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I have fallen in love at Crystal Cove!

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  1. jordan747_400

    jordan747_400 F1 Veteran
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    ...I NEED this chiaro blue GT4. Thats all I can say about todays show!

    Hopefully my baby will be there next week too...Im already going through separation anxiety :(

    Tell me this car doesn't fit me perfectly!
     
  2. jordan747_400

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  3. Janet

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    Jordan, Your photos are GREAT!! I wish I was there this morning. :(

    I'll be there next week wearing a drool bib. That is the most insane casual gathering of exotic cars on the planet!! Thanks for the great photos.
     
  4. F1racer

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    Wow..
    Your right that chiaro 308 GT4 is nice! Plus in my opinion you have there the nicest wheels you can have on a 308 GT4.

    Nice pics Jordan!
     
  5. Chiaro_Slag

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    Great pics Jordan - I of course love the Blue GT4!

    Lou's house was awesome - We got to see his project 308. What an awesome car that is becoming! Lou has a great wife! :)

    Was fun hanging out there with Lou, Rick, Mike, Ron, David, and Patrick. What a cool bunch of enthusiasts. It was great. Look forward to seeing some of David's pics!
     
  6. Chiaro_Slag

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    One more thing - Steven's Mondial was awesome!!! Very, very well kept car. :)
     
  7. SAF1

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    Thanks.

    Your TR is an awesome car. I love the blue with the lite tan interior. Try to make it for Sunday breakfast....
     
  8. Dom

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    Jordan, that blue GT4 is you. Is it for sale?? What about the red one?

    It was great seeing everyone, but I'm bummed that I missed going to Lou's place.

    Jerry, beautiful testarossa.
     
  9. Dom

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    BTW, Jordan, did you get any interior pics of the blue GT4? I'm curious as to how he installed the 5 point harness. I didn't get to see the car in person, unfortunately.

    Dom
     
  10. RyanZX6R

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    looks like it was a beautiful morning. Jordan, ease up on the GT4 pics. Don't want you to be mistaken for a stalker. he he he
     
  11. jordan747_400

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    My parents asked me the same thing...I dont know why but I completely forgot to take pictures of the interior! I even had the doors open while talking to him for a while. You can barely make it out in a few of the side profile shots, but the harnesses were attached on top of the back row passenger seats somehow, then fed through to the front row.

    The car had tan seat backings but the actual cushion part was body colored alcantra? Ive seen that on a few other GT4s and 308s before...Looked great on this car.

    He has the car decked out for tracking, with racing exhaust, suspension, brakes, a few engine mods, etc. Its gotta be one fast GT4.

    After I introduced myself to the owner I asked him if it happened to be for sale and he said he would think about it. I gave him my card, so I hope something works out, but unfortunately its probably doubtful.

    The guy selling the red one wanted 30k :(
     
  12. Ferrari Boy

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    Great pics Jordan, it was a pleasure seeing you again.

    Jerry, your TR is awesome! It is so beautiful! Congrats on the great find.

    Lou, thanks for letting us come over to check out your project. Can't wait till it's done. I hope you got enough pics of our car for it, just let me know if you ever need more, we can meet up again.

    After we left Lou's place, my dad and I went with Patrick to a few places. We meet his mechanic, where he fixed the headlight problem on the spot, and then went to a detail shop right next to service place. There we got suckered into buying one of those rotary wax distributor like the one at the meguires place. We also got suckered into buying lots of other detailing products (long story), and now the car looks great after doing what we could without the rotary thing (will pick it up in the week). Well anyway, it was a pleasure meeting you Patrick, we need to get together again sometime.

    See most of you at the event tomorrow!

    -David

    P.S. Will get pics up as soon as possible, will shoot for tomorrow night.
     
  13. Chiaro_Slag

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    David - Was great to see you and your dad! Had fun giving him a ride in the TR - Should have given you one too! Next time.

    Look forward to seeing the pics of Lou's. I want to show Melissa.

    Glad Mike was able to help your headlight problem - They are good guys over there.
     
