Steve, if it is glued (as opposed to riveted) you might try heating it slightly and prying it away with a razor blade. Be careful to not overheat and cause damage to the box itself. I would try hot water first before resorting to a heat gun. Good luck.
john
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- Mon Apr 24, 2023 7:24 pm
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: R&R Daytona Fuse Cover Label
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5765
- Sun Apr 09, 2023 1:56 am
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: RIP Lowell Brown
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5350
Re: RIP Lowell Brown
RIP Lowell! He was an interesting person to know. RIP.
- Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:42 am
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: Vintage Style Battery Manufacturers
- Replies: 27
- Views: 27739
Re: Vintage Style Battery Manufacturers
I have had one of these façade type batteries, as shown in your picture, for at least 9-10 years and it still works. Mind you, I drive my car about 2-3 times a year, so I need to slow charge it overnight every time. But, the next day it spins the engine with the same vigor as a new battery--it surpr...
- Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:46 pm
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: Need correct door hinge pins for my Lusso
- Replies: 6
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Re: Need correct door hinge pins for my Lusso
Steve, for some crazy reason, the Lusso door opens to nearly a perpendicular position to the side of the car. It probably has to with Scaglietti's crappy build quality. You and your passenger need to be mindful of this when parked at a slope.
john
john
- Tue Nov 22, 2022 1:22 am
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: Rust Repair
- Replies: 21
- Views: 21518
Re: Rust Repair
I see, Cornelis, it is all starting to make sense now. I'm sure the project will be a success, with you at the helm.
john
john
- Fri Nov 18, 2022 8:54 pm
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: Rust Repair
- Replies: 21
- Views: 21518
Re: Rust Repair
Thanks Cornelis. I really would like to see how you will manage the side windows, seeing the discrepancy between the roof of the coupe and the door openings of the cabriolet. It will be a challenge for sure. Keep me posted please.
john
john
- Thu Nov 17, 2022 1:30 am
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: Rust Repair
- Replies: 21
- Views: 21518
Re: Rust Repair
Hi Cornelis, thanks for sharing the pictures. Do you intend to modify the sides of the cabriolet to look like a coupe? Coincidentally, I have seen a Series II coupe that was converted to a cabriolet.
john
john
- Wed Oct 19, 2022 12:37 am
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: 330 GT Emergency Brake Pads
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4609
Re: 330 GT Emergency Brake Pads
Hi Ed, is this the style you are talking about? I've seen this on late 50's, early 60's Jaguars.
https://mossmotors.com/jaguar-xk120-140 ... akes-xk150
john
https://mossmotors.com/jaguar-xk120-140 ... akes-xk150
john
- Wed Oct 19, 2022 12:25 am
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: Restoration of Fiamm Roadmaster compressor
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4087
Re: Restoration of Fiamm Roadmaster compressor
Great. I am glad for you.
john
john
- Thu Oct 13, 2022 12:49 am
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: Restoration of Fiamm Roadmaster compressor
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4087
Re: Restoration of Fiamm Roadmaster compressor
If the pin is an integral part of the casting you can only cut it off to free the plastic. You may be able to carefully heat the top and the plastic to see if you can slip it off without damaging it. Then after the top is painted, heat the casting without damaging the paint, then preheat the plastic...
- Mon Sep 05, 2022 12:35 am
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: 330GTC Electrical Question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6168
Re: 330GTC Electrical Question
Get a read read between the fuel pump terminal and the negative terminal of the battery, see if you still get 10 volts.
john
john
- Sat Jul 02, 2022 1:32 am
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: 250 PF Coupe rear view mirror and hanger
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4269
Re: 250 PF Coupe rear view mirror and hanger
Hello Suzie, the Series II (outside plug motor) car's mirror is in Kerry's picture. The Series I (inside plug) car's mirror is like this.
john
john
- Tue May 24, 2022 1:05 am
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: Tom W's GTE
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4057
Tom W's GTE
Tom is too modest to post this, so here it is. It's a great watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQopVziVZgY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQopVziVZgY
- Fri Apr 22, 2022 7:28 pm
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: 330 door mirrors
- Replies: 24
- Views: 13994
Re: 330 door mirrors
Here's one I saw on an Aurelia that was done very nicely. Unfortunately, I wasn't able talk to the owner so I could see how it was made.
john
john
- Fri Apr 22, 2022 12:34 am
- Forum: Vintage Ferraris
- Topic: 330 door mirrors
- Replies: 24
- Views: 13994
Re: 330 door mirrors
My solution... an MGA dash mirror...