Con Brio Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 It's finished!!!! Well, it runs terrible and has a multitude of electrical issues. But...it's on the road!!! The hood was finally painted 2 weeks ago and the exhaust went in last Fri. I'll spend the rest of this summer working out all the bugs and just enjoying it. And before anyone says anything, "Yes" I will post pics just as soon as I return to Toronto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelle Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 It's finished!!!! Well, it runs terrible and has a multitude of electrical issues. But...it's on the road!!! The hood was finally painted 2 weeks ago and the exhaust went in last Fri. I'll spend the rest of this summer working out all the bugs and just enjoying it. And before anyone says anything, "Yes" I will post pics just as soon as I return to Toronto. Congrats!!! can't wait to see it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Brio Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 OMG!!!!! I threw a push rod... I'm going to crawl into a bottle of Jack... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerrari GTO Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 OMG!!!!! I threw a push rod... I'm going to crawl into a bottle of Jack... That stinks but it could have been a piston rod! Hope you can get it fixed quickly. ...now that the car will be sitting for a few days it would be a great opportunity for a photo shoot;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelle Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 well, least it wasn't a connecting rod pushrod is a quick repair! (assuming you mean a bent one an no valve damage) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 Con Brio, sucks to hear it. Hopefully it's just the push rod. Should be up and running quickly. Photos!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Brio Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Here are some pics...the headlight trim rings are still out for chrome, but everything else is in place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Brio Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 more pics.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Brio Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Brio Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Can't figure out how to get more than one or two pics on at a time...sorry about that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerrari GTO Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Yeaaaaaaaaaa! pics! It looks goooood (you need to make the pics larger). I love seeing the different interpretations of this car. Con Brio, you have gone the way I'm taking my build, kind of what this car might be if Enzo decided to produce the 250 as a street car and add it to the Ferrari line-up. Mine of course will have the convertible option which did not come out until 65' I love the grill you chose. It has that 60's Aston Martin, Ferrari, Jag feeling...very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SidWell Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I have been considering ways to make the car look a little more current without violating the overall appearance of the car. I do like what you did with the grill. What did you use for grill material? Not that I would copy it, but, it may give me other ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Brio Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Thanks guys... The grill was surprisingly easy to fabricate. I used a piece of 2' aluminum stock, needed about 8'. Then cut it into lengths, notched it and welded the joints on the backside. Then to eliminate any irregularities I ran a sander over the front to level it out. Took the idea/design from some of the later models (348 etc). To do it again I would have made the holes (rectangular openings) a little bigger, 1/4 inch wider. And started with a strip in the centre working my way out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 Con Brio Car looks awesome. How'd the engine problem work out...? What was the final diagnosis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Brio Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Hey Duke... Not good. Engine's out. The cam is shot. New bearings, rings, cam, lifters, push rods. etc... Going to install a roller this time. Gives me a chance to re-do the engine bay and install a windage tray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Brio Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Cleaned the engine compartment today. Welded in some of the extra holes and installed a remote oil filter system (dual). Organized some of the wiring harness a bit better and changed a few AN fittings and braided lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Posted June 25, 2008 Author Share Posted June 25, 2008 Sounds like you're tearing right through it. Should be back together in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Brio Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 End of July I hope... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdc Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Is there anyone left that sell the GTO body kits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedRacer Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 http://www.thunderranch.com/gto.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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