  14. silverf1modena

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    Man Jordan! That gt4 is undoubtly NICE! He seems to have had it fully restored. The suspension sits really nice and tight! I hope it works out for you!
    Man, I can't wait to go on one of these runs with you guys!*sigh*
     
  15. vincent355

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    Jordan,

    that's your car!! Looks great! Hope it works out. looks like he is taking very good care.

    i love that speedster as well.
     
  16. Dutchman

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    Oh man!

    This is so cool! how often do you meet at Crystal Cove? I wish that we had regular meetings like that over here too.

    Thanks for the pics.

    Ton
     
  17. Ferrari Boy

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    Thanks Jerry! Hopefully I can get my pics up tomorrow, but today I am going to get even more pics I have to do! Life is tough! :)
     
  18. Ferrari Boy

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    Alright! Time for my pics! Thanks again Lou for letting us all do this, it was alot of fun. And make sure you tell your friend with the viper thanks for giving me a ride in it. It was alot of fun, what a powerful car!

    Anyway, project looks great, hope to see you again soon.

    On with the pics...
     
  19. Chiaro_Slag

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    Great Pics David - This deserved a thread of its own! :)

    I kind of like that badge on the TR. :)

    Thanks again to Lou for having us over. I can't say how much I enjoy seeing the work he is doing! It is OUTSTANDING!

    Rick - I hope Ruby is doing better.
     
  20. DynastyD_308qv

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    Great Job David, you make your dad proud .... you even captured the moment after the Enzo's close call.... 2 ft of rubber!

    Lou.... all I can say is that you have brass ones.... probably powder coated as well! ;) I want your shields and shocks! You have inspired me!

    Jerry, Congrats and THANK YOU for the ride. This was my 1st in a 12 cyl. You are a great guy for the offer to drive you car... RARE breed! You DESERVE that car!

    Patrick, All I can say is that I HAD A BLAST! Thankyou for putting me in touch with your contacts!!! The $380.00 bottle :) of "308 top" restorer went on as promised and looks GREAT! Can't wait for the buffer. Tires will go on tomorrow. Next time you are in Long Beach, look me up and the beer is on me! I the mean time... watch out for me on E Bay.

    For the man (daum, I HATE forgetting names) with that AWSOME show 328... YOUR CAR was the best that I have ever seen. Don't let that dork know it all get to you!

    Everyone else.... thanks for making this a wonderful experience for my boy & I.

    F-Chatters are the BEST!

    Ron
     
  21. Nationaltec

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    Ron,

    No problem on the help, I had a blast with you and David! He's a great kid! but.. the Thanks go to Mike at "Ferrari Service of Costa Mesa" for fixing your annoying headlight switch problem! ( to fill everyone else in ) We just stopped by Mikes shop to confirm the correct tire sizes for Rons 308 and Mike was kind enough to help! THAT was totally unexpected and very much appreciated !!! It's so rare to find mechanics like that.. What great service these guys offer...!! Plus we used his tire connection to get Ron the best darn price around on some fantastic tires...!! Let me know how those tires feel....Ok ...!!

    Lou.. you are a man of patience...!!! Thanks again for inviting us to visit your amazing project!! ( Your wife Hinda needs to call my wife and remind her it's ok to work on your car so much !!! ) That's some wife !!!

    Appreicate the fellow F-chatters letting me join them.. What a great bunch..

    Mike.. awesome 328 !! Jerry.. boy that TR was a dream!! Lucky find bud..~!

    Sorry I couldn't make it Sunday... I had a hockey game.. Next time...!!
    Patrick

    : Ron.. $308 bottle ..thats funny.. I felt the same way until I used the stuff! Wow that stuff worked great... I feel better now..!! Glad things worked out !!
     
  22. Chiaro_Slag

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    Patrick - It was great to finally meet you! I'll have to bring the 328 next time so I fit in better. :)
     
  23. Anteriore

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    Jordan,

    Great pictures! Love the colour on the Dino GT4. Actually it is a 208 GT4, built for the Italian market only (nog fog lights, single exhaust, etc). I wonder how many of those 2 litre cars are in the US. Quite rare over there I think...
     

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