What car projects updates have you been up to over the cold months?

Had my clutch done on my F355, challenge grill, black leather boot cover, black leather convertible cover, fire extinguisher with tan leather installed behind driver seat. Pictures to follow tomorrow.

 

Redid parts of the interior:

- new black leather seats (288 GTO style)
- new carbon fibre door covers
- removable steering wheel

The look is now more modern as I like it and the seating position akin to a go kart.

 

You reading my mind?

I'd love to if I find lights small enough to fit in there and that look the part. My front grille is somewhat "ruined" anyway now that I swapped the US for a Euro bumper: Turns out there is now a piece missing on each side where the US bumper had the fire hydrants (or whatever those humongous black bumpers were). So I simply have to fill that void...

So if somebody comes across those double rectangular lights, let me know please. Should also help with the night driving.

 

Chelle, it looks great!

Now, when can we (you and Halley) do dinner again?

 

Me too, both of you!

 

Uh...let's see,

Mangusta:

new clutch master cylinder and I'm getting ready to install a new electric fuel pump.

Dino:

I'm trying to repair a broken stud on one of the rear bumper caps, and I'm repainting the roof panel to repair a (self inflicted) gash.

Espada:

Rebuilding carbs, adjusting cam chain tensioners, adjusting valves, rebuilding water pump, new seals on steering box, new seals on trans, new ignition wires, new points & coils, new wrinkle finish on cam covers and AC bracket, new fuel lines from tanks through cabin to engine compartment, new ceramic coating on headers, new clutch and pressure plate, new brake lines (I hope that's everything)

 

Installed new fuel lines, fuel pump, accumulator, and filter. Oil change, new oil filter, cleaned air filter, and flushed brake fluid.

 

I did the same thing as Gerry328. New fuel hoses, fuel pump, accumulator, oil/filter change and instead of bleeding the brakes, I changed out the thermostat. Now I have heat in the car, which usually is not a problem for 328s, but when the thermostat opens at 120F, the engine never seems to get to operating temps and thus, no warm air.

 

Just a few things (Nothing major like some of you guys) :

- Polished rear plastic window to remove minor scratches
- Cleaned and painted engine bay frame components that were looking tired
- Removed, cleaned and prepped seats and some interior parts for redye (redye done at Continental)
- Found (finally!) 16" wheels, tires, and bolts off an '87 Mondial so I keep the metric ones for shows only
- Removed trunk carpeting and interior console "doghouse" so the binding could be replaced at Ogden Top & Trim, replaced parts
- Removed engine bay cover and trunk lid and cleaned areas I couldn't get to before (had to do to remove carpet and paint frame anyway)
- Continental performed annual service, replaced faulty fog lamp switch, and repaired non-functioning cigarette lighter
- Removed stereo and replaced with factory blank-out piece (thanks Continental for finding one!)
- Removed, disassembled, oiled, and replaced air horn compressor (no more sad little horn sound!)
- Replaced faulty trunk lid support and bracket
- Removed muffler and currently in the process of cleaning & polishing
- Soon to start detailing...

 

500HP upgrade project for my Gransport... watch this space!

 

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Well, when I pulled off the breather hose and gas poured out, it was probably time. According to Gerry and Dave, that isn't suppose to happen. I think my accumulator was origional and probably so was Gerry's. Anyway, we now have new fuel systems and hoses (that faint once in awhile gas odor is gone from mine) so all should be fine for years to come. Besides, it gave me something to do during the cold months.

I do like the seats Andreas put in. Was wanting to see them tonight, but now I need to wait until the next event.

 

Me, I just hibernated through the entire winter.

 

I tried to invite you out for a spin in a Porsche. As you look down upon the common people and need your rest as Emperor it was not much of a surprise.

Chelle, can you post some pics of the 550 Maranello project you are working on please?

 

Dam that looks nice

 

Since you spilled the beans or gummy bears: Yes Chelle, please start a thread about that awesome project. Come to think of it, we should set up a virtual garage for it in Ferrarichat's owners forum. This car definitely qualifies.

Regarding my seats:
Glad to see so many positive comments (no comments on the carbon fibre doors?). What I did was order the Daytona inserts (those strips with the holes) from GAHH Inc along with a hide of Ferrari leather. I took the seats out of the car and brought everything to a local upholstery shop along with fotographs of the 288 GTO seats. The seats aren't exactly to spec, but close enough for my liking. Of course if somebody wanted to go really overboard the bits in between could be made with red leather, but I already have a beige/black mix. Didn't want to throw in another color.
The headrests too were made by the same shop, however if somebody wants a horse embossed, there is a place in Canada that does that. Becomes a bit of a logistics exercise getting the leather sent back and forth. I did that for the Daytona Replica, but didn't think it was worth going through it again for this time.

That said, a much easier approach would have been to just order the ready made new leather covers from GAHH Inc or Ferraripartsexchange and have your local shop put them over the seats. That is if you are happy with getting 308 style covers. There are however no more 288 GTO covers for 308 seats, trust me I looked into that (there used to be a long time ago).