New guy outside of Atlanta Ga

JayG · 10-11-2011, 03:52 AM

Hey there folks!

I'm Jay from Acworth, GA and I just picked up a '76 308 GT4 that I'll be working on over the winter (and presumably years after). Looking forward to reading more and more about the cars and networking for parts. Here's a picture as she sits now, not much to write home about but still nice to know I have one.

Thanks

Jay

FBI · 10-11-2011, 06:16 AM

Welcome to Flife Jay! And congrats on your car. Look forward to seeing the work your going to do to her. I'm very fond of the 308 gt4 love the boxer paint too.

Cheers

Barry · 10-11-2011, 06:20 AM

Welcome Jay.
Congrats on your new aquisition. Never seen at GT4 with 2 tone Boxer paintwork. Do you know if it came from the factory like that or was it a done after? Some more pics would be good when you get the chance...

brettgagnon · 10-11-2011, 09:03 AM

Welcome

Killer58 · 10-11-2011, 11:29 AM

Jay,

My first ever Ferrari ride was in a red 308 GT4, so I have a real soft spot for them. A good 40 years ago, I remember that ride like it was yesterday.

Congrats, you're going to love the car.

Killer

Cyril @ Formula Dynamics · 10-11-2011, 02:43 PM

Congrats on your new purchase Jay.

Enjoy

Cyril

ALEX A · 10-11-2011, 03:28 PM

Welcome to the site . enjoy the site and your car. if you need any help , feel free to call or email me.
Thank you
Alex.

ALEX A · 10-11-2011, 03:30 PM

I had a GT4 with the same colour combo.
It was fun to drive.

355dreamer · 10-11-2011, 04:23 PM

Welcome Jay. I can't wait to follow your progress here.

JayG · 10-11-2011, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry

Welcome Jay.
Congrats on your new aquisition. Never seen at GT4 with 2 tone Boxer paintwork. Do you know if it came from the factory like that or was it a done after? Some more pics would be good when you get the chance...

I have seen a few boxer paint jobs but mine appears to be a repaint. I pulled the door panel and I could see the remnants of a dark purple/magenta color. It had an interested look to it but I like the red/black better. When it gets resprayed I'll make the decision then. As far as more pics go, this is the most flattering picture I have of it. It needs a lot of cosmetics and I am going to be doing them myself for the most part. Emblems I have on order and I'm starting the body work on it now.

One thing that I do need to do is find another wheel. I have 3 14x7.5 in wheels and 1 14 x 6.5 inch wheel. It was put on to roll it around but I need to either have it staggered or 7.5 all around.

Thanks for the welcome guys. I'm sure I'll have lots of questions.

Jay

tazandjan · 10-11-2011, 05:59 PM

Jay- Welcome and that is a very pretty car. You might look into finding a set of the 16" wheels fitted to the 308 GTB/S unless you want to stick with the OEM wheels. They were 8" in the rear and 7" in the front and came with 205/55 16 and 225/50 16 tires. There are also some repro wheels for those original magnesium wheels that look pretty good.

Ferrari Wheels

champagne612 · 10-12-2011, 12:21 AM

Welcome to the group

Be great to see some more pictures of the GT4 ... doesn't matter if it's perfect or a rust bucket.

Enjoy the adventure

GrayTA · 10-12-2011, 07:35 AM

Welcome!!!!

PDG

Boxer · 10-12-2011, 12:48 PM

Congrats on the Ferrari and welcome to FLife.

360 Modena · 10-12-2011, 01:00 PM

Welcome to FLife Jay, nice car!

All the best and look us up if you ever visit the DC area (Mid-Atlantic chimps).

Great car (I recall my first Ferrari love like it was yesterday)

Glad to have you join the family.

ALEX A · 10-13-2011, 05:41 AM

I bought my first Ferrari 308 GT4 back in 1992. It came with 16 wheels.
This is a picture at the track . I tracked the car many times and had a great time.
Thanks
Alex.

tazandjan · 10-13-2011, 08:43 AM

Alex, Jay- That Boxer paint definitely dresses up a GT4 and brings out the car's attractive lines.

You own the only car that had the distinction of having two different names, first as the Dino 308 GT4 and then as the Ferrari 308 GT4.

JayG · 10-13-2011, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALEX A

I bought my first Ferrari 308 GT4 back in 1992. It came with 16 wheels.
This is a picture at the track . I tracked the car many times and had a great time.
Thanks
Alex.

Alex,

That is good motiviation for me to get this car where I want it. The 16s look great on it as well. I want to keep the 14s just to have that "when sports cars had 70 series tires" look.

Thanks for the links as well guys.

Andrew · 10-14-2011, 08:23 PM

Jay, congrats and welcome to Ferrari Life

355dreamer · 10-15-2011, 04:30 AM

Jay,
Was the original color prugna? If so, I beg you to return this beauty to it's original glory. Prugna was an amazing color, and a rare one too.

