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Discussion in '308/328' started by BlueMax, Jun 25, 2007.

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  1. BlueMax

    BlueMax Formula Junior

    Aug 6, 2006
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    Norfolk, VA
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    JR
    #1 BlueMax, Jun 25, 2007
    I've been looking for a 308/328 off and for a few years now. I wasn't even supposed to be home last week, but wound up home (and looking at FChat for a little bit) for 1.5 days. Then saw RokLobster's '79 308 GTS for sale!

    Always wanted a blue Ferrari, and always liked the carb cars. It was just tough to find that combination! And with a tan int. too!

    I went and checked it out the same day I saw it on-line (last Thurs.) Pictures don't do it justice! She's not perfect, but everything is there and it's all original. High miles, but well maintained by the single owner that had it before Roklobster. Original owner had it for 27 years. Then when Roklobster had it, he took the time to revive her the right way. (Thanks, Richard!)

    Now it's my turn to bring on a little TLC. I've already ordered the belts/tensioners etc. so that starts tomorrow... The engine looks pretty tight, too. No visible leaks anywhere around the front or sides. Bottom had a little bit of greasy/oily road grime, but no significant seepage/leaks. The only leak I could spot was on one of the accelerator pumps. (just a bit of seepage, nothing too serious...)

    Which brings me to the carbs. That will be a fun project! They definitely need synced (and at least the one rebuilt. Might as well do all four). From what I've been able to research so far (mostly on this website) the support is there that this shouldn't be insurmountable. Right now, she's got a bit of a fast idle when warm (2000+); a little rough when cold but around 900-1000. I'm thinking throttle linkage (if it's not some obvious vacuum issue).

    After that, probably new seats and door panels.

    Believe it or not, the windows aren't that bad! A little electrical contact cleaner sprayed on the switches and voila! They work fine!

    Of course there will be the inevitable upgrade to Birdman's fuse box...!

    She looks great in the garage! Plus my wife hates it! So it's perfect!
     
  2. blainewest

    blainewest Formula Junior

    Aug 26, 2005
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    Blaine W
    #2 blainewest, Jun 25, 2007
    Congrats! Please post pics.
     
  3. surfermark

    surfermark Formula Junior

    May 19, 2004
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    Mark
    #3 surfermark, Jun 25, 2007
    Well done....do post detailed pics when the car arrives.....Bet you can hardly sleep!
     
  4. Mr. Nice Guy

    Mr. Nice Guy Formula Junior

    Apr 11, 2007
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    Eric
    #4 Mr. Nice Guy, Jun 25, 2007
    Congratulations and welcome!

    You'll find the gang here to be both knowledgable and friendly!

    Enjoy living the dream!
     
  5. climb

    climb F1 Rookie

    Sep 19, 2006
    4,866
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    Stuart K. Hicks
    #5 climb, Jun 25, 2007
    Congrats!!!!

    Blue is kinda rare and i think a great color for the car.

    Now about those pics.!!!!
     
  6. BlueMax

    BlueMax Formula Junior

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    JR
    #6 BlueMax, Jun 25, 2007
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  7. JohnnyS

    JohnnyS F1 World Champ
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    Oct 19, 2006
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    #7 JohnnyS, Jun 25, 2007
    Great car, great color.

    Congrats......these things are very fun to drive and play with.
     
  8. D.Mauro

    D.Mauro Formula 3

    Jun 18, 2006
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    #8 D.Mauro, Jun 25, 2007
    Congrats, nice car, now get that latter away from the car.
     
  9. Badman

    Badman Formula 3

    Mar 4, 2007
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    #9 Badman, Jun 25, 2007
    Congrats on the new purchase, I like the blue! My wife calls mine a "Guido car" and says, "whatever makes you happy, I guess, honey" :)
     
  10. drjohngober

    drjohngober Formula 3

    Jul 23, 2006
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    #10 drjohngober, Jun 25, 2007
    Here is my blue 78 308 GTS.

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  11. 78-308gt4

    78-308gt4 Formula Junior

    May 22, 2005
    735
    Memphis, TN
    #11 78-308gt4, Jun 25, 2007
    That is a beautiful car! Have fun with it.
     
  12. Inowownone

    Inowownone Formula Junior

    Jul 22, 2005
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    #12 Inowownone, Jun 25, 2007
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  13. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Jan 26, 2005
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    #13 Bullfighter, Jun 25, 2007
    +1, I'm a fan of azurro on 308s - it's a very flattering color.

    On this year's Xmas list, you might want to ask the jolly old elf (or St. Daniel of Ricambi...) for a new coolant expansion tank. They're powdercoated steel, but they don't last forever and yours looks very original (I did mine a couple months back.)
     
  14. BwanaJoe

    BwanaJoe Formula 3

    Oct 23, 2006
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    #14 BwanaJoe, Jun 25, 2007
    Very nice! Congrats. What color blue is that?
     
  15. Inowownone

    Inowownone Formula Junior

    Jul 22, 2005
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    #15 Inowownone, Jun 25, 2007
    Not sure, thinking it's Blu Azzurro? Is the Azzurro lighter than the Blue Medio?
    I know the Blu Sera is the darkest of the Blue's then Blu Chiaro.

    Was there only 4 shades of Blue?

    From lightest to darkest - Blu Azzurro, Blu Medio, Blu Chiaro then Blu Sera.
    Sound right?
     
  16. Spitfire

    Spitfire Formula 3

    Nov 16, 2006
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    #16 Spitfire, Jun 25, 2007
    Congrats on the purchase ... she looks terrific.

    If you do decide to rebuild your carbs, and if you want some pointers towards suppliers, let me know. I recently went through a complete overhaul of mine -- in total, I went to 4 vendors in order to get all of the parts that I needed.

    Also refer to Birdman's excellent articles ... they are brilliant:

    http://home.comcast.net/~jonathan.bird/
     
  17. BlueMax

    BlueMax Formula Junior

    Aug 6, 2006
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    JR
    #17 BlueMax, Jun 25, 2007
    Thanks, I would appreciate any gouge for carb rebuild!

    I already reference the above articles (thanks Birdman). It turns out that my problem wasn't so much sync as it was incorrect setting of the fast idle device and carb idle screws. Just ordered a synchrometer from WeberPartsDirect. After it gets here I should be able to dial them in just right via Birdman's article.

    As to the paint: it is Azzurro.
     
  18. bernardo66

    bernardo66 The Crazy Cat Man
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Dec 14, 2003
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    #18 bernardo66, Jun 25, 2007
    Nice colour combo. Congrats and welcome to the fold.
     

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