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by tyang
Wed Feb 11, 2004 11:34 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: un-official etiquette note
Replies: 10
Views: 9501

I just posted Jack Horner's gallery entry, and welcome more submissions. Just understand that it may take a few days to get around to posting it because I no longer have all the time to the web building as I used to!

Tom
by tyang
Wed Feb 11, 2004 3:10 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferrari Archive
Topic: Door panel kick plate covers for 250 GTE
Replies: 78
Views: 222197

Hi Guys, The slots on the edges of 250GTE panels were wide enough to make up the variations in the mounting posts, but everyone can decide how they want their panels cut. I'm sure each owner can file the panels slightly to fit if there are problems. The prices will vary from shop to shop, but doing ...
by tyang
Tue Feb 10, 2004 11:45 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Steering wheel finish
Replies: 31
Views: 29623

Hi Bernard,

I simply sanded the varnish off. Most of it had chipped off, so it was just a matter of using progressively finer sandpaper until I got down to the bare wood. It's probably safer for the wheel, and your health to not use those chemical strippers!

Tom
by tyang
Tue Feb 10, 2004 11:43 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferrari Archive
Topic: Door panel kick plate covers for 250 GTE
Replies: 78
Views: 222197

Hello All, First off I want to say, WAY TO GO TOM WILSON!!! I knew that we would get a better deal with a little persuasion. We all owe you a beer for making the effort! I know Francois will order at least one set for a GTE, but I will give him a call tomorrow to check. It will be far cheaper to hav...
by tyang
Tue Feb 10, 2004 12:33 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Workbench
Replies: 6
Views: 5906

Hi Fest, You're not the first person who suggested a solid core door for a counter top, and I may use one, but I have an idea I'd like to try out for this bench. I want to frame the edges with angle iron and use masonite to make up the height of the steel. This strong edge should withstand any pound...
by tyang
Mon Feb 09, 2004 1:27 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Car Dolly's - Advise Needed
Replies: 5
Views: 5911

Hi Ed, You're welcome! I just bought the steel wheeled ones from Eastwood, and they're OK. I don't know how the other ones will fare, but your floor should be a flat as possible for the steel casters to roll properly. Be prepared to really push, if the wheels get stuck in a crack, or seam in the con...
by tyang
Wed Feb 04, 2004 11:56 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 330 GTC
Replies: 0
Views: 2104

330 GTC

I added Jim Wickstead's 330 GTC to the owner's gallery:

http://www.tomyang.net/cars/ferrari.htm ... kstead.htm
by tyang
Tue Feb 03, 2004 8:10 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: CAF # 1 Red Paste
Replies: 4
Views: 4562

Hi Fest,

Francois uses the Wurth gasket sealer, but I'm sure any of the other sealers will work fine.

Tom
by tyang
Sat Jan 31, 2004 9:18 am
Forum: Vintage Ferrari Archive
Topic: Door panel kick plate covers for 250 GTE
Replies: 78
Views: 222197

Hi Steve,

You're welcome! I think it's great how we can all help each other! Now if we can just find that damn foil piece for the seats...

Tom
by tyang
Wed Jan 28, 2004 6:00 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Pull Tab Positioning
Replies: 1
Views: 2532

Hi Tom,

I've realized my mistake, and unfortunately for the world to see! I will be posting a new entry soon to explain how I screwed it up!

Doh!

Tom
by tyang
Wed Jan 28, 2004 2:27 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferrari Archive
Topic: Door panel kick plate covers for 250 GTE
Replies: 78
Views: 222197

Hi Tom (Wilson),

Thanks for stepping up to the plate!!! If we can work out a deal with Danchuk, I'm sure I'll buy some to sell to others who will need them in the future.

We'll be looking forward to hearing how you make out!

Tom
by tyang
Tue Jan 27, 2004 11:32 am
Forum: Vintage Ferrari Archive
Topic: Door panel kick plate covers for 250 GTE
Replies: 78
Views: 222197

O.K. that's three guys that need this stuff so far! Come on! Someone in So Cal help them out! Danchuk has to have sheets of this stuff before they cut them into the shape of the 57 Chevy tailfin. We need someone with the right friendly/persuasive demeanor to get them to sell it to us in sheets. Anyo...
by tyang
Tue Jan 27, 2004 11:26 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Lyle Tanner
Replies: 1
Views: 2517

Lyle Tanner

Hello All, The word from the Ferrari Grapevine is Lyle Tanner filed for bankruptcy. I don't know how to do it, but can anyone confirm this rumor? For those who don't know, Lyle Tanner runs a Ferrari parts business and has been selling parts in different incarnations for many years. He often is the o...
by tyang
Mon Jan 26, 2004 10:45 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Steering wheel finish
Replies: 31
Views: 29623

Hi Bernard,

IMHO, I feel the poly, or clear finish will darken the wood without stain. To be sure, try a small spot by the finger grip.

Tom
by tyang
Sun Jan 25, 2004 12:02 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Steering wheel finish
Replies: 31
Views: 29623

If I had to make a guess, I would say the steering wheel is made out of mahogany. Oak tends to to have regularily spaced grain patterns that the Nardi wheel does not. Mohogany seems to have a real uniform grain to it. Any wood workers out there know? My steering wheel looks fine, and the Varnish rea...