Dino Restoration

I think the extra heat shielding is due to the air pump making the exhaust manifolds hotter than normal. I would still put the shorter shield in with the spun insulation. If you aren't installing the air pump propbably don't truly need the extra insulation.

 

It belongs in a Museum, absolutely beautiful. I hope to see it someday.

 

This is what i am up against......... My wife just came in and saw this and said " Is that a new car?"......... I just nodded and said "Yes"...... whats the point?
However great endorsement of your work John...... I am sooooooooooo envious.

 

Hey Jon are you going to install the clear headlight covers?

 

Jon - I would add the second heat shield, if for no other reason than to protect the wiring. It will also protect the foam, which does have a heat limit of 200+ F.

Jim S.

 

Jon,
My '72 GT only has one layer of aluminum. You should not need any more now that the air pump is out and the headers are not running red at all times. Especially at low speed where there is no airflow through the engine compartment. Only heat shield I have is some fiberglass tubing over the battery cable going to the starter solenoid and a piece of aluminum over the front header, just under the alternator/water pump belt. The belt got a little warm but everything else has been fine. If you tracked the car, starter and alternator heat shields would make sense. Not necessary for highway driving, even very spirited, even in the high desert. The visibility and easy access without the shields is worth a lot when you do your own work.

The color is fantastic in the sun. They did a wonderful job polishing it out. Seems like adding the suspension parts would go easier on the rotisserie but maybe the weight would be getting up there. Or is the hold down mechanism in the way? Looking Good!

John

 

Jon - give me a call when you are ready to install the wiring loom. If available, I will come down and lend a hand. Having built my own, I dream in color-codes and crimps.

Jim S.

 

Your amazing! You seem to work very fast. You should have it on the road in no time by the rate your going. Thanks again for this amazing documentation.

Paul

 

Sorry for off topic but each time you're posting picture of yourself I think I see Clint Eastwood

 

Progress looks great!

Do I see the correct sheathed brown w/black stripe wire for the interior ventillation fan?
Amazing detail that you would preserve the factory color coding...very impressive.

I love the blue EPDM hoses frome the brake master cylinder, one of the best safety improvements you can make to the car.

 

Does the Dino have an inner wheel well cover for the right front wing? (covering healight housing and heater fan.)
My Dino does not have one, and I have been watching Jon's pictures hoping to catch this detail.
I would love to find one, or see a picture of one to aid in fabrication.
I bought a mystery "Dino?" right front wing wheel well cover on e-bay several years ago. It was close and Ferrari, but definately not for the Dino.
thanks,
Jon

 

My 73 has fiberglass rear wheel well covers. The left front wing cover is steel with rubber weatherstripping. I will be most interested to see pictures of your wheel well cover Jon.
thanks for the reply, and keep up the great documentation.
I am ordering my CD of your restoration now. Please let me know when they are available.

 

Scott,

Forgive my ignorance but what are "blue EPDM hoses"?

Thanks,

Manny

 

Jon has used the correct hoses for brake fluid from the master cylinder made of EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer).

Not all hoses are the same; fuel lines and brake lines are different and using fuel lines made of butyl or neoprene based compounds for brakes can have tragic results.
When buying koses/lines be sure to alert your parts retailer on the application.

 

great advice, also trans fluid and gear fluid will eat thru wrong hose as well. power steering fluid is another one too.

 

Are there restoration CDs of his car available? If so, could I trouble you for the ordering info?

 

Just a thought looking at those aluminum panels. Have you thought about possible harmonic resonances? There are certainly ways to dampen those out that would be much easier to put in place now. (Or maybe you already did and I missed it.)

 

Jon,
After chasing wires in my GT, playing with the car on the rotisserie is definitely cheating. Great foresight in putting that thing together. Pictures look just fine. Did you get your camera back, get the new one, or just did a great job with what you had? Keep on rolling.

John

 

Jon - sorry that I have been off-line for a while. I was in a race to get my Alpine ready for the Los Angeles Concours. It was simple to put together when compared to the Dino.

Call if you need help with the electrics.

Jim S.
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