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Discussion in 'Vintage (thru 365 GTC4)' started by 275GTB, Apr 6, 2010.

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  1. whatspeedlimit?

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    #176 whatspeedlimit?, Apr 13, 2011
    that sound always puts a smile on my face lol
     
  2. alberto

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    #177 alberto, Apr 13, 2011
    Now that right there is funny.

    Thanks for posting the project. One of the best threads going right now. I hope you can keep the rate of progress you are on at the moment.
     
  3. CarreraCaballo

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    #178 CarreraCaballo, Apr 14, 2011
    This is a 275 GTB with a non buggered exhaust . . . Hehehe . . . ;) :) :D

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NkmtoVH6Nc&feature=fvwrel[/ame]

    Greetz,


    Joseph
     
  4. simon klein

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    #179 simon klein, Apr 14, 2011

    Err,sorry Joseph,the Aussie type of folk prefer the :A;buggered type of exhaust,and:B,the complete lack of 'outside enthusiasm' of the extraneaous commentator.

    Please send me back to the previous UTube inclusions.
     
  5. BigTex

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    #180 BigTex, Apr 14, 2011
    You can always DRILL the holes, if the rust isn't working fast enough!!!!
     
  6. Bullfighter

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    #181 Bullfighter, Apr 14, 2011
    A truck? Another Ferrari owner trying to keep miles off his car...

    These cars are made to be driven.
     
  7. 275GTB

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    #182 275GTB, Apr 14, 2011
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    given the current state of my car, this is about the best i could acheive, sorry!
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  8. Mr bump

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    #183 Mr bump, Apr 14, 2011
    Hi there mark, firstly,let me say what a noble way to take this one hell of a massive kick in the betty swallox!!! I read this on the bmw cs forum, a chap posted a link to your thread and by page 4 of your thread, id shouted the misses to come and take a look, and her not being a classic car nut like me, she felt realy sorry for you with-in 3 seconds of seeing the pics!!

    Ive got the same problem (not as bad as yours tho thank goodness) with a csl i bought last year, but just like you, one has to soldier on and laugh at it, or you burst into tears and sit in a very dark room till your old and grey!

    But its great to see what your getting up to and what your finding as you go along, a lot of buyers would have kept this one big secret and no-one would have been any wiser, but im sure that after your car is done and finished, it will be one of the most famous ferraris around.
    The very best of luck with it, keep taking the prozak and stella and most of all, keep the british end up!!!

    All the best
    Joe
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  9. tomberlin

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    #184 tomberlin, Apr 14, 2011
    Good first post, Mr bump
    Welcome to F-Chat

    Cheers,
    TomB
     
  10. CarreraCaballo

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    #185 CarreraCaballo, Apr 14, 2011
    I wished he wasn't commentating either!!!
    Yep, I prefer the buggered version as well :D

    Greetz,


    Joseph
     
  11. 275GTB

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    #186 275GTB, Apr 14, 2011
    Hi Joe, thanks very much for the first pos and welcome to FChat! I am glad you are enjoying the restoration - yes some times you feel like screaming but you have to just soldier on with it, i guess what doesn't kill you makes you stronger!

    I must say i am amazed how many people have looked at this thread, but i guess thats the miracle of the internet when word gets around - hope the boys on the BMW forum enjoy it.

    Great car the CSi, wish you luck with your restoration, you will enjoy the car all the more when finished - a process like this gives you a real sense of ownership and accomplishment, it makes the privilege of having such a car even more special.

    I thought long and hard about posting every picture, but i feel i have made the right decision for several reasons - not only the fact i always love following these sort of threads myself - its good to share and give something back. But, also in the Ferrari world cars can get a real stigma attached to them - if i done this restoration in secret and people only saw the end result, they would know the car has had work done - basically because it has changed colour from red to silver! But no one would know the level of detail or extreme lengths we have gone to to make the car perfect in every single way - many would just assume it has had a blow over, like so many others. By posting the journey, everyone can see, there are no secrets, its all there - no one can talk about your car under assumption or ill informed guess work - it is what it is. This open forum clears the air and hopefully leaves you with a car that has washed its face of all to stories and sometimes cutting remarks.

