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  1. Sig. Roma

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    #326 Sig. Roma, Apr 26, 2011
    Thanks for the support. Your car was great for starters. If a wreck came along, I am sure it would still bring a good 50% of what you paid, restoration would be double and the total investment would be roughly what you are laying out. And besides, Ferrari didn't build that many 275 GTBs !!!! Now its a matter of time !!
     
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  3. 275GTB

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    #328 275GTB, Apr 26, 2011
    Hi David, Thank you, I am overwelmed by the support and constantly amazed by the number of people following the thread, it grows every day!
    I love that little model - its got to be the only 275GTB in the world that is made of more plastic than my car (before the restoration that is!).

    many thanks Mark
     
  4. elmotorizado

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    #329 elmotorizado, Apr 26, 2011
    Hi Mark I am enjoying the thread and hope you don mind if I use your pictures in our club meetings here in Caracas, keep the good spirits and would like to hear about the secret KERS that you mentioned in an earlier post.
    branko
     
  5. 275GTB

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    #330 275GTB, Apr 26, 2011
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    Hi Branko, it would be my absolute pleasure! I have been following your posts for a long time, got to say thank your for you constant contribution, education and historical enlightenment.

    Ah the secret KERs system - best ask Doctor Mark, apparently worth an extra 30bhp!

    kindest regards to all down the club in Caracus.

    cheers Mark
     
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    #331 regaliaconcours, Apr 26, 2011
    Not worried Mark, I can see your car is in very capable hands, and more importantly it has an owner who appreciates and respects the art of proper restoration! Best, Mike
     
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    #332 275GTB, Apr 26, 2011
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    Good Evening, just a few picture, where the guys continue to test fit the rear lights.
    If you recall from an earlier picture (below) i had the wrong period of rear lights fitted, think mine were from a later 275GTB/4 - fortunately the guys in Italy managed to find me a perfect set of original short nose rear lights - absolutely delighted!
    Crazy as it may sound, this was one of the things that really bugged me about the car right from day one.
    for reference: My old incorrect lights had rectangular centre reflectors, proper lights now have the small round centre.
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    #333 275GTB, Apr 26, 2011
    you can also see in that last picture that pretty much all the MIG spot welds have been seam welded and metalise to give the perfect finish - you can no longer see that joint on that rear panel where the old and the new metal is butted together.

    This is the process that Mike Regalia was pointing out earlier, and as he says the only way to get real integrity in the metal and the perfect finish that will last long enough for wee Boris to be posing down the Kings Road in many years to come!
     
  9. 275GTB

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    #334 275GTB, Apr 26, 2011
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    The team also managed to get the boot lid fitting perfectly, the lock was refitted to make sure all the mechanism lined up ok.
    Note the lock button has been stripped ready for re-chroming.
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  10. Sig. Roma

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    #335 Sig. Roma, Apr 26, 2011
    Love those taillights. Metalwork is fantastic!!
     
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    #336 ingegnere, Apr 26, 2011
    Thanks for the clarification - easier said than done, I'm sure!

    So, I guess you would want to leave some margin on both components to allow for the final trimming/grinding, yes?

    BTW, nice job documenting everything 275GTB.
     
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    #337 swift53, Apr 26, 2011
    Those look like FIAT 850....
    I love the metal work, and I'm learning...
    Way to go Mark, the only way.
    Regards, Alberto
     
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    #339 qvee, Apr 26, 2011
    Hi Mark

    Given the following around the world with this we'd all love a ride!! Haha

    Queue starts here!!!!

    BTW Your local pub on the hill is a beauty! Took a bunch of Sales Managers there when I worked for Benz Had a great night after the Tennis

    Like everyone your passion is so admired

    This thread is like a fantastic book you can't put down!
     
  15. 275GTB

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    #340 275GTB, Apr 26, 2011
    thanks Alberto,
    You can see why the wrong lights originally on the car bugged me so much from day one.

    Also thats why you should beware of the crap that is offered on ebay as genuine Ferrari parts!

    cheers Mark
     
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    #341 275GTB, Apr 26, 2011
    Thanks David, don't know about a ride, but Joe is talking about doing an open day down the garage when the car is nearly done, so all the FerrariChat members can come down and see the facilities - also the California, Daytona and a few of the Dino's will be back in London by then - I will keep everyone posted as things get organised. Probably in June or July.

    Yes Wimbledon Village is my local hang out, very good pubs for sure. the place becomes mega during the tennis, its a fantastic few weeks. We normally have one of your Auzzie tennis players stay with us will playing at SW18, we are good friends with Samantha Stosur and her crew.

    cheers Mark
     
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    #342 DINOBOY, Apr 27, 2011
    Mark, I popped into Joe Macari's at the weekend, was near by so didn't have a chance to contact you first otherwise perhaps we could have met.

    OMG - what a place !!! It's not just a garage, more a Formula 1 pit lane, the set up was awe-inspiring. No wonder you use that place.
    Those guys know their stuff and were really nice too.
     
  18. Sig. Roma

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    #343 Sig. Roma, Apr 27, 2011
    Ferrari like any other car company buys as muny standard parts as they can to save money. Perhaps you all remember when Aston Martin was criticised for using Ford Mondeo stalk controls. That is the nature of low volume car makers.
     
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    #344 TZ 750, Apr 27, 2011
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    I too "check in" with this thread almost every day,
    especially since the progress seems so fast;
    days instead of years.

    This is a "lifetime memory" thread.

    I have restored quite a few motorcycles, but never a car.

    The care is the same:
    The research, the hunt for parts,
    proper colors, correct bits, etc.

    The car is far more work - and I suspect expense.

    What you have done is make this 275 into
    "MY FERRARI"

    If you want, I hope the finished product will be
    the pride of your garage for the rest of your life.

    Enjoy every moment.

    Scott
     
  20. elmotorizado

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    #345 elmotorizado, Apr 27, 2011
    Hi Mark, thank you very much, the friends will surelly enjoy, first thing I do after reading my mail is take a look at your thread to follow your ride.


    You make me feel flattered with your comment I ended up believing that I was ploughing the sands.
    Regards
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  21. 275GTB

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    #346 275GTB, Apr 27, 2011
    Hi Dinoboy - you went there and nver bought your dream Dino, how did that happen?
    Yes it is a great place, there is always an eye watering collection of cars.
    Did you see the new engine dyno room? - it is off the clock!!!!
    Cheers mark
     
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    #347 275GTB, Apr 27, 2011
    many thanks for the kind words Scott, it will certainly be the pride of place in my garage, I can't wait! Unfortunately i have limited space and already I am having to think about what goes to make space for the day it is finished.

    cheers Mark
     
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    #348 275GTB, Apr 27, 2011
    I am out having a few beers with the boys tonight, so there will probably be no update. If there is, forgive my spelling and rambling as the beer goggles will be on!

    cheers Mark
     
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    #349 francisn, Apr 27, 2011
    Hi Mark

    Like everyone else I have been following this thread with interest and admiration for all concerned.

    I think it would be great if you could persuade Joe to get a group picture of the team working on the body so that we can see what these real craftsmen look like.
     
  25. regaliaconcours

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    #350 regaliaconcours, Apr 27, 2011
    Yes, it's always easier to trim than to add............
     
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