My first Ferrari!!!

Great find, excellent work, and congratulations....I like what you said about "saving it from the graveyard"

 

Barn finds are great. Be cautious, and I hope you can do most of the work. I recently bought a black 308 that was suppose to be in top condition. So far I'm into repairs for about $8000. These 308s can be costly if you have a professional do the work. Most of that $8 grand was labor, and parts are not cheap. But I think it's well worth it, the 308 is a great car. Hope all goes well for you.

 

Fantastic work.

This is the best thread in a while.

Keep the pictures coming.

 

I have rebuilt my shocks - it's very straightfoward (if you've rebuilt mountain bike, or motocross shocks, you'll feel right at home with these).

I don't think Koni offers rebuild kits, but it really isn't necessary. If you measure the shafts, if they're like mine, they'll actually be in inch size (9/16" if I remember correctly) and there's plenty of industrial seals available. I went with a "WV" packing style (made by Hercules Seal) instead of the plain rubber washers-style Koni used. Also used AW32 hydraulic oil. That and some new bushings, spring pads and paint and they'll be like new.
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Cool! I don't think I've seen anyone on this board do that before. Do you have the part numbers you used? They should be added to the 308 parts list 'sticky'...

 

I suppose you're talking about the WV packing seals? If so...

I made a mistake. I checked my invoice and they were 5/8" size. In any case, per shock absorber, you need two of these:

851-0.62X1.12 (http://www.herculescn.com/home.php?cat=1051)

And one of these:

853-0.62X1.12 (http://www.herculescn.com/home.php?cat=1053)

Read these instruction pages on how to install them properly:

http://www.veepacking.com/
http://www.americansealandpacking.com/vinstall.htm

 

Looks abnormally high, will you be lowering it?

Good work so far!

 

This is really cool!

 

this really looks like a solid and honest car. you scored big on this one and being able to do the work yourself and to the level it appears...you got a great car!!

 

Thank you for posting the information about the seals for the shocks...I envy you alone for the time you've been able to put into this project, and you just got it...about a month ago was it?! The same amount of work would take me forever...

 

Amazing work!!! Looks fantastic!!!!




PDG

 

Fantastic work!! Good to hear.

Too easy, thanks for sharing mate.

Car looks great. Looks like you're having fun, dont sweat it.

 

Cool story and good work! How many miles are on the car?

 

That's the trouble with unloading old Konis.....

You end up with TALL Konis....

 

4K "as discovered"...that's why the original cylinder hone marks were so noticable...

 

I envy you (in a good way) on so many levels it isn't even funny. It's so nice to see a regular car guy come out on top for a change instead of some snob who just wants a garage queen. I'd kill to have your skills, man, this is the best thread I've seen here in a long time.

 

All I can say is fantastic, incredible work, and congratulations on a job well done.

 

Wow, your efforts have been met with remarkable results.

 

Casey, that looks Amazing. I forgot all about the shocks. You still interested in them?

 

anybody realized that it`s been just 30 days ....

great result ! congrats

 

Great to hear buddy. Engine looks pristine!! More pics please.