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1975 308GT4 #10636

Discussion in 'Detailing & Showroom' started by Jay GT4, Nov 12, 2003.

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  1. Jay GT4

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    #1 Jay GT4, Nov 12, 2003
    After 3 years I still haven't had the pleasure of driving her. It's always been the "while you're here you might as well" syndrome. A few before and after pics.
     
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    #2 Jay GT4, Nov 12, 2003
    after
     
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    #3 Jay GT4, Nov 12, 2003
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    #4 Jay GT4, Nov 12, 2003
    The day it arrived
     
  5. Peter

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    #5 Peter, Nov 13, 2003
    Jay, hurry up and get that thing finished!! Too nice to leave it sitting around in bits and pieces!!
     
  6. Agent Smith

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    #6 Agent Smith, Nov 18, 2003
    Oh yeah - this car is just begging to be driven :)
     
  7. Jay GT4

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    #7 Jay GT4, Nov 25, 2003
    Peter here is a pic of the VIN plate under the hood on the drivers side, anyone else have their's there?
     
  8. Peter

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    #8 Peter, Nov 25, 2003
    I was wondering when you were going to post that picture.

    That definitely does not appear to be a factory type of plate, probably issued by a state DMV for registering purposes (from the state that you bought it from, or from another area when a previous owner bought it).

    JMHO...
     
  9. Peter

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    #9 Peter, Nov 25, 2003
    Looking at it again, it wouldn't be from a State since the weight scale is in Kg. Could this be an ex-Canadian spec GT4 (you did buy this in the U.S. didn't you)? If an ex-Canuck car, which province would issue a plate like this?

    Maybe you should post this in General Discussion...
     
  10. Jay GT4

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    #10 Jay GT4, Nov 25, 2003
    Peter as far as I know the car came from Arizona. The plate was completely covered in black spray paint and only the indented numbers could be seen. I was going to sand blast it and then decided to clean it with some thinner, this exposed the Ferrari script on it. The layers of paint protected it pretty good, sorry it doesn't photograph well.
     
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    #11 Jay GT4, Nov 26, 2003
    Here's one I took today, I really like how it sits now that the engine is in the back, doesn't look like a 4X4 anymore!
     
  12. Peter

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    #12 Peter, Nov 26, 2003
    Looking fantastic...
     
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    #13 Jay GT4, Dec 4, 2003
    A few more...
     
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    #15 Jay GT4, Dec 4, 2003
    The rusty exhaust is being replaced with a custom. Here's one of the underside...
     
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    #16 Chiaro_Slag, Dec 4, 2003
    Too cool, too cool. I too know how that, "Well while I'm here..." thing goes. But mine only got me in trouble for a month - 3 years, damn! Makes me glad I only worked on the interior. :)
     
  17. snj5

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    #17 snj5, Dec 4, 2003
    Absolutely beautiful!!
     
  18. Dom

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    #18 Dom, Dec 4, 2003
    Wow, that looks great!!! How soon until you think you can drive it?

    Dom
     
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    #19 Spasso, Dec 4, 2003
    Stunning! I am jealous!

    Maybe after I get my shop built I can take the kind of time you are on yours. Not only is it going to be one of the nicest GT4's around but it's a very good color besides.

    DJ
     
  20. Jay GT4

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    #20 Jay GT4, Dec 4, 2003
    Thanks guys. I really haven't done much with the interior. It got a new dash covering, console and doors but the seats I'm leaving. Hopefully a new rug (nothing there now). Previous owner did the interior but it was all wrong and a real mess. I just want to drive this thing! The carbs should go on this month and the ignition then she is ready to be fired up.
     
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    #21 tifosi, Dec 5, 2003
    sweet, I remember some of those old pics, I give you a lot of credit, love to hear about the first drive. BTW, looks like some new tires should be on the list :)
     
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    #22 JPF, Dec 5, 2003
    Wow, awsome, just awsome. I love to see people put that kind of work into their cars and then actually drive them.

    Keep us posted!
     
  23. Jay GT4

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    #23 Jay GT4, Dec 5, 2003
    Right now it's not worth it...but it will be the second I start it and get it up to about 6000rpms!!!!

    New rubber is on the list but that will be the absolute last thing I buy for it.
     
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    #24 365boy, Dec 5, 2003
    You've waited three years..!!!???

    What's costing more - your Ferrari or your shrink ? :)

    John
     
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    #25 Dave, Dec 6, 2003
    Lookin' Good!
    It will be well worth the wait...
     
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