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| Leonardo Soccolich (Lens)
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Thanks John. Sounds like a great lead. Leaving for Italy today for three weeks, but I�ll call Jim when I get back. | ||
| John A Arends (Jarends)
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Sorry, I didn't post the pics John   | ||
| John A Arends (Jarends)
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Lens, I spoke to Jim the owner, he has worked on many Ferraris. I think if I gave him a square foot of sheetmetal and told him it was a 1956 ford, he build the car from there. I can vouch for his honesty. The only problem is that you must schedule for work. He does nothing overnight and he is extremely busy. Attached is a picture of his place and a tractor he restored from a rusted mess. I believe he's good, it's up to you to talk with him. I told him you might call, just mention my name. Whidmann's Garage Jim Whidmann 346 Bunting Ave Hamilton, NJ 609-392-1553 Easiest way: from 295/195 head into Trenton and keep to the right (rte29), their working on the whole area down there. Of the ramp, you'll come a light. Turn right again (Lalor)Go up about three streets on the right (right after a light) and turn right on Bunting. Shop down on the left about 1/2 mile. | ||
| Leonardo Soccolich (Lens)
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Hi John, Has the restoration shop you use ever worked on Ferraris? Are they in NJ? I�m thinking about doing some paintwork over the winter and am just starting to research potential shops. I�m also very fussy, and the few paint flaws on my car are driving me crazy! | ||
| John A Arends (Jarends)
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I agree with you Lens, I believe that this problem is inherent in the car. The restoration shop I use is owned by a fellow that knows his stuff (he's working a miracle on my 78 TransAm). I was trying to confirm what he said. It seems to me that there is a lip around the door handle assembly so it is raised over the door panel and could jar when the door is closed hard. Thus the thinner paint would crack. Good to hear from you. John | ||
| Leonardo Soccolich (Lens)
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John, I noticed that the paint around the door handles of my 328 is very thin; I�m very careful everytime I open the doors, and even when I wash the car. | ||
| John A Arends (Jarends)
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Thanks Warren, I don't see how the door was repaired without a complete repainting, however, I don't plan to mess with it, you can hardly see it. I was just curious if the reason for it happening is correct or not. If I find out for sure I'll post it. Thanks again, john | ||
| Warren E. Smith (Magoo)
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John, From your photo it looks like the topcoat of paint is flaking off of the primer. It appears to be red oxide primer. Look at it if it is a rusty red color it probably is the primer and was repaired before. If the topcoat is cracked and flaking it may not have adhered when it was repaired. A fingernail or something in ones hand when pulling the door handle could have triggered the flaking. | ||
| John A Arends (Jarends)
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I noticed a small chip/cracking in the paint around the passenger door handle, looks like the door handle (outside) pushed out slightly. A restoration fellow I know told me it happens to the 308/328 if the doors are slammed to much. Is this true and how might someone go about correcting it. It isn't very much, but I'm curious if anyone else faced this problem. Thanks This is as best a picture I could get. The raised paint is at the back of the handle opening, you can see a slight difference in the paint around the back/top of the opening, almost looks like it was fixed before. Thanks, for you help, JOHN  |