the OEM versions).  I was super careful not to crack the paint. All went well.

Then I cleaned the crash pad which is in amazing condition but dirty.  Used interior cleaner to get rid of the years of dirt and then used my favorite product for vinyl and rubber "back to black". All good again. I'm on a  roll.

Installed the two rubber pads on the painted clutch and brake pedals.  Yup, I like the easy stuff.

Started cleaning the exterior of the fan for the ventilation/heating system and wasn't very pleased with the results.  Then I looked inside and saw the round squirrel fan part was a bit rusty.......mmmmm.  I think I should disassemble and media blast it and then electroplate it. Or not. Figured I should think about that as I have an entire car to reassemble.  Well maybe.....

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Re: Restoration of 2358R
« Reply #868 on: Tuesday,June 18, 2019, 09:48:14 AM »
It’s really great to see this all coming together! Congrats Glen!
Tom
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Re: Restoration of 2358R
« Reply #869 on: Tuesday,June 18, 2019, 10:26:56 AM »
 :wow. That's a really clean front windshield.
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