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76 308 GTB Vetroresina nut and bolt restoration

Discussion in 'Louisiana' started by 308nut, Jun 23, 2015.

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  1. greg 19425

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    #26 greg 19425, Jul 29, 2015
    ........well that explains why my car does not have one. Da :)

    When you put the car back together, if you need pictures of things BEFORE, I will be happy to help. Just let me know.
     
  2. 308nut

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  3. 308nut

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  4. Lotus91

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    #29 Lotus91, Sep 4, 2015
    very cool.. I didn't realize the 308 was a tube chassis. I always thought it was a unibody.
     
  5. BigTex

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    #30 BigTex, Sep 4, 2015
    No, the 348 was the first Ferrari unibody...

    308s have the traditional "oval tubes" going back to the start.

    Tough as hell, I have been hit twice.
    Glad to have it!!
     
  6. BigTex

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    #31 BigTex, Sep 4, 2015
    LOL!

    I had a painter look mine over once, and seeing all the trim rivets, decline the job!!!

    Somebody has been there ahead of you, lose those black cam covers!!
    Does the air box snorkle have a Firing Order plate???
     
  7. gcmerak

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    #32 gcmerak, Sep 7, 2015
    Great photos!!! I never realized the 308 was so tubular, not at all like the Merak. :)

    Ciao,
    George
     
  8. r57ed

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    #33 r57ed, Sep 25, 2015
    WOW!!! that's taking it down!!! do the quarters, roof and other panels just unbolt? I can't wait to see more.

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    #34 MS250, Sep 26, 2015
    Awesome !

    Congrats on the project !
     
  10. 308nut

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    #35 308nut, Sep 26, 2015
    all of the body panels are secured with rivets, everything has been removed and the chassis is off to the blaster, upon return we will fix the minor rust in the chassis and recoat, then begin reassembly.


    Wade
     
  11. sparta49

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    #36 sparta49, Sep 28, 2015
    Bet it goes together quicker than some people do major services around here.
     
  12. Hannibal308

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    #37 Hannibal308, Oct 18, 2015
    Great work getting that car apart. It's really impressive to see it with all the panels off that a steel car retains when stripped as far as it can be.

    Curious that the engine seems to have a wet sump rear cam cover. Is that something the PO did to make it easier to check the cam timing marks or what? The dry sumps smooth cam cover is one of the coolest things marking the engines pedigree.
     
  13. NYC Fred

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    #38 NYC Fred, Oct 19, 2015
    Yeah, faster too.
     
  14. BigTex

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    #40 ralfabco, Oct 19, 2015
    Good luck with the resto.


    It was not long ago when running fiberglass project cars were less than 25K asking.
     
  16. BigTex

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    #41 BigTex, Oct 20, 2015
    steel ones too!

    *sigh*
     
  17. 308nut

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  18. r57ed

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    #43 r57ed, Oct 21, 2015
    Watching you rebuild the 308 from the ground up is fascinating! Please keep posting, no detail is too small.

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    #44 PAP 348, Oct 30, 2015
    Wow! There is no turning back now. :D
     
  20. sp1der

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    #45 sp1der, Oct 31, 2015
    Great rebuild, surprised you took out the bulkhead and rear window surround, also looks as if there was a bit of corrosion here and there.
     
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    Any updates?
     
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    #47 Doc_K, Feb 1, 2016
    Updates?
     
  23. 308nut

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    #48 308nut, Feb 1, 2016
    The car is currently on a chassis jig to assure every thing is factory straight and correct. Body panels are in paint, suspension parts at the powder coater, and engine rebuild is commencing.


    Wade
     
  24. dwhite

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    #49 dwhite, Feb 4, 2016
    Did the car have an accident at one time, or was there something which made you feel it was not straight.
     
  25. 308nut

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    #50 308nut, Feb 4, 2016
    No, no signs of accident history. When taking a car down to this level it is best to cover every aspect just to be sure it is all within correct specs.


    Wade
     
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