10-11-2011, 03:52 AM	#1
JayG Owner Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Acworth, Ga, U.S.A. Ferrari Life Posts: 325	New guy outside of Atlanta Ga Hey there folks! I'm Jay from Acworth, GA and I just picked up a '76 308 GT4 that I'll be working on over the winter (and presumably years after). Looking forward to reading more and more about the cars and networking for parts. Here's a picture as she sits now, not much to write home about but still nice to know I have one. Thanks Jay Attached Images

10-11-2011, 06:16 AM	#2
FBI Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Ferrari Life Posts: 312	Welcome to Flife Jay! And congrats on your car. Look forward to seeing the work your going to do to her. I'm very fond of the 308 gt4 love the boxer paint too. Cheers "if everything seems under control - you're not going fast enough." mario andretti

10-11-2011, 06:20 AM	#3
Barry Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 3,256	Welcome Jay. Congrats on your new aquisition. Never seen at GT4 with 2 tone Boxer paintwork. Do you know if it came from the factory like that or was it a done after? Some more pics would be good when you get the chance... Barry Ferrari's: 360 Modena F1, 308 GT4 Other Italians: Ducati 916, Ducati 848 DD's: RR Sport, BMW 645ci, BMW 1200GS Adv.

10-11-2011, 09:03 AM	#4
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10-11-2011, 02:43 PM	#6
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10-11-2011, 11:29 AM	#5
Killer58 Owner Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 1,419 Name: David	Jay, My first ever Ferrari ride was in a red 308 GT4, so I have a real soft spot for them. A good 40 years ago, I remember that ride like it was yesterday. Congrats, you're going to love the car. Killer

10-11-2011, 03:28 PM	#7
ALEX A Sponsor Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ONTARIO Ferrari Life Posts: 308 Name: ALEX ARMELLIN	Welcome to the site . enjoy the site and your car. if you need any help , feel free to call or email me. Thank you Alex. Ferrari Service Daytona Sport Cars 5309 Hwy 7 Woodbridge Ontario 905 264 9982 www.daytonaauto.ca DEALER FOR X-OST MARANELLO SPORT MUFFLERS

10-11-2011, 03:30 PM	#8
ALEX A Sponsor Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ONTARIO Ferrari Life Posts: 308 Name: ALEX ARMELLIN	I had a GT4 with the same colour combo. It was fun to drive. Ferrari Service Daytona Sport Cars 5309 Hwy 7 Woodbridge Ontario 905 264 9982 www.daytonaauto.ca DEALER FOR X-OST MARANELLO SPORT MUFFLERS

10-11-2011, 04:23 PM	#9
355dreamer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: MAR Ferrari Life Posts: 693 Name: L.C.	Welcome Jay. I can't wait to follow your progress here. Everything you have heard is true.

10-11-2011, 05:59 PM	#11
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,600 Name: Terry H Phillips	Jay- Welcome and that is a very pretty car. You might look into finding a set of the 16" wheels fitted to the 308 GTB/S unless you want to stick with the OEM wheels. They were 8" in the rear and 7" in the front and came with 205/55 16 and 225/50 16 tires. There are also some repro wheels for those original magnesium wheels that look pretty good. Ferrari Wheels Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

10-12-2011, 12:21 AM	#12
champagne612 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St Louis Ferrari Life Posts: 4,631 Name: Doug	Welcome to the group Be great to see some more pictures of the GT4 ... doesn't matter if it's perfect or a rust bucket. Enjoy the adventure 612 Nuvolari 16M Grigio Ferro

10-12-2011, 07:35 AM	#13
GrayTA Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Ferrari Life Posts: 230	Welcome!!!! PDG Current Ferrari: 1985 308 GTS QV (58027) Metallic Black/Creme

10-12-2011, 12:48 PM	#14
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,781	Congrats on the Ferrari and welcome to FLife. Boxer Current: F40, F50, 612, 430 Scuderia Past: 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB

10-12-2011, 01:00 PM	#15
360 Modena Owner Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: East Coast USA Ferrari Life Posts: 1,909	Welcome to FLife Jay, nice car! All the best and look us up if you ever visit the DC area (Mid-Atlantic chimps). Great car (I recall my first Ferrari love like it was yesterday) Glad to have you join the family. 360 & TR Cars & Coffee at CITY DOCK ANNAPOLIS 9am-noon Every Sunday *F-CHAT Exile* now living the *Ferrari Life*.

10-13-2011, 05:41 AM	#16
ALEX A Sponsor Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ONTARIO Ferrari Life Posts: 308 Name: ALEX ARMELLIN	I bought my first Ferrari 308 GT4 back in 1992. It came with 16 wheels. This is a picture at the track . I tracked the car many times and had a great time. Thanks Alex. Attached Images Ferrari Service Daytona Sport Cars 5309 Hwy 7 Woodbridge Ontario 905 264 9982 www.daytonaauto.ca DEALER FOR X-OST MARANELLO SPORT MUFFLERS

10-13-2011, 08:43 AM	#17
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,600 Name: Terry H Phillips	Alex, Jay- That Boxer paint definitely dresses up a GT4 and brings out the car's attractive lines. You own the only car that had the distinction of having two different names, first as the Dino 308 GT4 and then as the Ferrari 308 GT4. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

10-14-2011, 08:23 PM	#19
Andrew Administrator Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Francisco Ferrari Life Posts: 6,187 Name: Andrew	Jay, congrats and welcome to Ferrari Life AvidSquare \| Drivers Network

10-15-2011, 04:30 AM	#20
355dreamer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: MAR Ferrari Life Posts: 693 Name: L.C.	Jay, Was the original color prugna? If so, I beg you to return this beauty to it's original glory. Prugna was an amazing color, and a rare one too. Everything you have heard is true.

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