A big step forward for 4247 GT
Re: A big step forward for 4247 GT
hmm, New Years in SD doesn't sound half bad. . . .
1968 365 GT 2+2
s/n 11199
1955 s.II 500 Mondial
s/n 0556(0446)MD
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale
s/n 11199
1955 s.II 500 Mondial
s/n 0556(0446)MD
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale
- David Booth
- Posts: 271
- Joined: Wed Sep 04, 2002 2:23 am
- Location: Vista, California
- Contact:
Re: A big step forward for 4247 GT
Sorry - no help on the tire choice. But wanted to point out that that's no reflection in the rear axle picture Tom just posted. It's the unit from my SII Cab, #2105 GT, which happened to be going through the process at the same time as Tom's, at Zac's shop.
There was unmistakable evidence of a cascading failure of an inner axle bearing on my rear end, which looks like it led to lots of steel shrapnel flying around inside the case at a high rate of speed. I had taken it all apart and sourced new bearings, but wanted Zac to set it up properly so we wouldn't be going down the Disaster Trail again. Mine's ready to go back on the car as well, but first, I need to do some brake line bending on my new lines from Classic Tube. Looks like the main line from the tee fitting in front of the driver's footwell, running to the flex hose for the rear axle got "straightened out" somewhere along the line. So I have to carefully re-creat the correct contours.
There was unmistakable evidence of a cascading failure of an inner axle bearing on my rear end, which looks like it led to lots of steel shrapnel flying around inside the case at a high rate of speed. I had taken it all apart and sourced new bearings, but wanted Zac to set it up properly so we wouldn't be going down the Disaster Trail again. Mine's ready to go back on the car as well, but first, I need to do some brake line bending on my new lines from Classic Tube. Looks like the main line from the tee fitting in front of the driver's footwell, running to the flex hose for the rear axle got "straightened out" somewhere along the line. So I have to carefully re-creat the correct contours.
1960 SII PF cabriolet #2105GT
1963 250GTE #4799GT with 330 America engine #5033GT
"...Luigi follow only the Ferraris.."
1963 250GTE #4799GT with 330 America engine #5033GT
"...Luigi follow only the Ferraris.."
Re: A big step forward for 4247 GT
Tom,
The car looks great, MUCH further ahead than what I saw on our visit. Congratulations! The way things are going you could have it back on the road well before your birthday.
I cannot make Radcliffe this year so take a lot of pictures and post them for me.
Cheers,
Sam
The car looks great, MUCH further ahead than what I saw on our visit. Congratulations! The way things are going you could have it back on the road well before your birthday.
I cannot make Radcliffe this year so take a lot of pictures and post them for me.
Cheers,
Sam
'72 365 GTC/4 # 14953; ex-owner 330 GT 2+2 # 8025 :>(
Re: A big step forward for 4247 GT
Hi Tom,
I run Michelin XVS very happy with performance and vintage look.
Ciao!
I run Michelin XVS very happy with performance and vintage look.
Ciao!
William
1979 Avanti s/n Rqb-3016
1962 GTE s/n 3447
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider 1495*09775
1979 Avanti s/n Rqb-3016
1962 GTE s/n 3447
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider 1495*09775
Re: A big step forward for 4247 GT
After having and driving all options on my car there is NO doubt the best choice are the Vredestein's. They look correct, drive well, and won't break the bank.