Restoring a 246 GTS

[JeremyJon]

bravo ...that is going to be a super clean ride when you're finished!

[dr-champ]

Good day, are you being affected by the Olympics at all? I see that you live in England. I am trying to find the current owner of a '74 246 GTS "Chairs & Flares". Last time I saw it, it was the original " Cordova Ruso " beautiful metallic red. Bone interior.I believe this car # 05530, may reside in the UK, from reliable sources.My father owned this car in the late seventies/ early eighties, in California. You may have seen my post. I have the original owners manual / chassis service manual abstract, for that car. I'd like to make them available to that owner, if possible. I also have the " Ferrari" emblem that goes on the rear of the car.

I read your post of buying your dino, was it in april?, and that it set you back a few bucks.I know that they are through the roof.My dad paid 26k, and sold for 32k. Of course everything changed when Enzo passed away.

I hope that your project is coming along well. And bless your wife. That can make all the difference in the world when you have that support. Cheers, Dana

Here is a picture of the car, taken in the early eighties. I do have the books for sale on ebay currently. Ciao

[ferrari-nut]

Originally Posted by dr-champ

Good day, are you being affected by the Olympics at all? I see that you live in England. I am trying to find the current owner of a '74 246 GTS "Chairs & Flares". Last time I saw it, it was the original " Cordova Ruso " beautiful metallic red. Bone interior.I believe this car # 05530, may reside in the UK, from reliable sources.My father owned this car in the late seventies/ early eighties, in California. You may have seen my post. I have the original owners manual / chassis service manual abstract, for that car. I'd like to make them available to that owner, if possible. I also have the " Ferrari" emblem that goes on the rear of the car.

I read your post of buying your dino, was it in april?, and that it set you back a few bucks.I know that they are through the roof.My dad paid 26k, and sold for 32k. Of course everything changed when Enzo passed away.

I hope that your project is coming along well. And bless your wife. That can make all the difference in the world when you have that support. Cheers, Dana

Here is a picture of the car, taken in the early eighties. I do have the books for sale on ebay currently. Ciao

Dana, I have sent you a PM

[nerodino]

Originally Posted by dr-champ

Good day, are you being affected by the Olympics at all? I see that you live in England. I am trying to find the current owner of a '74 246 GTS "Chairs & Flares". Last time I saw it, it was the original " Cordova Ruso " beautiful metallic red. Bone interior.I believe this car # 05530, may reside in the UK, from reliable sources.My father owned this car in the late seventies/ early eighties, in California. You may have seen my post. I have the original owners manual / chassis service manual abstract, for that car. I'd like to make them available to that owner, if possible. I also have the " Ferrari" emblem that goes on the rear of the car.

I read your post of buying your dino, was it in april?, and that it set you back a few bucks.I know that they are through the roof.My dad paid 26k, and sold for 32k. Of course everything changed when Enzo passed away.

I hope that your project is coming along well. And bless your wife. That can make all the difference in the world when you have that support. Cheers, Dana

Here is a picture of the car, taken in the early eighties. I do have the books for sale on ebay currently. Ciao

According to Denny Schues Dino Register you are spot on........Last known whereabouts was Cannes though!

[ferrari-nut]

RESTORATION OF A FERRARI 246 GTS DINO – PART 7 (JANUARY 2013)

I trust that you all have a good Christmas and may I wish all of you a Happy New Year!

A lot has happened since I last put pen to paper. Barkaway Ferrari have spent the last three months on the chassis and body and the car is almost ready for paint.
During November Steve (Barkaway’s) started on the metalwork. Our first point of reference was to ensure the chassis and main structure of the chassis tube was correctly aligned. Reference measuring points were marked and numerous dimensions taken and we are happy that the chassis main points and suspension pick up points are correct. They have cut out, refabricated and rewelded most of the inner boot framework and various pieces within the front area.

Both doors have been overhauled and poorly fitted door skins removed. Steve has cut out and fabricated new door frame bottoms and ground out corrosion from behind the door skin area.

The next challenge for them, was to fit the rear body whilst optimising an acceptable roof gap. This turned out to be less troublesome than expected and the Targa roof, rear body, boot and engine cover fitment all came together well. The rear body has now been welded back onto the chassis.
December saw then finish the welding and alignment of the front section and the start of fitting all the fibreglass panels.
The missing ¼ vent window had been manufactured in Italy and is now ready for collection, as with the new interior and dash board. It is proving to be quite a mission to arrange for both suppliers to take to each other to conciliated shipping back to the UK. I guess this is a good enough reason for me to plan an eminent trip to Modena.

At home we have completed the rebuild of the suspension. All wishbones etc have been power coated black and new original Ferrari bushes have been fitted. Wheels have been refurbished and new wheel bolts supplied. I will be taking the lot to Barkaways within the next few days for them to get the car to a rolling chassis stage, almost ready for paint.

The engine and gearbox are undergoing a complete rebuild and will be ready towards the end of January and the car should be painted and delivered to me (hopefully) by the middle of February .

