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Ferrari 250 GT-GTO-TR-SWB-275-330 Valve Cover reproduction

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  1. swift53

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  2. PeterWPro

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    I love it ;)
     
  3. swift53

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    Thank you! It looks much better once it is out on display...

    Regards, Alberto
     
  4. demicami

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    Thats fantastic ! Do you sell these? What else do you reproduce over there? :)
     
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    Sent you a pm
     
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  7. Dino246gts

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    I'll vouch for that. I was lucky enough to purchase the last Dino cam cover repro. It absolutely is quite stunning....... too nice to hang in my garage so I am finding a place on a wall in my study. If you are considering the above 250 GT......... etc. valve cover repro, buy it. You won't be sorry. And no, I don't work for Alberto. I am just really happy with my Dino valve cover.
     
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    Thank you Richard, I am happy when you find is as nice that,

    from the garage it is going to the office. Greatest compliment!

    Regards, Alberto
     
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    Have 2 more 250 GT valve covers available. $300 including shipping lower 48.

    alberto.guirola at gmail.com

    Regards, Alberto
     
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    Well, 2 were sold. Thank you Matt!

    I thought they were only two as only two boxes, so surprise, there are two more available. $300 ea. including shipping.

    Regards, Alberto
     
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    That is it. SOLD. The other two went to another good home. Thank you!

    Regards, Alberto
     
  12. Smiles

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    I'll post the following on all three listings that I know about.

    These valve cover replicas are AWESOME.

    Alberto has done a fantastic job of recreating these in fiberglass. All hardware was included, meaning the black pull balls along with all the acorn nuts.

    The finish is a great silver that looks like an aluminum engine block.

    They were wonderfully packed with care, and Alberto called me with feeding and care instructions, including not to strip the threads in the fiberglass.

    Just outstanding. Thank you so much!

    Matt
     
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    Thank you Peter!

    I am glad you like them, and as you can tell, really a lot of attention to detail.
    Clearly, not perfect if they would be with the real fasteners, but it would cost twice as much.
    Doable too though.

    I really like them like this, black, is too dark and red too red.

    The natural cast alloy look is great. One day you can paint others,

    and by the way, the two covers together are really cool.

    It would be fun to cast a whole V-12, but afraid I don't have one handy :)

    Regards, Alberto
     
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    Matt, thank you very much! They could be incredibly fantastic business cards ;)

    Well, I am extremely happy when things turn out to be real pleasers!

    I really appreciate your comments...and the great references!

    Kind regards, Alberto
     
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    I actually just had a customer comment that he would be more interested in a complete engine...he would make room for that!

    Food for thought.
     
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    That would be fantastic and achievable. I certainly would be the 2nd client :)

    Only issue, would be to send me a bare block, heads, carbs, timing covers, oil pan
    and whatever else might be needed to fabricate a whole engine. Oil filters, real ones...

    I can certainly replicate a Dino engine, I have that available.

    Regards, Alberto
     
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    Peter, that looks great! It is really unfortunate that here, there is no wrinkle paint.
    The flaws are original, yet you are right about the look in black.

    I have been surfing, trying to find a home-made brew to achieve the effect.
    Have not found a thing.

    Regards, Alberto
     
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    Thank you Mr. Amalgam, coming from you, most flattered.

    Regards, Alberto
     
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    Excellent workmanship Peter!

    Regards, Alberto
     
  23. alebart3

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    Hi I appreciate very much the covers!
    However you state they was ok for too may (for me!) models or you put yust only few pics!
    I ask you (for my models) if you really know the number of nuts on the valve cover of each model.
    I know there are six for 250GT,SWB; but I am almost sure they were five on GTO's and TR'58..for the others I don't know!!!!
    May be 330 LMB and TR'62 there were six also?
    The very first 375 has Lampredi engine and so seven and grater valve cover!!!!!

    May you make clear the sky for me?
    Unfortunately my model are 1/18 and 1/12 although will be fine to make different lengths and nuts number by the six nuts base!
    Thank you in advance,
    all the best,
    Alessandro
     
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    Ciao Alessandro,

    Grazie per i complimenti! I only know too well that there are so many variations, but it would have been impossible, to make them all, as the cost to buy all versions would have made it impossible!

    I think though, that at least with this one, we can close our eyes a little bit, have different colors, and imagine all the different models. I do not even know which model this one was from!

    Where are you in Italy? Please pm me with details, as I might be in Milano.

    Regards, Alberto
     

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