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  1. 275GTB

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    #126 275GTB, May 29, 2014
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    Finally i cleaned up the leather tool box straps after letting them absorb a lot of leather cream to soften them up. Polished the retaining plates and cleaned the rest of the parts for this area.
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  2. MAD828

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    #127 MAD828, May 29, 2014
    I love what your doing with this future classic! Looking forward to the continued updates and pictures of the end result as a whole.
     
  3. Steve Harkness

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    #128 Steve Harkness, May 29, 2014
    You've been watching playschool with the kids again haven't you! Next you'll be posting pics up of the rocket you made with some sticky back plastic and and a used fairy liquid bottle.
     
  4. lotusk

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    #129 lotusk, May 29, 2014


    Mark

    I was tired of the brake discs hub rusting...

    So i had them ceramic coated as well as the inside of the discs themselves where rust also shows.

    Looks great and no rust.
     
  5. lotusk

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    #130 lotusk, May 29, 2014
    Mark

    I understand u renovated a 275 gtb.

    Tell me how u think the build quality of the 355 is in comparison?

    Do u think the 355 is a solid and well built car?
     
  6. Dino Chang

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    #131 Dino Chang, May 29, 2014
    Yea you sod, that was going to be mine. You just out bid me last week ;)
     
  7. 275GTB

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    #132 275GTB, May 30, 2014
    Hi, yep 275GTB was an almighty task, just check out the nose on this:
    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/vintage-thru-365-gtc4-sponsored-vintage-driving-machines/280041-restoration-starts-here-275gtb-shortnose-07333-a-3.html

    I have done Porsches, Jag E type, Ford Escort Mexico and many others, but the 355 is one of the easiest car to work on, its a pleasure to be around. I comes apart easily, no issues getting parts, its a really enjoyable project. I am very lucky as my car has no rust or body issues, and everything i touch is very original and straight, which is more than half the battle on a mini restoration. I think the car is well built and logical, there is nothing too challenging about it.
     
  8. lotusk

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    #133 lotusk, May 30, 2014
    So u think the 355 a great?

    Very solid and heavy chassis don't u think?

    Have u removed the motor/transmission?
    If not are u?
     
  9. GTO Joe

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    #134 GTO Joe, May 30, 2014
    Thanks for posting that old thread, I am going to really enjoy reading it to the end. You might say there is someone out there really good with a spatula. :)
     
  10. lotusk

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    #135 lotusk, May 30, 2014
    The 275 restoration looks like a real classic.
    Do u drive the 275?
    Congrats on that Mark.

    The filler .....incredible.
     
  11. 275GTB

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    #136 275GTB, May 31, 2014
    hi, to me its a great, I absolutely love it. For some reason i think it looks better now than ever, I could stand and look at it for ages.

    I think it is a well built little car, i like the engineering in the chassis, it certainly not a heavy car as a package. Like every production car it can be made lighter, faster and stiffer - but then you start to lose the everyday driving appeal, I happily use my 355 as a daily driver.

    Engine and rear frame come out shortly to do a complete major service and clean up.
     
  12. 275GTB

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    #137 275GTB, May 31, 2014
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  13. lotusk

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    #138 lotusk, May 31, 2014
    Oh no

    Rear subframe out soon for service and ocd cleanup.

    This is gonna make me way envious.
     
  14. Steve Harkness

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    #139 Steve Harkness, May 31, 2014
    Well said Mark ! They do have their faults which people drag the cars reputation down with but overall I think they are fantastic
     
  15. cuneo

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    #140 cuneo, Jun 1, 2014
    NOTHING drives like a well-sorted 355, like the ones we both have Steve! Mine is like a Camry, until something goes wrong... ;)
     
  16. 275GTB

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    #141 275GTB, Jun 3, 2014
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    Hi,
    Finally putting parts back on rather than off!

    I have refitted all the rebuilt front dampers, fitted the new brake pads & disks. Refurbished air duct pipes back on with new fasteners. The BF Goodrich braided brake pipes were all perfect.

    As previously mentioned all the inner body work and arches have been redone, just need to fit the inner arch trim.
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    #142 -CD-, Jun 3, 2014
    Great work Mark!
     
  18. 275GTB

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    #143 275GTB, Jun 3, 2014
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    Hi, i refitted the refurbished gearbox shield - I had to lossen all the exhaust to get it off which was a pain, but it went back together nice and easy. It was a good opportunity to check the condition of the exhaust valve, which is operating perfectly, and re-allign the exhaust pipes in the bumper recesses at the level i want them.

    Prior to refitting i removed the cross-member and gave it a repaint and straightened the 3 handbrake cable retaining bolts. I also cleaned the actual gearbox housing and repainted it.

    The final touch, hand painted the red back on to the Ferrari logo.
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    #144 275GTB, Jun 3, 2014
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  20. Steve Harkness

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    #145 Steve Harkness, Jun 3, 2014
    Stripes stripes I wanna see stripes!!
     
  21. lotusk

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    #146 lotusk, Jun 3, 2014
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    Details, details...i like the small bits.

    Those clips are beautiful
     
  22. 275GTB

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    #147 275GTB, Jun 3, 2014
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  23. lotusk

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    #148 lotusk, Jun 3, 2014
    Cor blimey
     
  24. 275GTB

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    #149 275GTB, Jun 4, 2014
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    #150 275GTB, Jun 4, 2014
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    Refitting the front wheel arch covers. Have I put them back correctly, does the bottom cover over lap the outside of the vertical aluminium (painted black) plate?

    Thanks
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