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The Restoration of -1963 Ferrari 250 GTE #4879

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  1. Julius H.

    Julius H. Formula Junior

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    My series III has also RW3690 15X6 and as i know and seen on other GTE III there is also 15X6.

    Julius
     
  2. Martin M

    Martin M Karting

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    They are 15 x 6 1/2L RW 3801/B
     
  3. Julius H.

    Julius H. Formula Junior

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    interesting also spare wheel in my Series III which is untouched and in serious patina has 15X6 42 RW3690

    Julius
     
  4. T308

    T308 Formula 3

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    While these details for 1 & 2 are as represented in the GTE manual this later car may have had a Marelli battery and the brake fluid reservoir cap could go either way. It certainly makes sense that the factory would paint out the details on cars featured in the press or shows. My Series Two has an un painted version as have many other original cars I have seen.
     
  5. 330 4HL

    330 4HL Formula 3

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    Perhaps wider wheels were fitted somewhere along the way by a previous owner.
    I've never seen 3801s on a 250 GTE.
    I think even the 250 GTOs came with 3690s.
    Can someone clarify this?
     
  6. Julius H.

    Julius H. Formula Junior

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    Here is list by TomYang that might help

    Borrani Wheel information

    I am sure that my car was fitted with these size Borranis

    Julius
     
  7. Harry-SZ

    Harry-SZ F1 Rookie

    Just found this amazing thread!
    Real restoration craftmanship. Very nice and informative to see all those pictures.
    I really love this and am looking forward to the finished car.

    Thanks for posting all this!
     
  8. VisualHomage

    VisualHomage F1 Veteran

    Aug 30, 2006
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    This is the most comprehensive and detail-oriented restoration I've ever seen documented online. What a project and car! Wow!

    I'm glad to see, too, that this GTE is being honored and respected in this way--not butchered to make a GTO replica.
     
  9. 3500 GT

    3500 GT Formula 3

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    Fantastic work! Glad to see this effort put into the "unloved" Ferrari of so long.

    Much respect to your passion Sir.

    Ciao and best!
     
  10. simon klein

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    Perhaps,re your above statement,you should have a look at Darren's thread on his S1 330 that he bought with most of the parts missing?

    His is determination personified.
     
  11. VisualHomage

    VisualHomage F1 Veteran

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    Gimme a link and I will visit that one.
     
  12. simon klein

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    'Unloved'? I think moniker goes to the S1 330,don't you?
    Certainly the 250 body was 'valueless' in so far of it's underpinings were valuable re the number of recreations and replicas.
    I don't think it was unloved though,just a necessary means to and end for so many of them.
     
  13. VisualHomage

    VisualHomage F1 Veteran

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    I'll meet you half-way. The GTE and 330 are both in that category as they are regularly sacrificed and destroyed to make replicars. That this man has restored his GTE to an immaculate state is something of an anomaly and act of love among a sea of unlove.

    please see:

    Chad Glass: Ferrari 250 GTE and 330 GT to be Hunted to Extinction
     
  14. Martin M

    Martin M Karting

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    #190 Martin M, Feb 24, 2014
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    I hope all you enjoyed this restoration journey.
    Thanks for all hints and help here. This was the first Ferrari restoration for us and I hope it is not the last one to do.

    Best Regards

    Martin (left) & Aleksander (right)

    Vintage Customizer Restorations, Estonia
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  15. gt4me

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    Car looks gorgeous ,well done.
     
  16. simon klein

    simon klein Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Fantastic job AND thread.

    Bit high in the arse end????
     
  17. Martin M

    Martin M Karting

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    Simon, there is quite empty gasoline tank and without spare wheel and tool bag. tight also after rebuild, needs bumpy road.
     
  18. noelalford

    noelalford Rookie

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    I have followed this thread for a long time and I'm very impressed.
     
  19. Darren C

    Darren C Formula Junior

    Feb 3, 2011
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    Absolutely beautiful.

    Very well done on a fantastic restoration and for taking the time to create this thread.

    and if any of those old parts are up for grabs, please pm me!
     
  20. PSk

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    Wonderful, but a couple of buts:
    1. Camcovers should be all black ... Tom Yang will be not happy ;)
    2. I hope all those parts are not left over as somebody will make a replica out of them ... lol

    Well done!
    Pete
     
  21. KenGoldman

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    Beautiful car.

    I am glad that these cars are now worthy of restoration.

    Let us know your driving experiences once this gets
    out on the road.

    Thank you for the postings !!

    Ken Goldman
     
  22. no8080

    no8080 Karting

    May 5, 2011
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    I am amazed, what more can I say than, erm, amazing.

    Well done, a beautiful car and an excellent nuts and bolts rebuild.

    It boggles the mind to even think about the tools you have needed to perform this rebuild, let alone the mamoth task of the rebuild itself.

    I look forward to seeing more of your work.

    Neil
     
  23. John Vardanian

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    congratulations!

    john
     
  24. Julius H.

    Julius H. Formula Junior

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    perfect.well done.

    I will inspire from this thread when i will start resto of my GT/E

    julius
     

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