348 / Reproduction parts why not???

There are some replicas available for the fiero, mr2 replicas of 348. Maybe any kit replicates it good enough that the part will fit. I only know for the 355 bumper. But they are made of plastic not aluminium or metal.
But i would ask direct at ferrari first. Because everytime i look for cheap new parts on the internet ebay, and so on then check the ferrari price ... ferrari was on each part 50% cheaper.. f.e. 355 front side frame substructure on ebay over 200$ ... ferraris price 85$ Or Taillight 355 replicas same price then genuine from ferrari , .....
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Samy

 

How do you contact Ferrari directly? Is it through a local mechanic or is there a phone number / website to order parts from? I think you can get remanufactured 348 bumpers (I have seen them advertised from Ferrariads.com and the FCA newsletter). You can have custom plastic parts made if they are basically flat panels with cutouts and markings. There is a picture of one someone got made for their Mondial for around $70 for the center console plate. Otherwise, I think you douls get a local metal shop to fabricate a front grill for the 348 for a few hundred dollars. When are you going to post some pictures of this project car??? Many of us are dying to see what you managed to get for under $7k.
BT

 

I just bought the front grill to convert for a front plate holder (yup, it blows but the yokles won't let it go). Wasn't that bad. I'll post the order info...maybe that will help you in your search.

 

I took the autheticated ferrari dealer list of germany from the ferrari website then go to the nearest ferrari store and order the parts. Or call them.
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Samy

 

I will take a look at my grill and see if I can reasonably reproduce it.

 

You should resize the pictures to 640x480 using Magic Image Resizer or a similar program that is free to download. Then when you make a post, click on manage attachments, browse for the pictures, the hit upload, and you will see the list of pictures below the text box.
BT

 

I know Paul Hill was looking at the front grill a couple of months ago, dont know how far hes got though.

Andy

 

I just had my hvac repaired completely. Nothing was functioning on, it all the wires were cut from the connectors as well. Cost me $500. Works brilliantly!!!

 

I ask Ferrari the front grill doesn't cost $900 it cost here direct from ferrari 274,79 euro thats arround $313. Are they realy asking $900 in the USA for it?
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Samy

 

Ferrari Parts exchange makes a reproduction for around 450$

 

I just pulled the grille off my 348 (2 screws) to have a look at how it is made. Personally, I think I could make one of these grilles that would look about 98% similar to the original grille, using material from the local hardware store, in just a few hours, at a cost of less than $25.

 

I think he has to be subscribed to do this.

 

No, unsubscribed users can post pictures but have a limit to the number/total size of images etc that they can upload.

 

Perhaps you thought I was kidding in my earlier post about the grille. It's made of simple 1/8" flat aluminum stock, painted black. I checked at my local Lowes store, and I can buy a piece of 1/8 x 1 x 96" aluminum, enough to do all three horizontal pieces, for $10.98. A piece of 1/8 x 1 x 36, enough to do all five vertical pieces, is $5.28. Add a dollar for a couple of right-angle brackets (or make them from scrap). Add $5.00 for a can of black spray paint.

Each of the pieces on the original grille is 5/8" wide. If you wanted the new grille to match the old one, you would just need to lay the old piece on the new piece of stock, scribe out the outline, and cut it on the bandsaw, then smooth it out with a sander. If you wanted the front edge of each piece to be rounded over, it would take a bit of extra work with a file - personally, I wouldn't bother unless I was trying for a concours look.

You would have to cut a number of 1/8" slots to fit the horizontal and vertical pieces together. Not difficult.

I think I might make one, just for fun. It ain't fancy, it's just hacked out of stock!
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The grill is curved from side to side and top to bottom.

Andy.

 

Why not just reproduce one in plastic? I could do it in plastic and sell it at around 100-150$ each, you wouldnt be able to see the difference. If I had a good mold I could reproduce one this weekend, spray it black and your ready to go.