Naked photos not for faint of heart

Attached is an early picture of my 74 365GT4/2+2. I am 3 1/2 years into a ground up resto. Not many people see these cars standing "proud". Bare metal refinish. After the car was stripped metal work complete releaded and fared the chassis cured in an unheated hangar for a year. Hopefully shrinkage will not be a problem. When I got the car it was resale red originally argento. Going back to argento. Engine is being rebuilt. Interior is almost complete. Should be silver again within the next two weeks. If you want to learn patience restore an old V12 Ferrari. FYI as a note the body panels were all leaded filed, primed and then sanded and primed and sanded and on and on. Originally these cars have sooo much primer from the factory thick and kind of a cream color. Well anyway hope you enjoy. Hope to hear it run again in 08'

Happy New Year

Rick
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Rick,

Very cool! Don't quit now.. you have to have more photos you can post. What do you mean by the interior is almost complete? Are you having it redone with new leather? What color?

Al

 

very cool, , like the knock offs.

Is it a five speed...?

 

Yes it is a carbed 5 speed. The interior is being "duplicated in lipstick red Bridge of Weir Scottish Hides. Closest I could find to the correct grain. Connolly grains were too smooth. Original interior was black leather. I know it's not the original color, but it was an option. in these cars the leather is wrapped in leather Ha Ha. So far Eight hides to do seats and panels. My interior guy likes the job , but it is meticulous and he can only work on it when he can't be interupted.....takes forever. The console dash and rear shelf will remain black as correct. Carpets will be red wilton wool. I will post more pics. I've been keeping a decent photo journal except I didn't take many pics of the car befor I started.

 

Please keep us posted, Great project!

 

Bravo Rick, she's a beaut!!!

Ciao...Paolo

 

Stunning mate !!!

Another saved, and brought back to life. ENjoyher in good health when its done. I love the color combo you picked.....perfect for that period.

 

Like I have been telling my wife for years, somethings don't look good naked

 

All 365s were 5 speeds...auto didn't come until the 400.

 

I think there was a handful of automatic 365s, done in the USA, and Ferrari took on the concept for the 400.

 

rick, i am at a loss for words, almost. who is doing motor. mine is out and setting on floor. needs upper build, at least

 

The color combination sounds awsome! When you find the time to post some more pictures don't forget to include some of the new leather.

Al

 

Francois Sicard is doing the motor and tranny. Don't know if he is taking on new clients. tried to call him today, but he must be out. Will ask him and let you know
Rick

 

Talked to Francois today here is a link to look at my engine http://www.tomyang.net/cars/ferrari.html Click on URL go over to the left dated 12-4-07 caption is "Another 365GTC/4 Engine" Appears that I may have it running this year. Didn't even know it was up until today.

Rick

 

For some reason I cannot edit my previous post here are engine photos.
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What a great project, and great choices for color. My own 308 GTB is silver with red interior; it's my favorite combination!

Kudos for doing such an extensive restoration project! Keep the pictures coming as you move forward!

 

Rick,

I saw your engine (I'm pretty sure the one I saw was yours) in Francois' shop on Friday - it is back together and looking very nice!

For extra points, can anyone tell me what type of car is in front of the engine and what type of car is behind it?

Regards,

Art S.
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Art,
Thanks for the photo. In front 300 GT Lambo, Rear 250 Boano?
Rick

 

Rick,

You're welcome!


No on both guesses.

Any more guesses?

Regards,

Art S.

 

Very exciting! Subscribing.

 

ATS was a beautiful Italian project that never got many cars on the road. Am I correct ?

 

No, not an ATS either.

The car in the foreground of the picture is a Superfast (series 2 as I recall) and the car in the background is a California Spider (the one that was rescued from a junkyard down south - I think the serial is 1411). Anyway, I just wanted to show that Rick's engine is in very good company!

Regards,

Art S.

 

Someone in the this country actually still works with lead?! Dude, who is doing your resto job?

 

Thanks for this thread. I've sometimes daydream about doing a ground up restoration. I'll be watching this thread closely and vicariously experiencing restoration through it!

 

Jeff,

Go read the Dino restoration thread in the Dino section. Over 90 pages of detailed, ground-up restoration.

Regards,

Art S.