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by chris
Thu Dec 19, 2019 2:54 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Brake bleeding sequence & tricks 250 Gte
Replies: 10
Views: 10116

Brake bleeding sequence & tricks 250 Gte

Dear Al, I will fill the brake system on my 250 Gte S3 (see photos) soon and have some questions: 1. What fluid do you recommend? Silicon or normal Dot4? 2. What is the best sequence for bleeding 250 brakes? 3. Are there any tricks which make it easier? I do have a hand pressurised bleeder which con...
by chris
Tue Nov 19, 2019 12:33 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Borrani RW 3801 or 3690
Replies: 0
Views: 16900

Borrani RW 3801 or 3690

Hi All, I had my Borranis tested and 2-3 of them have a big radial untrueness, meaning they run out of true and my local wire wheel specialist says at least 2 can not be overhauled. Therefore I am looking for a good set of RW3801 or RW3690 or two single wheels RW3801 to complete my set. Preferable i...
by chris
Wed Nov 13, 2019 2:38 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Bonnet Question
Replies: 17
Views: 15511

Re: Bonnet Question

Hi John,

I would guess that either springs have lost their tension
or someone dismounted them and did not put enough preload on them when mounting them on their individual frames?! Can you put more preload on them if you remove the screw or are they already “tightly” rolled up?

Christopher
by chris
Mon Nov 11, 2019 5:11 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Bonnet Question
Replies: 17
Views: 15511

Re: Bonnet Question

Mine is 4701 and has both.
Christopher
by chris
Mon Nov 11, 2019 2:43 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Bonnet Question
Replies: 17
Views: 15511

Re: Bonnet Question

Agree. Mine has both. 250 Gte S3.
by chris
Sun Nov 10, 2019 4:50 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Finish of External water pipes on a 250 GTE?
Replies: 15
Views: 14099

Re: Finish of External water pipes on a 250 GTE?

Build one myself. Not the prettiest but tested to 3 bar. Will have it nickel plated and then paint it wrinkle.

Thanks for all advice on how to get one.

Christopher
by chris
Sun Nov 10, 2019 4:40 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Bonnet Question
Replies: 17
Views: 15511

Re: Bonnet Question

Hi John,

that is my understanding. Mine were missing on my S3 Gte
and I bought a used pair. They are very hard to move by hand, so have a lot of spring tension. Have you tried them
of the car?

Christopher
by chris
Thu Nov 07, 2019 2:40 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Original carpet binding and heel toe mat for 1960-1963 Ferrari
Replies: 14
Views: 13582

Re: Original carpet binding and heel toe mat for 1960-1963 Ferrari

Hi John, thanks for the advice. I asked Trinchero for a sample to discuss with my upholsterer. He already gave me advice on what to look for. As soon as I have something that I consider I will post it to discuss. Thanks for all your support and the positive and constructive communication on this sit...
by chris
Tue Nov 05, 2019 2:14 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Original carpet binding and heel toe mat for 1960-1963 Ferrari
Replies: 14
Views: 13582

Re: Original carpet binding and heel toe mat for 1960-1963 Ferrari

Hi Tom,

thanks fir the answer on the color of binding!

BR
Christopher
by chris
Tue Nov 05, 2019 2:13 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Original carpet binding and heel toe mat for 1960-1963 Ferrari
Replies: 14
Views: 13582

Re: Original carpet binding and heel toe mat for 1960-1963 Ferrari

Hi John,

thanks for the hint. Will check with them. Carpet I already have from Trinchero, same as you get from Reoriginals. Need just binding.

Thanks
Christopher
by chris
Tue Nov 05, 2019 2:11 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Finish of External water pipes on a 250 GTE?
Replies: 15
Views: 14099

Re: Finish of External water pipes on a 250 GTE?

Hi Tom,

I checked this already ans spoke to Bern from Gto. No luck. I started building my own and ordered the thermostat neck from Gto.

Thanks
Christopher
by chris
Mon Nov 04, 2019 6:29 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Original carpet binding and heel toe mat for 1960-1963 Ferrari
Replies: 14
Views: 13582

Re: Original carpet binding and heel toe mat for 1960-1963 Ferrari

Hi All, hi Tom,

what color would the binding originally be. Same color as carpet? My carpet will be red. Would red binding be right ?

Thanks
Christopher
by chris
Mon Nov 04, 2019 6:25 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Finish of External water pipes on a 250 GTE?
Replies: 15
Views: 14099

Re: Finish of External water pipes on a 250 GTE?

Hi All,

I am looking for a front water pipe for a 250 Gte S3. The one that connects to the thermostat. Any ideas where to get one.

Thanks
Christopher
by chris
Sat Oct 26, 2019 7:10 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Re-Engraving logo on Borrani spinners
Replies: 5
Views: 6201

Re: Re-Engraving logo on Borrani spinners

Hi Tom,

I agree about Borrani. They are nice people but I was astonished how little they knew and would always go for rebuild old wheels instead of new.

BR
Christopher
by chris
Sat Oct 26, 2019 3:14 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Re-Engraving logo on Borrani spinners
Replies: 5
Views: 6201

Re-Engraving logo on Borrani spinners

Dear All, being in Padua at the Auto Epoca I spoke to the guys from Borrani. I asked them if the have the 250/275 style spinners with Route Borrani on them, not Route Borrani Milano. They were not aware of the differences and do not have them. Two questions: Were both available originally? Do you ha...