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  1. Matto

    Matto Formula 3

    Dec 26, 2011
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    #26 Matto, Jan 5, 2012
    Thanks, Steve. I'm looking forward to maintenance...the good and the bad. It's worth it ;)
     
  2. Matto

    Matto Formula 3

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    #27 Matto, Jan 5, 2012
    I do understand :D and it's great that you both made the trip.
     
  3. Matto

    Matto Formula 3

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    #28 Matto, Jan 5, 2012
    Thank you, Stephane. It is a day that I will remember for the rest of my days. It felt like life to the fullest. Somewere, Enzo was smiling
     
  4. Matto

    Matto Formula 3

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    #29 Matto, Jan 5, 2012
    Really beautiful car, Steve.
     
  5. Matto

    Matto Formula 3

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    #30 Matto, Jan 5, 2012
    When the time comes, don't miss it. You will love it and not forget it. I wouldn't have traded that trip for any shipper's truck.
     
  6. Matto

    Matto Formula 3

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    #31 Matto, Jan 5, 2012
    Thank you, Mykol
     
  7. hinton308

    hinton308 Formula Junior

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    #32 hinton308, Jan 5, 2012
    Looks great. If you do need help with the car you have a great mechanic in Mooresville. He is on this site 308nut(Wade).
    Don
     
  8. Matto

    Matto Formula 3

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    #33 Matto, Jan 5, 2012
    Thank you, I'm going to get by there in the next couple of days to introduce myself.
     
  9. Formula Uno

    Formula Uno F1 Veteran

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    #34 Formula Uno, Jan 5, 2012
    Mine is Red/Blk as well...enjoy and congrat's!!
     
  10. climb

    climb F1 Rookie

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    #35 climb, Jan 5, 2012
    Congrats.

    You must have passed my place in Palm Coast on the way up if you went up A1A. Like you it took me 30 years to get my 308 and it is THE car of my childhood dreams. One of the reasons I wanted a 1980 is the memory of that time period and how bleak things were during that year for my family financially. Somehow during that period I began to doubt if I'd ever have one. Makes owning one from that year special to ME.

    Take it all in. Pinch yourself all you want but it's real.

    Enjoy every mile.
     
  11. 308nut

    308nut Formula 3
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    #36 308nut, Jan 5, 2012
    beautiful, cant wait to see her.

    Make sure you register it on my site www.308qvregister.com



    Wade

    Thank you Don
     
  12. branko

    branko F1 Rookie
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    #37 branko, Jan 5, 2012
    Matt congrats on the 308! I noticed something you might want to correct in one of the engine photos. The hose clamp on your air filter is facing up and should be angled to the side a little bit. It has put a hole in your expanded metal which is attached to your engine lid.
     
  13. Matto

    Matto Formula 3

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    #38 Matto, Jan 5, 2012
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    Thank you very much, Branko. I did catch that today (ouch) and it has been moved. I am going to try to re-close that screen as best I can.
     
  14. Matto

    Matto Formula 3

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    #39 Matto, Jan 5, 2012
    I will have it up there by the weekend. Thanks, Wade....I look forward to meeting you.
     
  15. Matto

    Matto Formula 3

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    #40 Matto, Jan 5, 2012
    It's a hole rather than a tear, so I can't close it. Fortunately not a very big hole. I do have the clamp out of the way. Interesting clamp (pin with the strap rolled around it). I hadn't seen one like that before.
     
  16. Matto

    Matto Formula 3

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    #41 Matto, Jan 5, 2012
    A wonderful reason for the 1980 model, and I'm glad that you found it. I know what you mean, Stuart. I look forward to many years with this car, with all of the maintenance. I wish you many happy miles as well.
     
  17. Matto

    Matto Formula 3

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    #42 Matto, Jan 5, 2012
    Thank you, Frank. I had tan/crema fixed in my brain for many years, but I really like the black interior a lot.
     
  18. trumpet77

    trumpet77 Formula 3

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    #43 trumpet77, Jan 5, 2012
    thanks for sharing your story, good to know there is another 308 in the Carolina neighborhood (even if I don't have one)
     
  19. jcinflorida

    jcinflorida Formula Junior

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    #44 jcinflorida, Jan 5, 2012
    I went through the same thing - ended up with a red 83QV with black leather interior too.
    I love it and drive it with out the top on 99% of the time (ANSA sport exhaust). Enjoy her and congrats on making your dream come true!
     
  20. star4747

    star4747 Formula Junior

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    #45 star4747, Jan 5, 2012
    Congrats Matto!

    I have an 83qv red/black.
    Might I suggest a large supply of micro fiber towels, when you are standing in the garage admiring the car and a partial of dust falls on it, you are ready (not that I've ever done that)

    Hope it brings you many miles of pure driving enjoyment, they are a blast!

    Rick
     
  21. 308 GTB

    308 GTB F1 World Champ
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    #46 308 GTB, Jan 5, 2012
    That's a beautiful GTS QV! Congratulations, Matthew. Drive it in good health.

    Barry
     
  22. Tifosi2011

    Tifosi2011 Formula Junior

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    #47 Tifosi2011, Jan 5, 2012
    Welcome to the club. Isn't a great feeling to belong to this brotherhood? All the best with

    your new ride. Enjoy everything this car will bring that all other cars cannot. With the

    exception to the F40 of coarse.
     
  23. fast eddy

    fast eddy Formula Junior

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    #48 fast eddy, Jan 6, 2012
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    Matto, I really enjoyed your story! It reminded me of when I brought my 83 Euro QV Red/Tan home on an August eve. Ha! I only had 10 or 12 miles to get home! I enjoyed it emensely for the 4 years I had her. I've since aquired a TR, which meant trading her away, but as soon as I'm able, I'll add a 3x8 to the stable again! All the best from Utah! Ed.
     
  24. Matto

    Matto Formula 3

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    #49 Matto, Jan 6, 2012
    I agree, it is. Yes, the F40 stands alone :D
     
  25. Matto

    Matto Formula 3

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    #50 Matto, Jan 6, 2012
    Hahaha, yes. The dust watch has begun! I'm actually looking forward to cleaning up the engine. Getting everything shiny and mechanically up to snuff will be a blast as well.
     
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