Daytona Spyder conversion rebuild

Boxer · 01-27-2011, 12:45 PM

A real work of art. When do they bench test it?

wheels1 · 01-30-2011, 02:35 AM

Hopefully at the end of Feb, so it will probably be March!

Boxer · 01-30-2011, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by wheels1

Hopefully at the end of Feb, so it will probably be March!

Will it be road ready by May?

wheels1 · 01-30-2011, 05:36 AM

I would think no chance, not unless you mean 2012! Engine would have to be fitted, plus all the ancillaries, gear box, dash, instruments, trim, new hood made etc etc.
I can wish though.

Boxer · 01-30-2011, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheels1

I would think no chance, not unless you mean 2012! Engine would have to be fitted, plus all the ancillaries, gear box, dash, instruments, trim, new hood made etc etc.
I can wish though.

Do you think it will make it back onto the road this year?

wheels1 · 01-30-2011, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Boxer

Do you think it will make it back onto the road this year?

To be honest, i haven't got a clue, all i can do is push Rob as hard as i can. Its not like ordering a new car. Too many variables.

wheels1 · 02-10-2011, 10:54 AM

A few pics sent to me today, bumper nudge bar, pop up lights, quarter lights, and of course the engine.
Now i am starting to get a little excited.
I even ordered some number plates in black and silver [ old style].

mk e · 02-10-2011, 03:26 PM

It really looking great!

Boxer · 02-10-2011, 09:30 PM

That engine is really a work of art.

wheels1 · 02-20-2011, 01:05 AM

New cill cover being made before being painted black.

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 02-20-2011, 02:04 AM

Spectacular ! Thank You for sharing this with us. w/ smiles Jimmy

212Export · 02-20-2011, 02:23 AM

DAYTONA beautiful ! Congrats for a great project coming to a spectacular end.

Barry · 02-20-2011, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheels1

Now i am starting to get a little excited.
I even ordered some number plates in black and silver [ old style].

I'd be more than a 'little' excited! Sleepless nights is probably closer to the truth

Have you an estimated date for completion?

wheels1 · 03-02-2011, 11:19 AM

Its getting nearer, carbs have almost been fully rebuilt now, and engine should be bench tested in 3 weeks !!!! OMG

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 03-02-2011, 12:06 PM

Now that looks like a motor ! Seriously, looking great. w/ smiles Jimmy

il Capolino · 03-05-2011, 12:58 PM

Grade A engine restorations are pure fetishism!

wheels1 · 03-08-2011, 04:43 AM

Thanks Guy's.

A few more pic's from yesterday.

Re- anodized front grill now fitted.

Brake servo pump now fitted to the engine [ on the opposite side to most models ] the shaft for this had to be ground down then hard chromed and then ground to size and new bearing and seals could then be fitted.

Spyder door trim fitted with the L shape return that is different from the coupe.

4 round things plonked on. [ on wheels for the first time in three years ].
Grant

ALEX A · 03-09-2011, 06:22 AM

Very nice work . If you are interested , I have a set of original Cromodora for a Daytona.
Thanks
Alex.

bryanp · 03-09-2011, 06:25 AM

you can almost taste it can't you? anticipation must be killing you. I love this process!

Barry · 03-09-2011, 07:43 AM

Getting close! Look forward to some pictures of it on it's first run through a sunny countryside.

01-27-2011, 12:45 PM	#121
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,792	A real work of art. When do they bench test it? 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

02-10-2011, 10:54 AM	#127
wheels1 Owner Join Date: Jul 2009 Ferrari Life Posts: 160	A few pics sent to me today, bumper nudge bar, pop up lights, quarter lights, and of course the engine. Now i am starting to get a little excited. I even ordered some number plates in black and silver [ old style]. Attached Images

02-10-2011, 09:30 PM	#129
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,792	That engine is really a work of art. 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

02-20-2011, 01:05 AM	#130
wheels1 Owner Join Date: Jul 2009 Ferrari Life Posts: 160	New cill cover being made before being painted black. Attached Images

03-02-2011, 11:19 AM	#134
wheels1 Owner Join Date: Jul 2009 Ferrari Life Posts: 160	Its getting nearer, carbs have almost been fully rebuilt now, and engine should be bench tested in 3 weeks !!!! OMG Attached Images

01-30-2011, 02:35 AM	#122
wheels1 Owner Join Date: Jul 2009 Ferrari Life Posts: 160	Hopefully at the end of Feb, so it will probably be March!

01-30-2011, 05:36 AM	#124
wheels1 Owner Join Date: Jul 2009 Ferrari Life Posts: 160	I would think no chance, not unless you mean 2012! Engine would have to be fitted, plus all the ancillaries, gear box, dash, instruments, trim, new hood made etc etc. I can wish though.

02-10-2011, 03:26 PM	#128
mk e Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: PA, USA Ferrari Life Posts: 2,408 Name: Mark	It really looking great!

02-20-2011, 02:04 AM	#131
Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS Owner Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yokohama & Tokyo, Japan Ferrari Life Posts: 3,550 Name: Jimmy Chen Shiba	Spectacular ! Thank You for sharing this with us. w/ smiles Jimmy

02-20-2011, 02:23 AM	#132
212Export Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 2,288	DAYTONA beautiful ! Congrats for a great project coming to a spectacular end.

03-02-2011, 12:06 PM	#135
Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS Owner Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yokohama & Tokyo, Japan Ferrari Life Posts: 3,550 Name: Jimmy Chen Shiba	Now that looks like a motor ! Seriously, looking great. w/ smiles Jimmy

03-05-2011, 12:58 PM	#136
il Capolino Owner Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Switzerland Ferrari Life Posts: 1,023 Name: Capo	Grade A engine restorations are pure fetishism! Salve, Capo The bad news: Time flies The good news: I'm the pilot You cannot make life longer but you can make it wider and also much higher.

03-08-2011, 04:43 AM	#137
wheels1 Owner Join Date: Jul 2009 Ferrari Life Posts: 160	Thanks Guy's. A few more pic's from yesterday. Re- anodized front grill now fitted. Brake servo pump now fitted to the engine [ on the opposite side to most models ] the shaft for this had to be ground down then hard chromed and then ground to size and new bearing and seals could then be fitted. Spyder door trim fitted with the L shape return that is different from the coupe. 4 round things plonked on. [ on wheels for the first time in three years ]. Grant Attached Images

03-09-2011, 06:22 AM	#138
ALEX A Sponsor Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ONTARIO Ferrari Life Posts: 308 Name: ALEX ARMELLIN	Very nice work . If you are interested , I have a set of original Cromodora for a Daytona. 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

03-09-2011, 06:25 AM	#139
bryanp Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arlington, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 381	you can almost taste it can't you? anticipation must be killing you. I love this process!

03-09-2011, 07:43 AM	#140
Barry Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 3,257	Getting close! Look forward to some pictures of it on it's first run through a sunny countryside. Barry Ferrari's: 360 Modena F1, 308 GT4 Other Italians: Ducati 916, Ducati 848 DD's: RR Sport, BMW 645ci, BMW 1200GS Adv.

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