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  1. Mark van adrichem

    Mark van adrichem Karting

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    #1 Mark van adrichem, Feb 10, 2013
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    Hi, thought it might be interesting to show a few shots of Shiltech's great work. Time had come for the belts and thought I might as well plunge in and pull the engine. So its full clean up time, changing anything that needs doing, checking the clutch and all those other good things. The business end should be looking great after a full detail. After the motor is back in its off to have the paint pulled along both flanks and address any issues, a couple of bubbles have started so figured might as well take all the pain now.

    Will drop in a few more shots as things progress.

    With a bit of luck she will be ready for Donington Historic.

    Mark

    PS anyone spot the lambo?
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  2. Mark van adrichem

    Mark van adrichem Karting

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    #2 Mark van adrichem, Feb 18, 2013
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  3. George Vosburgh

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    #3 George Vosburgh, Feb 18, 2013
    Very nice Mark!
     
  4. kaliforniakid

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    #4 kaliforniakid, Feb 18, 2013
    Great work. What color are you thinking on the repaint?
     
  5. Mark van adrichem

    Mark van adrichem Karting

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    #5 Mark van adrichem, Feb 22, 2013
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    Thanks for the question, not having a full respray just a strip back on the lower flanks and a general tidy up.

    With everything else looking so good, carbs look a little out of place..... they are running well so maybe a job for next year ( rebuild and clean up).....
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  6. MS250

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    #6 MS250, Feb 22, 2013
    Looking nice mark, is this a euro car ?

    Was it an original red car?
     
  7. Todd308TR

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    #7 Todd308TR, Feb 22, 2013
    Good work.
     
  8. Mark van adrichem

    Mark van adrichem Karting

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    #8 Mark van adrichem, Feb 23, 2013
    Hi, sure is, Im based in the UK, 1980 registered built late 1979. All the docs show it was red from the start as do the paint stickers under the trunk.

    Cant wait to get her back on the road, dropped off at Shiltech back in Nov '12. Saying that the weather is still pretty crappy and with tons of salt everywhere, I can wait.....
     
  9. Mark van adrichem

    Mark van adrichem Karting

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    #9 Mark van adrichem, Feb 23, 2013
    Thanks, Ill keep dropping shots as they come in, should get some nice ones of the engine bay next week as they have spent the last few days dropping tanks, degreasing etc..

    Mark
     
  10. MS250

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    #10 MS250, Feb 23, 2013
    That's nice Mark ! Most of the ones are painted red when they should not be, it's nice finding one that came from the factory as a red car, plus a euro. Are you doing any interior refresh , or suspension refresh ?
     
  11. Mark van adrichem

    Mark van adrichem Karting

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    #11 Mark van adrichem, Feb 23, 2013
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    Thanks. Well last year we had a full swing arm strip down and clean up, callipers were also done. This was then followed by a rad recor & a rebuilt steering rack. She was then properly setup re alignment, shims etc. I then found two NOS full rear light and chrome sections (as the originals we cracked where someone had over tightened the bolts). Then came a full tool roll and a map reading light.

    Inside she is fine, no rips, tears or cracks. Everything is original and works a treat, When I dropped her off in Nov, I had the aircon, lights and wipers all working away, no prob. Have to thank Birdman for that...;-)

    So once the body has been seen to ( its nothing major but I would rather hit it now), then she will be driven. I hopping to get her back for the Donington Historic ( a great festival just around the corner from here).
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  12. MS250

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    #12 MS250, Feb 23, 2013
    Very nice interior ! question. The rugs are they black or blue ? The light , maybe flash, give it a blue rug look ? Do you have the original Manuel's and warranty book for your car ?

    My personal favorite colors on Ferrari's are red/blk, and I love the combo on your car, especially since its a Ferrari correct color car.

    Do you have the boxer ( black trim ) on the bottom of your car ? And do you have 16" wheels on this car ?

