S/C body tail lights

twobjshelbys · #1 (**permalink**) 08-16-2023, 04:23 PM

Is this an original CSX3000 car or is someone working on a replica? Or is it a though experiment?

It seems extremely unusual for an original car to be in the hands of someone that isn't one of a half dozen well known restorers that don't ask these kinds of questions on a forum...

Mj_72 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-16-2023, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

Is this an original CSX3000 car or is someone working on a replica? Or is it a though experiment?

It seems extremely unusual for an original car to be in the hands of someone that isn't one of a half dozen well known restorers that don't ask these kinds of questions on a forum...

Yes I understand your point. Im an enthusiast with a friend who has the car. We discuss the car and its details, options, and bench race quite a bit. We are not doing any work to the car , that would clearly be done by one of the competent shops, but we like to be informed and its fun to do the research instead of just writing checks and smoking cigars. I hope everyone can appreciate that. Thank you.

twobjshelbys · #3 (**permalink**) 08-16-2023, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mj_72

Yes I understand your point. Im an enthusiast with a friend who has the car. We discuss the car and its details, options, and bench race quite a bit. We are not doing any work to the car , that would clearly be done by one of the competent shops, but we like to be informed and its fun to do the research instead of just righting checks and smoking cigars. I hope everyone can appreciate that. Thabk you.

Great!!! Enjoy the exercises!

1985 CCX · #4 (**permalink**) 08-16-2023, 05:32 PM

The alloy will be difficult without knowledge of that material.
I believe the two holes are farther apart than the Lucas 542 hole therefore it’s work, welding and paint etc..,,

A panel beater is key as it’s not a cheap car.
Welding type and gasses used all important.
Not an experiment.

That is why you need knowledge in this area and why it’s not already converted.
Also to switch it back in the event of a Resto it will need reversing.
Is the value in original body???
Without knowing car it’s hard to say.