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Required: 308 GT4 Body Panels

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  1. CAM-79

    CAM-79 Rookie

    Apr 27, 2004
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    Brent
    #1 CAM-79, Nov 17, 2016
    Last edited: Nov 17, 2016
    Hi,

    Having bought a barn-find UK RHD '79 GT4 six years ago, I was told recently to sell it or strip it to a shell in order to repair it and prevent any further rust (if that was even possible!).

    I took the brave decision to strip it! I had a fair few panels made by Superformance and the bodyshop is currently in the process of replacing these.

    Unfortunately, Superformance are no longer able to re-manufacture the front wings or door skins.

    I have tried to source from Maranello Classic and many Ferrari specialists in the UK but no one seems to be able to help.

    I'm specifically after a passenger front wing, driver's side outer door skin, and a windscreen scuttle panel.

    If you have either of these for sale or know anybody who has, please let me know!

    Many thanks in advance.
     
  2. Andy 308GTB

    Andy 308GTB F1 Rookie
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    Jun 2, 2004
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  3. CAM-79

    CAM-79 Rookie

    Apr 27, 2004
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    Brent
    Hi Andy,

    Thank you. I tried Ferrari Spares but they only have a GRP version - may end up making a metal version from it.

    In regards to the second link, I've e-mail them but if they supply Superformance (I believe they do) then they have had panels stolen and are no longer able to produce my required panels.

    Cheers.
     
  4. Patrick Dixon

    Patrick Dixon Formula 3

    Mar 27, 2012
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    It usually possible to repair what's there rather than replacing the whole panel.

    My guys made me a new boot lid as the original one was stretched beyond reuse.

    Good luck with the project - post some photos.
     
  5. GavC

    GavC Formula Junior

    May 9, 2004
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    Gavin Culshaw
    When I restored mine many yrs ago. I fabricated my own repair panels for lower front wings nr A posts. I believe that a fiat x19 has similar arch profile. A good body man can fabricate most things. They are not complex panel designs on these cars
     
  6. DustyM

    DustyM Karting

    Jun 7, 2011
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    Marenello should have the US front wings in stock ( they had loads when I was their last year) you would need to modify the front of them but it would be better than nothing!
     
  7. CAM-79

    CAM-79 Rookie

    Apr 27, 2004
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    Unfortunately, it's not possible to fix what's there, there isn't much there and what is.. is rotten.

    Maranello do not have any UK or US wings now, agreed a US one would be better than nothing!
     
  8. John F

    John F Rookie

    Jun 24, 2010
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    John Ferguson
    Have you tried Eurospares.co.uk. If they don't have a new item they can usually supply a used part.
     
  9. 4rePhill

    4rePhill F1 Veteran

    Oct 18, 2009
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    Eurospares are advertising that they are breaking a 308 GT4 on ebay right now: 1979 Ferrari 308 GT4 Dino Breaking For Spares | eBay

    Breaking due to heavy rust but must be worth a try!
     
  10. Paul238

    Paul238 Rookie

    Mar 25, 2019
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    Hi, did you find the panels you needed?
     

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