Can anyone tell me what needs to be modified or fabricated to fit the European bumpers on a 1975 US spec gt4 car? How much would the weight savings be? I am considering buying a used set...or should I just drill a hole and push in the front and rear bumper?
I believe the front is easy enough,either by pushing in the existing mounts or getting new mounts.The rear undortunately is not so easy without bodywork as well.
100% YES. Talk to StrictlyFerrari. He recently did the conversion after finding an OEM rear panel. As you can discern, the rear ends are different between USA and EURO cars.....It's pretty involved. JIM
Hi Jim, Saw your post so I thought that might post some before and after on the work need and $$$$$ are BIG to get it to spot on AL Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
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Patrick, I can help you with the items you need for getting your US bumpers to look lkie the pictures below Let me Know Al Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Well, that pretty much answers my question. Thanks for posting the pics, Al. I'll pm you about reducing the U.S. bumper. Your car is going to be very unique over here in the U.S. It looks great!
I am confused by the pics of the other Dino. Euro cars DO NOT have the small added side pieces as they have different sheetmetal. The bumpers are also a different thinner material, with the rear backup lights housed in the bumper. They are a bakelite type plastic with no steel in them at all. USA bumper and mounts are totally different. Pics of my old euro 1978 208 GT4. The painted car looks great, but those bumpers are not "euro" nor is the body work. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Two different cars shown. The first of Stricly's photos shows a full conversion. The last set shows what can be done to series 2 bumpers to get them closer to the body.
You are dead wrong the bumpers came in two parts chrome metal with rubber on Euro 308GT4 I have them on the shelf and on a Real Euro 308 GT4 208 gt4 came with plastic and they are also two part bumper they are also in the phots Go to the parts book and see for yourself Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Patrick, Here are some pictures not in any order of one of the 308 Gt4 that are going thru restoration Thank you for asking AL Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
wow ! nice to see these components all clean and nice like they may have resembled from the factory. thanks for sharing...
I saw the two cars, the conversion with bodywork looks great. missed were it was said you should push them in??? Thats not "euro" just a cheap way to get buy, which is ok also. i said the USA cars has rubber with a steel strip inside . I have had 7 of these, different years. Love your work but dont be ******. i spend money here too. the euro cars bumper material is a "bakelite" plastic. ( Thermal injection molded) i never said the euro cars bumpers were rubber. PAY ATTENTION. I have a broken euro bumper here still . its made of the same bakelite crap the dizzy caps ( not replicas) were cast from. heavy dense stuff thats somewhat fragile as it gets old. I would think fiberglass replica bumpers could be made lighter and stronger? My Italian sold 208 dino was all original. so do some reading on your own before throwing stones. Best.
Michael I had no idea you where so thin skined and that my reply would be taken the wrong way. We spoke on the phone about the 208 Gt4 when you were not well and selling very thing and I looked at the car in NY before you purchased it. I was not throwing and stones. just sharing pictures and facts of all three bumpers made the we have in stock Oem chrome/rubber Oem Plastic(bakelite)/rubber and the aftermarket one mold Fiberglass sold thur euro resellers Good luck on your new 328 GTS Al
Beautiful, thanks for sharing, ever thought of running a bit of a commentary on the work? I can't be the only one hungry for news on your restoration work?
Mark, I just took a look at your 308 GT4 in your profile and it looks good and a very nice ride hieght . How late is the production # and do still have the Koni shocks on the car or an adjustable Al
Hi Al, Thanks for asking, number 15374, built late 1979 and register in the UK in 1980, still on the Koni shocks; I cant go too low as we are infested with speed bumps here in the UK. When will your project be ready? Mark
That shot of the rear deck "seat delete" needs to go into the thread we have, inquiring about that rare option. Was that original to your car, or a decision during the restoration??? Very rare (but cool and useful, IMO) option. Did anyone want to save the 308GT4 in Copart New Orleans??? It was a '79 going for $4K, after a small muffler ( not engine) fire. It should be with someone like you....
Mark, It looks good even with the OEM Koni shocks try to post some pictures, as far as this 308 Gt4 we are working on two others 308Gt4 Both Euros 1974 and 1976 and two 1995 F355 Berlinetta and GTS and a Major service on 512TR keeping us busy and always looking for a part for the GT4s or a nicer part to make it perfect slows down the restoration. with all that said by the end of June is our goal. Regards, Al
Big Tex, Its the real thing and as you see we are doing her right a Full Nut,Bolt Rotisserie and engine/trans Restoration and no short cuts We upgraded the interior to all leather and a 250 head liner and that rear seat delete and the OEM carpet rear seat is under it. AL Thank
Big Tex, a few shot of the seats and head liner and the original before the restoration AL Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
