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355 spider ratchet tool case info needed.

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  1. sambomydog

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    Has/can anyone please post a few pictures of the leather roof ratchet/tool case found on the 355 spiders. Along with measurements if thats possible:)
    This case is found by the hand brake unit. The more detailed the better please, including details of how this box is fitted. Not all 355 spiders are sold with them in place, mine wasnt when i bought it. My trimmer says he can make one with the right pictures and dimensions. Its only a simple box afterall. Can/will any one help me out on this? Thanks.
     
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  2. sambomydog

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    Oh dear:( Times like this is wish i had bought a 348, i know the "348" brotherhood would have helped ;)
     
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  3. MarkCollins

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    Only just read this and can't get my car until tonight but happy to measure, take pics etc
     
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  4. sambomydog

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    Thanks very much Mark :) I have been trying to look out for one on ebay for a few years now. I apreciate your help, thank you.
     
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  5. kheim

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    Let me know if you need more detailed measurements
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  6. sambomydog

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    Aw this is exactly what i wanted!! Thankyou very much Kheim to taking the time, and going out of your way to answer and posting these pictures up for me:):)
    I really appreciate the gesture mate:)
    Quick question if i may, how is the box attached to the hand brake unit/assembly?
     
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    I have one of these cases in my 98 355F1 GTS, but it's empty.

    Does anyone know what should have been in there?
     
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    It should contain everything shown in kheim's detailed photos plus a pair of white cotton gloves.
     
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    I have an extra set that includes every thing but the gloves. It's an original in black leather.

    If you are interested let me know.
     
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  11. sambomydog

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    Very kind, again thankyou:)
     
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    Indeed i am YHM:)
     
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  13. saw1998

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    Why would this be in a GTS? The kit is to raise the Spider convertible top in case of motor malfunction. Too much vino at lunch for some factory guy? :)
     
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    I have some of this stuff, even the white gloves. I don't remember seening any instructions in the owners manual on how to manually drop the top. If you know where to find this - what page is it on? I have a 95 spider. Does anyone know what the long bolt is for in
    this proceedure?

    thanks
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    Great post, Kris!
     
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  16. sambomydog

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    Agreed. I have within the hour shown my trimmer the pictures Kris provided. And this box will be absolutely no problem to reproduce if eyboro and my self dont come to a satisfactory agreement to buy his.
    Thanks to all who contributed to this thread. I am sure others will find this information valuable once stored in the archives. :)
     
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    +1
     
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  18. yronZFF

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    Hey Mike,

    Attached, from my '97 F355 Spider Manual.
    Print a copy and keep with your top tools (so you won't have to hunt for it when you need it).

    Ron
    View attachment F355 97 US Top Failure H53.pdf
    View attachment F355 97 US Top Failure H54.pdf
    View attachment F355 97 US Top Failure H55.pdf
     
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  19. jm3

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    This info is NOT in the 1995 owners manual! It is in the later manuals, so this post is very helpful to everyone with a 1995 Spider.

    http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showpost.php?p=139326673&postcount=18
     
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