3500GT Barnfind - Page 7

**andymont** · #**121** 07-21-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lavaux

Hello Andrea,
I have fitted the same type of exhaust that was fitted originally in 1961. I am not familiar with "series 1, 2" etc.
May it help if I say that the car has front disk brakes, 5 speed ZF, Weber carbs, fog lamps built in, no rear deflectors in the side window, bonnet hinged on the rear, no thermostat (I have changed that).
Regards
Lavaux

No problem if you have fitted this kind of exhaust , but the original and correct one for a 1961 model was a two pipes exhaust on the left side.
I send you an old picture of your car.

Ciao
Andrea

lavaux · #**122** 07-21-2009, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andymont

No problem if you have fitted this kind of exhaust , but the original and correct one for a 1961 model was a two pipes exhaust on the left side.
I send you an old picture of your car.

Ciao
Andrea

Do you believe that the first owner had the complete exhaust line changed to the later version?? If that was so, the shop who has done it has made a really good job modifying the rear suspension points to fit the new system. When was the new system introduced?

Ciao
Wilfried

lavaux · #**123** 07-21-2009, 03:49 PM

[QUOTE=mfletch;138819043]
I will either be buying the parts from maseratisource or the Maserati Information Exchange. Did you buy the exhaust from maseratisource?

I probably should have bought from maseratisource: there was a problem with shipping because of the great lenght of the middle part. Antoine suggested to cut in pieces for transport, which made me hesitate. Then I found in GB the same system at quicksilver (about the same price) and ordered it. To my surprise it came in many pieces (I believe there were 18) to weld together myself!!!! After some exchange of E-mails and delivery of the right flanges and with the help of a good friend who can weld stainless steel, I got a good result. I don't know where you live (because of transport), but would suggest to look at the maseratisource first.

Wilfried

**andymont** · #**124** 07-21-2009, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lavaux

Do you believe that the first owner had the complete exhaust line changed to the later version?? If that was so, the shop who has done it has made a really good job modifying the rear suspension points to fit the new system. When was the new system introduced?

Ciao
Wilfried

The new system was introduced at the end of 1962 .
Many cars of the first period were modified to receive the new exhaust, in case of substitution, since it wasn't a complicated modify.
I bought the new type of exhaust for my 1963 GTI at Campana/Candini of Modena in 2005 .
I remember that, at that time, they had available the older one too.

Ciao
Andrea

mfletch · #**125** 07-22-2009, 12:45 AM

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lavaux · #**126** 07-22-2009, 02:25 AM

[QUOTE=lavaux;138819249]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfletch

I will either be buying the parts from maseratisource or the Maserati Information Exchange. Did you buy the exhaust from maseratisource?

I probably should have bought from maseratisource: there was a problem with shipping because of the great lenght of the middle part. Antoine suggested to cut in pieces for transport, which made me hesitate. Then I found in GB the same system at quicksilver (about the same price) and ordered it. To my surprise it came in many pieces (I believe there were 18) to weld together myself!!!! After some exchange of E-mails and delivery of the right flanges and with the help of a good friend who can weld stainless steel, I got a good result. I don't know where you live (because of transport), but would suggest to look at the maseratisource first.

Wilfried

I have forgotten to tell you yeasterday: the quicksilver system included the two downpipes with the flexibles down to the first bend, whereas the maseratisource did not.
Wilfried

lavaux · #**127** 07-22-2009, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mfletch

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Can you try again with just less, maybe half, and then in a second post the rest?
Wilfried

**ColdWater** · #**128** 07-22-2009, 09:56 AM

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Probably you need to subscribe. The price is modest compared to the value of the forum.

Lavaux, it would be better to use nylon trim tools (like these: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=95432) rather than a screwdriver when removing your hubcaps.

Thank you both for sharing news and photos of your progress.

lavaux · #**129** 07-26-2009, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mfletch

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Hello Mark,
Have not heard (or rather seen) from for quite some time! Still eager to see those attachments.....
Wilfried

mfletch · #**130** 01-27-2010, 07:03 PM

Hi Guys. I'm sorry that I have not posted here for a while. I had spine surgery number seven in August, so I took a little break from my project.
Since my last post, I have rebuilt the Webers, removed the brake vacuum boost & master cylinder, and redyed the leather several times. Leatherique has a fantastic product...but it took four tries, before we finally got the color of the dye correct. I still have to do the final re-dye.
Here are a few pictures of my progress. My transmission is still at a local shop. I located the components that I needed for it on ebay, a couple months ago.

mfletch · #**131** 01-27-2010, 07:10 PM

more pictures

mfletch · #**132** 01-27-2010, 07:29 PM

I am trying to preserve the car's originality. I would have preferred to not redye the leather and keep it's original "patina". It was so deteriorated, that was not possible. I plan on keeping the carpet original. I will get some nice cocoa mats to cover the worn spots. I am hoping that the backs and sides of the seats can remain original. Obviously, the tops of the seats will need recovered.

mfletch · #**133** 01-27-2010, 07:47 PM

A couple more.

mfletch · #**134** 01-27-2010, 08:31 PM

I am in the middle of removing the brake & clutch master cylinders. I have the brake master unbolted. I have also unbolted the two top bolts on the pedal assembly. I will tackle it further tomorrow. Any helpful hints would be appreciated. I am trying to remove both master cylinders, without removing the hood.

PSk · #**135** 01-27-2010, 08:35 PM

Most impressive.

I bet if you took that left hand arm rest to a clever trim guy they would be able to sew it up.
Pete

INTMD8 · #**136** 01-27-2010, 09:21 PM

Nice work! I love survivor cars.

mfletch · #**137** 01-27-2010, 10:13 PM

Pete, thanks. I hope that I find a good upholstery shop that can work miracles with the original pieces.
James, thank you.

**MotorMouth** · #**138** 01-29-2010, 07:02 PM

Just came across this topic. Very cool! Nice to see you kept updating it over the past few years.

Im sure you answered this somewhere in here but will you keep it or drive a little while and sell it?

mfletch · #**139** 01-29-2010, 07:24 PM

Dave, thanks. I would love the keep this one forever...unfortunately, I will be selling it upon completion. It will be painful to part with. I found it when I was 17 and it was my first dream car. I will have to drive it a few times, just to make sure everything works perfectly.

mfletch · #**140** 01-29-2010, 08:38 PM

Thanks to Lavaux, I was able to remove the brake and clutch master cylinders. They can not be removed, without taking the entire pedal assembly off the car...I never would have guessed that, without Lavaux's (Wilfried's) advice.

Here is where the master cylinders were mounted. The almond shells were from my dad's orchard. My brother had a bag of almonds in his garage sitting next to the Maserati. The rat gorged himself on the almonds and left shells throughout the car. I would not want to be following the Maserati on it's maiden voyage. I'm sure it will spray almond shells behind it like confetti.