First post to say hi ! -308 GT4 Owner

Fave · 10-27-2011, 05:50 PM

Hey everyone. There are a few familiar names over here. No not jumping ship, but I like the feel of this place. So I just wanted to say hi. BTW I'm an owner of a 74 Euro GT4. Cheers Fave

champagne612 · 10-27-2011, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Fave

Hey everyone. There are a few familiar names over here. No not jumping ship, but I like the feel of this place. So I just wanted to say hi. BTW I'm an owner of a 74 Euro GT4. Cheers Fave

Fave

Welcome to FLife

No need to jump ship both places have a lot to offer! ... well for now anyway

Feel free to share a picture of the GT4

Granucci · 10-27-2011, 08:35 PM

Welcome... No one asking to jump. Just enjoy. Post your car get the an owners sticker.

tazandjan · 10-27-2011, 09:02 PM

Fave- Welcome to Ferrari Life. Looking forward to seeing images of your GT4.

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 10-27-2011, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Granucci

Welcome... No one asking to jump. Just enjoy. Post your car get the an owners sticker.

+1. w/ smiles Jimmy

Boxer · 10-27-2011, 10:41 PM

Welcome to FLife. One of the long terms guys here - Barry - is hot on the acquisition trail of a GT4. I am sure he would appreciate advice on what to look for when buying.

Barry · 10-27-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Boxer

Welcome to FLife. One of the long terms guys here - Barry - is hot on the acquisition trail of a GT4. I am sure he would appreciate advice on what to look for when buying.

Welcome to F Life Fave. As Boxer mentioned I am indeed in the initial stages of looking for a GT4. Tell us a bit about your pride and joy!

barcheta · 10-28-2011, 05:21 AM

Welcome to where the cool kids live. As Barry stated please tell us about your car. Post some pics too!

Fave · 10-28-2011, 01:26 PM

Hey guys, thanks for the welcome!

I'll post pictures later.

My story is a bit of a long one as there have been many ups and downs, but all up now!
The best advice I could give is buy the best example you can. Since these cars aren't demanding high prices you can get a very good one for 30 - 40, and decent ones for mid twenties. Don't do what I did and buy for 15 unless your planning on spending lots of money.

As to what happened with me is I bought for 15 and by the time I'm done Ill be close to 100. Sounds crazy but eventually this will be a fully restored car. There have been allot of lessons learned, and i'm not upset but it has resulted in legal action against one shop not to be named. Thankfully I'm now with a shop that is beyond amazing. I am doing what I can myself, but the reality is I can't do everything.

I can't get into to much information as to exactly has been done as previously mentioned, but basically;
fully rebuilt engine
partially rebuilt gear box
new interior, but it was a cheapo job and I'm hunting the world for the original beige velour & vinyl, so it's going to be fully redone.
The body will receive a tear down paint and bodywork next year, it's currently resale red, the orignal colour is Dino Blu and will probably go back to that.
The electrical was all sorted out, I did install Birdman's fuse box but I am removing it and going back to the new original
the AC is in and running R12 (I have lots of the good stuff if any one in Toronto needs any)
Cooling system is working perfectly
This winter the full suspension, steering and brakes are being done.
The trunk needs new carpets, I have a bunch of that and will also be doing that.
Got QV 16" rims, and they are being refinished. The Euro cars did have this as an option, but I think it was only at series 2 that they began to offer it, I could be wrong.

So basically the car drives like mad except for the suspension. Absolutley no smoke or oil drips. It's tight and runs like hell. I have gotten many compliments on the engine and it's sound. Oh yeah also re did the engine bay.

I guess I would also add to my advice is get an early euro for the high cams, no smog and euro styling. I'm not a fan of the Us large bumers. The series 2 AC is better with the added vents as well.

That's it for now, my kid needs her diaper changing

Fave

Andrew · 10-28-2011, 01:38 PM

Fave, Welcome to Ferrari Life

Looking forward to learning more about your GT4 and experiences.

Fave · 10-28-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew

Fave, Welcome to Ferrari Life

Looking forward to learning more about your GT4 and experiences.

Thanks Andrew !

Killer58 · 10-28-2011, 02:52 PM

The first ride I ever had in a Ferrari was in a 308 GT4. I've wanted one ever since. Will be waiting for the next installment of your saga Fave!

