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  1. Ferraripilot

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    #101 Ferraripilot, Mar 4, 2010
    It's always nice looking at Maserati chassis' from these days. The welds do not look so much like a drunk teenager did them like so many Ferrari's look.
     
  2. wbaeumer

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    #102 wbaeumer, Mar 4, 2010
    Then it MUST be blessed by the Genius of Ed Wood !!!! ...::))

    Ciao!
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  3. ferrari 512 tr

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    #103 ferrari 512 tr, Mar 4, 2010
    a friend of mine has a vignale spyder 3500gt
    its maroon red with full tan leather
    very rare rhd model
    its been fully restored
    sorry i dont have pics of it atm
     
  4. Ferraripilot

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    #104 Ferraripilot, Mar 4, 2010

    Ed Wood. Wasn't he the guy who coined the phrase, "audition couch" for females to get into his pictures?
     
  5. alberto

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    #105 alberto, Mar 4, 2010
    Sounds like a royal mess. You sould get yourself some tarps and hang them on the walls or use them as shower curtains areoubd the car. Having to clean that crap up twice (once from the car, another from the garage) is a serious downer.

    Except for this part, it looks like a blast to work on.
     
  6. wbaeumer

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    #106 wbaeumer, Mar 5, 2010
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    Ed Wood, -master director who loved furs- of very intellectual movies like "Plan Nine From Outer Space with Vampira" was one of the funniest charachters in Tinseltown next to Jane Mansfield and her two Chihuahuas "Precious Jewel" and "Emerald"!

    Ciao!
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  7. thecarnut

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    #107 thecarnut, Mar 5, 2010
    Was this the movie he used a Cadillac hubcap as a flying saucer?

    Ivan
     
  8. wbaeumer

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    #108 wbaeumer, Mar 5, 2010
    Yes, ...a true masterpiece!!! Ed is my all-time hero!

    Ciao!
    Walter
     
  9. thecarnut

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    #109 thecarnut, Mar 5, 2010
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    This one is for you Walter ....

    Ivan
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    #110 gcmerak, Mar 5, 2010
    I now see you in a whole new light, Walter! Who knew?

    Ciao,
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  11. gcmerak

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    #111 gcmerak, Mar 5, 2010
    Hi Ivan,

    Some people just know how to have all the fun!

    Ciao,
    George
     
  12. Mexico074

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    #112 Mexico074, Mar 6, 2010
    I screamed in horror!!!!!!! I even knocked my computer
    off my desk trying to run and escape as fast as I could!!!!

    Mike D....

    P.S. You are right... It will be messy!!!
     
  13. wbaeumer

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    #113 wbaeumer, Mar 6, 2010
    aaaargh....I see ....Ed Wood ("call me Ivan)" from the epic moviee "The Attack of the Killer Tomatoes"!

    A wonderfull cultural input from GaGa-Hollywood!

    Ciao!
    Walter
     
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    #114 wbaeumer, Mar 6, 2010
    They came and took me away, ahaaaa..hohoooo....!

    Ciao!
    Walter
     
  15. mfletch

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    #115 mfletch, Mar 9, 2010
    Ivan, you are an inspiration. Great job. Thanks for posting your progress. Your garage/shop is amazing.
    I appreciate the information on the windshield washer reservoir. Mine is going to be some kind of bottle, since the mounting bracket is for a bottle. Do you know what color I should paint/coat the brake calipers and exhaust manifold? Thanks for your advice...you obviously know what you are doing.
     
  16. thecarnut

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    #116 thecarnut, Mar 10, 2010
    The brake calipers were a light gray color. I plan on using the Eastwood Brake Gray aerosol paint.

    I do not believe the exhaust manifolds had any paint or coating. This is one area which I am unsure how I am going to finish them. I am open to ideas. For me the manifolds must retain a classic look .... ex: no jet coat.

    Ivan
     
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    #117 ColdWater, Mar 10, 2010
    Try Calyx manifold dressing. Also works great on the cast iron brake master cylinder of my A6.

    Don
     
  18. thecarnut

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    #118 thecarnut, Mar 10, 2010
    I use Calyx on the Mistral spyder headers. It is a great product and very easy to apply. Unfortunately Calyx must be constantly reapplied as it wears off rather quickly. I would like to find a more durable solution for this car.

    Ivan
     
  19. gcmerak

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    #119 gcmerak, Mar 10, 2010
    Ceramic!

    Ciao,
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    #120 3500 GT, Mar 11, 2010
    Ivan is correct. The brake calipers should be 'mill' finish or cast iron grey. The exhaust manifolds should also be cast iron grey or non coated. Many 3500 GT owners coat the exhaust in white which is not correct.

    The EASTWOOD company sells a great 'cast iron' coating which is user friendly and also looks factory correct.

    Good luck in your restoration!

    Ciao!
     
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    #121 SFchallenge, Mar 11, 2010
    Fascinating thread.

    I'm looking @ a '64 Sebring 3500 Gti & was told that the 3500 Maseratis are expensive to maintain. Are they?
     
  22. wbaeumer

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    #122 wbaeumer, Mar 11, 2010
    More expensive than a simple US-V8 but less expensivethan a V12-Ferrari!

    Italian Sportscars -lassic or new- are never....cheap!

    Ciao!
    Walter
     
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    #123 sunburn, Mar 11, 2010

    Whoa, after seeing that picture Mary and I have put our house up for sale!

    Rick . . ..
     
  24. thecarnut

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    #124 thecarnut, Mar 11, 2010
    Hi Rick,

    Before you sell the house and leave the neighborhood ... bring your Khamsin to my place. We should do a photo shoot of your Khamsin next to a Lambo Espada. Two contemporary Gandini creations next to each other. I think the Espada was Gandini's practice while the Khamsin was design perfection. Of course, I am somewhat partial towards Maserati :)

    Also, you will get to see the BIG GARAGE as it being built!

    Ivan
     
  25. thecarnut

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    #125 thecarnut, Mar 11, 2010
    Restoring a Sebring can be quite expensive but maintenance costs, once the car is sorted out, is not too high. Of course, maintenance will be much higher than a Honda but should be a fraction of the cost to maintain a modern day Ferrari. Make sure you get a well sorted car. Best to pay a little higher when making the initial purchase and get a good car.

    Ivan
     
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