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by RallyGTX
Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:42 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: NYTs "Dissappointing collectors cars"
Replies: 11
Views: 9698

Re: NYTs "Dissappointing collectors cars"

[quote="Michael Bayer"] Little did I know Chevy Vegas (#9) were sold with a 4 cylinder, twin cam 16 valve Cosworth motor! Gotta have one!!![/quote] They are all over eBay, just search 'cosworth vega' However, IIRC, the blocks are unlined aluminum, so they may not last as long as a 'normal' block. I ...
by RallyGTX
Tue Feb 12, 2008 6:09 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Aero Engine Fest
Replies: 3
Views: 4621

If you are in the area again and have a bit more time, check out the ME 262 project at Paine Field. They are building (IIRC) 5 'replica' aircraft, but with modern engines and (again, IIRC) avionics. They give tours and I believe a 'just dropped by' basis is no problem. Also, the Museum of Flight res...
by RallyGTX
Tue Aug 28, 2007 4:45 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: The Toyota 2000 GT in the diary photos
Replies: 6
Views: 6048

The Toyota 2000 GT in the diary photos

What ballpark are those things selling for these days?

How hard is it to find one?

TIA
by RallyGTX
Tue Jul 29, 2003 3:33 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: barn-find 330
Replies: 33
Views: 30560

It seems to me that the big 'disconnect' is the price vs condition. What I mean is that the seller appears to be well aware that the sum of the parts is greater than the whole and has chosen their asking value accordingly. However, at the same time, they are asking that the car be sold to an enthusi...
by RallyGTX
Thu Jul 03, 2003 3:03 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Parts
Replies: 21
Views: 19784

How is this?? Buy ONE inner and ONE outer and measure them. Take the bearing catalog of your choice, SKF, Timken, etc and see what they have that works. You will likely find something MUCH cheaper and readily available once you establish a valid cross-reference. Speaking of wheel bearings..... I hav...