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by afwrench
Mon Jul 18, 2005 9:55 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Finally met Tom
Replies: 1
Views: 2232

Finally met Tom

On Sat the 16th my wife an I were on our way to the Ferrari show at West Point. As or route would take us close to Tom,s weekend place we called and made a point to stop and visit. Tom just posted # 500 and as I pulled into his drive he was indeed working on the grille that we all know and love. It ...
by afwrench
Wed Jun 15, 2005 8:18 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Kids and cars
Replies: 7
Views: 6301

Tom you are so right. While I sometimes get a little tense as my kids get in and out of my old cars , Im picky about the door sills, they have such a great time it is all worth it . They are meant to be enjoyed and the kids will have great memories down the road. Hey I made a funny. Let them smell t...
by afwrench
Mon Jun 13, 2005 12:32 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: You meet the nicest people when your vintage Ferrari fails..
Replies: 11
Views: 10268

Remove the air cleaner and pump the go pedal ,see if it shoots fuel ,if it does then fuel is getting to the carbs. Pull a plug wire and ground it to check for spark ,first two things to do .
by afwrench
Fri Jun 10, 2005 8:27 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Kids and cars
Replies: 7
Views: 6301

Kids and cars

Tom , you should post as many pictures of your daughter as you like . Just stick a Ferrari in with her once in awhile. She is cute as a button and the car is cool .
by afwrench
Wed Jun 08, 2005 1:49 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Ferrari show
Replies: 2
Views: 2677

Tom ,the West Point show is the 6th annual event . I have not been yet but have been told it is a nice time and a relaxed atmosphere. Sunday , July 17th , set up 8:OO am , judging at 10:00 am , brunch follows at the Thayer hotel . I understand that they have a room set aside for the car folks . Some...
by afwrench
Wed Jun 08, 2005 11:33 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Ferrari show
Replies: 2
Views: 2677

Ferrari show

Curious to know if any of you folks intend to be at the Ferrari at West Point show July 17 . It would be nice to put faces to the names one sees on the site . I can provide details if needed. I can also say Im sorry in person for mentioning hot rod exhaust systems. Regards Mike
by afwrench
Mon Jun 06, 2005 5:53 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: exhaust system
Replies: 32
Views: 22911

Rudy, yours better be original or we will both be tasting feathers.
by afwrench
Mon Jun 06, 2005 1:49 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: exhaust system
Replies: 32
Views: 22911

Dont complain about prices as you run me out of town on a rail.Its just not fair , I make one little coment in the interest of economy and now Im dead man walking .Please, not too hot with the tar and a light coat of feathers. Remember preparation is the key to body work.
by afwrench
Mon Jun 06, 2005 10:46 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: exhaust system
Replies: 32
Views: 22911

It is not my intent to anger the Ferrari Gods but has anyone seen or had any experience with a custom setup from a good shop like the hot rod guys do . Stainless pipes and Flowmaster or similar mufflers. For someone not concerned about originality it might be an option. Please dont tar and feather m...
by afwrench
Fri May 27, 2005 9:52 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Ferrari PPI
Replies: 22
Views: 17038

Dont know Mr. Coren but does not sound like a comprehensive PPI , must pull plugs for compession / leak down tests . $600 seems high to me for what is a visual inspection , others correct me if Im wrong about dollar figures.
by afwrench
Thu May 26, 2005 7:39 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Toms grill
Replies: 10
Views: 8747

I will go along with John in CT. Hope that Tom does not use the possible flood of cash to fund another dream car restoration.
by afwrench
Mon May 23, 2005 4:20 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Toms grill
Replies: 10
Views: 8747

Toms grill

Tom I cant be the only one out here waiting to here about the progress on your grill. Perhaps you could have Dave give perodic updates just prior to the top 10 list.
by afwrench
Fri May 20, 2005 8:02 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Exhaust tips?
Replies: 2
Views: 2796

Hello Mike , I would be interested in the items mentioned check your PM on this site , happy to here about your c4 ,Regards Mike
by afwrench
Sat May 14, 2005 9:35 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Knurled nuts
Replies: 6
Views: 5243

This has worked for me if the switch knob or toggle is not too big. Get a deep socket that just fits around the nut and place some of the rubber stuff that is used under rugs to keep them from sliding on the floor. Place some in the socket as a liner or around the nut. As tou gently turn the socket,...
by afwrench
Wed Apr 20, 2005 1:36 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Remanufacturing Parts
Replies: 26
Views: 19405

remanufatured parts

I would be interested in a knockoff tool , have euro 365gtc4.