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  1. JDubs

    JDubs Rookie

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    #1 JDubs, Jan 23, 2010
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    I'm the new owner of a '75 308 GT4, 11174. This is my first Ferrari and first vintage car. I couldn't be more excited. I love everything about it including its controversial past. It sounds and smells like a race track (I admit it's running a bit rich), but rides like touring car.

    Among other things, it could use a fresh coat of paint and some body work. However, the interior and engine seems to be in good shape. The pre-sale inspection revealed that the compression is dead even across all 8 cylinders. This was a relief since there is obvious evidence of some aggressive heal/ toe action.

    First things first - safety. Fixed the right turn blinker (just a bulb change). Changed the oil. Swapped out the brake pads (thanks Dom and Birdman - you're not kidding about those rear pads).

    Anyway, more projects to come, but in the meantime here are a few pics.

    JW
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  2. Sledge4.2

    Sledge4.2 F1 Rookie

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    #2 Sledge4.2, Jan 23, 2010
    Awesome, i love the boxer paint scheme, really matches the lines on the car well. Enjoy and welcome!!

    Geno
     
  3. thecarreaper

    thecarreaper F1 World Champ
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    #3 thecarreaper, Jan 23, 2010
    love, love, LOVE the boxer paint scheme.

    i dislike red, but i can deal with it in this paint scheme!

    welcome to f chat, you will find lots of help here!

    i had a series one dino for awhile that was red / boxer black.

    i should have kept that one.

    yours is beautiful!

    Michael
     
  4. sammyb

    sammyb Formula 3

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    #4 sammyb, Jan 23, 2010
    Welcome to the club JDubs! You'll find the GT4 is one of the best kept secrets in driving Nirvana.

    It's a beautiful car. I love the red/black Boxer scheme.

    Drive and enjoy it in good health...and don't be a stranger on F-chat, because anything you need to do has been done before by someone else here.
     
  5. DavidDriver

    DavidDriver F1 Rookie

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    #5 DavidDriver, Jan 23, 2010
    Very nice. Nice looking car too. Welcome to the club!
     
  6. Argento839

    Argento839 F1 Veteran

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    #6 Argento839, Jan 23, 2010
    Bravo! She's a beauty...
     
  7. gerritv

    gerritv Formula 3

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    #7 gerritv, Jan 23, 2010
    Congratulations. they get under your skin, just drive it lots.

    But, firstly: update the info here:http://www.dino-gt4-registry.com/Reg-1975.htm#11174 :)
    And then change all your fuel hoses (all of them, lots of hidden bits on the US cars). You will hear this advice frequently :) The good news is that this is easy enough to do yourself.
    Don't worry too much about the paint, if it is too good you will resist driving which is far worse loss than a few chips.

    Gerrit
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  8. kdf398

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    #8 kdf398, Jan 23, 2010
    Looks great! Love the license plate!
     
  9. Fastcars575

    Fastcars575 Karting

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    #9 Fastcars575, Jan 23, 2010
    Beautiful. You are going to love having a carbed Ferrari...nothing like it!
     
  10. David Jarrett

    David Jarrett Karting

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    #10 David Jarrett, Jan 24, 2010
    Great purchase. I love my GT4.

    In the UK GT4 prices are rising (Chris Rea races one), but that is irrelevant, they are such lovely cars to drive, great dashboard, seats, grunt.
     
  11. Jamie H

    Jamie H Formula 3
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    #11 Jamie H, Jan 24, 2010
    Nice looking example, enjoy it and drive it they aren't meant to sit around. Welcome to the Ferrari fraternity!!
     
  12. Udo J.

    Udo J. Karting

    Jan 22, 2010
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    #12 Udo J., Jan 24, 2010
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    Hi,

    rosso corsa or giallo are not the colours which meets the lines of the car best. I prefer a dark blue ( photo following in a later post ) or even black.
    A paint in two different colour is a no go in EUROPE, I guess. Beside this - I like the dashboard of the GT4 very much.

    Best regards

    Udo

    photo: 308 GT4 followed by a 328 GTB in BERGISCHES LAND / GERMANY last autumn
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  13. 2dinos

    2dinos F1 Rookie

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    #13 2dinos, Jan 24, 2010
    I've owned my car 24 years now, and still think it is just incredible! Congratulations. I've raved about my GT4 in other threads after going for a drive. The fellow f-chatters are tolerant and enthusiastic for such things thankfully. Enjoy your bella machina!!!
     
  14. jimshadow

    jimshadow F1 Veteran
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    #14 jimshadow, Jan 24, 2010
    Congrats on your purchase! You are going to LOVE this car!! They are a blast to drive and easy to work on. Post lots of pics. :)

    JIM
     
  15. sammyb

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    #15 sammyb, Jan 24, 2010
    All it takes is to let another non-GT4 F-car owner drive your GT4 for five minutes on a winding road and you'll make an immediate convert who will be happy to join in praising them for being amazingly versitile and astonighingly fun cars.
     

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