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Early Testarossa #58745: Rear Deck & Front Bonnet Emergency Latches?

Discussion in 'Boxers/TR/M' started by thornatty, Oct 19, 2007.

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  1. thornatty

    thornatty Rookie

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    #1 thornatty, Oct 19, 2007
    Group: My early single-window did not come with backup cables for releasing the rear deck lid or the front bonnet (can you believe Ferrari overlooked this??); can someone with a '75-77 Testarossa please let me know where these "backup" cables are located on your cars so I can install them properly on mine? I've only been told that "maybe" the rear cable pull is located in the fuel door compartment. An e-mailed photo would really be appreciated, or just a brief description to: [email protected].
    Many Thanks, Thorn McDaniel, Coconut Grove, FL
     
  2. sparta49

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    #2 sparta49, Oct 19, 2007
    Is it a 75 -77 BB or a 85 -87 TR? Also is it a single window or single mirror?
     
  3. thornatty

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    #3 thornatty, Oct 19, 2007
    Sorry for the mistake! Seems mine got left out of the engineering loop at the factory, and naturally the cables snapped...but I'd like to install the small sst backups in their proper location. -thorn
     
  4. thornatty

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    #4 thornatty, Oct 19, 2007
    The car is '85 Testarossa #ZFFSA17A2F0058745...
     
  5. gabriel

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    #5 gabriel, Oct 19, 2007
    Then i assume you mean single mirror?
     
  6. sparta49

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    #6 sparta49, Oct 19, 2007
    yes he said that in post number 3 . A single window would make lane changes a bigger leap of faith then they already are with 6 windows :)
     
  7. gabriel

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    #7 gabriel, Oct 19, 2007
    Ah! I missed the header. Yes, it would :)
     
  8. 134282

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    #8 134282, Oct 19, 2007
    Is the date of production on your car June or July...? Not that my question at all pertains to your dilemma, I'm sorry, I'm just curious. :)
     
  9. testarob

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    #9 testarob, Oct 19, 2007
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    Do you have the owners manual? It shows those locations. (or do you need more detailed info on routing?)

    If you need the manual I can email you the pdf.
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  10. gabriel

    gabriel Formula 3

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    #10 gabriel, Oct 20, 2007
    Ha! So thats what that thing is for. :) I never even thought about another latch pull. - Thanks.
     
  11. thornatty

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    #11 thornatty, Oct 25, 2007
    Testarob, Thanks! That would really help; I'd like to install the emergency pulls in the proper location...both front and rear cables.
    Best, Thorn McDaniel
    Coconut Grove, FL
    305/815-3777
    '85 Single-Mirror! Testarossa
    VIN#ZFFSA17A2F0058745
     
  12. thornatty

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    #12 thornatty, Oct 25, 2007
    NNO, I don't have the date of production for my car (VIN#ZFFSA17A2F0058745); perhaps you know a way of referencing the VIN with Ferrari or an online site??
    Thanks, thorn
     
  13. Spasso

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    #13 Spasso, Oct 12, 2008
    The production date should be stamped on the data plate in the driver's door jam, on US spec cars anyway.
     

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