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Michael Jansberg
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Username: mikemjp

Post Number: 20
Registered: 05-2021
Posted on Friday, 26 April, 2024 - 23:49:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Now the next big obstacle will be the Danish registration tax.

Finding out in before hand how much the state will want is not an easy task, looking at previous regs. they range from 9.300,- to 13.500,- Euro's for 73-78 models.
I guess/hope a right-hand drive 1975 will be closer to the low end

Bit high in the rear, but the fuel tank is not yet fitted.

Since last, all wood paneling has been stripped and lacquered,
leather interior cleaned and new carpet in dark blue.
Made the relay mod. to all 4 windows, helped immensely,
only drivers window worked so-so before.

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Brian Vogel
Grand Master
Username: guyslp

Post Number: 3373
Registered: 06-2009
Posted on Saturday, 27 April, 2024 - 09:13:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Have you recently replaced the back springs? If so, then wait a while and see how they settle in, if not, the height control is set *very* high and an adjustment to the control arms is needed to bring that rear end down a bit.

I love the intense electric blue whether it's "correct" or not.

Have fun with it!

Brian
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Jeff Martin
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Username: jeff_r_1

Post Number: 631
Registered: 07-2018
Posted on Saturday, 27 April, 2024 - 13:13:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

The carpet seems to match the blue; probably is original.
How about "Royal Blue" instead.
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Michael Jansberg
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Username: mikemjp

Post Number: 21
Registered: 05-2021
Posted on Saturday, 27 April, 2024 - 21:44:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Brian, no the springs are probably the original ones, just sitting at the trunk edge it drops a bit, so with tank + fuel I hope it will be fairly level.
I removed all the leveling pipes and valves, if they are to be used again, they will need an overhaul.
The colour does come of a bit brighter in the photos than in real life, but still it is brighter than Peacock and Seychelles blue that we first considered.

Jeff, its Navy Blue in wool from:
http://classic-car-carpets.co.uk
The original rags where beige like the leather
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Jeff Martin
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Username: jeff_r_1

Post Number: 632
Registered: 07-2018
Posted on Sunday, 28 April, 2024 - 04:10:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

The original "rags"...
That's funny !

Some type-O's are great.
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Graham Phillips
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Username: playtime

Post Number: 577
Registered: 03-2019
Posted on Sunday, 28 April, 2024 - 23:04:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

G'day everyone,....


Looks like she is coming up a treat!

I do like the blue.


Graham.
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Michael Jansberg
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Username: mikemjp

Post Number: 22
Registered: 05-2021
Posted on Monday, 29 April, 2024 - 05:03:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

He, they all most didn't qualify as "rags", the carpets were mostly rotted away.

Thanks Graham.
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Jason Watson
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Username: crikeydawn

Post Number: 146
Registered: 07-2023
Posted on Monday, 29 April, 2024 - 06:10:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Looking smart Michael, kudos to you.

Was blue a deliberate choice over beige?
I imagine beige lifts the interior however shows dirt easy. For my money dark blue grounds the interior and is far more practical, an excellent choice.

You will need to do you lower door cards now....

The rags in mine are light grey, original or not light grey is not going back in. Dark Green is the other option.
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Michael Jansberg
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Username: mikemjp

Post Number: 23
Registered: 05-2021
Posted on Tuesday, 30 April, 2024 - 02:59:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Thanks Jason, blue paint and beige interior, not sure how deliberate it was, but we thought it would be a fair match.
The carpet choice, like you write, beige is not quite as practical as dark colour, black will fit in with anything but is plain, so we chose the dark blue and are very happy about it.

Extra carpet pieces for the door cards came in parcel, but it has to wait for a little while longer.
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Geoff Wootton
Grand Master
Username: dounraey

Post Number: 2355
Registered: 05-2012
Posted on Tuesday, 30 April, 2024 - 03:50:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Hi Michael

Love the car. The color combination is great.

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