I am looking at two 365 GT 2+2 's, one in Birmingham, Alabama and the other in Southern California. Does anyone have a recommendation for a qualified PPI inspector in either area?
I would want both a good body inspection and a mechanical inspection, including compression and leakdown tests.
I would appreciate any thoughts on qualified mechanics/experts.
Regards,
Jim Walker
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PPI mechanic, Alabama or Southern CA
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PPI mechanic, Alabama or Southern CA
Jim Walker
365 GT 2+2 #12451
365 GT 2+2 #12451
I once had a PPI done at Black Horse Motors in LA. It was for a GTC4 I was looking at. They did the compression, charged a reasonable rate...
Can't help with Alabama...
Can't help with Alabama...
Ex 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE, 99 Modena 360, 11 Maserati QPorte S, 08 merc gl550, 67 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Convertible, 2008 Ducati Hypermotard S, 2006 MV Agusta Brutale S, 1991 Ducati 907i.e.
Jim, Go to www.Ferrarichat.com, scroll down to South Central USA section, click through and see approx thread #7, and they have some posts that include a number of shops throughout Alabama. To respond or query you might have to "join" the site. Good luck, LJH
Jack Horner, 1966 330 GT 2+2 Series II, s/n 8325 (x-1981 Mondial 8, s/n 36213)
matt wrote:Jim: The two shops in Southern Ca. I would trust are Grand Touring Classics owned by Norbert Hofer or Francorchamps owned by Rod Drew. As for shops in Alabama I would look up members in the FCA Alabama area from the web site.Best of luck! p.s.take your time and find a great one.
During my car search in 2002 I had a conversation with Norbert Hofer in regard to a 330 2+2 he had on consignment. Very pleasant and knowledgeable guy, patient with my Ferrari newbie questions, said he would be glad to perform PPI on any car I brought in. I would certainly contact him again if the need arose.
Current: 1983 308 GTS
R.I.P: 330 2+2 s/n 5409
R.I.P: 330 2+2 s/n 5409
If you still need the one in Birmingham checked out, please let me know. My mechanic is tied up this week picking up our new Mondial from the DC area, but may have time to go look sometime in the next two weeks. I can put the two of you in touch if you want.
My parents live just outside of Birmingham, but it's been about 30 years since my dad checked compression on an engine. About the time he started a family and got rid of his BMW 2002...
My parents live just outside of Birmingham, but it's been about 30 years since my dad checked compression on an engine. About the time he started a family and got rid of his BMW 2002...
365 GT4 2+2 (18759)
Mondial 8 (39343)
308 GTS QV (47071)
Mondial 8 (39343)
308 GTS QV (47071)