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I've got a two RW-3812s for sale if anyone is interested. They're rusty, but rebuildable.

Tom

Hi Charles,

Susupension pieces such as control arms will have to canibalized, but the bushings are available, and the shocks are rebuildable by Koni.

Tom

Trying to convince the wife on the purchase is just the beginning! Hiding the reciepts of the repairs will be ongoing! You do know distributor caps are $200+ each, and you'll need two? How about $2700 dollar exhaust systems? I'm not trying to scare you away, but if you think BMW parts are $$$... I a...

Hi Luke,

I'm not sure if I can attend as I don't subscribe to the Registry! I am, however, planning on hosting a second annual Monterey weekend get together on Thursday night. This time you'll be able to stay out late since it's in the same motel!

Tom

Hi Charles, Welcome! Having lived in Savannah for a couple years, I can understand your concerns for air conditioning! While my dash is out, I'm going to make some measurements for Michael Greenspan so we can continue his research into fitting a/c in his 330 America. Be aware that insulation may be ...

Hi Luke,

Have you tried calling Fred Petroski in NY? He may have a headlight ring. Geoff Ohland of Partsource in ME may have the gaskets and a licence plate frame.

Did I miss something? What happened to the car?

Tom

Hi Guys, Some of us have more questions to ask than answers, so I certainly don't want to turn anyone away because they ask too much. I knew very little about Ferrari several years ago, and if not for the generosity of the Ferrari knowledgeable, I would still know nothing! I created this website to ...

Hi Tony,

I can't believe it hasn't sold yet! With money so cheap from low interest rates it's amazing no one has made the leap to Vintage Ferrari ownership.

Let's hope your car goes to a good owner!

Tom

Hi Guys,

When I get a chance, I can put this information in the "Restoration Tips" section. If anyone has anything to add, please "ring in!"

Hi Ken,

Dime sized holes usually turn out to be much larger holes when you remove all the loose rust.

Do you know how to weld? Anything else will be temporary and may trap more moisture causing the rust to continue.

Tom

Hi Michael,

I'm not sure if I've read warnings about multigrade oils in older engines, but I've heard of problems with synthetics.

I've seen Baldwins burst as well as Frams, but they have always happened on cold starts on cold days. The thick oil, and high pressure can do it!

Tom

Do it because you love it, or else you'll never reap the rewards of this car. Although we can all agree that this car is worth less than $15K to someone who wants to restore it, it's worth more to someone who will part it out. These cars end up with the higher bidder, and usually that means the end ...

Hi Ron,

I'm not familier enough with aluminum or sheetmetal to tell you what gauge I used. I often pick up scraps that seem thick enough, and use what's handy. One person that has worked with Ferrari Bodywork that should be able to give you an answer is the "Tinman:"
http://www.tinmantech.com/

Tom

Hi Tom,

No, those I glued in place with contact cement.

Tom

Hi Tom (Wilson), One felt attaches to a chrome trim piece that then attaches to the outer door shell. http://www.tomyang.net/cars/door5.jpg The other one is on the painted trim piece that mounts over the inner door panel. http://www.tomyang.net/cars/doorpanel61.jpg There's plenty of room behind thes...