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by tyang
Fri Mar 05, 2004 9:20 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Check out the New York Times!!
Replies: 8
Views: 8232

Check out the New York Times!!

Hi All,

The "Escapes" Section (3/5) has an article on Classic Car Mechanics, and I got a mention in the article! There's also a picture of Francois.

Tom
by tyang
Mon Mar 01, 2004 9:58 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Lusso brake booster
Replies: 1
Views: 2332

Have you given Karp's brake service a call?
http://www.resleeve.com

I had them rebuild a booster for my Alpine, and look like the have parts for your booster. They did a great job.

Tom
by tyang
Tue Feb 24, 2004 12:22 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: hood pad silver vinyl material 365GT 2+2, etc.
Replies: 11
Views: 11482

Be aware that Lyle Tanner (Ferrari Parts Exchange) may be going through some "financial restructuring," and until we can be sure that it is safe to get orders filled, you may consider another source. If someone from Ferrari Parts Exchange would like to answer to the rumors, I welcome it!

Tom
by tyang
Tue Feb 24, 2004 12:18 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: More sparkplug wires
Replies: 16
Views: 14039

Hi Art,

I think Bluecat is talking about the stuff on the outside of the wire, and you're talking about the stuff on the end of the sparkplug.

Rich running leaves sooty deposits, and blowby shows up in black oily deposits. I think white is lean, but I have to look up my chiltons pictures!

Tom
by tyang
Tue Feb 24, 2004 9:22 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Steering wheel finish
Replies: 31
Views: 29622

Remmeber that if you end up with a drip or run, it can be sanded smooth with 1000 grit sandpaper when it dries, and buffed out. If there are any cracks in the wood, now is the time to fix them before the varnish. I watered down carpenter's glue and forced it into the cracks before firmly clamping th...
by tyang
Mon Feb 23, 2004 9:36 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Internet Service Providers
Replies: 6
Views: 5652

All the complaints I get on this forum are from AOL users. The software designers that wrote this program are aware of the problem, but feel that there would be a security risk from hackers if changes were made to allow AOL users to access forums like this one. I know there are a lot of AOL users, b...
by tyang
Sun Feb 22, 2004 11:26 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Wow... I finally have a 330 2+2!
Replies: 12
Views: 10474

Hi Matt, DOT 5 is Silicone brake fluid, and is very different from DOT 3 or 4. DOT 5 is safer for paint, and supposedly won't absorb water, but can be harder to bleed the air out of a system, and is slightly compressible (perhaps because small bubbles stay in suspension). Installing DOT 5 in a syste...
by tyang
Sun Feb 22, 2004 1:14 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Interior Leather Replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 6483

Hi Steve, I think you're making the right decision in driving the car for the summer and fall before embarking on any major work. You'll enjoy the car on the road, and get to know her before tearing into the body and interior. What color blue was the interior? Was it a light blue like http://www.tom...
by tyang
Sat Feb 21, 2004 1:11 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: ebay- Tires
Replies: 8
Views: 7691

Could it be a Gordon Keeble?
by tyang
Fri Feb 20, 2004 10:26 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Wow... I finally have a 330 2+2!
Replies: 12
Views: 10474

Hi Matt, Congratualtions!!! I'm sure you'll have many joyous moments in that car. One tip I've heard on the getting the knock-off off is to use two hammers. Keep the lead one in contact with the spinner, and hit that one with another hammer. This can help keep better aim. A dead blow hammer can also...
by tyang
Fri Feb 20, 2004 8:26 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Stainless exhaust on vintage V12
Replies: 1
Views: 2461

Hi Matt, The Timevalve exhaust is very similar to the Ansa system, but the sound will probably be different. When I've heard a 330 GT 2+2 exhaust made by Timevalve, the system seemed quieter than the Ansa systems I've heard on similar cars. Of course, sound is a subjective matter, so your perception...
by tyang
Fri Feb 20, 2004 12:35 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Interior Leather Replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 6483

I'm pretty sure Re-Originals does not have covers for 2+2s. The GTC and Lusso seats he has are very different from the ones found on the GTE, 330 2+2s, etc.

Tom
by tyang
Thu Feb 19, 2004 11:05 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Interior Leather Replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 6483

Hi Steve, I think the amount of journal entries I've written on my interior restoration is a good indication of how complex the 330 America interior can be. An interior can cost anywhere from $8K to $15K depending on how much you need to have done and the quality of the work. The Connolly leather th...
by tyang
Thu Feb 19, 2004 11:59 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: hood pad silver vinyl material 365GT 2+2, etc.
Replies: 11
Views: 11482

Hi Ron,

That's one of those materials that I've been trying to locate without much success. The black materal used on 250s can probably be had from a vinyl roof supplier. Perhaps Michael Greenspan's supplier who may be able to supply the mylar seat trim has some.

Tom
by tyang
Mon Feb 16, 2004 12:44 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 250 GTE Questions from a (Big Time) Novice...
Replies: 7
Views: 6516

Hi Leonard,

Welcome to my website!

It's funny that you ask about air conditioning because Michael Greenspan and I were chatting about the possibility of adding A/C to his 330 America, and Yale with his 330 GT 2+2 is also interested. Stay tuned!

Tom