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L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Member
Username: Lwausbrooks
Post Number: 273
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 03, 2002 - 6:22 pm: | |
I registered. Used an old car (from the 60's) that's owned by a friend (who couldn't care less). They verified the chassis # in approx two days and I was registered. Just wanted to check out what info was available and how accessible it was. |
Bruno (Originalsinner)
Member
Username: Originalsinner
Post Number: 505
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 03, 2002 - 6:07 pm: | |
The whole purpose of offering this is to document what older cars are around,where they are and how original they are.Ferrari did this before in the 80's to try and build a database of whats left. They will verify any chassis number you give them when you register.It takes a day or 2 so if it's not your car and someone else registerd it they will know.You must provide pics to get it.You can not even register to use the site without being an owner. |
L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Member
Username: Lwausbrooks
Post Number: 270
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 03, 2002 - 5:26 pm: | |
William,
There is actually an on-line request form to be filled out now. They might not have had it when you requested your information. The form has required fields and photos must be uploaded in order to submit. Since I obviously didn't have any photos of the engine and chassis number of the car I was using (remember, I don't actually own a Ferrari, I farbed it), I sent them an e-mail with the chassis #, engine #, and engine type of the car I used to register. As you can see, I recieved the message I posted earlier. You were probably lucky and got in under the radar because it was early on in the developement of the site. Anyway, any REAL F-car owner could always just take the photos required and get the information he/she is seeking. |
J. Grande (Jay)
Member
Username: Jay
Post Number: 528
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 03, 2002 - 5:16 pm: | |
When I tried it a few months ago they told me that it wasn't available yet for the 1975 Dino GT4. I like that You also get personal email with Ferrari in the email address. How cool is that?! |
william speer (Wspeer)
New member
Username: Wspeer
Post Number: 16
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 03, 2002 - 5:11 pm: | |
i heard about this site off of tom yang's site. once i registered, i requested the info and it was sent. i didn't provide photos or any type of proof of ownership that i recall. i was emailed from the site and it included all of the build info for the dino. i can't imagine that i was seen as special. |
Bruno (Originalsinner)
Member
Username: Originalsinner
Post Number: 503
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 03, 2002 - 3:09 pm: | |
Copies of the original factory build sheets are available for the virtually all - with just a few exceptions - the cars produced between 1947 and 1968. The complete database of records for all the Ferraris in these archives will be available by February 2002.
To check the availability of the Build sheet for your car, just type in the chassis number in the
form below, without leaving any spaces (eg. 2001GT), and click on Enter.
"I cut and pasted this from their site today"
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Bruno (Originalsinner)
Member
Username: Originalsinner
Post Number: 501
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 03, 2002 - 3:07 pm: | |
Copies of the original factory build sheets are available for the virtually all - with just a few exceptions - the cars produced between 1947 and 1968. The complete database of records for all the Ferraris in these archives will be available by February 2002.
To check the availability of the Build sheet for your car, just type in the chassis number in the
form below, without leaving any spaces (eg. 2001GT), and click on Enter.
"I cut and pasted this from their site"
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Bruno (Originalsinner)
Member
Username: Originalsinner
Post Number: 500
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 03, 2002 - 3:06 pm: | |
A link wont help as u need to register as an owner to use it. next post shows details on the request page. |
Bruno (Originalsinner)
Member
Username: Originalsinner
Post Number: 499
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 03, 2002 - 2:58 pm: | |
Yes they require photos. chassis # etc. They gave it to me for the pf coupe.They said it is not available for my 308's and 400.It seems to cut off at the daytona.I'll provide a link to the request page.you type in your chassis number and they tell u if they got it. |
L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Member
Username: Lwausbrooks
Post Number: 266
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 03, 2002 - 2:03 pm: | |
William, results of the experiment:
Dear Mr. Ausbrooks,
thank you for contacting us.
We really apologise, but we cannot provide you the information you need without these important data and the pictures. Could you be so kind as to provide us with them, so that we can issue the Build Sheet for your car?
Thank you in advance for your kind co-operation. We remind you that the Ferrari Owners' Site is at your complete disposal for any further information.
Customer Service Ferrari Owners' Site
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william speer (Wspeer)
New member
Username: Wspeer
Post Number: 13
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 02, 2002 - 10:55 pm: | |
i gave them nothing other than the vin number of the car, the email was sent about three days later. i had heard they they required photos of all of the above, but they gave me the info without photos. try it and see what happens, i'll be interested to see. |
L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Member
Username: Lwausbrooks
Post Number: 261
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 02, 2002 - 10:23 pm: | |
I was curious so I gave it a try. This is what they want in order to provide build sheet information:
Chassis number
Engine type
Engine number
Gearbox type
Gearbox number
Rear axle type (if applicable)
Rear axle number (if applicable)
Photo of car exterior
Photo of engine number
Photo of gearbox number
Photo of chassis number (punch mark present on the car)
Photo of rear axle number
Wow! William, did you provide all of that?
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william speer (Wspeer)
New member
Username: Wspeer
Post Number: 12
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 02, 2002 - 10:10 pm: | |
they emailed the information. |
David Albright (Dalbright)
Member
Username: Dalbright
Post Number: 391
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Monday, September 02, 2002 - 7:22 pm: | |
Dr. Ibrahim....the url is:
http://www.owners.ferrari.com |
Bruno (Originalsinner)
Member
Username: Originalsinner
Post Number: 492
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 02, 2002 - 6:40 pm: | |
William, did they give you a copy of the actual build sheet? |
william speer (Wspeer)
New member
Username: Wspeer
Post Number: 11
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 02, 2002 - 6:32 pm: | |
they provided me all the info onmy 1974 dino gts. i don't know how far they have gotten on the data base, but they are supposed to keep "progressing " to the newer cars. |
Bruno (Originalsinner)
Member
Username: Originalsinner
Post Number: 483
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 02, 2002 - 5:39 pm: | |
If you register and your chassis number is accepted they are offering build sheets for cars produced up around 1972 or so.
Sorry no 308's or newer. |
william speer (Wspeer)
New member
Username: Wspeer
Post Number: 8
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 02, 2002 - 3:54 pm: | |
personally, i think the site is in need of a lot of development in order to be good. however, it's a start in the right direction. for the longest time, ferrari kept all of it's records sealed and they are now releasing them to the owners. this is great for determining original features on the older cars. they gave me a list of the features and options my dino had when it left the factory. |
Dr. I. M. Ibrahim (Coachi)
Junior Member
Username: Coachi
Post Number: 93
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 02, 2002 - 3:45 pm: | |
what is the url? |
David Albright (Dalbright)
Member
Username: Dalbright
Post Number: 390
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 9:20 pm: | |
It's free and is starting to build a little community of owners on the forum side of things. If you're an owner, it's just another tool to your Ferrari experience. I know they will be adding new things such as being able to schedule a factory visit without having to go to your local dealer. Would like to see more emphasis placed on the forum area. It's not FerrariChat and FerrariChat is not the Owners Site. If your an owner, sign up and use both. I know a couple of people that manage the site and they are FANTASTIC!!!! |
Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
Junior Member
Username: Amenasce
Post Number: 206
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 7:28 pm: | |
What is your opinion about it ?
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