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by abrent
Mon Apr 05, 2010 6:38 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 20 mph in 4th gear?
Replies: 6
Views: 4808

Re: 20 mph in 4th gear?

Even grandma, 3835, could do it. I had never read this, as in floor it in 4th at 20mph, but after Tom Meaddows played with the carbs he demonstrated it. The other neat trick with a well tuned V12 is stand a quarter, on edge, on the air cleaner, rev her up, and the quarter will spin on axis and not f...
by abrent
Sat Mar 06, 2010 7:29 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Brakes! We don't need no stinkin brakes
Replies: 30
Views: 24537

Re: Brakes! We don't need no stinkin brakes

Hi Tom, Look I'm just winding people up. I actually agree with Zac in that there are lots of things that can be done - both stealthly (is that a word) and obvious to improve a 50 year old design. It all comes to personal choice - of course - and what I really like about this forum is that all views ...
by abrent
Fri Mar 05, 2010 8:18 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Brakes! We don't need no stinkin brakes
Replies: 30
Views: 24537

Re: Brakes! We don't need no stinkin brakes

Hey, while we're at it, why don't we bagg it - 20" chromies with spinners and Doof Doof sub's? Come on Guy's. It's 7 REBUILDABLE components, and some lines. I know it was a total pain for Tom to get to florida, but trust me I drove my car back and fourth in LA., Manhattan Beach to Hollywood - in tra...
by abrent
Sun Feb 28, 2010 7:06 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 'Daytona' wheels
Replies: 20
Views: 14274

Re: 'Daytona' wheels

In Noosa they'd be worth 50 bucks.
by abrent
Sun Feb 28, 2010 3:52 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Brakes! We don't need no stinkin brakes
Replies: 30
Views: 24537

Brakes! We don't need no stinkin brakes

Hi Tom, I have been thinking about the various options you are considering and I wanted to weigh in on the choices. The manual brake system option is something I really strongly suggest avoiding. You will not get enough pressure on that pedal in an emergency situation. Can’t say that directly with e...
by abrent
Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:35 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Is it time to Sell?
Replies: 97
Views: 74662

Re: Is it time to Sell?

I know this thread has been dead for about a year, but as it started in 2007 - and we all know what happened since then - did anyone sell or wish they did? I didn't, but I have a box of parts at the moment - not a car - so it was not really a viable option in my case. What about getting back in to a...
by abrent
Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:27 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: The Road Trip to Cavallino Begins!
Replies: 90
Views: 66562

Re: The Road Trip to Cavallino Begins!

bugger - you made it. I had the bags packed, permission from "she who must be obeyed" - plane ticket, the lot. Guess I'll have to stay here then.
by abrent
Wed Jan 20, 2010 1:03 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: The Road Trip to Cavallino Begins!
Replies: 90
Views: 66562

Re: The Road Trip to Cavallino Begins!

Ahhgh Tom, I'm sitting miles away wishing that I was there and we could jack up the car and sort this out. Have had both on my car, fortunatly not at the same time, so can say that it is about a day with the right tools (flare wrench's - spacers - punch kit for the generic gasket stuff from Pep boys...
by abrent
Tue Oct 13, 2009 2:27 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Photos needed of series 2 headlight surround
Replies: 9
Views: 7439

Photos needed of series 2 headlight surround

Hello, Grandma is closer than ever to being painted, however a question came up recently that I could not find details of in my archives. Specifically, can someone provide photos of a Series II, GTE, headlight surrounds with the trim ring removed. For the rookies, Series II cars have the foglights i...
by abrent
Fri Oct 02, 2009 6:44 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Chuck McCreight passes after battle with cancer
Replies: 6
Views: 6423

Chuck McCreight passes after battle with cancer

Chuck McCreight passed away yesterday after a 2 year battle with a Brain Tumor. Many of us will remember that he was on this board as 67GTC, and owned a 330GTC for many years. A frequent participant in the Monterey Weeklong events, Chuck always managed to be just a little more outrageous than those ...
by abrent
Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:08 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Monterey 2009
Replies: 48
Views: 32450

Re: Monterey 2009

I think the car thing on next weekend in Monterey is overrated. We will be in the pub - the crown and anchor in downtown.
by abrent
Tue Jul 28, 2009 12:10 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Monterey 2009
Replies: 48
Views: 32450

Re: Monterey 2009

I'll be there along with my brothers from other mothers,Tanagawa-san and Sam.
by abrent
Mon May 18, 2009 10:43 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: The Quail
Replies: 24
Views: 17350

Re: The Quail

Luke, just got confirmation on the Casa Munras. We were on the wait list so it looks like
rooms are opening up.

Good luck.
by abrent
Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:26 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: The Quail
Replies: 24
Views: 17350

Re: The Quail

Damm, too slow. Anyone else???
by abrent
Thu Apr 16, 2009 12:32 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: The Quail
Replies: 24
Views: 17350

Re: The Quail

Like Tom Wilson I'm looking for a good soul to part with three tickets if at all possible. Cash, of course.

Anyone- anyone?

Regards,

Andrew.