    Great looking car Sir ! Truly well cared for, and nice and tidy...congratulations, I am very enamoured with your car, thanks for sharing ! Hope it comes out perfect for you, and the event to come to enjoy it.
     
  13. Mark van adrichem

    Mark van adrichem Karting

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    #13 Mark van adrichem, Feb 23, 2013
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    Thanks for the comments! Indeed the flash makes the black look blue. All the carpets are original and in nice shape.

    Yup on 16's but no boxer paint. Feel very lucky to be her current owner ;-)
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  14. Mark van adrichem

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    #14 Mark van adrichem, Feb 23, 2013

    Sorry, yes all manuals and warranty books in place, as well as 2 lever arch files full of docs, invoices, extra service works, ins valuations & old ownership papers, FOC concours winners cert ( from a few years ago) right back to the day she rolled out of the dealer on the 2nd of April 1980 in Glasgow. ;-)
     
  15. singletrack

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    #15 singletrack, Feb 23, 2013
    Awesome car. I think the GT4 is one of my all time favorite interiors. Even prefer it to my GTS
     
  16. Mark van adrichem

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    #16 Mark van adrichem, Feb 24, 2013
    Cheers!
     
  17. MS250

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    #17 MS250, Feb 24, 2013
    Having the original Manuel's with the car is awesome ! That's more rare than the car. i think it looks better without the boxer trim, great pics mark!
     
  18. Mark van adrichem

    Mark van adrichem Karting

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  19. masernegro

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    #19 masernegro, Mar 1, 2013
    Mark,
    Everything is coming along nicely.
    How long have you had her? That interior
    looks like it just came out of the showroom.
    Hard to believe these cars are almost 40 years old!!!!
    Eddy
     
  20. Mark van adrichem

    Mark van adrichem Karting

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    #20 Mark van adrichem, Mar 1, 2013
    Thanks, had her for just over 2 and half years, she has had a number of owners but all the info shows that at least 5 or 6 of those guys sold on without really doing any mls. Which is nice for me as she has less that 40k on the lock. :)

    Yes the interior is in good condition, took me a good year before I found the car I was after.

    Will keep posting shots ;-)
     
  21. GavC

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    #21 GavC, Mar 1, 2013
    Nice car Mark. Owned mine now for 18 yrs restored mine myself all that time ago. Always improving things, very underrated cars get this months Octane mag good feature on them. I to am looking at going to Donnington, have you been to a East Mids FOC meeting.
     
  22. Mark van adrichem

    Mark van adrichem Karting

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    #22 Mark van adrichem, Mar 3, 2013
    Hi GavC,

    Great, any pictures of the work or as she is now? Yes, was at Donington with the East Mids FOC last year, managed a drive around the circuit during the parade lap which was cool. Also visited the Morgan factory last year. With a son of two and a half and number 2 due mid June I know 'car time' will start to dry up so as soon as she is ready ( and with a bit of luck the weather will play ball) lost of mls. Would be nice to meet another Gt4 chap.

    Where are you based, Im in Ashbourne Derbyshire.

    Mark
     
  23. Mark van adrichem

    Mark van adrichem Karting

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    #23 Mark van adrichem, Mar 7, 2013
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  24. GavC

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    #24 GavC, Mar 7, 2013
    Hi Mark, just about finished upgrades this winter. Cam belts, valve shims, electronic ignition and dizzy rebuilt, service, painted cam covers ( sorry they look better red) and a bit of re jetting on carbs. I have some photo's of mine on here under some of my previous posts. Based nr Sleaford. Usually get to either East Mids monthly subject to work or new lincs one when evening ones start. Think yours will put mine to shame
     
  25. Mark van adrichem

    Mark van adrichem Karting

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    #25 Mark van adrichem, Mar 10, 2013
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    Hi GavC,

    Not sure about putting yours to shame, I'm sure she is a cracker. Engine is just about done, a few parts need powder coating ( engine mounts etc) and then on to the engine bay ;-)
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