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Discussion in '348/355' started by Husker, Sep 29, 2008.

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  1. Husker

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    #76 Husker, Oct 14, 2008
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    Here's a couple of photos from deep inside the super top secret Challenge Grill lab from last night. First photo is of my dad, an expert craftsman, putting the finishing touches on the panel mounting bracket.

    Second photo is a side angle as we are measuring, fitting, re-measuring, re-fitting - you get the point!

    Now the panel is off to Indiana where it is being modified for the final test!
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  2. PinoyP

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    #77 PinoyP, Oct 14, 2008
    Looking great! Thanks for the update Husker :)
     
  3. SHEMM

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    #78 SHEMM, Oct 15, 2008
    Husker:

    Does it install the same way on an SS?
     
  4. Husker

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    #79 Husker, Oct 15, 2008
    YES! And as a side note, I could do the installation in my sleep by now! :)
     
  5. MaleficVTwin

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    #80 MaleficVTwin, Oct 16, 2008
    It's looking really good, Husker. I can imagine the time needed to fab up brackets and such, kudos to you for doing it. I'm looking forward to the end result.
     
  6. Night life

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    #81 Night life, Oct 16, 2008
    Ditto
     
  7. Husker

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    #82 Husker, Oct 20, 2008
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    Quick update: Final adjustments and tweaking taking place this week, and I should have the first version installed on my car by Wednesday, October 29. The grill will be available for order once all adjustments have been made satisfactorily.

    Also, this WILL be available with brand new 355/360/550 taillights pre-installed in the grill. These are factory OEM taillights. Ricambi is our taillight supplier.

    It looks like we are going to be able to hold this ENTIRE conversion to just under $2,000.

    I am tempted to show you a rear photo of this grill mounted on my car because the darn thing looks so good, but I'm going to resist until the final version is on.

    That's all for now!
     
  8. eyboro

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    #83 eyboro, Oct 20, 2008
    Will this grille fit F355?
     
  9. Husker

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    #84 Husker, Oct 20, 2008
    It will not. While similar, the 348 rear end is actually wider than a 355. There are some other differences, but this is the main one.
     
  10. Chris Honeywell

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    #85 Chris Honeywell, Oct 20, 2008
    This is looking so good:)


    Is this something that can be shipped to the UK?
     
  11. Husker

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    #86 Husker, Oct 20, 2008
    I don't see why not! I would think that the shipping cost would be high, but do-able. Once we get going I will get a shipping quote for you.
     
  12. TomPDX

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    #87 TomPDX, Oct 20, 2008
    Roger! standing by ....
     
  13. Husker

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    #88 Husker, Oct 21, 2008
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    #89 Chris Honeywell, Oct 21, 2008


    Great:)
    At least the £-$ exchange rate is in my favour:)
     
  15. wingfeather

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    #90 wingfeather, Oct 21, 2008
    Way to go, Husker!
     
  16. PAP 348

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    #91 PAP 348, Oct 21, 2008

    Yeah, shame the AU-USA exchange rate is ****ed for me! :p:p
     
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    #92 mseals, Oct 21, 2008
    Cool,

    You should ask Rob about sponsorship, and see if you can't advertise some of Verrell's stuff on your site...

    Mke in Kuwait
     
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  19. Husker

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    #94 Husker, Oct 21, 2008
    Great idea - just PM'd Rob. I'm not familiar with Verrell's stuff. Link?
     
  20. sparta49

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    #95 sparta49, Oct 22, 2008
    Verrell does the unobtanium supplies . Rubber nose pieces for targa latches, unbreakable temp vent levers etc. a lot of 308 parts
     
  21. Husker

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    #96 Husker, Oct 29, 2008
    Hello guys, just checking in: We are having a few issues getting the pattern correct for consistent duplication of the mounting arms on the interior of the grill that bolt it to the car. Without getting too detailed, these have to be mounted on the grill at precisely the right angle, and they must be precisely the right size, for the grill to mount correctly to the car. For a one-off piece, it's not that big of a deal, but for duplication accuracy, we have had to spend some time getting this right. I'm not worried about my grill fitting correctly, but about YOUR grill fitting correctly should you want one. And so it will be but a few more days...

    Feel free to PM me with questions.
     
  22. FandLcars

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    #97 FandLcars, Oct 30, 2008
    You must be of the philosophy that "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right". Sounds like the right approach to me Husker! Almost there! :)
     
  23. PAP 348

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    #98 PAP 348, Oct 30, 2008
    Do it once, do it right! :D:D
     
  24. speedtrapp

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    #99 speedtrapp, Oct 30, 2008
    Husker is the " Mike Holmes " of ferrari renovation. Good job bro cant wait to see it complete.
     
  25. Husker

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    #100 Husker, Oct 30, 2008
    And who is Mike Holmes again?
     
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