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The Restoration Starts Here: 275GTB Shortnose 07333

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  1. 275GTB

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    #551 275GTB, Aug 13, 2011
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    Morning, everything is progressing well, but we are probably a month behind schedule now. The delay has been getting the engine parts back from the machine shop. The crank took double the time expected and the heads have only just arrived back. The con rods, pistons, flywheel and clutch assembly have be sent off to be balanced - this will be done by next week. We can then start to rebuild the engine.

    The engine bay is ready to receive the fresh V12...........
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  2. djaffrey

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    #552 djaffrey, Aug 13, 2011
    Mark

    Revival still a possibility or has the delay done for that ? I was hoping to see the car if you were in Car Park B.

    Darren.
     
  3. saw1998

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    #553 saw1998, Aug 13, 2011
    Mark:

    I took the time to read this entire thread after just recently discovering it. I would just like to say that you, Sir, are the absolute epitome of a "Class Act". Any additional accolades would be mere understatements. Thank you for taking the time and effort to author this thread.
     
  4. JazzyO

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    #554 JazzyO, Aug 13, 2011
    Mark, in a project like this if you're a month behind schedule you're actually still 5 months ahead of schedule! :D

    The work looks amazing, fantastic job and thanks for sharing.


    Onno
     
  5. polds

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    #555 polds, Aug 13, 2011
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    I second that. Peerless no nonsense execution of the highest order.

    If one's going to do it then one may as well do it right.

    I hope the authors machine is for sale when he's dead. To dispose of this masterpiece prior to then would simply be a crime.
     
  6. 275GTB

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    #556 275GTB, Aug 13, 2011
    Hi Darren, there is a very small chance we could make the Revival, if absolutely everything goes to plan and there are no problems - what are the chances of that!!!
    I would much rather take 1 or 2 months longer and get the car finished to perfection - then i can really start to enjoy it.

    You are in London, feel fee to come down the garage any time and see the car and the workshop - just let me know.

    http://www.joemacari.com/Classic-Cars/Restoration-Collections/
    The Kimber Centre,
    54 Kimber Road,
    London,
    SW18 4PP

    Joe is still planning to have an open day, so all the local guys from FerrariChat can come down and see the car and the facilities - new engine dyno room etc. He will put on a car clinic the same day. I will post the date when he is ready to host everyone.

    If the Ferrari is not ready, I will take the Jaguar E Type to the Revival, probably more appropriate given it is one of the first cars in 1961 and the 50th anniversary this year.

    cheers Mark
     
  7. 275GTB

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    #557 275GTB, Aug 13, 2011
    Many thanks Scott, very kind words, glad you are enjoying the journey.
    cheers Mark
     
  8. 275GTB

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    #558 275GTB, Aug 13, 2011

    Thanks Onno, I know what you mean! Hopefully we have a bit of luck with the engine parts next week and can make a good push ahead.

    Cheers Mark
     
  9. 275GTB

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    #559 275GTB, Aug 13, 2011

    Hi, glad you are enjoying.

    I have no intention of ever selling the 275! i know some people think it may be over restored, but that is my obsession for perfection. However this car is not going to be a trailer queen or a show car - it is going to be used as much and as often as possible.

    My theory is: in about 10 years of continual use it will have built up a nice patina. Hopefully little Boris is a 4th generation McCracken Petrol head, and God willing when he inherits the Ferrari in many years to come it will have a beautiful vintage patina.

    Given we now know the value and importance of these cars, a quality restoration like this should last a life time if continually maintained and cared for.

    cheers Mark
     
  10. 275GTB

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    #561 ME308, Aug 16, 2011
    speechless....and taking a deep breath... ;)
     
  12. Mark Shannon

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    #562 Mark Shannon, Aug 17, 2011
    Mark

    I am not 100% sure from your pictures, but it looks like the nose badge is not recessed.

    Mark Shannon
     
  13. S Brake

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    #563 S Brake, Aug 17, 2011
    If you go back to posts 459 and 460, you'll see that it is recessed.
     
  14. Mark Shannon

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    #564 Mark Shannon, Aug 17, 2011
    Got it. Thanks.

    Just does not look flush it that picture.

    Mark
     
  15. Vintage Ferrari

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    #565 Vintage Ferrari, Aug 17, 2011
    These pictures are "Art", just stunning. Thanks for sharing.
     
  16. JazzyO

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    #566 JazzyO, Aug 17, 2011
    I love these photo's of the shell only (well apart from the lights etc). It gives you more chance to appreciate the purity of the curves without distractions. It reminds me a bit of the Jaguar E-Type sculpture that was displayed at Goodwood's FoS this year.


    Onno
     
  17. 275GTB

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    #567 275GTB, Aug 17, 2011
    Joe probably left a roll-up under it!
     
  18. Tony best

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    #568 Tony best, Aug 17, 2011
    Hi
    Is the car back being assembled at Kimber road .. . .? I am going in next week to see Joe as he has just completed my 330 America.
    The car looks beautiful and would love to see it in the flesh.
     
  19. 275GTB

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    #569 275GTB, Aug 17, 2011
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    Hi Mark, it's recessed correctly, just light or photo angle.

    I thought you had been down the garage recently and saw the car? If not when are you coming down next?

    cheers Mark
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    #570 275GTB, Aug 17, 2011
    Hi Tony - yes its there in the garage. Joe should be back from Italy, if not get Scottish Pete the mechanic to show you over the car, we keep it up on one of the ramps away from everyone!

    Saw your 330 America the other night, it is looking absolutely fantastic - huge fan of your car, especially in that light blue color - very special! Good luck with it and i hope you enjoy it now its finished.

    cheers Mark
     
  21. Tony best

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    #571 Tony best, Aug 17, 2011
    Hi mark
    I ll have a good look then next week, thank you. Joe is getting a great name on the vintage stuff, and rightly so , attention to detail and knowledge are second to none. I don t think he can quiet cope with requests for work on the vintage side.

    Thanks for the comment on the car, that was the reason I bought for the colour.

    Cheers
    Tony
     
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    #572 swift53, Aug 17, 2011
    Mark, absolutely lovely...
    I am starting to know the feeling.

    Congrats!
    Alberto
     
  23. TheGreat348

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    #573 TheGreat348, Aug 19, 2011
    Stunning! The first pebble/rock chip is going to hurt but that's the price you pay to drive these machines and that is the right thing to do.....DRIVE them. Any pictures on the motor restoration/re-build?
     
  24. 275GTB

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    #574 275GTB, Aug 19, 2011
    hi, chips just add to the character!

    engine rebuild pictures coming very soon.

    cheers Mark
     
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