Daytona Spyder conversion rebuild

wheels1 · 01-18-2012, 09:51 AM

Thanks Guys.

One of Mike's final jobs:-

He has now finished hand making for a perfect fit, the two lower front closing panels and he has left instructions with Rob of the paint finish to put on them.

The Photos shows the right hand panel being made and in situ with the header tank attached to it before it was removed to paint.

Rob has said the dash clock is back from being overhauled and the exhaust should be ready at the end of the week.
Grant

tazandjan · 01-18-2012, 09:55 AM

Grant- It all looks spectacular. Bet you are itching to drive her.

Boxer · 01-19-2012, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tazandjan

Grant- It all looks spectacular. Bet you are itching to drive her.

+1, really looking good

wheels1 · 01-19-2012, 11:54 AM

Thanks Guys. Getting there now.

wheels1 · 01-20-2012, 01:53 AM

This is the last owner of my Daytona getting his comeuppance for not looking after it properly! It was close.

Low Flying spitfire - YouTube

wheels1 · 03-17-2012, 10:13 PM

Well It's not finished yet.

As usual things have not gone to plan.

There is a cowl that fits between the steering column and the dash. When they went to fit it, it was found it was a rubbish fit. This was a few weeks ago. The first chance i had to go up was on Fri. and it was decided to make a new one. As we where going to do this, I made the decision to also make a new bolt-on bracket, which supports the steering column, in order to raise the steering wheel up. When i drove the car before this, the steering wheel was almost rubbing on my legs it was so low. It could have been modified for the small racing driver that owned the car for 20 years. It will be reversible as i will keep the old bracket and cowl, and as it only bolts on it should not be a problem. I have posted a photo showing the bracket with a arrow.

A few more items have been added. The air con pump being one of them. It was all fitted with the new belts from Ferrari UK and then it was found they would not tighten up as they where not as thick as the old belts so it had to be removed again [ 2 hour job] and the old belts fitted!

I had some new earth straps made as they where no longer available.

All the electric have been tested and found to be fine.

Grant

Photos

1. bracket in question

2. air con pump in the background.

3. new earth strap.

4. boot trimming has started.

tazandjan · 03-18-2012, 07:39 AM

Grant- Looking more and more complete. Beautiful workmanship.

212Export · 03-18-2012, 12:01 PM

So much to see and learn for me ! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Good luck on the way further to finish that beauty.

wheels1 · 05-02-2012, 10:08 AM

Sorry it's been a while but here's a few pic's from last weekend.
It has now gone to the paint shop to have a small blister that has appeared on the boot lid sorted out, [ It must have been a small piece of contamination under the paint, as the boot lid was a brand new Spyder one supplied by Ferrari UK],
then detailed, and after that, sent to the trimmers which is close by.
So its getting nearer

barcheta · 05-02-2012, 10:33 AM

Simply stunning. I'd love to have one. Thanks for the update!

tazandjan · 05-02-2012, 12:31 PM

Grant- Beautiful. Cannot wait to see her complete.

wetpet · 05-02-2012, 05:19 PM

that is one helluva good looking car. i love that color.

wheels1 · 05-04-2012, 01:06 AM

Thanks Guys.

Boxer · 05-07-2012, 01:36 AM

The color is just stunning. Really looking great.

tazandjan · 05-07-2012, 08:42 AM

Grant- Those Borranis look so good on a Daytona Spider. Now you just need a local kid you can train to polish the spokes.

wheels1 · 05-31-2012, 09:15 PM

The car is coming on well now now.
I have been asked to display it at the Ferrari Owners Club Concours in July, which I have agreed to, even if I have to push it there!

tazandjan · 06-01-2012, 06:59 PM

Grant- Should be fun, except for the pushing part.

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 06-01-2012, 07:19 PM

There's always another option of pulling !!! Seriously, ...fun, fun, fun !!!

w/ smiles
Jimmy

wheels1 · 06-30-2012, 03:57 AM

Well the trim is almost finished, there are still loads of small jobs to be done, not least firing the engine in the car, but it is coming along nicely. The trimmer even managed to get the correct plastic black seat strips with the punched holes in from somewhere!

I have managed to find the correct seat belt connectors for a 73 UK Daytona, which is great, and I have sent proof to the Daytona registry site, so they can update their information to show that, these where different on 73 UK cars. I am sticking with the inertia reels, which should be much safer, but at least I have the correct connectors now.

Pic's of the trim and new hood, and seat belt connectors.
The car should be displayed at the FOC National Concours next Sunday all being well, for all those who would like to see it.

Grant
PS. I am getting excited now!!!

Barry · 06-30-2012, 07:50 AM

Looks amazing Grant.

Counting down days now, soon will be hours...

01-18-2012, 09:51 AM	#201
wheels1 Owner Join Date: Jul 2009 Ferrari Life Posts: 201	Thanks Guys. One of Mike's final jobs:- He has now finished hand making for a perfect fit, the two lower front closing panels and he has left instructions with Rob of the paint finish to put on them. The Photos shows the right hand panel being made and in situ with the header tank attached to it before it was removed to paint. Rob has said the dash clock is back from being overhauled and the exhaust should be ready at the end of the week. Grant Attached Images

01-18-2012, 09:55 AM	#202
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 7,449 Name: Terry H Phillips	Grant- It all looks spectacular. Bet you are itching to drive her. 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.

