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Discussion in '206/246' started by rosemeyer, Aug 13, 2010.

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  1. rosemeyer

    rosemeyer Karting

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    #1 rosemeyer, Aug 13, 2010
    After seven years of lurking I figure its time to come out and play. Yesterday I ticked the big one off the bucket list and bought a 1971 Dino 246 GT, the car I dreamed about since I was a kid. Yellow on black, early GT Euro, Canadian delivery car that has spent all of its life in the Toronto area. Nice solid car to start piling the miles onto.

    Although I am new to fchat,and forums in general, I hope to become an active participant sharing whatever knowledge I can. In the early going, though, as I get to know the car I will likely be on here frequently asking questions so any help provided is appreciated in advance. I would encourage any members, especially those in the Toronto area, to contact me at at any time so that we can talk Dinos and compare notes

    I also would like to take this opportunity to thank two fchatters publicly. The first, who sold me the car, could have sold for more but let me have it because he believed it would be better appreciated in my hands. His kindness made it possible for me to realize the dream. The other is omgjohn who requires no introduction on this forum. During a trip I took to SoCal in April he spent an entire afternoon showing me around both his cars, answering all of my questions and encouraging me to take the leap. He is a class act and an example of the best that the car hobby has to offer. Thanks Jon.

    That’s it for now. Will post pics as soon as I can since, as I have learned in years of lurking, these posts are worthless without them.

    Paul
     
  2. mseals

    mseals Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 mseals, Aug 13, 2010
    Paul,

    First, congratulations!

    Second, How Exciting!

    Welcome to the board... as a long-time lurker, you know how valuable this site is to owners and enthusiasts...

    Personally, I'm looking forward to photos!

    Mike
     
  3. Nuvolari

    Nuvolari F1 Veteran
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    #3 Nuvolari, Aug 13, 2010
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  4. mseals

    mseals Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 mseals, Aug 13, 2010
    Very, very nice...!

    Thanks!

    Mike
     
  5. omgjon

    omgjon F1 Rookie
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    #5 omgjon, Aug 13, 2010
    I'm so glad you took the plunge. Great looking car and you look pretty happy also. Have fun and can't wait to here more all about it and your plans!
     
  6. ghenne

    ghenne Formula Junior

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    #6 ghenne, Aug 14, 2010
    Congratulations! I know you have been looking for a long time - it seems to have paid off!

    See you at the next event!
     
  7. bernardo66

    bernardo66 The Crazy Cat Man
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    #7 bernardo66, Aug 14, 2010
    That is just an absolutely sweet ride!!!! Good luck and enjoy!!
     
  8. dignini

    dignini Formula 3

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    #8 dignini, Aug 14, 2010
    Yellow is a great color...so is the reg.
    congrats
     
  9. dino clay

    dino clay Karting

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    #9 dino clay, Aug 14, 2010
    congrats from #1582, same vintage and euro also.Mine is just going back to gether. The excitement builds, enjoy

    clay
     
  10. thedoc

    thedoc Formula 3

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    #10 thedoc, Aug 14, 2010
    Woodbridge was a little more interesting on thursday and now should be for weeks to come.

    Dont forget to celebrate with some ice cream........

    Congrats Paul;

    Gary
    Espada
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  11. marioz

    marioz Formula 3

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    #11 marioz, Aug 14, 2010
    Car looked great Paul & looking forward to seeing it in the daylight.

    & you know I'm partial to yellow.

    Congrats
     
  12. GermanDino

    GermanDino F1 Rookie

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    #12 GermanDino, Aug 15, 2010
    well done, looking forward to your restauration report om www.dino246.com
    regards Matthias
     
  13. 2GT

    2GT Formula 3

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    #13 2GT, Aug 16, 2010
    Congratulations on a beautiful Dino, and carrying a very appropriate license plate! Fred
     
  14. UroTrash

    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #14 UroTrash, Aug 16, 2010
    What a beautiful Dino. AND your vent window catches actually work!
     
  15. rosemeyer

    rosemeyer Karting

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    #15 rosemeyer, Aug 16, 2010
    Just got back from a (another) drive in the Dino so I am a bit deaf, sweaty, smell like gasoline fumes, and am grinning like an idiot.

    Thanks to those who posted for the kind words and thanks also to Matthias who verified the serial #'s over the phone for me on the day of purchase. You probably know more about these cars than the people who built them.

    The car is a really nice '10 footer' which I gradually want to turn into a nice '1 incher'. For now, though its condition is exactly what I want. I plan to enjoy it and drive it so much that the Toronto fchatters will be sick of seeing it on the road :)

    Speaking of sick, omgjon, my family and friends are sick of me wearing the Dino T-shirts you gave me (in the photos I'm wearing one) all the time. The shirts are wearing out but I have planned ahead and have saved one almost unused for more formal occasions like weddings and baptisms.

    As for the license plate, Rob and I owned a yellow Alfa Spider almost 15 years ago when we were in University and had this plate on it. Never thought it would be coming out of retirement for this.

    Best Regards,
    Paul
     
  16. HMB-Dino

    HMB-Dino Formula 3
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    #16 HMB-Dino, Aug 16, 2010
    When you get a chance, could you take some pictures of your seat belts? I need to replace mine and your car is similar to mine (early Euro GT and even same color combo). If you can, please include top shelf mount point and both floor mount points. It's really difficult to find something that I think might work and since my car doesn't have anything like what's supposed to be in it, I need a reference point.

    Thanks so much and congrats to your new (expensive) toy!
     
  17. synchro

    synchro F1 Veteran

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    #17 synchro, Aug 17, 2010
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  18. Nuvolari

    Nuvolari F1 Veteran
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    #18 Nuvolari, Aug 17, 2010
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    I'll shoot some and send them. The belts are very original and in excellent condition with all the correct end caps in undamaged condition. These are fixed units with no retracting mechanism. They will be removed and restored for shows but for regular driving they will be replaced with modern retracting units. Still not sure which ones to get so there will be some research to be done here.

    Synchro thanks for the pic. Yes that is Paul and I with a certain Fchat legend.
     
  19. UroTrash

    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #19 UroTrash, Aug 17, 2010
    Judges, tell me if I'm wrong, but I believe you cannot lose points for upgraded seatbelts when the original style is NLA.
     
  20. HMB-Dino

    HMB-Dino Formula 3
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    #20 HMB-Dino, Aug 17, 2010
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    That is my understanding too, but I've seen some installations that are pretty aesthetically unappealing. One that comes to mind is a retractible unit with the reel perched at the shoulder belt mount point. My goal is to find something that is as close to original looking as possible w/o sacrificing functionality and safety.
     
  21. tx246

    tx246 F1 Veteran
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    #21 tx246, Aug 17, 2010
    What an awesome car. Congrats!!!
     
  22. ghenne

    ghenne Formula Junior

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    #22 ghenne, Aug 18, 2010
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  23. Nuvolari

    Nuvolari F1 Veteran
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    #23 Nuvolari, Aug 19, 2010
    After joking about it yesterday it actually happened. A pair of construction workers looked at the Dino and asked:

    'Is that a Vette?'

    Paul just said it was 'an old Fiat' and they promptly lost interest.
     
  24. CollectorMorry

    CollectorMorry Formula 3

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    #24 CollectorMorry, Aug 19, 2010
    Congrats Paul hopefully I helped inspire the dream....

    Morry
     

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