Re: 1983 Pininfarina Europa Spider
Posted: September 13th, 2015, 8:01 pm
OMG, you don't have a Dino too do you Marek??Marek wrote:
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Re: 1983 Pininfarina Europa Spider
Posted: September 13th, 2015, 8:03 pm
WOW! This is outstanding work, you car is going to look fantastic when it's done Marek.
That preparation work would put a Delorian to shame!
That preparation work would put a Delorian to shame!
Re: 1983 Pininfarina Europa Spider
Posted: September 14th, 2015, 1:38 pm
Sweet! Keep it up Marek, looking forward to the end result.
Regards,
Charles
Regards,
Charles
Re: 1983 Pininfarina Europa Spider
Posted: September 15th, 2015, 1:53 pm
Phil:Not yet, but maybe thise will be my next car. I couldn't stop my hand to not catch thise masterpiece on photo.
Thank you guys for support. I can't wait to get into my car and drive trought Poland. This will be stunning! As soon as I get next work done I'll add some photos.
Marek
Thank you guys for support. I can't wait to get into my car and drive trought Poland. This will be stunning! As soon as I get next work done I'll add some photos.
Marek
Re: 1983 Pininfarina Europa Spider
Posted: September 15th, 2015, 4:51 pm
Fit a roll cage, give the thing some stiffness!!
G
G
Re: 1983 Pininfarina Europa Spider
Posted: September 17th, 2015, 7:31 pm
I forgot to mention during body of my car is in body shop, Guy is doing a great job with the engine.
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Re: 1983 Pininfarina Europa Spider
Posted: September 19th, 2015, 7:51 pm
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Re: 1983 Pininfarina Europa Spider
Posted: October 14th, 2015, 3:31 pm
We renewed the tachometer dial.
Guy rebuild the engine. I am thinking if the numbers on the scale would be enought?
Marek
Guy rebuild the engine. I am thinking if the numbers on the scale would be enought?
Marek
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Re: 1983 Pininfarina Europa Spider
Posted: October 14th, 2015, 7:30 pm
You tell us ;-) After all you and Guy know the spec the engine is being build to
Charles
Charles
Re: 1983 Pininfarina Europa Spider
Posted: October 25th, 2015, 7:30 am
Dear Charles,
My assumption was that the engine generate power not less than 140 HP...........and easily stopped.
Marek
My assumption was that the engine generate power not less than 140 HP...........and easily stopped.
Marek
Re: 1983 Pininfarina Europa Spider
Posted: October 25th, 2015, 7:32 am
A few new photos.
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Re: 1983 Pininfarina Europa Spider
Posted: October 25th, 2015, 9:16 am
Tacho - you will not need the yellow and red colors!
G
G
Re: 1983 Pininfarina Europa Spider
Posted: October 28th, 2015, 9:38 pm
Guy,
Marek's tacho colors just indicate the level of enjoyment !!!
Make doers not know yet what I know very well .
He will soon become addicted to reving his engine up to 8K and more ...
Miro
Marek's tacho colors just indicate the level of enjoyment !!!
Make doers not know yet what I know very well .
He will soon become addicted to reving his engine up to 8K and more ...
Miro
Re: 1983 Pininfarina Europa Spider
Posted: November 1st, 2015, 8:37 am
I am waiting for a season to share my experience with you.
Marek
Marek
Re: 1983 Pininfarina Europa Spider
Posted: December 4th, 2015, 8:21 pm
End of body and paint work.
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