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  1. lotusk

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    #176 lotusk, Jun 6, 2014
    Knuckles

    Hub carrier

    Bleedin yanks!!!

    Only kidding
    Don't flame
     
  2. 275GTB

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    #177 275GTB, Jun 7, 2014
    Ah ok, got you! I rubbed them down, used a wire brush and a wire wheel in places. Cleaned everything off with brake cleaner, then gave them a few coats of Wurth Automotive silver aluminium paint. I done all this while on the car, without removing the hubs - its not 100% perfect refurb, but every area that is visual through the wheel is looking very sharp.
     
  3. 275GTB

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  4. lotusk

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    #179 lotusk, Jun 7, 2014
    Exact same carpets on mine.
    I have a 1995 M2.7 GTS...blue swaters and ivory.

    Put this on your list if i can suggest....
    Check or just replace the plastic pipe, 2 gaskets and clamps that connects the fuel filler neck to the fuel tank...there has been a fire in the states recently due to this plastic pipe being porous, cracked or split.

    I do not fill mine up to the brim...do not want fuel in that little bit of pipe..just in case..it sits right close to the manifold...heat and fuel not a recipe for happy days.

    Keep the photos coming.
    How's your headlining?
     
  5. 275GTB

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    #180 275GTB, Jun 10, 2014
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    Hi, I checked out the fuel filler pipes. I gave them a clean and a very close inspection, they look to be in perfect condition, with no damage or fuel odour around them. I suspect they have been changed in the past.

    One thing i did notice, the large pipe is very close to touching the feeder pipe for the rad. I was not happy with this, my fear being vibration or movement could rub a hole in the pipe. Just for a little extra protection i fitted a sleeve around the fuel pipe using a length of large radiator hose and two tie pulls - picture below.
    (Still think i will fit a fire extinguisher for peace of mind!)

    The headlining - i have posted a picture, it a beauty. A factor option in Cream Leather:
    D5 Ceiling in Cream Leather 3997
    I have not cleaned it yet, but given the car has never been smoked in, a gentle clean with Saddle soap will bring it up like new.

    And a new battery about to be fitted before i finish off the arches and put the wheels back on.

    cheers
    Mark
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  6. 275GTB

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  7. 275GTB

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    #182 275GTB, Jun 12, 2014
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    Hi,
    I managed to buy a good replacement electric air pump. It was very clean when it arrived, but i had half an hour spare so i washed out the filters, repainted the brackets, and replaced the screws and nuts - looks like new now! And blows a strong stream of air, with a very quiet motor.

    cheers
    Mark
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  8. lotusk

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    #183 lotusk, Jun 12, 2014
    Super work Mark.
    How's the large bracket to which the air pump and solenoid switches mount?
    Bet you will clean that up!

    May i suggest a Capristo bypass valve from Germany?
     
  9. cuneo

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    #184 cuneo, Jun 12, 2014
    That was me with the 355 fire in the States, and I was lucky enough to spot it and pull over in time before it touched the timing belt covers. Not a mark! If I were you I would definitely change that fuel-filler hose and all associated hose clamps/gaskets as it seems like that was the cause of the fire at this point, and mine looked like new until things went awry.

    Absolutely be sure to put a Halon or similar extinguisher in your car, at least 2 pound size, just not the dry-chemical variety, very corrosive to aluminum and electrics.
    It would be such a shame to lose all your hard work because of something as simple as not having a fire extinguisher in your car. I'm just lucky the PO of my car had done it, because I probably wouldn't have on my own.

    Your car is amazing by the way!!
     
  10. 275GTB

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    #185 275GTB, Jun 13, 2014
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    Hi, yes I will definitely be fitting a fire extinguisher, i may even fit a plumbed in system similar to what i have in my rally car.

    Very happy you and your car are ok!

    all the best, Mark
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    #186 275GTB, Jun 13, 2014
    Hi, I will get round to that shortly when i refit the pump, but it looks pretty good, just 17 years of road dirt and grim, but no corrosion.

    The car had a new valve fitted when Verdi fitted the Capristo exhaust for the previous owner, she has only done a few thousand miles since.

    cheers
    Mark
     
  12. lotusk

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    #187 lotusk, Jun 13, 2014


    Problem....

    Halon is banned in Europe....banned for years now.
    Do you know of an alternative that won't do any harm?
     
  13. lotusk

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    #188 lotusk, Jun 13, 2014
    Oem valve or the more robust capristo was fitted?
     
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    #189 lotusk, Jun 13, 2014
     
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    #190 BRADAN, Jun 13, 2014
    Great thread thanks for posting! That blue is to die for.
     
  16. Steve Harkness

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    #191 Steve Harkness, Jun 14, 2014
    Erm still waiting on u no what !
     
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    #192 Steve Harkness, Jun 17, 2014
    Hey Mark have you gone into hiding? Also is that a mark 1 escort rally car? I'm getting very jealous and will need to pay you a visit next time I'm in the uk!!
     
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    #193 Steve Harkness, Jul 11, 2014
    Got my floor mats today Mark exactly the same as yours. Fantastic fit and extremely well made! I also purchased a used Mille Miglia f1 exhaust and carbon fibre door sills and I'm going to do a buttress repair over the next couple of weeks. Guess I have the tinkering bug after reading this thread!!
     
  19. Thomas Iannella

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    #194 Thomas Iannella, Jul 15, 2014
    hi;

    great job. I love the seats. I have a 1995 F355 Spider and my seats are getting a little tired. where your seats re-upholstered or brand new. if new, who was the supplier?

    Tom
     
  20. Thomas Iannella

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    #195 Thomas Iannella, Jul 15, 2014
    sorry I meant "were?

    tom
     
  21. 275GTB

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    #196 275GTB, Jul 15, 2014
    Hi, just a one off set i found in storage for the last 17 years, taken out of a car when nearly new, as it was getting turned into a race car. Totally original, just cleaned very well, with a tiny amount of re-connalising to remove some storage marks.

    cheers
    Mark
     
  22. lotusk

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    #197 lotusk, Jul 15, 2014
    What u up to Mark?
     
  23. 275GTB

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    #198 275GTB, Jul 16, 2014
    hi, been busy on other things, hopefully get the cover off the car today and get stuck in again!
     
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  25. Steve Harkness

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    #200 Steve Harkness, Jul 16, 2014
    Jesus,Mary and Joseph !!! You have great taste just like me. Being Irish I'm an escort nut job.in the good old days I had a Mexico and then a mk 2 rs 1800. I currently have my eye on a ford anglia over here at the minute which needs some TLC but the missus says if I buy anything else she's leaving !! Looks like it's coming home hee hee
     
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