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1995 F355 GTS: Restoration and Major Service

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  1. cf355

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    #276 cf355, Jan 2, 2016
    cool...looking forward to your impressions of the Fiorano springs
     
  2. MAD828

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    #277 MAD828, Jan 5, 2016
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    The stock muffler had some surface rust and general corrosion. Cleaned her up nicely, with a wire wheel, rust remover, rust convertor, tin foil and heaps of elbow grease.

    Still a few spots to clean up on the exhaust but I will leave that for another day, happy to see it looking a lot nicer.
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  3. INTMD8

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    #278 INTMD8, Jan 5, 2016
    Well that definitely brightened it up! Are you using a very fine wire wheel so it doesn't scratch it or was the wire wheel not used on the muffler body?
     
  4. MAD828

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    #279 MAD828, Jan 5, 2016
    Fairly coarse gold wire wheel only used to to remove heavy corrosion along the muffler seams and a few spots on muffler body.

    Steps
    1: degrease muffler and clean
    2: remove heavy corrosion with wire wheel (bottom and topof muffler)
    3: Rust converter to sit for 1 hour, scrub and reapply where necessary
    4: Using a damp towel wipe muffler clean
    5: Have a roll of alfoil, dip in water and rub muffler body to produce a nice original finish
    6: wipe down with methylated spirits
    7: protect with wd40
     
  5. MAD828

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    #280 MAD828, Jan 8, 2016
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    My bypass valve doesn't rattle however the top was painted at some stage and looks tatty. Also when I removed it previously I discovered it was missing the metal O-ring seals which cost a fortune.

    Luckily I had a friend who upgraded to a Capristo valve despite his bypass valve being in great condition. I got it, and polished her up to like new and fitted it up now with the metal o ring seals. Overall it looks a lot better and sounds great too. I will clean up my old valve just in case.
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    #282 emac, Jan 8, 2016
    Great job. Your car looks awesome. You have inspired me to remove my shields. I like them less and less every time I look at them.
     
  8. DaisyCutter

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    #283 DaisyCutter, Jan 8, 2016
    Elliot, such an impressive dedication to improving the condition of your car.

    I am currently in the process of restoring the interior and engine bay of my Berlinetta so reading this post has been an inspiration. You've prompted me to look even closer at every element of my car.

    And you are Australian so that makes it just that much better!

    Regards,
    Dayan (Ex-Melbournian living in Sweden).
     
  9. INTMD8

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    #284 INTMD8, Jan 8, 2016
    Yes this is what you call doing it right! Looks clean and gorgeous, thumbs up on the shield removal.
     
  10. MAD828

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    #285 MAD828, Jan 8, 2016
    Thanks gents! The list of things to do is getting smaller. I still cant believe I have my dream car, and its a definite labour of love.
     
  11. MAD828

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    #286 MAD828, Jan 8, 2016
    Take them off! If you want you can always reapply it looks cleaner without and was only ever meant for the race cars anyway. Doesn't need an addition badge to tell everyone its a Ferrari.

    G'day Dayan! Post up some pics of your restoration. All the best with it.

    Still tossing up on the grill : ) Your under carriage is my inspiration now!
     
  12. PAP 348

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    #287 PAP 348, Jan 9, 2016
    Very nice mate!! Beautiful day for it. :)
     
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    #288 DaisyCutter, Jan 9, 2016
    Within the first 2 hours of ownership, the first thing I did was carefully remove the shields. For me they just aren't needed and clutter the lines of the car, especially set against the Giallo paint. Personal preference of course.

    Removal of shields also allows the rather pretty little side repeater lamps to breathe a bit.
     
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    #289 vjlax18, Jan 9, 2016
    My car came with cheapo sticker shields on it and I ordered new metal ones as soon as I received the car. I still haven't put them on as I'm not sure about whether I want them on or not. I even went so far as to buying the nicer stickers that look good from a distance and put magnetic tape on the back of them. I put them on and look at the car and them take them off. I still can't decide.
     
  15. cf355

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    #290 cf355, Jan 9, 2016
    + 1 on removing the shields......looks very clean
     
  16. MAD828

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    #291 MAD828, Feb 3, 2016
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    Some little updates for now:

    Replaced the oil blow by return lines with new OEM versions. Managed to find a NOS top pipe and a Ferrari remanufactured lower pipe.

    Also purchased a second set of new valves just for the plastic screw on caps. When my wheels were refinished they threw out the plastic caps and installed the old Ferrari badged caps! Annoying as I wanted the plastic caps for originality. All sorted now.

    Next up is probably to buy Tubi insulated headers as a preventative to the known issues of header failure.

    Have to fit the 355 challenge suspension mounts and fiorano springs too.
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  17. cf355

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    #292 cf355, Feb 3, 2016
    yup.....its all in the detail
     
  18. cf355

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    #293 cf355, Feb 3, 2016
    and tubi headers are an excellent upgrade.
     
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    #294 ferrari bud, Feb 3, 2016
    Any good recommendation/vendor for Tubi headers?
     
  20. MAD828

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    #295 MAD828, Feb 4, 2016
    I'm probably going to get it from an Australian vendor. Doing a group buy with another forum member to get a cheaper price. They currently list at a whopping $7500 AUD. Bestexhaust.com.au
     
  21. lotusk

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    #296 lotusk, Feb 4, 2016
    Verry pricey

    But they are supposed to be the best
     
  22. MAD828

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    #297 MAD828, Feb 29, 2016
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    A few parts came in from Eurospares readying myself for the Tubi headers. New gaskets, exhaust bolts and nuts plus a few misc items I wanted to replace with new.

    Also took the time to pull apart exhaust mounts to put through my vibratory tumbler, zinc plated and yellow passivate. I'm helping to restore another 355 at the moment with a friend so we did a bulk lot of plating, hence a few plated bits in the pic that belong to his car too.

    I will be ordering the Tubi headers next week. Will document that install and will try to get the fiorano springs installed and the challenge front suspension mounts fitted in the one hit. Will be keeping busy doing all that I'm sure.
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  23. phrogs

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    #298 phrogs, Feb 29, 2016
    I tried plating, just never looked right.
     
  24. PAP 348

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    #299 PAP 348, Feb 29, 2016
    I wish I had your time mate, I don't have time for anything anymore but work, kids and work at home.
     
  25. MAD828

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    #300 MAD828, Feb 29, 2016
    I would be looking to correct that PAP! It has been 11.5 months since purchase so this project hasn't happened over night. But you have owned the 348 many years now so those belts have to be done soon no excuses!

    I don't have the most patience for a slow build so Im getting stuck in when I can.
     
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