03-17-2012, 10:13 PM	#206
wheels1 Owner Join Date: Jul 2009 Ferrari Life Posts: 201	Well It's not finished yet. As usual things have not gone to plan. There is a cowl that fits between the steering column and the dash. When they went to fit it, it was found it was a rubbish fit. This was a few weeks ago. The first chance i had to go up was on Fri. and it was decided to make a new one. As we where going to do this, I made the decision to also make a new bolt-on bracket, which supports the steering column, in order to raise the steering wheel up. When i drove the car before this, the steering wheel was almost rubbing on my legs it was so low. It could have been modified for the small racing driver that owned the car for 20 years. It will be reversible as i will keep the old bracket and cowl, and as it only bolts on it should not be a problem. I have posted a photo showing the bracket with a arrow. A few more items have been added. The air con pump being one of them. It was all fitted with the new belts from Ferrari UK and then it was found they would not tighten up as they where not as thick as the old belts so it had to be removed again [ 2 hour job] and the old belts fitted! I had some new earth straps made as they where no longer available. All the electric have been tested and found to be fine. Grant Photos 1. bracket in question 2. air con pump in the background. 3. new earth strap. 4. boot trimming has started. Attached Images Last edited by wheels1; 03-17-2012 at 10:21 PM.

03-18-2012, 07:39 AM	#207
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 7,449 Name: Terry H Phillips	Grant- Looking more and more complete. Beautiful workmanship. 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.

05-02-2012, 10:08 AM	#209
wheels1 Owner Join Date: Jul 2009 Ferrari Life Posts: 201	Sorry it's been a while but here's a few pic's from last weekend. It has now gone to the paint shop to have a small blister that has appeared on the boot lid sorted out, [ It must have been a small piece of contamination under the paint, as the boot lid was a brand new Spyder one supplied by Ferrari UK], then detailed, and after that, sent to the trimmers which is close by. So its getting nearer Attached Images

01-19-2012, 11:54 AM	#204
wheels1 Owner Join Date: Jul 2009 Ferrari Life Posts: 201	Thanks Guys. Getting there now.

01-20-2012, 01:53 AM	#205
wheels1 Owner Join Date: Jul 2009 Ferrari Life Posts: 201	This is the last owner of my Daytona getting his comeuppance for not looking after it properly! It was close. Low Flying spitfire - YouTube

03-18-2012, 12:01 PM	#208
212Export Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 2,969	So much to see and learn for me ! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Good luck on the way further to finish that beauty.

05-02-2012, 10:33 AM	#210
barcheta Owner Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Ferrari Life Posts: 1,693 Name: JB	Simply stunning. I'd love to have one. Thanks for the update! Current: 85' GTS QV It's a simple process...... it's just complicated by human beings....

05-02-2012, 12:31 PM	#211
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 7,449 Name: Terry H Phillips	Grant- Beautiful. Cannot wait to see her complete. 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.

05-02-2012, 05:19 PM	#212
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 7,634 Name: Ed	that is one helluva good looking car. i love that color. "Half the quotations by famous people you see on the internet are complete bullsht." - Abraham Lincoln Everything you heard is not true Stop* chatting and start living the ferrarilife!

05-04-2012, 01:06 AM	#213
wheels1 Owner Join Date: Jul 2009 Ferrari Life Posts: 201	Thanks Guys.

05-07-2012, 01:36 AM	#214
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 14,891	The color is just stunning. Really looking great. Boxer Current: F40, F50, 430 Scuderia Past: 612 Scaglietti, 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB

05-07-2012, 08:42 AM	#215
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 7,449 Name: Terry H Phillips	Grant- Those Borranis look so good on a Daytona Spider. Now you just need a local kid you can train to polish the spokes. 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.

05-31-2012, 09:15 PM	#216
wheels1 Owner Join Date: Jul 2009 Ferrari Life Posts: 201	The car is coming on well now now. I have been asked to display it at the Ferrari Owners Club Concours in July, which I have agreed to, even if I have to push it there!

06-01-2012, 06:59 PM	#217
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 7,449 Name: Terry H Phillips	Grant- Should be fun, except for the pushing part. 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.

06-01-2012, 07:19 PM	#218
Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS Owner Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yokohama & Tokyo, Japan Ferrari Life Posts: 4,374 Name: Jimmy Chen Shiba	There's always another option of pulling !!! Seriously, ...fun, fun, fun !!! w/ smiles Jimmy

06-30-2012, 03:57 AM	#219
wheels1 Owner Join Date: Jul 2009 Ferrari Life Posts: 201	Well the trim is almost finished, there are still loads of small jobs to be done, not least firing the engine in the car, but it is coming along nicely. The trimmer even managed to get the correct plastic black seat strips with the punched holes in from somewhere! I have managed to find the correct seat belt connectors for a 73 UK Daytona, which is great, and I have sent proof to the Daytona registry site, so they can update their information to show that, these where different on 73 UK cars. I am sticking with the inertia reels, which should be much safer, but at least I have the correct connectors now. Pic's of the trim and new hood, and seat belt connectors. The car should be displayed at the FOC National Concours next Sunday all being well, for all those who would like to see it. Grant PS. I am getting excited now!!! Attached Images

06-30-2012, 07:50 AM	#220
Barry Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 3,946	Looks amazing Grant. Counting down days now, soon will be hours... Barry Ferrari's: 360 Modena, 308 GT4 Other Italians: Ducati 916, Ducati 848 DD's: LR Discovery, RR Sport, BMW R1200GS Adv.

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