    Anyway, just another ramble as i am up in the middle of the night getting my wee lad back to sleep after a though week of chicken pox!
    Good night F-Chatters.
     
  12. S Brake

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    #187 S Brake, Apr 14, 2011
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    #188 Quadcammer, Apr 14, 2011
  14. Sig. Roma

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    #189 Sig. Roma, Apr 15, 2011
    Hi Mark,

    Thanks for the great post. I loved the 275GTB after having seen the car originally at the Chicago Auto Show in 1966. Then visiting the factory in June 1966 (10 days after LeMans), I decided I wanted one (I also wanted that black 500 Superfast that was being delivered to Saudi Arabia as well).

    Having the good fortune of living in Rome from 1971 - 1973, I almost bought a silver blue car that had a dubious history. A year later, I came close to buying a 62 250 LWB cabriolet.

    Looking at this thread and the Joe Marcari rebuild of the 250, it brought back alot of memories.

    Thanks for the post, and I can appreciate your efforts. I own a 69 911E since 1975, and the car "restored" by an "expert". I should have stepped up and had it done right the first time as the cost would not be as great as it is today. Continue on with your wonderful job.

    Will continue to follow this one !!

    Best
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  15. 275GTB

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    #190 275GTB, Apr 15, 2011
    Thank you Dom, very kind - i have sent you a PM
    cheers Mark
     
  16. 275GTB

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    #191 275GTB, Apr 15, 2011
    Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    thanks guys this is great news, hope to keep you all entertained for a few months to come.

    cheers
    Mark
     
  17. DINOBOY

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    #192 DINOBOY, Apr 15, 2011
    Hi Mark, this is awesome. I overheard two chaps on the train talking about this and thought I'd hunt it down using google. I've joined just to see the pictures.

    What you're doing is outstanding, and a real dream of mine to one day do the same with a Dino. Lucky I read this first as the hidden costs might mean I need to save some more first.
    Hope you're liquid enough to see the job through. Joe Macari looks an awesome set up, I'm actually quite near so will take a visit. Maybe they can even source a car for me.

    Keep up the great work, very interested to see how this progresses.
    oh and it seems congrats on thread of the month !
     
  18. 275GTB

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    #193 275GTB, Apr 15, 2011
    Thanks Dinoboy, drop me a PM if you are coming down to the garage (i live 5 mins away) and i will show you around. There are few Dino's down there for sale just now - restoration project and a concours example, plus there are several Dino's going through the workshop at different satges of restoration. You will love it, and get a real insight into the cars.

    No liquidity issues as i have just sold my kids to fund the project - no one would buy the mrs!

    cheers Mark
     
  19. ilconservatore

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    #194 ilconservatore, Apr 15, 2011
    Just found this thread courtesy of the 'thread of the month', and will be subscribing.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Do you know what tools they're using to strip the filler in the first set of nose pics - it almost looks more like the filler is being taken off in chunks rather than by abrasion or chemical means?
    Or is it so poorly adhered it comes off with just harsh language ;)
     
  20. ME308

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    #195 ME308, Apr 15, 2011

    LOL...:D ... pics ? ;)
    .
     
  21. adesalos

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    #196 adesalos, Apr 15, 2011
    Awesome thread! I had more fun with my car in the shop than I did driving it (if that makes sense), so I love your thread.
    Any intentions to show the same level of pictorial details for the engie rebuilt?
     
  22. 275GTB

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    #197 275GTB, Apr 15, 2011
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    Great! thats me in trouble now. My beautiful other half saw that post, had to do a bit of groveling.
    Just to clear up the matter and restore domestic bliss, my beautiful misses is not for sale at any price.....and i have bought the kids back.
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  23. 275GTB

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    #198 275GTB, Apr 15, 2011
    several ways - it comes off in chunks by using moderate heat and a stiff blade, or twisted nylon disc's on a vibrating grinder - or the gentle persuader and a chisel!
     
  24. 275GTB

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    #199 275GTB, Apr 15, 2011
    Hi, thanks. yes as mentioned earlier - pictures of the engine strip down and rebuild will follow later.
     
  25. 275GTB

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    #200 275GTB, Apr 15, 2011
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