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PostPosted: Mon Feb 26, 2024 10:10 am    Post subject: Metalblau L35 Reply with quote
Just trailered this one home. Matching numbers 53 Belgian original, low mileage. Garaged and untouched for 46 years. Cool
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And a big kedo tucked away in the boot!
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 27, 2024 6:56 am    Post subject: Re: Metalblau L35 Reply with quote
How sweet is that!? More Pics!
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 27, 2024 6:57 am    Post subject: Re: Metalblau L35 Reply with quote
very nice! is the interior all good? what are your plans for it?
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:23 am    Post subject: Re: Metalblau L35 Reply with quote
I want to preserve as much as possible, meaning get it technically safe and sound to go thru auto-inspection.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:39 am    Post subject: Re: Metalblau L35 Reply with quote
And I found another stick beneath the bootliner...
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Reservoir needs to go..

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:45 am    Post subject: Re: Metalblau L35 Reply with quote
That car is an amazing find! Absolutely love it Shocked

The fuel tank dip sticks are awesome! Surprised

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 27, 2024 12:38 pm    Post subject: Re: Metalblau L35 Reply with quote
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WOW!!! Just WOW!!! Shocked Shocked What an amazing find… congratulations!

So, have you peeked underneath those seat covers?

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 27, 2024 1:15 pm    Post subject: Re: Metalblau L35 Reply with quote
great stuff !!! Cool
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 27, 2024 2:29 pm    Post subject: Re: Metalblau L35 Reply with quote
Holy Cow Shocked
insane, great find
keep it, don't touch it, preserve it and that interior Shocked Shocked Applause
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 29, 2024 12:36 am    Post subject: Re: Metalblau L35 Reply with quote
Thats a beauty. Accessory fuel gauge?
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 29, 2024 4:27 am    Post subject: Re: Metalblau L35 Reply with quote
"So, have you peeked underneath those seat covers?"

Not yet, my German Shepard likes to sit in it. Very Happy

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"Thats a beauty. Accessory fuel gauge?"

It's a pump for the windshieldwashers,
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 29, 2024 1:06 pm    Post subject: Re: Metalblau L35 Reply with quote
Phantastisch, it does not get much better than this.
Studebaker on the measuring stick....so cool.
Original Zwitter-style light switch.
I wonder about that front hood hinge; shouldn't there be a 3rd attachment bolt in the middle?
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 01, 2024 3:38 pm    Post subject: Re: Metalblau L35 Reply with quote
Any dash pictures?
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 01, 2024 4:02 pm    Post subject: Re: Metalblau L35 Reply with quote
Nice find! Wish they all could look like that when they get found!
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 02, 2024 1:57 am    Post subject: Re: Metalblau L35 Reply with quote
Zwitterkafer wrote:

I wonder about that front hood hinge; shouldn't there be a 3rd attachment bolt in the middle?

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Me too, took me by surprise. I expected a 3-bolt but it looks absolutely genuine.
It's a september made..
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:41 am    Post subject: Re: Metalblau L35 Reply with quote
What is that pull knob/switch for on the left?
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:30 am    Post subject: Re: Metalblau L35 Reply with quote
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What is that pull knob/switch for on the left?


that looks like an accessory windshield washer pump. My zwitter had one installed in the same spot when I found my car. Cool Cool
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:31 am    Post subject: Re: Metalblau L35 Reply with quote
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crazy awesome wow Shocked Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:34 am    Post subject: Re: Metalblau L35 Reply with quote
fantastic
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