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Decided to give my F355 Berlinetta some TLC.....

Discussion in '348/355' started by 275GTB, Apr 8, 2014.

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  1. 275GTB

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    #151 275GTB, Jun 4, 2014
    Rotate 90 degrees to get the correct perspective!
     
  2. lotusk

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    #152 lotusk, Jun 4, 2014
    I'll check mine tomorrow for you
     
  3. Freddan

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    #153 Freddan, Jun 4, 2014
    looks like a brand new car!
     
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    #154 308 GTB, Jun 5, 2014
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    Nicely done, Mark! Your shield also cools the gearbox at speed. It's a Challenge part. Here it is on my F355 Challenge...
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    #155 Challenge, Jun 5, 2014
    Yes, yours is correct. Great project.
     
  6. 275GTB

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    #156 275GTB, Jun 5, 2014
    Hi thanks very much, appreciated.

    And thanks to everyone for the kind words and contributions to the thread
    All the best
    Mark
     
  7. 275GTB

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    #157 275GTB, Jun 5, 2014
    Love it!
    Thanks
     
  8. lotusk

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    #158 lotusk, Jun 5, 2014

    Mark

    Yup that is correct.
    I checked mine.

    Screws are old school don't you think?
    Not the most elegant of ways to attach the underpanels and arch covers to the car.
    Lots of different sized clips, screws and washers.

    Howard
     
  9. 275GTB

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    #159 275GTB, Jun 5, 2014
    thanks Howard. yep lots of different sizes! I have re-newed all the clips, screws and washers, hopefully good for another 17 years!
    cheers
     
  10. lotusk

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    #160 lotusk, Jun 5, 2014
    Mark

    U going to go to titanium wheel nuts?
    And skid plates for the front under bumper?
    And...change the clutch and brake pedal aluminium grip covers for Hill Engineering ones..these actually do really grip your shoe....oem ones do not.

    When are the door scoop covers coming off?
     
  11. lotusk

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    #161 lotusk, Jun 5, 2014

    Don't believe that is painted red.
     
  12. 275GTB

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    #162 275GTB, Jun 5, 2014
    Yep not original, but i really like the look!
     
  13. 275GTB

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    #163 275GTB, Jun 5, 2014
    Hi
    U going to go to titanium wheel nuts?
    No, i have extended wheel nuts from Paul at Hill Eng, for the challenge wheels, but not titanium. And a set of new chrome ones for the OEM wheels.

    And skid plates for the front under bumper?
    They are fitted already - picture posted earlier in the thread.

    And...change the clutch and brake pedal aluminium grip covers for Hill Engineering ones..these actually do really grip your shoe....oem ones do not.
    Yep - thats done already.

    When are the door scoop covers coming off?
    The door scoops were off and painted last time it was down at 355 Automobile Restorations.
    It has to go back there shortly to get both of the lower rear panels painted (where the Pininfarina badges are) as i am not happy with the paint on this area.
     
  14. lotusk

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    #164 lotusk, Jun 5, 2014
    Okey

    If u say so!!
     
  15. lotusk

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    #165 lotusk, Jun 5, 2014

    Oh...i was looking forward to seeing inside your doors from the outside....window guide brackets snap....try closing a door with its window half way open....does it rattle?

    Hows about the oem sill covers...they badly rust...i had mine powder coated...turned out great...along with the door mirror inner quadrants and i had the front grill powder coated..looks great..no stone chips.

    Food for your thoughts only
     
  16. lotusk

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    #166 lotusk, Jun 5, 2014
    Actually i think the front grill was enamelled not powder coated for more protection
     
  17. 275GTB

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    #167 275GTB, Jun 5, 2014
    Hi, windows and guides are all good, with no rattles. All the window quadrants were refinished last trip to the paint shop.

    I have been thinking about the front grill - i want to get the strips and challenge wheels fitted, then i may re-do the front grill to match the colour of the Challenge wheel.
     
  18. lotusk

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    #168 lotusk, Jun 5, 2014
    One day i'm gonna suggest something u haven't thought of.

    How r the three black trim pieces on the outside of the rear window...sticky?
     
  19. lotusk

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    #169 lotusk, Jun 5, 2014
    Sill covers...?

    Powder coated?
     
  20. phrogs

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    #170 phrogs, Jun 5, 2014
    What did you use on your knuckles? How dirty were they? I'm thinking about what I want to try to clean mine with.
     
  21. 275GTB

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    #172 275GTB, Jun 6, 2014
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    The originals were shot unfortunately, and by the time they came off beyond repair. I will find an original set somewhere in time.

    see
    post 29 on page 2:
    The new carbon door sills. I have used the original rubber inserts as they were in perfect condition and cleaned up like new.
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    #173 275GTB, Jun 6, 2014
    Hi "knuckles" what are they?
     
  24. lotusk

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    #174 lotusk, Jun 6, 2014
    You're up early.

    Let's get the engine out!
     
  25. phrogs

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    #175 phrogs, Jun 6, 2014
    Well the book calls it the rear hub holder it holds the wheel bearing and you mount the caliper and rotor to it.
     
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