I have still not decided what colour to paint it ………….. Rosso (original colour) or maybe Met Blu ????

Oh, and for Christmas I got Pat pair of slippers, and for myself I managed to get a complete set of ORIGINAL hand books and wallet for a 1973 Dino 246 GTS all the way from Australia. WOW postage is expensive ………… for the postage alone I could have purchased Pat 10 pairs of slippers!

Till next time ……………….


Anthony

[ME308]

incredible !

happy new year

[davebuchner]

Originally Posted by ferrari-nut

Oh and my two mates that were going to help me? Yes they have come to the party and offered to get involved. I think the bribe of BBQ’s (South African style) and beers might have had something to do with their decision to help!

Hi Anthony

Glad to see an update finally, and I hadnt noticed before the mention of a South African style BBQ - am I to assume you are from SA? If so, were you a member of SEFAC when you were here?

Good luck with the rest of the project.

Dave

[2GT]

Thanks for the detailed restoration photos! That's one lucky 246 GTS! Fred

[ferrari-nut]

Originally Posted by davebuchner

Hi Anthony

Glad to see an update finally, and I hadnt noticed before the mention of a South African style BBQ - am I to assume you are from SA? If so, were you a member of SEFAC when you were here?

Good luck with the rest of the project.

Dave

Dave, I have sent you a PM

[BigTex]

Great thread....

Happy New Year to you!!!

[George Vosburgh]

Nice work, keep going!

[ferrari-nut]

RESTORATION OF A FERRARI 246 GTS DINO – PART 7 (JANUARY 2013)

I trust that you all have a good Christmas and may I wish all of you a Happy New Year! A lot has happened since I last put pen to paper. Barkaway Ferrari have spent the last three months on the chassis and body and the car is almost ready for paint.
During November Steve (Barkaway’s) started on the metalwork. Our first point of reference was to ensure the chassis and main structure of the chassis tube was correctly aligned. Reference measuring points were marked and numerous dimensions taken and we are happy that the chassis main points and suspension pick up points are correct. They have cut out, refabricated and rewelded most of the inner boot framework and various pieces within the front area.

Both doors have been overhauled and poorly fitted door skins removed. Steve has cut out and fabricated new door frame bottoms and ground out corrosion from behind the door skin area.

The next challenge for them, was to fit the rear body whilst optimising an acceptable roof gap. This turned out to be less troublesome than expected and the Targa roof, rear body, boot and engine cover fitment all came together well. The rear body has now been welded back onto the chassis.
December saw then finish the welding and alignment of the front section and the start of fitting all the fibreglass panels.
The missing ¼ vent window had been manufactured in Italy and is now ready for collection, as with the new interior and dash board. It is proving to be quite a mission to arrange for both suppliers to take to each other to conciliated shipping back to the UK. I guess this is a good enough reason for me to plan an eminent trip to Modena.

At home we have completed the rebuild of the suspension. All wishbones etc have been power coated black and new original Ferrari bushes have been fitted. Wheels have been refurbished and new wheel bolts supplied. I will be taking the lot to Barkaways within the next few days for them to get the car to a rolling chassis stage, almost ready for paint.

The engine and gearbox are undergoing a complete rebuild and will be ready towards the end of January and the car should be painted and delivered to me (hopefully) by the middle of February .

I have still not decided what colour to paint it , Rosso (original colour) or maybe Met Blu ????

Oh, and for Christmas I got Pat pair of slippers, and for myself I managed to get a complete set of ORIGINAL hand books and wallet for a 1973 Dino 246 GTS all the way from Australia. WOW postage is expensive ………… for the postage alone I could have purchased Pat 10 pairs of slippers!

Till next time ………………. Anthony






RESTORATION OF A FERRARI 246 GTS DINO – PART 8 (MARCH 2013)

Well where did January (and February) go? I have been living in the UK for the last 23 years and love the people, the place and yes, even the weather ……. EXCEPT by the end of January the long winter starts to get to me and I need some sun shine, so it’s off to sunny South Africa for the month of February.
Steve at Barkaways had a very busy January and February working on the Dino. He has cut the rear panel and fitted both new lower corner bowls and welded into place as required. Ground and shaped the panels to achieve accurate body lines. He has also cut out both rear wheel arch sections and cut in new panels and welded as required. With the rear body now starting to take shape we have fabricated and welded into place the bulk head and door rear closing panels to tie the body onto the chassis. With the rear body firmly located new door sills have been fabricated and welded into place and aligned with the doors. The temporary locating rods used to hold the body in place have been removed as the body is now securely located. The rear outer sill panel has been enlarged to include new rear lower ¼ panels up to swage line. With the new door closing panels in place, the door sticker plates and catches have been fitted to enable door closing lines to be completed as required. Steve has removed an excessive amount of lead filler from the air duct areas and cut and reshaped the panel to achieve better panel alignment without filler. The front sub chassis had been poorly repaired previously so we have cut out and replaced box sections as required. The coolant radiator mountings have also been replaced and radiator now located correctly. Work is on-going with rear wheel arches and door panel fitment.
We have painted the chassis sections in the centre and front of the car with primer, under coat and satin black.
We refitted the original floor and foot well panels to replicate their original fittings; a new aluminium boot floor has also been fabricated and fitted.

