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Is this an example that requires technical bulletin front shock repair?
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Is this an example that requires technical bulletin front shock repair?
Just a question on s/n 11017 a 330 GTC recently purchased on "Bring-A-Trailer", does the photo show that the front shock top mounts require the repair advised in the period Ferrari technical bulletin? If so, just a note n the auction comments may save the new caretaker some serious grief.
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Re: Is this an example that requires technical bulletin front shock repair?
looks like it needs the engineering change - hard to tell from the picture, but i see a lighter color where it should be solid metal.
Ed Montini
330 GT 2+2 Series II - 8289
58 Ellena - 0855GT - orig drivetrain
87 El Camino SS
330 GT 2+2 Series II - 8289
58 Ellena - 0855GT - orig drivetrain
87 El Camino SS
Re: Is this an example that requires technical bulletin front shock repair?
Hi,
for me it looks like it has been done. I think the lighter color is a reflection on the weld joint? But I agree a better pic would help.
Cheers
Christopher
for me it looks like it has been done. I think the lighter color is a reflection on the weld joint? But I agree a better pic would help.
Cheers
Christopher
Re: Is this an example that requires technical bulletin front shock repair?
It looks like it's been done.
Auction houses are not in the business of dissuading you from buying a car, so information that would put doubt in a purchase is often conveniently omitted! For all the years I've been writing and posting videos of this problem, I still see GTCs being auctioned with this issue. They have "Ferrari specialists" on staff, and can be easily fixed before the auction, and yet here we are!
Tom
Auction houses are not in the business of dissuading you from buying a car, so information that would put doubt in a purchase is often conveniently omitted! For all the years I've been writing and posting videos of this problem, I still see GTCs being auctioned with this issue. They have "Ferrari specialists" on staff, and can be easily fixed before the auction, and yet here we are!
Tom
'63 330 America #5053
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Re: Is this an example that requires technical bulletin front shock repair?
With hindsight, and enlarged images it appears that the technical bulletin repair was completed on s/n 11017.
Best result for new caretaker.
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Re: Is this an example that requires technical bulletin front shock repair?
In the BaT listing, it looks to me that from picture #197, in the lower left-hand corner, you can see the appropriate welding has been neatly done. Nice car. There will always be a million things to do, but one thing I would get after is to repair and protect that battery tray from the apparent rust and corrosion visible. Best, Steve.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-ferrari-330-3/
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steve meltzer,
"I've spent all of my money on wine, a beautiful woman, and stunning cars. Then, squandered the rest."
"I've spent all of my money on wine, a beautiful woman, and stunning cars. Then, squandered the rest."