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  1. stevew

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    #1 stevew, Mar 16, 2010
    Has anyone fitted a new hood to their 348/355 ?? going to be fitting one in the next few weeks to the 348 so any pointers would be great.
     
  2. sambomydog

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    #2 sambomydog, Mar 16, 2010
    When you do steve, it would be great if you did a write up for us. Cant be that much different to what you are used to can it?? Are you buying one of the american ones or original Ferrari? Or even having a trimmer make you one up?
     
  3. junglistluder

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    #3 junglistluder, Mar 16, 2010
    engine or luggage "hood"?
     
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    #4 sambomydog, Mar 16, 2010
    He is talking about the fabric roof, he is a Brit. We call it a hood.
    Any fool can fit a bonnet or engine cover:D
     
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    #5 stevew, Mar 16, 2010
    Was planning on doing a write up mate.It is an aftermarket hood supplied by a company in the UK but made in the US so no idea how good or bad they are, should be with me tomorrow.
    Although I've fitted loads of hoods before this will be the first 348/355 so it's always handy to pick up a few hints and tips of someone that has done the job before.

    How you doing anyway mate ??
     
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    #6 stevew, Mar 16, 2010
    The engine has a cover/lid and the luggage compartment has a bonnet, the hood in the real world is the soft top :D:D:D
     
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    #7 sambomydog, Mar 16, 2010
    Doing ok mate;)
     
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    #8 stevew, Mar 17, 2010
    Good to hear, any interesting new additions to the vehicle collection ??
     
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    #9 stevew, Mar 17, 2010
    I take it by the overwhelming response that no one has ever fitted a hood/soft top themselves ?? :D
     
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    #10 FML348, Mar 17, 2010
    God ,that pic such a likeness!!!
     
  11. X11OUD

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    #11 X11OUD, Mar 17, 2010
    We are all waiting to find out how much you struggle with it!
    Have you asked Big Mark Henderson? I know he's done a few Porsche hoods in his time, he may have done a 348 before.
     
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    #12 ferrari 512 tr, Mar 17, 2010
    what was wrong with yr original boot/roof
    do u have pics?
     
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    #13 sambomydog, Mar 17, 2010
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    If there is one person who will do a professional job of fitting one, and that's stevew who started this OP.
    He runs a classic car restoration business (20+ years) and i have seen his work first hand. This includes fitting hoods to various models. All the guys looking for is any unforeseen tips that may aid him in this model.
    He has 2 348s and his company is currently doing a restoration of a 348 spyder, he has a detailed thread running on another forum. I will post a link but i fear this forums insecurities will not allow the link. http://*************/forum/showthread.php?t=35919
     
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    #14 ferrari 512 tr, Mar 17, 2010
    damb
     
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    #15 Paul V, Mar 17, 2010
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    #16 2NA, Mar 17, 2010
    It's called a "convertible top" here.
     
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    #17 sambomydog, Mar 17, 2010
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    Twin cities? Weres that?
     
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    #18 X11OUD, Mar 17, 2010
    ??ehh??
     
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    #19 stevew, Mar 17, 2010
    LOL I was wondering if I was the fchat guinea pig for this job :D I'll ask Mark when I speak to him next.Hood cover was spot on, thanks again for that.
     
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    #20 stevew, Mar 17, 2010
    clubscud is in the profanity filter on here I believe that is why the link is starred out
     
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    #21 stevew, Mar 17, 2010
    OK then, has anyone ever fitted a new convertible top to a 348/355 and if so have you got any tips or pointers to look out for ?? :D:D
     
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    #22 stevew, Mar 17, 2010
    The pooch was much better looking :D how you doing David ??
     
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    #23 ferrari 512 tr, Mar 17, 2010
    what happened to the original one?
    ?
     
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    #24 ferrari 512 tr, Mar 17, 2010
    was it ripped
    faded
    torn
    ?
     
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    #25 X11OUD, Mar 18, 2010
    I understood that bit Steve, it's just the rest of it seemed a bit of a rant that I didn't understand.
    Glad you liked the Tonneau cover, looking forward to seeing the finished car!
     
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