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  1. 4G63

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    #1351 4G63, Oct 12, 2013
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    Wow, fantastic build!! Just spent about an hour looking at this build and I'm in awe!

    I realize you spent probably a fortune restoring the front bumper but I figured if anyone is in the market for a replacement carbon bumper (as a backup or for daily-driving), a Japanese company called Benetec makes one for the F40. Here's their website (in Japanese): ????? Ferrari F40 ????? | benetec They make other carbon parts as well.

    Here is the replacement bumper:
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  2. Noblesse Oblige

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    #1352 Noblesse Oblige, Oct 12, 2013
    There are a string of decisions in restoring a 20+ year old sprouts racing car. Invariably they involve originality vs. potential improvement. As a general rule I can appreciate, "If in doubt, stick with the original."
     
  3. Traveller

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    #1353 Traveller, Oct 12, 2013
    Interesting website but all their front clam images are for the standard car which has a front clip which rotates, rather than slide off as on race cars, and also whilst it looks LM, it is only suitable for standard cars running standard front suspension and not the much wider LM setup. Always interested in getting a spare front clam just in case.
     
  4. Traveller

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    #1354 Traveller, Oct 13, 2013
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  5. PAUL500

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    #1355 PAUL500, Oct 13, 2013
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    Here is a wide body LM/GTE version, with the notched section for the safety switches by the windscreen scuttle

    I know the person that owns the mould here in the UK if you ever need one. The one in the pic is glass fibre for a replica build, but is from the correct mould for an F40 originally
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  6. Traveller

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    #1356 Traveller, Oct 13, 2013
    Thanks Paul, good to know.
     
  7. Traveller

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    #1357 Traveller, Oct 14, 2013
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    #1358 Longchamp GTS, Oct 14, 2013
    Jim,

    Not sure if you've covered this previously as I may of missed it but can I ask what type of paint you used on the panels?

    Glasurit F300/12?

    I imagine originally it was cellulose but technology as well as H & S have moved on?

    As others have stated, an awesome build and I'm reading it like a book - so please consider putting it into print.

    Oh, and passenger ride booked for Donnington if only in the stands.

    David
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  9. Bas

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    #1359 Bas, Oct 14, 2013
    Awesome. Shame they don't list prices...If I had an F40 today I'd love an LM clamshell, Michelotto wing and LM doors. To these part fit straight on a normal F40?
     
  10. Traveller

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    #1360 Traveller, Oct 14, 2013
    We used PPG 2 pack. PPG are the current OE suppliers of paint to Ferrari, originally F 40s were painted in Glasurit 2 pack. Previous to Glasurit, Ferraris were painted with single pack Thermo Plastic Acrylic. Colour was 300/12 and yes, I am doing a book for myself and anyone who wants one.

    Car will be living close to you....
     
  11. English Rebel

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    #1361 English Rebel, Oct 14, 2013
    Interesting that Ferrari used Girling brakes instead of Brembo.
    Alan
     
  12. fbrs2

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    #1362 fbrs2, Oct 14, 2013
    You have mail
     
  13. Traveller

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    #1363 Traveller, Oct 14, 2013
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    To fit a real front LM clam you need to change the front suspension, wheels, front radiator and radiator carrier, side pods etc-not straightforward. If you have a road car which has a narrower front end there are companies who do manufacture a relatively simple swap I believe.
     
  14. Traveller

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    #1364 Traveller, Oct 14, 2013
    They didn't!

    My car is not one of the 18 Michelotto cars all of which did use Brembo, but one of the 27 modified by privateer race teams for inclusion in the BRP series. However, it is now restored to Brembo.
     
  15. tomgt

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  16. Traveller

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    #1366 Traveller, Oct 14, 2013
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    There are 27 proper race car conversions as I posted before as itemised by Michael Sheehan. There are many road cars with bits on them such as the one you refer to. It is a standard car with a standard engine and never raced or documented as having.
     
  17. Bas

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    #1367 Bas, Oct 14, 2013
    It's all about the wider front end :). It makes it look so much better IMO.

    When I buy an F40 it'll have to extensively modified for me to fit in properly...so all value would be out of the door ;). Why then stop at just interior mods hey.

    Not going to be a cheap exercise...
     
  18. Traveller

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    #1368 Traveller, Oct 14, 2013
    Agreed. It is this that gives the car a real air of menace and better balances the rear.
     
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    #1369 Traveller, Oct 15, 2013
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    #1370 I<3strippers, Oct 15, 2013
    Stunning. When the book gets made I want one!

    If and when my shop slows down enough for me to work on my 911, Im aiming to have it painted in a similar Michelotto silver. My painter and I have experimented with making a custom silver. Glad that your using PPG just like us.
     
  21. Traveller

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    #1371 Traveller, Oct 16, 2013
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    Brake lines now mostly installed as well as air jacks so now turning our attention to the fuel system. Kink in the line from the front master cylinder is being adjusted as lines not yet tightened.

    James clearly enjoying applying some more Zircotec insulation film to any exposed areas of the tanks before the heat shields are mounted. Should have them mounted in the chassis for the final time tomorrow.

    Quite frustrating, fitting, removing, fitting removing, makes one feel we are further advanced than we are when they are first fitted, but the only way to get a proper job in my view.
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  22. Noblesse Oblige

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    #1372 Noblesse Oblige, Oct 16, 2013
    We see a lot of James and his fine work. Is he full time assigned to the project? And is there anyone else pitching in (aside from vendors)?
     
  23. Traveller

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    #1373 Traveller, Oct 17, 2013
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    Just shows how far his talents spread but yes, James is full time as is Colin on the mechanical front, other employees' drop on and off when ever their specialist skills are required and obviously Kevin the full time pro photographer, backed up by myself as teacher and director, are on hand to record everything.

    The fuel tanks complete with heat shields are finally in and this time we hope for good. In these shots you can firstly see where we came from, complete with Rasta style tank tie down, and where we now are and it makes it easier when I look at the bills. In these shots you can see the extinguisher outlets, the fuel pressure regulator, the air lines to the rear jacks, brake lines, in effect most of what will finally give the car life.
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  24. Ferraripilot

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    #1374 Ferraripilot, Oct 17, 2013
    Those are some stout looking springs you're running there. 600lbs?
     
  25. Traveller

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    #1375 Traveller, Oct 17, 2013
    Have to say I don't have a clue. We trust and are forced to believe in Michelotto.
     
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