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Independent Vintage Ferrari V12 Mechanic - Seattle Area

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  1. Augie'sPal

    Augie'sPal Formula Junior

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    #1 Augie'sPal, Feb 19, 2015
    I'm getting closer to finishing some work on my V12 and was hoping somebody could give me a recommendation for a really top-notch independent vintage Ferrari V12 repair & tune-up mechanic in the Seattle area. I don't want to go to the Seattle Ferrari dealership and the Durante brothers (Tacoma) are too far south. Something like the legendary Francois Sicard, if I can be that lucky...... Thanks for any help with this.
     
  2. fastback33

    fastback33 Formula 3

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    #2 fastback33, Feb 19, 2015
    Have you tried autosport? It's located in Ballard, just north of the bridge. Everytime I'm in there they have some sort of vintage car getting something done. Ive seen plenty of Ferrari motors int here as well.
     
  3. Bob Parks

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    #3 Bob Parks, Feb 19, 2015
    How about Carlo in Tacoma.
     
  4. Augie'sPal

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    #4 Augie'sPal, Feb 19, 2015
    Autosport, hmm, sounds like a possibility--thanks! I'll check them out.

    Any other suggestions most welcome too....
     
  5. Augie'sPal

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    #5 Augie'sPal, Feb 19, 2015
    Thanks, but no, I don't want to go to the Durante brothers.
     
  6. david

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    #6 david, Feb 20, 2015
    No affiliation and I haven't been there, but I've heard good things about Josh. Might go to him myself if the need arises.

    Veloce Motorsports, "Josh", Lynnwood, Wa, 206-228-4485. Right next to Cats Exotics by Alderwood Mall. Contact: [email protected].
     
  7. Augie'sPal

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    #7 Augie'sPal, Feb 20, 2015
    Thanks much for the tip--I'll check Josh out too....
     
  8. Jalpa_Mike

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    #8 Jalpa_Mike, Feb 20, 2015
    +1 on Autosport.

    Over the years I've had them redo the heads on Alfa Romeo, Jaguar, Maserati and FIATS.

    Rencently I had them rebuild the Marelli distributor on my Countach.

    Always been very happy with their work.

    Mike
     
  9. Augie'sPal

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    #9 Augie'sPal, Feb 21, 2015
    Thanks Mike.
     
  10. RED GTS

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    #10 RED GTS, Feb 23, 2015
    Butch dennison
     
  11. Augie'sPal

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    #11 Augie'sPal, Feb 23, 2015
    Mr. Dennison has an interesting place, thanks.
     
  12. ChuckEBaby

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    #12 ChuckEBaby, Feb 23, 2015
    Mr. Dennison sends Engines to the Durante brothers. He said so on Saturday.
     
  13. Augie'sPal

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    #13 Augie'sPal, Feb 23, 2015
    Thanks for the info.
     
  14. david

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    #14 david, Feb 23, 2015
    Mr. Dennison mentioned one particular engine that had been sent to Alfa Tacoma. That could have been the decision of the owner. We also saw the engine workshop at Dennison, which was well staffed and equipped. We were also shown the dyno where they test their work. As I understand it, Dennison pretty much will be able to do whatever you need. I would inquire with Butch to get the straight story.
     
  15. synchro

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    #16 Augie'sPal, Feb 23, 2015
    Specifically what I want is someone to do a final tuneup (check & adjust if necessary valve timing, ign. timing, and carbs), tension cam chain, & deal with the fuel smell in the trunk. I'll wager Mr. Dennison can do this, should he choose to do so.
     
  17. Augie'sPal

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    #17 Augie'sPal, Feb 23, 2015
    HoooBoy, those pictures are old car guys porn.....
     
  18. GaryReed

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    #18 GaryReed, Feb 25, 2015
    Another shop in Seattle is Gerber Motorsport.
    GERBER MOTORSPORT | HOME

    They are very qualified to tune up vintage V12 Ferraris. They take care of
    John Goodman's collection of vintage race cars and others.
     
  19. Augie'sPal

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    #19 Augie'sPal, Feb 26, 2015
    I'll keep Mr. Gerber in mind, thanks. Looks from his website like Porsches are his main thing though.
     
  20. GaryReed

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    #20 GaryReed, Mar 1, 2015
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    Trust me, Mr. Gerber and his crew know how to work on Ferraris too.

    http://youtu.be/IlB1ODYdnRM
     
  21. Augie'sPal

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    #21 Augie'sPal, Mar 2, 2015
    Thanks for the info. That 512M pretty well demonstrates how we as a species have gotten good at making a hunk of metal & plastic go fast and stop fast....
     
  22. junglejustice

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    #22 junglejustice, Apr 17, 2016
    Group 2 Motorsports in Seattle employs a very capable full-time Ferrari technician. Group 2 Motorsports
    Also, for those Ferrari owners who need service on newer models, G2 has recently taken possession of a Leonardo Scan and Diagnostic tool that enables service on all Ferrari and Maserati models - including those with F1 clutches.
     
  23. konidude

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    #23 konidude, Feb 26, 2018
    VRM in Redmond. Ask for Byron.
     

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