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All Aluminium 1957 250 Testarossa

Lucky@LeMans 30 Dec 2018, 10:17am
I have thought about making a realistic engine cover to go over the V6. It would be a challenge to make it anything like the Columbo V12 !
Jeff H 30 Dec 2018, 12:07pm
Fantastic vid,

I must of watched it a dozen times.

That car should never be painted IMO, sadly the owner (Peter) crashed the car after that vid was taken (Feb 17) but he is rebuilding it now.

Your car is coming along nicely Paul, should go quite well and handle nicely too.
JJMCD 30 Dec 2018, 4:08pm
Lucky@LeMans wrote:
I have thought about making a realistic engine cover to go over the V6. It would be a challenge to make it anything like the Columbo V12 !


I think that it will be surprisingly convincing with black crinkle valve covers and and air cleaner. You may want to jet coat the exhaust manifolds grey-black, as well. Compare the photos that I linked.
Lucky@LeMans 4 Jan 2019, 6:29pm
Another mile stone today, the car now starts and drives !!

I can now refit the front end and get on with the finishing touches. The end of January for completion and MOT looks to be in site !
JJMCD 4 Jan 2019, 6:40pm
It would be great to see some pics
Lucky@LeMans 4 Jan 2019, 11:39pm
I'll probably start a " Part 2 " thread with the finishing touches through to completion and getting on the road. Lots of photos and a video or two !
Paul L 5 Jan 2019, 9:41am
Lucky - Congratulations on the engine start. :cool:

Good luck for the final push, Paul. :)
Lucky@LeMans 5 Jan 2019, 10:30am
I've seen that first video before, there are a couple of replica's in that collection. I like the second vid with the track action, I haven't seen that one. One thing they all have in common is that they are heavily restored with plush interiors and magnificent paintwork etc. I'd love to see an unrestored example that was just a racing car, having done a couple of 24 hour races. I don't think there are any though and its a shame. I can create that look with my car if it goes to plan.


Listening to those cars I think I have nailed it with the exhaust sound, that's a big plus !
JJMCD 5 Jan 2019, 3:34pm
That video was the gathering of Testarossas at Pebble Beach in 2014. They are all genuine, although some of them have been rebodied over the years after their original bodies were damaged beyond repair. See: https://www.autoblog.com/2014/08/18/ferrari-250-testa-rossa-pebble-beach-monterey-2014/

By the way, your Testarossa won’t be the only one moving under Ford power. See:
https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/427-ford-in-a-testa-rossa-any-more-details.403864/#post-142237510
Lucky@LeMans 5 Jan 2019, 4:06pm
I will put my car on a weigh bridge when I've finished it. With the space frame chassis I believe it will be lighter than an original TR.
Lucky@LeMans 6 Jan 2019, 9:56pm
Now that I've established that mechanically everything works I'll be refitting the front body work. One little job I've completed today is to design and manufacture a reliable throttle linkage for the 38 DGAS carb. The offerings online in most cases leave a lot to be desired, too flimsy and pulling the cable at funny angles. This one is 3mm and 5mm plate, the end result should be reliable as the cable is pulled straight at all throttle openings. This is also backed up with a hefty return spring which is must in my books. I once had a Rover V8 jam open at maximum revs, its no joke !
Lucky@LeMans 8 Jan 2019, 9:37pm
Tonight I managed to get the front end back on. I'm in the process of fixing it all down for the last time. By the end of the week I hope to have the doors refitted and gapped up along with a few tidy up jobs on the rear section. There is a little more panelling to do but nothing too taxing.
JJMCD 9 Jan 2019, 4:21am
Very exciting! Please post some pics!
Lucky@LeMans 9 Jan 2019, 11:31pm
Photos to follow ! Not done much today other than the return edges of the scuttle panel in the cockpit. I've also spent a bit of time on the front wings and nose getting a respectable finish on the aluminium surface. Coarse wire wool followed by green scotch bright. Its coming up a lovely smooth satin silver.
Lucky@LeMans 14 Jan 2019, 6:50pm
I've had the rear end off to complete a few little jobs. I've made the rear exhaust supports and welded them into position. Just about ready to refit the rear end now. I'll then be able to complete the inner arches and the aluminium panel work in the boot area. The rear lights, number plate light are ready to fit and connect up. Getting close !
Paul L 15 Jan 2019, 7:41pm
Lucky@LeMans wrote:
Photos to follow !


Liar!

Liar!

Pants on fire!

:icon_wink:
Lucky@LeMans 15 Jan 2019, 8:56pm
The rear end is now back on for the final time. The rear lights are fitted, just sorting the final position for the indicators. Part of the internal panel work is done, the inner arches will be done in situ.

I want to make a start on the dash, fit the instruments,switches and start getting the wiring connected up over the next few days.

Give me 10 minutes Paul L , I'll go in the garage and get a picture just for you !


You said at the start of this thread you wouldn't hound me for updates ! Lol
Lucky@LeMans 15 Jan 2019, 9:05pm
Here's a quick look...…. Sorry its not the best photo I've taken !