[Neopolitano]

Thought I would post my GTC on the list. Although not the greatest picture here she is at home right after the engine rebuild. s/n 9593 lemans blu with nero interior. Cosmetically restored in 99 by earlier owner in Orlando, mechanically restored by me in 2009-2011.....still going.

[Boxer]

It looks like you could eat off the engine. They are such elegant cars.

[bryanp]

Originally Posted by Boxer

It looks like you could eat off the engine. They are such elegant cars.

Agreed; very nice job, Steve. Hard to get that wrinkle finish just right!!!

[tazandjan]

Steve- Those SOHC engines just look so nice when well finished. Beautiful job.

It dawns on me I have only owned DOHC Ferraris, and I note Boxer has not owned a SOHC either. I think I am missing something, for sure. Waited long enough until they are too expensive for me now.

[voila]

Originally Posted by Neopolitano

Beautiful. The padding under the hood shows the absolute attention to detail. This picture you posted really makes me want to apprentice on rebuilds. This is absolutely fabulous. I want to know how it's put together, the only way to do that is to take it apart. I've done one engine out rebuild, I did half the work with a friend who knew what to do. That was done on an 84 Esprit. no comparison to what's inside this engine. Thanks for sharing Steve.

[Boxer]

Originally Posted by tazandjan

Steve- Those SOHC engines just look so nice when well finished. Beautiful job.

It dawns on me I have only owned DOHC Ferraris, and I note Boxer has not owned a SOHC either. I think I am missing something, for sure. Waited long enough until they are too expensive for me now.

I do hope to own a 275 GTS, 330 GTC, and a 365 GT 2+2 someday.

[German]

Originally Posted by bryanp

German - see the pictures on this link; the original tool kit and jack bag are near the bottom. This was my car which I sold in 2009; I cleaned up the original bags and found msot of the missing tools - the only thing missing is the pliers. The last page or so of the parts manual will show you everything that is supposed to be in the bags.

1968 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 Serial Number 11199 - main page

Thanks for the pictures and beautiful car you had.
Do you know what material the carpets where made originaly (wool or nylon) and if the botton was rubber o coco mat. The carpets from my car where taken out and sent to a cleaner shop, but before I could pick them up they went backrupcy and I lost them. Every place that I called to see if they can fabricate them, ask me for the old ones to use them as a pattern....

[bryanp]

wow - that is awful, but unfortunately too common these days.

The carpet should be a low loop pile - mine were definitely not on a rubber back. But I'm not sure if it was "coco mat" or jute.

[Brian]

Originally Posted by German

Thanks for the pictures and beautiful car you had.
Do you know what material the carpets where made originaly (wool or nylon) and if the botton was rubber o coco mat. The carpets from my car where taken out and sent to a cleaner shop, but before I could pick them up they went backrupcy and I lost them. Every place that I called to see if they can fabricate them, ask me for the old ones to use them as a pattern....

I think you will find it is wool.


Check with Reoriginals and see if Matt can help. You might also check with Tom Shaughnessy.

[Andrew]

German,

Sorry to hear this. Alex A in Toronto might have a few sources as well. Here is his profile:
Ferrari Life - View Profile: ALEX A

Brian also gave some great recommendations.

@Steve - fantastic 330, enjoy.

[dougal]

Hi

I have made a few films avbout tyre fitment for Classic Ferrari. i hope you like them.

Ferrari 330GT 2+2
Ferrari 330GT 2+2 - YouTube

Ferrari 275GTB
Ferrari 275GTB - YouTube

Ferrari 365GT 2+2
Ferrari 365GT 2+2 - YouTube

[sinkman]

Hi Dougal,
These are very useful and informative. Thank you!
I have the 215s on my 365 Gt 2+2.
A different query. What do you recommend for a 2600 Sprint? The have poor handling and need a good tyre to help compensate. I have a set of old Michellin Xs on mine and they need updating.
Best Regards
Phil