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Another thought is to find someone willing to go to Danchuk in person and try to get them to sell us some uncut panels. They are located in Santa Ana, CA. Is there anyone who lives out there willing to go there as an ambassador to 2+2 owners in need?
http://www.danchuk.com

Tom

Hi Art, No truck is going to be perfect, but this one is going to serve my purposes fine! With the Northeast salt, the most important thing is to find a truck without a rusty frame. Walt agreed to replace the master cylinder, and the pinion seal for no extra charge, so I should have a truck that wil...

Hi Guys,

Dave has a 400 Superamerica that is blue with a "pumpkin" interior, and a 500 Superfast that is silver with a red interior. I believe 400 was photographed in Forza, and the 500 has yet to be seen by the public.

Yale's car has the same color "pumkin" interior.

Tom

Thank you EVERYBODY!!! It's been a crazy couple of days, and it should stay like that for a few more, but I'm savoring every minute! I wish I could personally thank you all, but I feel the unbelievable compulsion to spend the time looking at Ellie's sleeping face! The word at work is Letterman was k...

Maybe Tom could add a wanted section to this site so compulsive 330 buyers could form some sort of support group.

I thought this place was for compulsive buyers, and owners!

Hi Matt, How much does it cost (or how many hours does it take) to replace valve guides? Not an easy answer. Worn guides require the heads to be removed. Sometimes they get stuck, and require more time and a head puller to take off. http://www.tomyang.net/cars/headpuller.htm New guides should get ne...

Hi Will,

It's worth a try, but realize that the hole you drill may give the rust a good place to start.

Tom

Hi Rob, 67000 Km miles is about 40K miles. Ferrari valve guides tend to need replacing by 50K miles. Some people have gotten more mileage on their engines, but on average, they last about 50K miles. With the modern materials, they will last longer than their original guides. I wouldn't spend that ki...

Hi Will, Wow! You done a lot of thinking on this one, and I'm embarrased to say that I have done a similar amount of research on my wheels and tires! I think he "32" or the "42" designations have something to do with a British measurement of the hubs, but I hope someone can help me on this. Another ...

I'm not the least bit surprised. The world feels that anything labeled "Ferrari" is worth a lot of money! A friend of a friend shops garage sales, and whenever he asks for a price on something, and it's rediculously overpriced, he responds, "Think of my offer when you're packing that up tonight!" Fo...

I had to share with everyone these pictures! Can you believe the bodywork?!?




Tom

Hi Tom, If you don't mind spending a little more money and time, and want the extra insurance, go with the timeserts. Bob's clientel tend to leave no expense or proceedure spared, but it may not be necessary IMHO. If I had the unlimited funds like those owners, I would have probably spent a lot more...

Hi Fest,

Helicoils use square wire to form the threads while timeserts use a one piece insert. It's supposed to be a stronger way to repair threads.

Tom

Hi Tom (Treue), Bob Smith is probably considered one of the top Ferrari restorers in the U.S. and has a client list to prove it. He's very knowledgeable on Ferraris, and I don't doubt time-serting would be good insurance from blown head gaskets and worse failures, but you have to consider the probab...

RP, I've so far memorized one place on the Taconic State parkway where the State Troopers like to hide out, but there are plenty of spots still to find! The good thing, is once you get up to where my house is, there is a lot less speed enforcement. I know of a wrecking yard on 23 on the west side of...