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  1. RVL Saratoga

    RVL Saratoga Formula 3

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    #1001 RVL Saratoga, Nov 12, 2011
    Really cool seeing her come together, after seeing her in pieces when I visited. Forza!
     
  2. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #1002 Napolis, Nov 12, 2011
    Thanks!

    Hope you guys are well!
     
  3. f308jack

    f308jack F1 Rookie

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    #1003 f308jack, Nov 14, 2011
    Seeing the materials these frames were built of is awe-inspiring, sending chills down my spine. The house that my parents built around the time these cars were built had central heating, and the piping used for it was heavier. Add the incredible spees achieved with the P-series cars, it's just mind-boggling.
    Even Colin Chapman couldn't have shaved off much weight there!

    Jim' I can't tell you how much I enjoy the photo's of your projects!
     
  4. ggjjr

    ggjjr Formula Junior

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    #1004 ggjjr, Nov 14, 2011
    Jim,
    is the Chevy fuel injected?

    George
     
  5. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #1005 Napolis, Nov 14, 2011
    Yes.
     
  6. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #1006 Napolis, Nov 19, 2011
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    In the day following the practice of Ford who's engines had proven so nettlesome at Le Mans Ferrari decided to use the same development techniques and while the cars were being worked on installed the engines in FIAT vans which were then used at night to transport Jacked Wine through the mountains to the port and if necessary out run the Guardia Financiale as Ford had similarly tested their engines in Moonshiner's cars.

    To maintain the same weight as the engines and gearboxes bricks were used so that the body panels could be repaired and fitted properly. The bricks were covered in red blankets so that The Old Man could deny all knowledge should the Guardia Financiale happen to swing by the Factory.

    As Sal was schooled in the old way and not only worked at the Factory but also drove these trucks through the night he insists we do it the same way even going so far as to import bricks from Modena.

    He also mounted our 412P engine in Meg's 57 Chevy and asked her to drive it around at high speeds at nights.

    When I suggested that this was perhaps going a bit too far her replied:

    "If you want to win the BIG awards at Pebble this is what you had to do."

    I told him that it's unlikely that any of my Ferrari's would ever be invited to Pebble but by then he had stopped listening and had turned on the grinder.
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  7. RVL Saratoga

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    #1007 RVL Saratoga, Nov 19, 2011
    Maranello moonshinin'. Keep Sal away from the grappa :D
     
  8. moriaan1

    moriaan1 Formula 3

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    #1008 moriaan1, Nov 20, 2011
    This is a tale to remember! priceless!

    Men like Sal made these cars what they are.
    flying in the bricks is a bit farfedged, but it shows respect.

    Must be fantastic to have it rebuilt using the "old ways".
    Sal must have used more tricks a modern trained mechanic wouldn't even think off.

    Keep going, she deserves to be a Pebble Beach winner, but knowing she will be driven is even better!
     
  9. PSk

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    #1009 PSk, Nov 20, 2011
    Very funny Jim :D

    Great to see the progress.
    Pete
     
  10. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #1010 Napolis, Nov 20, 2011
    As you know my friend with all things Ferrari there is always a bit of myth involved...

    :)
     
  11. tongascrew

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    #1011 tongascrew, Nov 20, 2011
    And the "Monk" sold his Ferrari with what engine in it??? just one man's opinion tongascrew
     
  12. 430 scuderia

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    #1012 430 scuderia, Nov 20, 2011
    Amazing....

    +100000

    Best
     
  13. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #1013 Napolis, Dec 31, 2011
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    #1014 Ferrari 360 CS, Dec 31, 2011
    Looking great! The attention to detail is simply staggering, when its finished it fully deserves to be shown at Pebble.
     
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    #1015 Boudewijn, Dec 31, 2011
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  16. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #1016 Napolis, Jan 16, 2012
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  17. PSk

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    #1017 PSk, Jan 16, 2012
    Motor looks somewhat better than the bricks ;)

    Pete
     
  18. Napolis

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    #1018 Napolis, Jan 16, 2012
    :)
     
  19. 430 scuderia

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    #1019 430 scuderia, Jan 17, 2012
    Looking amazing for once again... Just epic.!

    Best
    Greg
     
  20. crinoid

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    #1020 crinoid, Jan 17, 2012
    I want to kiss that V12.
     
  21. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #1021 Napolis, Jan 22, 2012
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    Drove the Alfa through the snow and continued on 0854 with Sal and John...
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  22. VIZSLA

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    #1022 VIZSLA, Jan 22, 2012
    Great stuff Jim.
    Any intention of concours competition when you're through?
     
  23. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #1023 Napolis, Jan 22, 2012
    We'll see but these days I'm more of a Modern racer and vintage driver. I will bring her to a few shows.

    Best
     
  24. JeremyJon

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    #1024 JeremyJon, Jan 22, 2012
    beautiful......they really were works of art in that period! :)
     
  25. VIZSLA

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    #1025 VIZSLA, Jan 22, 2012
    It would be great to see an owner restored car do well in a major concours.
     
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