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  1. lagunacc

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    #26 lagunacc, Apr 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
    8-10h ?
     
  2. Newman

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    #27 Newman, Apr 29, 2025 at 5:45 PM
    Its a door panel sitting on the engine. I took the glass and trim out before I pulled the engine. I posted out of order.
     
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    #28 Newman, Apr 29, 2025 at 5:46 PM
    Two days to break one down for paint. All glass, trim, engine etc.
     
  4. Newman

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    #29 Newman, Apr 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM
    The "DOT" fiberglass door beams that were held in with wood screws at the front of the door shells. These will be eliminated.

    When they have a real door beam made from steel I retain them and eliminate the large visible plate near the latch but these I wont reuse.

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    Think they made the hole big enough?

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    This one was held in with one screw.

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    #30 Newman, Apr 29, 2025 at 5:59 PM
    Standing behind the car rather than above, the bend inward at the suspension mount is more evident in the main rail. The engine mount holes haven't moved though, all 4 bolts slipped out without binding.

    Compare the shape and position of the upper control arm mount plate below to the last picture which is of the other side. The combination of those bends is why the wheel is toed in as much as it is.


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  6. ross

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    #31 ross, Apr 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
    omg, i see these pics and my heart sinks.
    your friend is very lucky to have you on the case.

    however......seeing the pics and reading your comments, makes me wonder if ....
    since you are replacing both the front and rear clips, and pulling the frame back into shape, and etc etc etc

    could this be a candidate for another restomod version, like the one that was featured here some years ago?
    new body panels to accommodate the new suspension, new wheels, new brakes.....

    just an idea....

    (btw, where is the thread on that restomod car?)
     
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    #32 Rossocorsarider, Apr 30, 2025 at 1:42 AM
    The news that no one was injured is a welcome respite, although the psychological impact of the incident must not be underestimated. This incident underscores the importance of prudent vehicle handling and meticulous maintenance for all vintage car owners. The emotional distress of damaging such a remarkable automobile must be considerable. Nevertheless, I'm encouraged by the prospect of the car being restored to its original condition, courtesy of your team's exceptional craftsmanship and technical acumen."
     
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    #33 Newman, Apr 30, 2025 at 5:48 AM
    Here's the thread on that restomod.

    https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/bad-azzz-boxer-part-iii.520696/

    We wont be doing that to this one, other than the exhaust the car will be stock in appearance.
     
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    #34 ross, Apr 30, 2025 at 7:06 AM
    thanks for that.
    this is the thread pertaining to the boxer that you put the testarossa engine into - which is a fun one for sure.
    but the thread i was thinking of is the one where somebody else created a restomod boxer with super wide wheels, carbon fibre etc. do you remember that one?
     
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    #35 willrace, Apr 30, 2025 at 8:22 AM
    512 BBi Resto
     
  11. Newman

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    #36 Newman, Apr 30, 2025 at 11:19 AM
    I remember that car, the carbon fiber was an overlay on the fiberglass stock inners and the engine was stock unrebuilt. It had large wheels. I saw it for sale a few months ago.
     
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    #37 ago car nut, Apr 30, 2025 at 5:39 PM
    Most of the Ferrari 250 GTOs were wrecked during racing. Restored back better than new. Didn't affect the value of them now!!
     
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    #38 Newman, Apr 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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    #39 Newman, Apr 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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    #40 2dinos, May 1, 2025 at 2:01 AM
    Incredible!! That's a beautiful setup. Curious for this application how much do you move the metal to plastically deform back to original intended position?

    Example: If it's 5mm moved out of position, do you; over-bend back 6mm to account for elastic spring back?,
     
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    #41 turbo-joe, May 1, 2025 at 5:57 AM
    the bended parts you cut out and make new or you try to fix those?
     
  17. Newman

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    #42 Newman, May 1, 2025 at 6:39 AM
    It's trial and error but you do have to overpull it a bit and watch it. You'll get a feel for what it wants as you do light pulls.
     
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    #43 Newman, May 1, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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    #44 Newman, May 1, 2025 at 6:56 AM
    New old stock parts from Ferrari. The orange gel coat on the bumper is a giveaway that its OEM but the inner fenders were not gel coated in orange from the factory because they didn't worry about a nice finish and they applied texture to hide it. The 365's and carb'd 512's they didn't even try to hide the rough uneven surfaces.

    I was happy we could get the bumper supporting structure from Ferrari which was basically ready to put on without any trimming which really surprised us.

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