Dino Restoration

Well.. I did it! I met the man himself at GT Parts today! During my lunch break I took a drive to GT Parts (a few) miles away to meet Jon (here for Barrett-Jackson). I just wanted to shake the hand of the Man who is showing us all what true dedication and passion is all about.

What an honor! Thanks Jon.


Pietro
'71 246GT
Glendale AZ

 

Holy cow!! What a cool shop!

 

John- you might want to check those breather hoses. I bought what looks to be the same ones and they are a bit too large to fit into the holding rings on the air box for the carbs. They are also too narrow to fit easily on the alum t shaped connectors that connect to the oil fill spouts. I had a tough time working on mine. I suspect all of these hoses come from the same source. I checked them against the originals (which I kept) and the difference is notable. It may seem like a small thing but it will drive you crazy. Hopefully you have the right ones!!

 

Wow that is great. thanks for the pics.

 

I agree…. Having GT Parts near by is a blessing! Anytime you are back in town I will gladly show you the Dino. If you make it back in April (to drop off the Miura Engine), try to time it with our Concorso Arizona (April 14th). It is shaping up to be quite the event. http://www.ferrariaz.com/concorso2007/concorso2007.htm


Cheers,

Pietro

 

For the "narrow" hoses being too tight to slip on the fittings, you can use a small amount of liquid soap in the I.D. to facilitate slipping it on. Don't use a petroleum based product as it may act as a solvent.

While many of the correct hoses can be sourced at German car shops (there are LOTS of VW aftermarket suppliers), whenever I need hoses that are non-standard, or in placed that people won't see so I might upgrade to silicon, etc, then I'd suggest contacting a specialist such as the Hose Man:
http://www.hose-man.com/sys-tmpl/irwindale1/

 

Jon:

I hope you left some Miura parts for the rest of us?

Alberto

 

I've also found that shaving cream is great for this application and is easy to clean up given that most of it evaporates.

Just a thought.

 

Jon, this is all really incredible. I bet you could Ebay al of those remnants for a decent sum....

Have you made a decision about what to do on the steering wheel?

 

Fantastic yet surprizing!
It looks like you found an original, green clutch cable, I thought these were unobtanium, true?

I'm with Corbani on changing the steering wheel for driving. The factory Momo has a top portion that is farthest from any spoke so flexes during serious turns (I've seen several that were broken). In addition the diameter is very small for a comfortable grip. I went to the Momo Prototipo steering wheel for spirited driving, but if I want the proper one on then it only takes a few minutes to remove/swap them.

 

Amazing pile Jon. You forgot to sharpen IMG_3588 (carbs and fuel line) but all other pictures are great. See that the aluminum casting that holds alternator, air pump is in discard pile as is AC compressor. What will you do with alternator and oil heat exchanger? Coming along real nice.

John

 

I just wanna fly out there and help you finish it up. Let me know when you have a week to go!

 

1. On the Grey parts such as the carbs or intake manifold, what did you do to them ? they match so I am guessing paint or clear coat but I usually leave those glass beaded, yours looks better.

2. Same question on the brake calipers Grey part, did you do something after cleaning.

3. the Dino script on the brake calipers, where did you get it ? I was looking into something like that for mine but the local guy that was going to cut a stencil for me said it would not take the heat. I am thinking, having him cut a stencil and then using high temp black paint, looks like you did it already

 

Jon, do you dream in Dino part numbers?

I see you chose French specification headlamps. You have style!

I am in great need of, and have been searching for the 14-mm fuel banjo fittings and bolts for my fuel filter canister (exact same as yours). I need both sides. Where did you find them? Are you around tomorrow? I may drive down.

Jim S.

 

Has anyone an idea where I might find the 14 x 1.5 mm banjo and bolt for the filter canister?

Jon - I will telephone.

Jim S.

 

Jim- I will call Ron or Mike tomorrow at Superformance. They know everything & by the time you get up I'll have the answer!!