Are you writing about the "Partia copridinoplex" shown in the Dino 246GT and GTS Spare Parts Catalog at TAV (Table) 108, illustration 9, part number 0201386?
I have never seen them on my travels, I remade mine from a pattern I took off another car. They are covered in same carpet material as the boot and edged in vinyl. Tricky to do but possible.
Eurospares list them as being available to order along with a price so they may be worth a call. Be aware they often list items they cannot supply though. http://eurospares.co.uk/searchResult_one.asp?S=20138608&TM=1&TMo=685&TA=2&TB=40455
These covers differed in shape from model to model. For a more complete parts listing you need to get a Scaglietti parts book as it is much more complete to the non-mechanical components on the Dino.
The picture is from a 1970 L serie. It looks a little different of the dignini picture. I think it's not difficult to do if you have a pattern for the year of your car. Eurospares is breaking a 1974 GT with heavy front damage, but the rear looks perfect. Maybe they have a used one from that car. Alvaro
Ricambi or Eurospares have online catalogs for viewing but the best is to get a copy for your own: Ferrari Dino 246 GTS Blue Parts Book 113 75 Special Format No Reserve | eBay Ferrarichat discounts: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/ferrari-parts-collectibles/405223-ferrari-dino-246-gts-blue-parts-book-113-75-special-format-reprint-but-re-ordered.html
Yes, this part is listed in the Scaglietti book (in front of me), but unlike the Spare Parts Catalog, only comes in very difficult to read hand-scripted part numbers and Italian text. And my Italian not do good... In section titled Quadro di montappio on page 6; 5 28 518 Paratia Complete, which consists of; - 5 28 520 0201 021 Paratia copri dinoplex - 5 28 522 0201 022 Rivestimento copri dinoplex
Here's page 6 in the M series Scaglietti catalogue. Hard to use the drawing as a guide. Mine was missing too. Maybe someone can trace theirs & post with measurements? Image Unavailable, Please Login
Left one is from early E-series, right one is late L-series. When flattened out, they are identical sheet metal, just the later one has interior vinyl trimmed around the edge (I think the L-series one was retrimmed) Approx size: 505mm x 300mm (excluding tab on left) tab is 54mm x 44mm (sticking out to the left), tab hole is 8mm diameter. The radius of the 2 curves is ~100mm. They are made from 0.8mm sheet, painted black. These are pretty roughly made and bent to fit, for a factory finish skip the primer Andrew Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
My Dino's in the shop, but I'm pretty sure the one pictured on the left is a match for my M-Series GT.
Bumping an old thread I do have a question regarding the hardware that fixed the Dinoplex cover in place. Towards the front of the car I know that there was an M6 stud that passes through a hole in the panel and a thumb screw similar to what you find on the airbox is used as the nut. Towards the back of the car it fixes using the bolt that fixes the right hand bumper along the side of the body. From my research (correct me if I am wrong) but the bumper bolt on the left side is just long enough to go through the body and has a washer and nut with minimal thread protruding after the nut. On the right side the bolt is LONGER allowing again for a nut and bolt combo while leaving an added bit of thread where the half moon tab of the dinoplex cover slides over and then an additional nut is used to hold it in place. My question is what does this last nut look like? Assuming the Dinoplex cover is removable one would think that this would be some type of knurled nut or wingnut allowing for finger removal rather than a hex nut needing a wrench. I find it hard to believe that Ferrari would just have one removable fastener and the other be fixed requiring the physical bending of the shield in order to access the Dinoplex. Any input would be appreciated.
Rob, I don't know if this is a help, but my original cover is mounted on a bracket in the bottom of the boot. See pictures for further details. I don't have the originals bolt / screw for attaching the cover to the bracket. Best regards Peter Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Thank you for the photos Peter but it appears as though your cover is fixed in a different fashion to the ones on the M and E series cars. You cover is missing the extra ear that is visible on the images in post #16 which has me think that the L bracket could be correct. Your trunk carpet would therefore need to have a slit cut in it to let this bracket pass through. Still the question remains as to what the correct nut looks like that fastens the 'ear' to the side bumper bolt. I look forward to any input from the community.
Peter, I think your cover is remade, could be wrong but my L and E series are almost the same in mounting hardware and the cover. I spoke to Rob already about this but thought I should post; - the M-series body manual lists a 30mm long bolt on the rear side bumper mounts which appears to be longer than the other 20mm bolts used elsewhere (on my cars at least). - I'm not sure what nut is used on the bumper end, I'm guessing a regular nylock and it bent out of the way for access. - The other end of the cover attaches to the wheel-well bolt and on my L-series has an M6x1.0 knurled thumb screw of the same type and finish used elsewhere on the car (e.g. air box lid) but not the same size. These seem to be missing on many cars and I don't have any other photos showing it. Maybe one of the guys who has seen/restored more cars can help?
Thanks for the comments Andrew....You might be right, but I doubt it. The panel and bracket appears very original....maybe an early L series or 206 owner can chime in. My panel is most likely original as it is tagged with the usual build number as all the other panels in the car. The carpet and binding on the cover also appears very original and the small bracket you can see on the picture looks like it's original with a threaded and welded flat bar M6 nut on the backside. The panel is attached to two M6 wheel well bolts in the forward end as you have described (I'm re-making these as they are lost from my car). Regards Peter
