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Discussion in '360/430' started by coolblue, Feb 19, 2005.

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  1. coolblue

    coolblue Karting

    May 6, 2004
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    #1 coolblue, Feb 19, 2005
    Effected a permanent solution to the rear butress rusting problem in 355 berlinettas? I am imagining that someone did it in a given way and the problem has not come back......your thoughts...
     
  2. johan6504

    johan6504 Formula 3

    Jun 28, 2005
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    Johan
    #2 johan6504, Mar 19, 2006
    Hasn’t any one come up with a permanent solution to this problem? I am looking for a 355 GTS and have seen this c-piller rusting problem on most cars so far, would be nice to know it is possible to fix it once and for all if needed.
     
  3. P3P4

    P3P4 Rookie

    Nov 18, 2004
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    #3 P3P4, Mar 19, 2006
    Back in 1997 Ferrari issued a bulletin on how to repair this. As with most body issues its down to the quality of the preparation of the repair and therefore the quality of the guy working on it.

    Its not easy as you have to get rid of oxidization between the butress and the 1/4 panel when they are still joined.

    So dig out the sealer grind out the braze and then start to clean the joint, this where it counts. Once done you braze 9 inches each end, do not mig weld or you will get panel distortion. Then seal and paint.

    A good prep job will be sucessful if caught early
     

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