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by John Vardanian
Mon Apr 24, 2023 7:24 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: R&R Daytona Fuse Cover Label
Replies: 5
Views: 5763

Re: R&R Daytona Fuse Cover Label

Steve, if it is glued (as opposed to riveted) you might try heating it slightly and prying it away with a razor blade. Be careful to not overheat and cause damage to the box itself. I would try hot water first before resorting to a heat gun. Good luck.

john
by John Vardanian
Sun Apr 09, 2023 1:56 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: RIP Lowell Brown
Replies: 3
Views: 5350

Re: RIP Lowell Brown

RIP Lowell! He was an interesting person to know. RIP.
by John Vardanian
Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:42 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Vintage Style Battery Manufacturers
Replies: 27
Views: 27737

Re: Vintage Style Battery Manufacturers

I have had one of these façade type batteries, as shown in your picture, for at least 9-10 years and it still works. Mind you, I drive my car about 2-3 times a year, so I need to slow charge it overnight every time. But, the next day it spins the engine with the same vigor as a new battery--it surpr...
by John Vardanian
Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:46 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Need correct door hinge pins for my Lusso
Replies: 6
Views: 1800

Re: Need correct door hinge pins for my Lusso

Steve, for some crazy reason, the Lusso door opens to nearly a perpendicular position to the side of the car. It probably has to with Scaglietti's crappy build quality. You and your passenger need to be mindful of this when parked at a slope.

john
by John Vardanian
Tue Nov 22, 2022 1:22 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Rust Repair
Replies: 21
Views: 21515

Re: Rust Repair

I see, Cornelis, it is all starting to make sense now. I'm sure the project will be a success, with you at the helm.

john
by John Vardanian
Fri Nov 18, 2022 8:54 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Rust Repair
Replies: 21
Views: 21515

Re: Rust Repair

Thanks Cornelis. I really would like to see how you will manage the side windows, seeing the discrepancy between the roof of the coupe and the door openings of the cabriolet. It will be a challenge for sure. Keep me posted please.

john
by John Vardanian
Thu Nov 17, 2022 1:30 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Rust Repair
Replies: 21
Views: 21515

Re: Rust Repair

Hi Cornelis, thanks for sharing the pictures. Do you intend to modify the sides of the cabriolet to look like a coupe? Coincidentally, I have seen a Series II coupe that was converted to a cabriolet.

john
by John Vardanian
Wed Oct 19, 2022 12:37 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 330 GT Emergency Brake Pads
Replies: 3
Views: 4608

Re: 330 GT Emergency Brake Pads

Hi Ed, is this the style you are talking about? I've seen this on late 50's, early 60's Jaguars.

https://mossmotors.com/jaguar-xk120-140 ... akes-xk150

john
by John Vardanian
Wed Oct 19, 2022 12:25 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Restoration of Fiamm Roadmaster compressor
Replies: 3
Views: 4086

Re: Restoration of Fiamm Roadmaster compressor

Great. I am glad for you.

john
by John Vardanian
Thu Oct 13, 2022 12:49 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Restoration of Fiamm Roadmaster compressor
Replies: 3
Views: 4086

Re: Restoration of Fiamm Roadmaster compressor

If the pin is an integral part of the casting you can only cut it off to free the plastic. You may be able to carefully heat the top and the plastic to see if you can slip it off without damaging it. Then after the top is painted, heat the casting without damaging the paint, then preheat the plastic...
by John Vardanian
Mon Sep 05, 2022 12:35 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 330GTC Electrical Question
Replies: 7
Views: 6167

Re: 330GTC Electrical Question

Get a read read between the fuel pump terminal and the negative terminal of the battery, see if you still get 10 volts.

john
by John Vardanian
Sat Jul 02, 2022 1:32 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 250 PF Coupe rear view mirror and hanger
Replies: 4
Views: 4264

Re: 250 PF Coupe rear view mirror and hanger

Hello Suzie, the Series II (outside plug motor) car's mirror is in Kerry's picture. The Series I (inside plug) car's mirror is like this.

john
by John Vardanian
Tue May 24, 2022 1:05 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Tom W's GTE
Replies: 2
Views: 4054

Tom W's GTE

Tom is too modest to post this, so here it is. It's a great watch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQopVziVZgY
by John Vardanian
Fri Apr 22, 2022 7:28 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 330 door mirrors
Replies: 24
Views: 13982

Re: 330 door mirrors

Here's one I saw on an Aurelia that was done very nicely. Unfortunately, I wasn't able talk to the owner so I could see how it was made.

john
by John Vardanian
Fri Apr 22, 2022 12:34 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 330 door mirrors
Replies: 24
Views: 13982

Re: 330 door mirrors

My solution... an MGA dash mirror...