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If you post dash and motor bay pics , gauges if any will help too ..... I have some odds and ends available incl. a new tan top and tonneau cover, post your needs too.

Probably will end up being a CMC (Classic Motor Carriages) out of Miami, FL. Closed doors in 1992 or so.  Check for a brown vinyl build manual.  CMC often sold a set of 6 gauges that aid "Vintage" on the face - they were a $325 option and had black or white face with black, brass or silver bezels.  CMC's came with a cast single piece aluminum engine lid grille often called a hibachi grill (but early IMs did too).  Early IMs often used 914 gauges - the original set of 3 with larger tach.  914 gauges are of course popular across all Speedsters though.  If it was provided with a hood handle or steering wheel it would have come with their crest "Classic Speedster."  Wide bodies had a chrome and gold wide spoked wheel option that was distinctive but not on yours obviously.  Front turn signals supplied by CMC were SigStat amber 18 wheeler clearance lights (plastic lenses).  The roll bar depending on mounting may be a CMC piece indicator too. CMC supplied a gold id plate too - but often it was not installed.

I have a set of like new rims that were made to fit your wide body CMC.  PM me and see if we can get these to you to put under your tree. Welcome to the fun!!  David

Looks like he has some nice 2.0 Fuchs already.

Heritage 2008 posted:

I have a set of like new rims that were made to fit your wide body CMC.  PM me and see if we can get these to you to put under your tree. Welcome to the fun!!  David

Thanks for the offer but happy with the wheels that are on it.

WOLFGANG posted:

Probably will end up being a CMC (Classic Motor Carriages) out of Miami, FL. Closed doors in 1992 or so.  Check for a brown vinyl build manual.  CMC often sold a set of 6 gauges that aid "Vintage" on the face - they were a $325 option and had black or white face with black, brass or silver bezels.  CMC's came with a cast single piece aluminum engine lid grille often called a hibachi grill (but early IMs did too).  Early IMs often used 914 gauges - the original set of 3 with larger tach.  914 gauges are of course popular across all Speedsters though.  If it was provided with a hood handle or steering wheel it would have come with their crest "Classic Speedster."  Wide bodies had a chrome and gold wide spoked wheel option that was distinctive but not on yours obviously.  Front turn signals supplied by CMC were SigStat amber 18 wheeler clearance lights (plastic lenses).  The roll bar depending on mounting may be a CMC piece indicator too. CMC supplied a gold id plate too - but often it was not installed.

I think you may be right. Appreciate you replying. 

crhemi (Bill) poboiinhawaii posted:

Looks like he has some nice 2.0 Fuchs already.

Yes, they cleaned up pretty good. Had primer all over the wheels and tires. Thanks

Is that a notched out rear end? Relieved for the exhaust. 

Looks like a flat Hibachi grill on it. CMC?

i have a tan top, full tonneau cover and brown carpet set for a great deal

A quad tip Monza/Ansa exhaust was a CMC option too - mine had very minor interference with rear rolled under panel.  I heated my pipe where it came out of muffler with torch and pushed  tips down maybe 1/2".  

When the Monza exhaust hits the body , the chassis was not reassembled and has a  slight upward bend at the rear section where it was cut and welded.

Alan Merklin posted:

i have a tan top, full tonneau cover and brown carpet set for a great deal

Allan, Would you mind sending me a pic of the color of carpet you have? I was thinking about either tan or oatmeal. How much do you want for the carpet? Also for tonneau cover? Thanks, Bob 

WOLFGANG posted:

A quad tip Monza/Ansa exhaust was a CMC option too - mine had very minor interference with rear rolled under panel.  I heated my pipe where it came out of muffler with torch and pushed  tips down maybe 1/2".  

Good idea. Mine is slightly touching the body. 

Grafiks posted:

Alan Merklin posted:

i have a tan top, full tonneau cover and brown carpet set for a great deal

Allan, Would you mind sending me a pic of the color of carpet you have? I was thinking about either tan or oatmeal. How much do you want for the carpet? Also for tonneau cover? Thanks, Bob 

PM'd you

Thanks for all of the replies. Everyone has been a great help, especially Alan. Looking forward to getting this thing going.

We're waiting for photo of the dash so further tie maker down.  If you can't find the build manual it boxes of parts there is one in LIBRARY available to donating members.  Even if it proves not FF/CMC it is helpful reference material.  

Alan gave me some good guidance in writing a TO DO list and crossing off items to mark progress.  

WOLFGANG posted:

We're waiting for photo of the dash so further tie maker down.  If you can't find the build manual it boxes of parts there is one in LIBRARY available to donating members.  Even if it proves not FF/CMC it is helpful reference material.  

Alan gave me some good guidance in writing a TO DO list and crossing off items to mark progress.  

Check any off lately?

WOLFGANG posted:

We're waiting for photo of the dash so further tie maker down.  If you can't find the build manual it boxes of parts there is one in LIBRARY available to donating members.  Even if it proves not FF/CMC it is helpful reference material.  

Alan gave me some good guidance in writing a TO DO list and crossing off items to mark progress.  

Wolfgang, I am almost positive that it is a CMC. Thanks

crhemi (Bill) poboiinhawaii posted:

WOLFGANG posted:

We're waiting for photo of the dash so further tie maker down.  If you can't find the build manual it boxes of parts there is one in LIBRARY available to donating members.  Even if it proves not FF/CMC it is helpful reference material.  

Alan gave me some good guidance in writing a TO DO list and crossing off items to mark progress.  

Check any off lately?

Yes, it is coming along. I love your car. Would you mind sending me a better picture? Just send it to my personal email. mtnair@skybest.com