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by peterp
Thu Mar 07, 2019 1:13 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Knob Paint Removal
Replies: 11
Views: 9930

Re: Knob Paint Removal

I don't know if the knobs are bakelite, or if the comments in this link are accurate, but there seems to be some potentially useful info here -> http://www.antiqueradios.com/forums/vie ... hp?t=87859
by peterp
Sat Mar 02, 2019 8:52 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: 330 GT Circolare Tecnica
Replies: 3
Views: 4469

Re: 330 GT Circolare Tecnica

Great info (as always) Kerry -- thanks for sharing and documenting all of this
by peterp
Sat Feb 16, 2019 1:23 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Coil Red Paint
Replies: 19
Views: 21482

Re: Coil Red Paint

Second photo:
by peterp
Sat Feb 16, 2019 1:23 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Coil Red Paint
Replies: 19
Views: 21482

Re: Coil Red Paint

This eBay listing seems to be suggesting they are NOS coils. If so, the photos seem to be a pretty good reference for coil color:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/COILS-MAGNETI- ... rk:10:pf:0
by peterp
Mon Feb 11, 2019 12:13 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Hood spring missing
Replies: 4
Views: 5452

Re: Hood spring missing

Hello all , I noticed that the metal tab spring that is mounted to the inside rear corners of my hood on my 1964 330gt is missing on both my cars . I have searched for a good picture of one on the net but that corner is always cut off in any pictures of these cars . I think they can be replicated i...
by peterp
Tue Jan 08, 2019 10:46 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Kerry's restoration website
Replies: 6
Views: 7905

Re: Kerry's restoration website

Kerry -- I've said it many times, but it can't be said often enough: thank you very much for your awesome website. It's a huge asset to owners and to preservation of the cars and Ferrari history.
by peterp
Tue Nov 20, 2018 11:53 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Gauge lighting
Replies: 25
Views: 24317

Re: Gauge lighting

Thanks Kerry. It's interesting that the low fuel warning light has reverse polarity from the others. Regarding dimability, all of the instrument LED's I looked at seem to have that same operational voltage range and it seems like dimming worked ok in at least a few user reviews. Agree that the only ...
by peterp
Tue Nov 20, 2018 11:35 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Gauge lighting
Replies: 25
Views: 24317

Re: Gauge lighting

Second time's a charm? These lights might fit -> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079P1FNJG/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvpv2_3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=6375e697-f226-4dbd-a63a-5ec697811ee1&pd_rd_wg=eLWhs&pf_rd_r=X4DF6K5SK31KX5MHF8FS&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-bottom-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B079P1FNJG&pd_rd_w=1F6SY&pf...
by peterp
Tue Nov 20, 2018 10:20 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Gauge lighting
Replies: 25
Views: 24317

Re: Gauge lighting

I just bought 1LED bulb to test, and I can confirm that the one on the link above will not fit into gauge. Sorry to hear that. Is the problem that bulb is too long? The measurements suggest that the diameter is ok (at least compared with a generic incandescent 363 bulb), but the LED bulb is slightl...
by peterp
Fri Nov 16, 2018 5:07 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Fixing holes in the glove box door
Replies: 10
Views: 9407

Re: Fixing holes in the glove box door

Here's some photos of the dirty deed, to add insult you can see staining and lack of natural fading from the brass shield. I tried to blend the discoloration with some light abrasive and that's when I perceived that it had some type of finish rather than raw wood. the back side of the door definite...
by peterp
Fri Nov 16, 2018 11:19 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Fixing holes in the glove box door
Replies: 10
Views: 9407

Re: Fixing holes in the glove box door

Worst comes to worst, you could replace it or cover holes with something more subtle. Of course, it will set you back $5 :P

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Accessorie ... 0&LH_BIN=1
by peterp
Thu Nov 15, 2018 11:38 am
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Gauge lighting
Replies: 25
Views: 24317

Re: Gauge lighting

Thanks Kerry -- this is very helpful.
by peterp
Wed Nov 14, 2018 12:19 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Gauge lighting
Replies: 25
Views: 24317

Re: Gauge lighting

I doubt that you will find a LED bulb that will fit into the gauges. I bought some LED bulbs for the side marker lights that said that they would fit per the bulb number. When they came, the base was correct, but the bulb diameter was too large to fit into the receptacle. Since the gauge bulbs are ...
by peterp
Tue Nov 13, 2018 4:58 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Fixing holes in the glove box door
Replies: 10
Views: 9407

Re: Fixing holes in the glove box door

Hi peter, the finish on my dash definitely has some type of clear finish applied, I found out when I was experimenting with some very fine abrasive pad to blend some discoloration that was under the badge, it did not go well because the coating was coming off and not blending in. Of course I can't ...
by peterp
Tue Nov 13, 2018 3:23 pm
Forum: Vintage Ferraris
Topic: Fixing holes in the glove box door
Replies: 10
Views: 9407

Re: Fixing holes in the glove box door

I believe the teak from the factory is unfinished -- there is no clear coat or any other coating. It's just raw teak finished with teak oil. Watco teak oil (available at Home Depot) is excellent. You can treat the plugs with teak oil to get a feel for how well they will match the dash.