Back in the longhood game....after a 2 year absence.

[skinnerd]

Out of curiosity Doug and Harry, early CIS T’s had yellow engine shroud painted black, later they were pigmented black thru and thru. What do u guys have?

I don't see any yellow bleeding through from scratches, etc so I believe mine is black through and through.

[HarryD]

Regarding the instruments the B was the late improved version. The stick version has the “oil” much higher in the instrument and when hand brake would accidentally turn on the light, people thought they had an oil problem. The B version has the “oil” printed much lower to be closer to perss & temp gauges to reduce confusion. I think people thought the stick figure was a dip stick.
Out of curiosity Doug and Harry, early CIS T’s had yellow engine shroud painted black, later they were pigmented black thru and thru. What do u guys have?

Gled, Interesting history.

My 1973.5 is a 6/73 build and I see bits of yellow on the scratches on my shroud.

[gled49]

The fan shroud thread shows some CIS T’s with yellow shrouds, earlier ones probably would then been painted black. I would have thought by 6/73 all shrouds would be pigmented black.

[skinnerd]

Received my 15x6 Group 4 wheels today....finished in anthracite.
Chose this color over the standard silver for a different look.
Mounted up an existing 205/55R15 tire I have to check on the fit and it looks great.
The rear is shown with a 10mm spacer on the back.

Jonathan with Group 4 was great to work with, excellent communication and very quick execution
and delivery of my special order.
About a week for delivery from Europe including getting through US customs.

[skinnerd]

Instead of going with the Pirelli CN36, I ordered a set of Vredestein Sprint + in 205/55ZR15 sizes.

Advertised as "The Sprint + is Vredestein's Grand Touring Summer tire developed for drivers of classic automobiles requiring vintage sizing, built with modern technology and performance engineering."

It's period looking to me with a bit more contact patch than the 185/70 CN36's.
Mostly a summer tire.
Won't be driving on it below freezing weather.

[skinnerd]

Got one of John Audette's LED headlights installed tonight.
On the other side, the headlight bucket is a bit tweaked so I'll work on that tomorrow.
Looks great and a big improvement over the sugar scoops (that will be staying with the car).



Also got my "Early S" decals fixed to the rear windows as well. Ha

[72targa]

Lookin’ good!! Love the wheels!

[skinnerd]

One of the fun things with this 1973 is the VIN that ends in….