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  1. synchro

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    #1 synchro, Feb 8, 2010
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    Does your Dino have this interior mounted cover around the pedals?

    OMGjon's photo of Dino #04946's disassembly was the first photo that I had seen of the cover around the pedal box.
    http://www.dinorestoration.com/4946/pictures/disassembly/gallery/64.jpg
    The purpose seems to be to prevent hot air from entering the cabin and I confirm that on hot days wearing my Keens (sandal like open shoes) I have noticed hot air coming in.

    Any discussion on whether you have this or find it helpful is most welcome.
    Since it is new to me, I'd like to find out what it is made of so I may fab one up for myself. I'll bet it is metal surrounded by Dino vinyl, with possibly some insulating foam?
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  2. omgjon

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    #2 omgjon, Feb 8, 2010
    It is an aluminum panel crudely cut out by the Ferrari artisans. There is no insulation, but covered in Dino black vinyl. The first Dino I worked on also had the same piece riveted with 4 rivets.
     
  3. racerboy9

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    #3 racerboy9, Feb 8, 2010
    Have this on both my Dinos.
     
  4. jselevan

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    #4 jselevan, Feb 8, 2010
    Standard in all Dinos. Held with rivets.

    Jim S.
     
  5. BigTex

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    #5 BigTex, Feb 8, 2010
    You could razor slit a foam weatherstrip, on the back and it'd seal things right up!

    Interesting detail! Good catch!
     
  6. Mark Shannon

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    #6 Mark Shannon, Feb 9, 2010
    Could someone please post a picture of this part in situ.

    Thanks.

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    #7 dinogts, Feb 18, 2010
    I second that emotion!
     
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    #8 possum, Feb 22, 2010
    So this is the reason I have to drive my dino in my underpants mines missing also,I know I had it before my resto but has gone missing like so many other bits and pieces,Can we get some dimensions posted looks easy enough to make.
     
  9. daviekj

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    #9 daviekj, Feb 22, 2010
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    Scott,

    while I was out in the garage this evening I thought of your question above. Here is the cover in situ. Not sure what the base is made from. I knocked the clutch pedal rubber off taking the photo, hence missing in view. Think I will use glue next time.

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  10. synchro

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    #10 synchro, Feb 22, 2010
    Kevin,

    Many thanks on taking that picture. Are there only 3 rivets holding it on?

    Scott
     
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    #11 daviekj, Feb 22, 2010
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    Scott

    two top, looks like three at bottom. Did not photo the bottom right. I will check tomorrow and let you know if different, covers back on and it damn cold out there..

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    #12 daviekj, Feb 22, 2010
    Just noted from this photo that the rubber on the brake pedal is comming off too. The power of photos. Hope the concours judges are not taking notes.
    Kevin
     
  13. tx246

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    #13 tx246, Feb 22, 2010
    Climbed up under the drivers side floor board of three Dino's and they all have it. A bad back is keeping me from going after others. All three look the same and appear to be original (as I would expect).
     
  14. swift53

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    #14 swift53, Feb 22, 2010
    "L" Series have them? I found something in the "boxes" that looks like it, but no idea.
    All I can say is that it is made out of the same red stranded fiberglass that is all over my car,
    and covered in the "usual" vinyl, has a square opening, so probably might slide down from the top .
    Now, the cover in the pix, looks like it is covering the brake & clutch pedals, not the accelerator. I cannot really tell... I will post photos.
    Regards, Alberto
     
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    #15 synchro, Feb 27, 2010
    Thank you.
    I've ordered the Dino vinyl from World Upholstery, item #U0006, but the number on the website is a little different
    http://www.worlduph.com/ferrari.htm




     
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