Night Life · 10-29-2011, 03:03 AM

No jumping required, visit both sites we don't care

10-27-2011, 05:50 PM	#1
Fave Owner Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto Canada Ferrari Life Posts: 19	First post to say hi ! -308 GT4 Owner Hey everyone. There are a few familiar names over here. No not jumping ship, but I like the feel of this place. So I just wanted to say hi. BTW I'm an owner of a 74 Euro GT4. Cheers Fave

10-27-2011, 08:35 PM	#3
Granucci Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: far and away Ferrari Life Posts: 5,047	Welcome... No one asking to jump. Just enjoy. Post your car get the an owners sticker. Guide to the Galaxy: Don't Panic Rik -- LAH ! Current: 1990 Mondial T Cabriolet : Red/Tan 1995 456 GT 2+2 : Roso Metalizzato [Fer 311/C] & Tan

10-27-2011, 09:02 PM	#4
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,601 Name: Terry H Phillips	Fave- Welcome to Ferrari Life. Looking forward to seeing images of your 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. Last edited by tazandjan; 10-28-2011 at 02:26 PM.

10-27-2011, 10:41 PM	#6
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,781	Welcome to FLife. One of the long terms guys here - Barry - is hot on the acquisition trail of a GT4. I am sure he would appreciate advice on what to look for when buying. 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

10-28-2011, 05:21 AM	#8
barcheta Owner Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Ferrari Life Posts: 1,394 Name: JB	Welcome to where the cool kids live. As Barry stated please tell us about your car. Post some pics too! Current: 85' GTS QV "I don't sell cars, I sell engines. The cars I throw in for free since something has to hold the engine."

10-28-2011, 01:26 PM	#9
Fave Owner Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto Canada Ferrari Life Posts: 19	Hey guys, thanks for the welcome! I'll post pictures later. My story is a bit of a long one as there have been many ups and downs, but all up now! The best advice I could give is buy the best example you can. Since these cars aren't demanding high prices you can get a very good one for 30 - 40, and decent ones for mid twenties. Don't do what I did and buy for 15 unless your planning on spending lots of money. As to what happened with me is I bought for 15 and by the time I'm done Ill be close to 100. Sounds crazy but eventually this will be a fully restored car. There have been allot of lessons learned, and i'm not upset but it has resulted in legal action against one shop not to be named. Thankfully I'm now with a shop that is beyond amazing. I am doing what I can myself, but the reality is I can't do everything. I can't get into to much information as to exactly has been done as previously mentioned, but basically; fully rebuilt engine partially rebuilt gear box new interior, but it was a cheapo job and I'm hunting the world for the original beige velour & vinyl, so it's going to be fully redone. The body will receive a tear down paint and bodywork next year, it's currently resale red, the orignal colour is Dino Blu and will probably go back to that. The electrical was all sorted out, I did install Birdman's fuse box but I am removing it and going back to the new original the AC is in and running R12 (I have lots of the good stuff if any one in Toronto needs any) Cooling system is working perfectly This winter the full suspension, steering and brakes are being done. The trunk needs new carpets, I have a bunch of that and will also be doing that. Got QV 16" rims, and they are being refinished. The Euro cars did have this as an option, but I think it was only at series 2 that they began to offer it, I could be wrong. So basically the car drives like mad except for the suspension. Absolutley no smoke or oil drips. It's tight and runs like hell. I have gotten many compliments on the engine and it's sound. Oh yeah also re did the engine bay. I guess I would also add to my advice is get an early euro for the high cams, no smog and euro styling. I'm not a fan of the Us large bumers. The series 2 AC is better with the added vents as well. That's it for now, my kid needs her diaper changing Fave

10-28-2011, 01:38 PM	#10
Andrew Administrator Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Francisco Ferrari Life Posts: 6,187 Name: Andrew	Fave, Welcome to Ferrari Life Looking forward to learning more about your GT4 and experiences. AvidSquare \| Drivers Network

10-28-2011, 02:52 PM	#12
Killer58 Owner Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 1,419 Name: David	The first ride I ever had in a Ferrari was in a 308 GT4. I've wanted one ever since. Will be waiting for the next installment of your saga Fave!

10-29-2011, 03:03 AM	#13
Night Life Owner Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Regina, Canada Ferrari Life Posts: 2,064 Name: Roberto Giannini	Ciao & Welcome to FL No jumping required, visit both sites we don't care Night life........ain't a good life........but it's my life -- Willy Nelson

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