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    • 1974 Lotus Europa Special
    • 1987 Jaguar XJ-S
    • 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan
    • 1964 Honda CT200 – Sold
    • 1971 Porsche 911T – Sold
    • 1972 Porsche 914 1.7 – Sold
    • 1972 Honda CT90 – Sold
    • 1973 BMW Bavaria – Sold
    • 1974 Porsche 914 1.8 – Sold
    • 1974 Porsche 914 2.0 Ravenna Green – Sold
    • 1984 Honda Elite 125 Gold – Sold
    • 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S – Sold
    • 1987 Porsche 928S4 – Sold
    • 1987 Porsche 944S – Sold
  • Past Projects
    • 1966 Porsche 912
    • 1971 Datsun 240Z, My First Restoration
    • 1971 Porsche 911T
    • 1972 Porsche 914 1.7 — 2.0 Liter Engine Swap
    • 1973 BMW Bavaria
    • 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB
    • 1978 Porsche 928 Press Tribute Art Car
    • 1981 Porsche 936 Junior No. 174
    • 1984 Honda Elite 125 – Light Copper Metallic
    • 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S
    • 1986 Honda Aero 50
    • 1987 Porsche 928 S4
    • 1987 Jaguar XJ-S V12
    • 1988 Porsche 951 Track Car
    • 1990 Porsche 928 S4
    • 2001 Audi S8
    • 2001 BMW E46 325xi Wagon 5spd Manual
  • Part Restoration
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    • Groosh – A Life Long Car Guy
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  • Blog – Restoration Wednesday
    • All Restoration Wednesdays, Latest Ones First
    • 1974 Lotus Europa Special
    • 1987 Jaguar XJ-S
    • 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan
    • 1964 Honda CT200 – Sold
    • 1971 Porsche 911T – Sold
    • 1972 Porsche 914 1.7 – Sold
    • 1972 Honda CT90 – Sold
    • 1973 BMW Bavaria – Sold
    • 1974 Porsche 914 1.8 – Sold
    • 1974 Porsche 914 2.0 Ravenna Green – Sold
    • 1984 Honda Elite 125 Gold – Sold
    • 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S – Sold
    • 1987 Porsche 928S4 – Sold
    • 1987 Porsche 944S – Sold
  • Past Projects
    • 1966 Porsche 912
    • 1971 Datsun 240Z, My First Restoration
    • 1971 Porsche 911T
    • 1972 Porsche 914 1.7 — 2.0 Liter Engine Swap
    • 1973 BMW Bavaria
    • 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB
    • 1978 Porsche 928 Press Tribute Art Car
    • 1981 Porsche 936 Junior No. 174
    • 1984 Honda Elite 125 – Light Copper Metallic
    • 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S
    • 1986 Honda Aero 50
    • 1987 Porsche 928 S4
    • 1987 Jaguar XJ-S V12
    • 1988 Porsche 951 Track Car
    • 1990 Porsche 928 S4
    • 2001 Audi S8
    • 2001 BMW E46 325xi Wagon 5spd Manual
  • Part Restoration
  • About and Contact
    • Groosh – A Life Long Car Guy
    • About and Contact

Restoration Wednesday

Restoration Wednesday – Ready Fire Aim, Injector Rail Rebuilt
29 Dec 2021

Restoration Wednesday – Ready Fire Aim, Injector Rail Rebuilt

by Groosh | posted in: Restoration Wednesday | 2

If you know anything about the Jaguar V12 engines, you know they run hot. Hot like cooking in a wood fire oven hot. Hot like it’s a dry arid desert and we ain’t got no sun block. When I removed … Continued

Restoration 1987 Jaguar XJ-S, Restoration Wednesday
Restoration Wednesday – Not Really
8 Dec 2021

Restoration Wednesday – Not Really

by Groosh | posted in: Restoration Wednesday | 0

  Brake pad replacement does not qualify as restoration work but I wanted to write about it anyway. I decided to buy Brembo rear pads for my 2001 Audi S8 with 266,678 miles. I spent about twice the amount of … Continued

2001 Audi S8, Audi S8, Restoration Wednesday
Restoration Wednesday – It’s Back
24 Nov 2021

Restoration Wednesday – It’s Back

by Groosh | posted in: Restoration Wednesday | 0

The smallest touches can make the difference. Like having my car parked outside waiting for me as I drove up with truck and trailer. The stance was right. All my work restoring the entire front end suspension paid off. And … Continued

Restoration 1973 BMW Bavaria, Restoration Wednesday
Restoration Wednesday – Blame Game, Changing Plugs
17 Nov 2021

Restoration Wednesday – Blame Game, Changing Plugs

by Groosh | posted in: Restoration Wednesday | 0

  I can hardly blame engineer Claude Baily who started developed on the Jaguar V12 as early as 1951. But somewhere along the line Jag added fuel injection, an a/c compressor and cruise control blocking any reasonable access to simply … Continued

Restoration 1987 Jaguar XJ-S, Restoration Wednesday
Restoration Wednesday – Before & After, Fixing the Tail Light
10 Nov 2021

Restoration Wednesday – Before & After, Fixing the Tail Light

by Groosh | posted in: Restoration Wednesday | 0

  I used the rock-chip touch up method for a big divot. Blend it the best you can, so from 10 feet you don’t really see it. At this point, I just don’t see the car being worth it to … Continued

Restoration 1987 Jaguar XJ-S, Restoration Wednesday
Restoration Wednesday – Gold Jerry Gold
10 Nov 2021

Restoration Wednesday – Gold Jerry Gold

by Groosh | posted in: Restoration Wednesday | 1

I know I use the reference a lot, but Seinfeld is running on Comedy Central now. I love it. I thought I wouldn’t. But after a splattering of distraction from The Office over the years, I’m digging me some Jerry … Continued

Restoration 1974 Lotus Europa Special, Restoration Wednesday
Restoration Wednesday – Steering and Shift Linkage
29 Sep 2021

Restoration Wednesday – Steering and Shift Linkage

by Groosh | posted in: Restoration Wednesday | 2

  It started on the trailer but has since moved to my driveway on jack stands per usual. One day I’ll buy a four post lift for the garage so access is easier and I can store an extra car … Continued

Restoration 1987 Jaguar XJ-S, Restoration Wednesday
Sold – 1964 Honda CT200
4 Aug 2021

Sold – 1964 Honda CT200

by Groosh | posted in: Restoration Wednesday | 0

  On Saturday, a nice gentleman from the west side of the state didn’t budget his time well that day. He showed up at my house at 9:30pm to buy my 1964 Honda CT200 or CT90 as it’s commonly known. … Continued

Restoration 1964 Honda CT200, Restoration Wednesday
Restoration Wednesday – I Wish I Was Big
21 Jul 2021

Restoration Wednesday – I Wish I Was Big

by Groosh | posted in: Restoration Wednesday | 4

  I did a pretty good job matching the angle in these shots, yes? It’s a little habit of mine, matching angles. No, I mean going to ebay to look for Matchbox cars of the big ones I own, and … Continued

Lotus Europa, Restoration 1974 Lotus Europa Special, Restoration Wednesday
Restoration Wednesday – What’s Different in 2 Full Bike Pics?
21 Apr 2021

Restoration Wednesday – What’s Different in 2 Full Bike Pics?

by Groosh | posted in: Restoration Wednesday | 2

  In the interest of not dragging this resto out over several posts, I’ll give you a 1/2 year of highlights reviving this “complete” first year 1964 Honda CT90 Trail bike. I fixed it. Stay tuned next week. As you … Continued

Restoration 1964 Honda CT200, Restoration Wednesday

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