308 GTB "Gertrude" Restoration Thread

Boxer · 10-03-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew

Really looking forward to seeing this unfold. Based on what I saw in Paul's other 308 restoration I think you are in VERY good hands Brett.

+1, Newman's work is very impressive.

JazzyO · 10-04-2011, 03:45 AM

Yay! Another restoration thread! Can't have enough of those. Newman's work is indeed very impressive and surely this one will be better than the yellow one?

Looking forward to updates.

Onno

brettgagnon · 10-05-2011, 05:40 AM

Some updated pictures, hand written build number by Coach builder matching chassis

wetpet · 10-05-2011, 07:30 AM

hey brett, i was wondering why you decided to take on this project as opposed to buying a nice example? Maybe you talked about it in another thread and i missed it. Either way, thanks for posting up this thread, i am very interested to follow it.

brettgagnon · 10-05-2011, 07:48 AM

Wetpet, outside of Paul's last 308 I really could not find a nice example. I wanted a 308 GTB carbed and I want it to be 'right' for as long as I own it, so i figured I'd get a southern car with decent history and let Paul work his magic.

wetpet · 10-05-2011, 07:01 PM

nothing more right than doing it yourself.

Newman · 10-06-2011, 07:28 PM

More progress. Im focusing on the interior so I can drop it off at the shop thats making everything from scratch in black so thats under way while I take the rest of the car apart. I removed the interior with the exception of the dash which is tomorrow evenings project.

Newman · 10-06-2011, 07:38 PM

The dash is next then I can send the interior out to get duplicated in black. Ill remove the exterior lights, trim then engine next.

On the US spec cars theres a fuel pump cut-off switch in the base of the drivers seat that opens the circut to the pump if you get out of the car while its running. Doubt any of them are still functional today, its been jumped long ago. Cant understand the reasoning behind this, if you fall out of the car while you're driving it, it'll continue to run until the fuel bowls are empty. I just dont get it.

Console has the build number hand written on tape that matches the door panels and chassis build number. Note US designation, probably due to the rear defrost switch that isnt typical in a Euro car.

Boxer · 10-06-2011, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newman

On the US spec cars theres a fuel pump cut-off switch in the base of the drivers seat that opens the circut to the pump if you get out of the car while its running. Doubt any of them are still functional today, its been jumped long ago. Cant understand the reasoning behind this, if you fall out of the car while you're driving it, it'll continue to run until the fuel bowls are empty. I just dont get it..

Probably due to some long forgotten short lived DOT rule.

wetpet · 10-07-2011, 06:54 AM

man, those pictures scare the hell out of me. I couldn't imagine doing that job. Just too big an undertaking for me. Thank god for the pros. Thanks for posting them though i always enjoy watching other people do that stuff

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360 Modena · 10-07-2011, 07:12 AM

Great thread! The pics and descriptions are excellent!

Reminds me of the movie, The Money Pit starring Tom Hanks

Just kidding

brettgagnon · 10-07-2011, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 360 Modena

Great thread! The pics and descriptions are excellent!

Reminds me of the movie, The Money Pit starring Tom Hanks

Just kidding

No jinxing me, hush!

Newman · 10-07-2011, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brettgagnon

No jinxing me, hush!

Perfect timing lol

FBI · 10-07-2011, 09:04 AM

Love these threads. Congrat's Brett. Look's like Gertrude is in really good hands, Way to go Newman. Can't wait to see her done.

Cheers

Andrew · 10-10-2011, 11:42 AM

It's very cool to see all the hidden jewels like the handwritten build # on various parts. Really is awesome.

brettgagnon · 10-11-2011, 05:08 AM

Paul is moving along well, I thought I'd post some of his pictures:

brettgagnon · 10-11-2011, 05:10 AM

And some more:

Andrew · 10-14-2011, 02:19 PM

I just looked at the first post and didn't see any mention on paint color. Are you having Paul respray the car in Rosso or something else?

brettgagnon · 10-14-2011, 02:27 PM

Paul is using the same painter that did his yellow 308 restoration, it will be bare metal and back to rosso corsa, though I am trying to find the paint code for the 458 rosso corsa as I'd like to get her done in that colour.

To no avail so far though.

tazandjan · 10-14-2011, 02:42 PM

Brett- I am pretty sure the Rosso Corsa on the 458 is FER 322, PPG Code 75250. With the PPG Code, any auto paint shop can provide that two part (epoxy) paint and clear coat.

Will do some more research to make sure.

Yup, that is the 458 Rosso Corsa.

