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  1. '77 308GTB

    '77 308GTB Karting

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    #1 '77 308GTB, Mar 27, 2007
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    Some of you may remember me from my white 308GTB that I sold a couple years ago, or some from the private "Quality Street Home Tour" tour I put on for the club in 2004. Now that my second daughter has reached 9-months old, my wife gave me the o.k. to get another Toy. Well as of tonight, I'm back!

    I just pick-up this local '95 456GT (6-speed), and here it is spending its first night in our garage! Anyhow, I look forward to reacquainting myself and meeting you all again. Now the real work begins as I figure out what to do first (Tubi, 550 wheels,etc..)?

    Regards, Todd
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  2. $$$=SPEED

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    #2 $$$=SPEED, Mar 28, 2007
    Congrats Todd! Very pretty car. Enjoy

    Mike
     
  3. dinogt4guy

    dinogt4guy F1 Rookie

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    #3 dinogt4guy, Mar 28, 2007
    Very nice, enjoy!

    Welcome Back!

    Cheers!

    DT
     
  4. ^@#&

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    #4 ^@#&, Mar 28, 2007
    wow. That car is absolutely beautiful. What is the official color?
     
  5. Air_Cooled_Nut

    Air_Cooled_Nut Formula Junior

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    #5 Air_Cooled_Nut, Mar 28, 2007
    Congrats! Brushed aluminum interior? I like it.

    Don't forget an engine shot :)
     
  6. BritBlaster

    BritBlaster F1 Rookie

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    #6 BritBlaster, Mar 28, 2007
    Gorgeous interior -- congrats Todd.

    "Quality Street" -- is that like the "Street of Dreams" ?
     
  7. etip

    etip Formula 3

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    #7 etip, Mar 28, 2007
    Is that the one that has been on Craigslist? If so, what a screaming deal.
    Cool car, congrats.
     
  8. speed wrench

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    #8 speed wrench, Mar 28, 2007
    The 456 is what I'm looking to stepping up to from my 308 when the time comes. looking forward to hearing about the new ride. congrads D
     
  9. '77 308GTB

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    #9 '77 308GTB, Mar 28, 2007
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    I don't know if it was on Craig's List or not? It's very possible, but I found it in the Micronews.

    Here's that engine bay pic. The paint is the original Azzurro Blue.

    The "Quality Street" replaced the "Street of Dreams" in 2004 only. It was a 4-week charity event for Children's Hospital at the Reserve at Newcastle Golf Community in Newcastle. I'll try to find a pic of the event, thanks for the comments!

    Todd
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  10. Jalpa_Mike

    Jalpa_Mike F1 Rookie

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    #10 Jalpa_Mike, Mar 28, 2007
    Todd:

    That is a gorgeous car! Love the color!

    How is your "surround piece" that goes around the climate control knobs and switches? Every 456GT that I was looking at a couple years ago, was warped from the heat.

    Anyone know of a fix for that? Or, do you just have to replace that piece every so often?

    Mike
    '02 Maserati GT Coupe
     
  11. mercedesbenze55amg

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    #11 mercedesbenze55amg, Mar 28, 2007
    afubala hubala mubala... CTS-V (i love that as a daily american sedan) and blue 456. Nice stable. Hows the CTS-V? and also CONGRATS on the V12 beast. V12 or bust!
     
  12. Hammer

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    #12 Hammer, Mar 28, 2007
    Congrats... Very Nice!


    Hammer
     
  13. walawdog

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    #13 walawdog, Mar 28, 2007
    Very cool, interesting color. Go for the wheels first, that car looks like it needs bigger wheels and tires.
     
  14. '77 308GTB

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    #14 '77 308GTB, Mar 28, 2007
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    The CTS-V is a great daily driver and then some, check out what's under the hood there (535hp). Good drag race with the F-car?

    Unfortunately, I'm going to put up the CTS-V for sale. Anyone interested? My daily driver is actually a GMC Yukon, boring but perfect for my line of work.

    I drove the F-car tonight, oh what a joy!
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  15. donv

    donv Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #15 donv, Mar 29, 2007
    Welcome to the blue 456GT owner's club!

    They really are wonderful cars, and blue is definitely a great color for them.

    As for the climate control panel, there are some which are not warped, such as mine. I happen to have all the service records on my car from new, and I think mine was replaced 3 or 4 times under warranty until they found a good one. So far, so good!

    I believe there is now an aftermarket replacement which doesn't warp, or at least so I've heard.
     
  16. Jdubbya

    Jdubbya The $10 Trillion Man
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    #16 Jdubbya, Mar 29, 2007
    Congrats on the new 456. Nice color!!

    Is that the 427 in the CTS-V?
     
  17. Ace503

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    #17 Ace503, Mar 29, 2007
    Congrats, gorgeous car! The 456 is really starting to grow on me!
     
  18. mercedesbenze55amg

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    #18 mercedesbenze55amg, Mar 29, 2007
    What the snuh? PM me about the V o_O
     
  19. Mojo

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    #19 Mojo, Mar 29, 2007
    Cool car,
    I think the 456 is the best bang for the buck now.
    That one looks great, have fun :)
     
  20. hank sound

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    #20 hank sound, Mar 29, 2007
    Congrats!! You and your family will enjoy the blue beauty more than you ever figured on. OK - a clue - when all the family can join in, it's pure joy:)

    My $0.02 - - the car has mass and would do with upgraded, larger wheels and tires to create a better balance. As for exhaust - - my call would be Hyper-Flow cats and X-OSt silencer. We're talking about "music" here, so bottom line, it's what you like. I recommend that you "do much proper research". Also, do talk with Daniel @ RICAMBI AMERICA (an F-chat sponsor & over all "great guy").
     
  21. johng

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    #21 johng, Apr 1, 2007
    nice color!
     

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