We have made new metal tubes for the rear boot, engine hood and fuel filler flap cables as they were rusted inside and restricted the cable movement.

The suspension wishbones and hubs have arrived and will be fitted to ensure accurate wheel arch alignment.
The Luppi interior is on the way from Italy and we are now getting closer and closer to paint.
Engine rebuild has began and block and heads have been sent away for machining.

[ferrari-nut]

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Originally Posted by ferrari-nut

RESTORATION OF A FERRARI 246 GTS DINO – PART 7 (JANUARY 2013)

I trust that you all have a good Christmas and may I wish all of you a Happy New Year! A lot has happened since I last put pen to paper. Barkaway Ferrari have spent the last three months on the chassis and body and the car is almost ready for paint.
During November Steve (Barkaway’s) started on the metalwork. Our first point of reference was to ensure the chassis and main structure of the chassis tube was correctly aligned. Reference measuring points were marked and numerous dimensions taken and we are happy that the chassis main points and suspension pick up points are correct. They have cut out, refabricated and rewelded most of the inner boot framework and various pieces within the front area.

Both doors have been overhauled and poorly fitted door skins removed. Steve has cut out and fabricated new door frame bottoms and ground out corrosion from behind the door skin area.

The next challenge for them, was to fit the rear body whilst optimising an acceptable roof gap. This turned out to be less troublesome than expected and the Targa roof, rear body, boot and engine cover fitment all came together well. The rear body has now been welded back onto the chassis.
December saw then finish the welding and alignment of the front section and the start of fitting all the fibreglass panels.
The missing ¼ vent window had been manufactured in Italy and is now ready for collection, as with the new interior and dash board. It is proving to be quite a mission to arrange for both suppliers to take to each other to conciliated shipping back to the UK. I guess this is a good enough reason for me to plan an eminent trip to Modena.

At home we have completed the rebuild of the suspension. All wishbones etc have been power coated black and new original Ferrari bushes have been fitted. Wheels have been refurbished and new wheel bolts supplied. I will be taking the lot to Barkaways within the next few days for them to get the car to a rolling chassis stage, almost ready for paint.

The engine and gearbox are undergoing a complete rebuild and will be ready towards the end of January and the car should be painted and delivered to me (hopefully) by the middle of February .

I have still not decided what colour to paint it , Rosso (original colour) or maybe Met Blu ????

Oh, and for Christmas I got Pat pair of slippers, and for myself I managed to get a complete set of ORIGINAL hand books and wallet for a 1973 Dino 246 GTS all the way from Australia. WOW postage is expensive ………… for the postage alone I could have purchased Pat 10 pairs of slippers!

Till next time ………………. Anthony






RESTORATION OF A FERRARI 246 GTS DINO – PART 8 (MARCH 2013)

Well where did January (and February) go? I have been living in the UK for the last 23 years and love the people, the place and yes, even the weather ……. EXCEPT by the end of January the long winter starts to get to me and I need some sun shine, so it’s off to sunny South Africa for the month of February.
Steve at Barkaways had a very busy January and February working on the Dino. He has cut the rear panel and fitted both new lower corner bowls and welded into place as required. Ground and shaped the panels to achieve accurate body lines. He has also cut out both rear wheel arch sections and cut in new panels and welded as required. With the rear body now starting to take shape we have fabricated and welded into place the bulk head and door rear closing panels to tie the body onto the chassis. With the rear body firmly located new door sills have been fabricated and welded into place and aligned with the doors. The temporary locating rods used to hold the body in place have been removed as the body is now securely located. The rear outer sill panel has been enlarged to include new rear lower ¼ panels up to swage line. With the new door closing panels in place, the door sticker plates and catches have been fitted to enable door closing lines to be completed as required. Steve has removed an excessive amount of lead filler from the air duct areas and cut and reshaped the panel to achieve better panel alignment without filler. The front sub chassis had been poorly repaired previously so we have cut out and replaced box sections as required. The coolant radiator mountings have also been replaced and radiator now located correctly. Work is on-going with rear wheel arches and door panel fitment.
We have painted the chassis sections in the centre and front of the car with primer, under coat and satin black.
We refitted the original floor and foot well panels to replicate their original fittings; a new aluminium boot floor has also been fabricated and fitted.

We have made new metal tubes for the rear boot, engine hood and fuel filler flap cables as they were rusted inside and restricted the cable movement.

The suspension wishbones and hubs have arrived and will be fitted to ensure accurate wheel arch alignment.
The Luppi interior is on the way from Italy and we are now getting closer and closer to paint.
Engine rebuild has began and block and heads have been sent away for machining.