10-04-2011, 03:45 AM	#22
JazzyO Owner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jersey, Channel Islands Ferrari Life Posts: 5,160	Yay! Another restoration thread! Can't have enough of those. Newman's work is indeed very impressive and surely this one will be better than the yellow one? Looking forward to updates. Onno Future: No idea Present: 458 Italia, 550 Maranello Past: 365BB x 2, 330GTC

10-05-2011, 05:40 AM	#23
brettgagnon Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada Ferrari Life Posts: 596 Name: Brett Gagnon	Some updated pictures, hand written build number by Coach builder matching chassis Attached Images - Brett ----------------------- Current: 1978 308 GTB (25823) Past: Other: 2011 Audi A6 Avant

10-05-2011, 07:30 AM	#24
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 7,634 Name: Ed	hey brett, i was wondering why you decided to take on this project as opposed to buying a nice example? Maybe you talked about it in another thread and i missed it. Either way, thanks for posting up this thread, i am very interested to follow it. "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!

10-05-2011, 07:48 AM	#25
brettgagnon Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada Ferrari Life Posts: 596 Name: Brett Gagnon	Wetpet, outside of Paul's last 308 I really could not find a nice example. I wanted a 308 GTB carbed and I want it to be 'right' for as long as I own it, so i figured I'd get a southern car with decent history and let Paul work his magic. - Brett ----------------------- Current: 1978 308 GTB (25823) Past: Other: 2011 Audi A6 Avant

10-05-2011, 07:01 PM	#26
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 7,634 Name: Ed	nothing more right than doing it yourself. "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!

10-06-2011, 07:28 PM	#27
Newman Owner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: canada Ferrari Life Posts: 266 Name: Paul	More progress. Im focusing on the interior so I can drop it off at the shop thats making everything from scratch in black so thats under way while I take the rest of the car apart. I removed the interior with the exception of the dash which is tomorrow evenings project. Attached Images

10-06-2011, 07:38 PM	#28
Newman Owner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: canada Ferrari Life Posts: 266 Name: Paul	The dash is next then I can send the interior out to get duplicated in black. Ill remove the exterior lights, trim then engine next. On the US spec cars theres a fuel pump cut-off switch in the base of the drivers seat that opens the circut to the pump if you get out of the car while its running. Doubt any of them are still functional today, its been jumped long ago. Cant understand the reasoning behind this, if you fall out of the car while you're driving it, it'll continue to run until the fuel bowls are empty. I just dont get it. Console has the build number hand written on tape that matches the door panels and chassis build number. Note US designation, probably due to the rear defrost switch that isnt typical in a Euro car. Attached Images

10-07-2011, 06:54 AM	#30
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 7,634 Name: Ed	man, those pictures scare the hell out of me. I couldn't imagine doing that job. Just too big an undertaking for me. Thank god for the pros. Thanks for posting them though i always enjoy watching other people do that stuff . "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!

10-07-2011, 07:12 AM	#31
360 Modena Owner Join Date: Sep 2009 Ferrari Life Posts: 2,338	Great thread! The pics and descriptions are excellent! Reminds me of the movie, *The Money Pit* starring Tom Hanks Just kidding

10-07-2011, 09:04 AM	#34
FBI Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Ferrari Life Posts: 312	Love these threads. Congrat's Brett. Look's like Gertrude is in really good hands, Way to go Newman. Can't wait to see her done. Cheers "if everything seems under control - you're not going fast enough." mario andretti

10-10-2011, 11:42 AM	#35
Andrew Administrator Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Francisco Ferrari Life Posts: 6,312 Name: Andrew	It's very cool to see all the hidden jewels like the handwritten build # on various parts. Really is awesome. AvidSquare

10-11-2011, 05:08 AM	#36
brettgagnon Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada Ferrari Life Posts: 596 Name: Brett Gagnon	Paul is moving along well, I thought I'd post some of his pictures: Attached Images - Brett ----------------------- Current: 1978 308 GTB (25823) Past: Other: 2011 Audi A6 Avant

10-11-2011, 05:10 AM	#37
brettgagnon Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada Ferrari Life Posts: 596 Name: Brett Gagnon	And some more: Attached Images - Brett ----------------------- Current: 1978 308 GTB (25823) Past: Other: 2011 Audi A6 Avant

10-14-2011, 02:19 PM	#38
Andrew Administrator Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Francisco Ferrari Life Posts: 6,312 Name: Andrew	I just looked at the first post and didn't see any mention on paint color. Are you having Paul respray the car in Rosso or something else? AvidSquare

10-14-2011, 02:27 PM	#39
brettgagnon Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada Ferrari Life Posts: 596 Name: Brett Gagnon	Paul is using the same painter that did his yellow 308 restoration, it will be bare metal and back to rosso corsa, though I am trying to find the paint code for the 458 rosso corsa as I'd like to get her done in that colour. To no avail so far though. - Brett ----------------------- Current: 1978 308 GTB (25823) Past: Other: 2011 Audi A6 Avant

10-14-2011, 02:42 PM	#40
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 7,459 Name: Terry H Phillips	Brett- I am pretty sure the Rosso Corsa on the 458 is FER 322, PPG Code 75250. With the PPG Code, any auto paint shop can provide that two part (epoxy) paint and clear coat. Will do some more research to make sure. Yup, that is the 458 Rosso Corsa. 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; 10-14-2011 at 07:11 PM.

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