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How is a Ferrari 400/412 constructed?

Discussion in '365 GT4 2+2/400/412' started by MrL, May 26, 2013.

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  1. MrL

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    #1 MrL, May 26, 2013
    Afternoon All,

    I'm interested to know how a Ferrari 400/412 is constructed. It may indeed be a bit of a silly question but hopefully you guys will be able to help me.

    Is the shell mounted onto the chassis? If so, would it mean that it can be removed when restoring a car so that essentially you end up with something similar to that below:

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    Or is everything mounted to the body shell, so that you end up with something similar to what is below?

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    Thanks in advance,
     
  2. wrxmike

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    #2 wrxmike, May 26, 2013
    The 412/400 construction has a steel chassis and a body (similar to the first set of photographs.) The suspension and drivetrain is attached to the chassis, the body was there to keep the wind & rain off the occupants.

    All (road) Ferrari's until the 348 used this type of construction.

    M
     
  3. simon klein

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    #3 simon klein, May 27, 2013
    I can smell a replica coming on.......
     
  4. wrxmike

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    #4 wrxmike, May 27, 2013
    Sounds like it, doesnt it.
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  5. SouthJersey400i

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    #5 SouthJersey400i, May 27, 2013
    Is the body bolted or welded to the chassis? Remember the 400 floor is fiberglass.
    Ken
     
  6. MrL

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    #6 MrL, May 27, 2013
    Don't worry chaps, nothing like that. Just wanted to know the above as I'm considering a restoration project.

    Thanks
     
  7. MrL

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    #7 MrL, May 27, 2013
    I'd be keen to know the answer to this.
     
  8. 400iGuy

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    #8 400iGuy, May 30, 2013
    Welded.

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