This is one of the first great pics of the car taken after it was restored. Taken by my pal Harvey. Some of you may recognize the courtyard. Image Unavailable, Please Login
And since I am posting quite unnecessary pictures this one is symbolic. This is 0895gt driving out of the factory in July 2015 after its final inspection at classiche looking identical to how it left the factory 57 years earlier. Image Unavailable, Please Login
I'm excited for the car to return to Maranello! Do inanimate object absorb the passion and soul of the people that love those objects? I don't know but I feel like the car is going to be happy to return home too. Is that silly? Of course. Where has the rest of that rose' gone ...?
Looks like a 27F. But why replacing it, if there's nothing wrong with the one in the picture ? Is it really a conventional wet cell acid filled battery or perhaps one of those retro gel cell units just made to look like a vintage ?
I am temporarily replacing it because I asked the boys in Modena who put it in if the battery was fine for a 1,700 km road trip and they said I should put a "modern" battery in. So not sure what the answer is to your good question about exactly what type it is, but I'm going with their recommendation!
Thanks for clarification. I was just curious who recommended the chance and more importantly, why ? I've been driving, owning and, both personally & professionally, restoring vintage cars close 40 years now, but always trying to learn more. In my (limited) experience an average lifespan of a conventional wet cell battery has been between 7-10 years, though I've seen some, including Group 2 6-Volt units, lasting a lot longer. There's been couple of exceptions not lasting more than couple of years, but IIRC, those were in more modern, DD type vehicles.
These guys will sell you a modern battery in a retro looking package. I've had good luck with them. There are others out there. Antique Auto Battery
Interesting thank you. I actually found some guys that do replicas that look good in the pictures but everything seems to be on backorder. The modern battery is in. Doesn't quite look as good of course but if it stops me from breaking down somewhere it wil have been worth it!
Here is pic. For those of you with a good eye this was the first attempt before I realized that I had forgotten to put the rubber gasket under the positive terminal. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Ok starting to get stuff together now. Jack, triangle, reflective vest. I think I am supposed to have breathalyzer kit for France. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Hammers, rain X, license plate (yes Marcel will FedEx to hotel!), spare keys, assorted wrenches, screwdrivers, sockets, license plate tape, assorted charging cables. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Spark plugs and tools to replace them, anti seize stuff , fan belt, spare fuses and light bulbs. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Cooler, assorted rags, air compressor, battery pack, original battery negative cable and wrenches needed for battery terminals. Image Unavailable, Please Login
I wouldn't worry about the Breathalyser kit. Not sure if the law was ever fully enacted and even if it was I don't believe it is ever enforced. Apparently it was only ever a law because Sarkozy was a mate of the owner of one of the companies that made the kits. France breathalyzer law, do you need them?
How do you fit a 12 inch American plate into an opening made for a 28 centimeter Italian plate from 1958? The answer is a little encouragement from a pair of pliers. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Struggling with front license plate solution. Carbonio bracket (which is beautifully engineered) will only go right in grille and that will affect cooling obviously. Ideas? Does plate have to be legal? How about some reflective plastic numbers and letters from the hardware store on the front bumper? Marcel? Image Unavailable, Please Login
I would not place that front plate on the car. keep it in the car with you but by no means would I mount it.