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250 California Spyder Modena body modifications

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  1. Mattie69

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    #51 Mattie69, Jan 15, 2017
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    Hi 275nart
    I am not sure which one it is ,I know it's not lexan, my plastic guy recommend not coating it, he said it's the most scratch resistant choice and it can be polished if it does get scratched, he also said that using air craft plastic is the best but 2-3 times the cost and lexan is stronger but will yellow,I figured for a few hundred dollars I'll use this one and perfect the size and fit and if I want to spend $3k on a glass one I'll have it perfected to make a glass type mold......what type of car are you building?
    Matt
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  2. 483hp

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    #52 483hp, Jan 24, 2017
    Your car looks great. I can't wait to see the finished product. I have a Modena Spyder myself.
     
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  3. 275nart

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    #53 275nart, Jan 28, 2017
    Thanks for sharing your experience with that. As my username might suggest I'm building a 275gtb/s tribute. I'm early in the the build and working on the split rail chassis now. I am using a p1800 for some of the floor, a pillars, windshield frame, dash, doors innards/glass etc. Mustang 2 style IFS, jag 5.3 v12, t5 5spd, and ford 8.8 3.73 LSD axle. I ask about the windshield because the volvo windshield does not have the beautiful bubble look like the 275. I may be able to modify the bottom of the frame to extend it out over the cowl and make a custom shaped plastic windshield more true to the original like you've done.
     
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  4. tajaro

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    #54 tajaro, Jan 30, 2017
    We'd all be fans to encourage your progress! Please share!
     
  5. Vintage Ferrari

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    #55 Vintage Ferrari, Jan 31, 2017
    Nice work Mattie, in the Sacramento area, subscribed.
     
  6. Mattie69

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    #56 Mattie69, Feb 6, 2017
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    Wow that sounds like an interesting project, I have making some progress on my car,the trans tunnel is just to big and wide on these Modenas ,so we trimmed as much out of it without redesigning the frame, unfortunately these car get there frame strength down the center of the car unlike the real Ferraris spyders which have the strength down the rockers
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  7. Mattie69

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    #57 Mattie69, Feb 6, 2017
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    Really makes a difference in the foot boxes
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  8. Mattie69

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    #59 Mattie69, Feb 6, 2017
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    The tunnel will be removable , I used a modified Austin healey 3000 shifter and it appears to be close to the original in appearance
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  10. Mattie69

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    #60 Mattie69, Feb 6, 2017
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    Thank you for the kind words ,I am in the Sacramento area,up in el dorado hills.....getting close on finishing up fitting the windshield frame assembly, we just a lower molding that should work
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  11. Mattie69

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    #61 Mattie69, Feb 6, 2017
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    We built a spare tire carrier that is similar to the original Ferrari , by eliminating the fold back fiat top used on the Modenas we were able to get a spare tire in the trunk
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  12. Mattie69

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    #62 Mattie69, Feb 6, 2017
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    We built it out of aluminum, going use a leather belt and center screw hold down to secure the spare
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  13. Mattie69

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    #63 Mattie69, Mar 6, 2017
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    Sending the car to the upolhster this week to have the top made before we paint it, does anybody know what the correct Ferrari red would be for a 1961 250? It seems there is a few different shades of Ferrari red,also any info on the correct tan leather hide color name? Any good sources for the leather hides?
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  14. Mattie69

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    #64 Mattie69, Mar 6, 2017
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    Should be a fun little car to drive
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  15. Daytona Rick

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    #65 Daytona Rick, Mar 8, 2017
    Possibly Ferrari 300/600 red?
     
  16. Mattie69

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    #66 Mattie69, Mar 9, 2017
    Hi Rick
    What is 300/600? Is that a paint code?
    Matt
     
  17. Baron Giuseppe Ruffolo

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    #67 Baron Giuseppe Ruffolo, Mar 11, 2017
    Hi Matt
    Thank you for sharing your project with us. I remember when your car was for sale around the same time as mine. I have read through all your post and I must give you a lot of credit and respect. It's a big undertaking. I have started a similar project with my car it's also a Modena.
    We have it stripped right down to the frame and just finished the epoxy on the frame.
    People think I'm crazy for doing it because the car looked fine. It wasn't fine to my taste. I like you wanted a more original car. You are going over and above my level and it's going to look amazing. For mine I want to get it looking better. I do want to take the vent window out and replace it with a single window. Can you tell me the size that you have figured out fir the window, what regulators you're using and the handles you have picked on the inside.
    It would help me tremendously. Thanks for your help I'll post some pictures so you can see what I'm doing. Giuseppe
     
  18. Baron Giuseppe Ruffolo

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    #68 Baron Giuseppe Ruffolo, Mar 11, 2017
    Your car looks amazing. I'm so excited for you. I'm not sure how to use this site???
    I sent a reply but it's not showing up. I have the same car and I too am refitting it completely.
    Could you tell me the size of the new single window and the regulators that you are using fir the windows. I'm looking to take out the vent window also.
    Thanks Giuseppe
     
  19. Mattie69

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    #69 Mattie69, Mar 12, 2017
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    Hi Giuseppe
    I remember the car you bought also,I talked with owner ,he had just had the interior redone,the one piece door glass is just flat tempered glass,I am having it made at a glass shop it is really inexpensive , I made plywood templates first , you have to modifiy the front of the doors to take the one piece glass,also we had to use power window regulators,I purchased them from summit racing,the window switches look like a window crank and you can order them to fit the old Ferrari window crank,I am using the stock Ferrari 250 interior inside door handles and window cranks ,also Ferrari 250 outside door handles,they are available new from Mr Fiat and GTOengineering among other places, if you can find good used Alfa Romeo guilietta spider 759/101 handles they are the same and it will be cheaper,they are usually on eBay ,I can get you some pics of the door modifications in a couple weeks when I get the car back to the paint shop, you might want to check with Micheal at Calspyder and he might sell you two fiberglass inner door shells and you can use what you need to make your doors except the one piece glass... Let me if I can answer anymore questions ,happy to do so
    Matt
    ....I have a extra dash with no vents,I modified to to take a larger tach and speedo,and I put a glove box door in it,available if you need it
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  20. Mattie69

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    #70 Mattie69, May 15, 2017
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    Hi
    My car has been at an upholstery shop for months,unfortunately the gentleman who was going to make the cover was hurt and unable to get it made for quite awhile
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  21. Mattie69

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    #72 Mattie69, May 15, 2017
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    ..going to the paint shop on Tuesday...still have not decided on a color
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    #73 Mang, May 15, 2017
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    I have a thing for blues...for your consideration;
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  24. tajaro

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    #74 tajaro, Jun 5, 2017
    Totally agree with you- this design looks so good in ALL the blues, metallic especially but I'm also always blown away by POZZI. The new BLU CORSA is also sweet...

    I'm sure you'll pick a great one-
     
  25. Mattie69

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    #75 Mattie69, Jun 27, 2017
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    I love that blue also ,it was a toss up between a charcoal grey or metallic blue... I am going with Silverstone Grigio and probably a red/burgundy seats ,console ,door card...., black wrinkle finish dash,convertible top drape,tops of doors, not sure if I am going with black or red floor and side sill carpets
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