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> 914 GT 3.6 Ferrari Build, - Mechanicals coming along, electronics soon!
Andyrew
post Apr 29 2022, 06:43 AM
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Big win on the axles!!!!
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post Apr 30 2022, 01:56 PM
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post May 2 2022, 09:29 AM
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We found a pic of the car from when the previous owner was starting some of the mods/updates. Hard to tell from this but that's the original PTS Raspberry - with matching wheels! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

And so no one freaks out: No, it's not a factory /6.


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post May 2 2022, 10:10 AM
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Looks like they're in process of taking the ^*&%ing dealer bump strip side mouldings off. I'm about to do that myself. Can't take looking at them any more.
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post May 2 2022, 12:32 PM
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Chris, this is so cool! Nothing beats the music of a Ferrari engine? I’ll be in Napa starting next week, just saying…

Cheers,
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post May 2 2022, 01:34 PM
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Chris, this is so cool! Nothing beats the music of a Ferrari engine? I’ll be in Napa starting next week, just saying…

Cheers,
John

@Morph914 John, Awesome! Please let me know when it's convenient for you to come by!
It'll be great to see you and catch up.
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post May 2 2022, 03:57 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ May 2 2022, 08:29 AM) *

We found a pic of the car from when the previous owner was starting some of the mods/updates. Hard to tell from this but that's the original PTS Raspberry - with matching wheels! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

And so no one freaks out: No, it's not a factory /6.


So seeing that pic - and being the massive Rush nerd I am - have to add to the name suggestion list: "Red Barchetta"

For the guy who works out of the Red Barn...

- Tony


PS. Is BRCHTTA available from CA DMV?
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post May 3 2022, 06:44 AM
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So seeing that pic - and being the massive Rush nerd I am - have to add to the name suggestion list: "Red Barchetta"

For the guy who works out of the Red Barn...

- Tony


PS. Is BRCHTTA available from CA DMV?


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) 100%.

(Another massive Rush nerd..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) )


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post May 3 2022, 05:03 PM
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The stars align again. I can't remember if I mentioned this yet but:
Turns out a recent acquaintance is a Motec dealer and owns a 360 Challenge car and a 360 street car! He knows these engines.
I had a nice, long chat with him yesterday and he's agreed to come by, inspect the engine, provide a list of "to do before firing" items and, once the parts are here, perhaps even do the work.
Progress!


Perhaps you can convince him to visit the Red Barn in one of those said vehicles. I’d gladly buy him lunch for a ride about your neighborhood.

Such a cool project.
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post May 3 2022, 05:22 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Apr 26 2022, 07:13 AM) *

The stars align again. I can't remember if I mentioned this yet but:
Turns out a recent acquaintance is a Motec dealer and owns a 360 Challenge car and a 360 street car! He knows these engines.
I had a nice, long chat with him yesterday and he's agreed to come by, inspect the engine, provide a list of "to do before firing" items and, once the parts are here, perhaps even do the work.
Progress!


Perhaps you can convince him to visit the Red Barn in one of those said vehicles. I’d gladly buy him lunch for a ride about your neighborhood.

Such a cool project.

@Mueller Mike - He's planning to come up on Thursday but doubt it'll be in his Ferrari. I believe his Challenge car is apart. I replied to your e-mail so give a call when you can and let's get together?
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post May 4 2022, 11:30 AM
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Milestone morning:
The Ferrari SwapRod (as I've taken to calling it) chassis arrived at the Red Barn!
Now all I need to do is get that there drive train into that there car. I mean, how hard can that be? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


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post May 4 2022, 12:08 PM
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post May 4 2022, 12:53 PM
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I think you need a bigger barn now.
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post May 4 2022, 01:28 PM
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And now, some pics of the chassis:
Boy, I'm really unsure of slicing this one up for a swap like this. Take a look at what's already been done - and how nicely.
Let's start with the engine bay:
- 4-cyls mounts removed
- /6 mount installed
- oil tank prep complete
- prepped for A/C line
- suspension consoles reinforced w/bars to the firewall
- heater tube delete (some sort of electric heat was planned)


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post May 4 2022, 01:31 PM
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But it's up frunk where things get interesting:
There's this really nicely constructed, 2-part false floor. It's aluminum with counter sunk holes for the fasteners.
Any guesses what we'll find underneath?


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post May 4 2022, 01:35 PM
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Were to begin?
- louvered floor
- custom base plate
- prepped for what I understand is a 993 3.6 cooler and A/C condenser
- front suspension mounts tied together with that round support bar


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The nose, bumper and front valance are prepped for the GT opening. All steel, all the time.
And the fog light openings have been modded. Not sure what the plan is/was for them.


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post May 4 2022, 01:39 PM
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Another view.


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post May 4 2022, 01:41 PM
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Really nice gaps. But yes, somewhere along the way, the fender/cowl seams got welded closed. Done by the previous, previous owner, not the current owner.


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post May 4 2022, 01:55 PM
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So there it is. Let the debate begin about how this one is too nice to not finish as a /6 conversion. Especially considering all the parts, including a 993 3.6, are accounted for.

I happily admit, I'm torn myself.

Or, I dunno, maybe someone has an equally nice chassis and they want to try and talk the owner into some sort of trade? I'm just putting that out there. Worst that could happen is he says "no".

My Ferrari buddy is coming up on Thursday to check out the engine. Assuming things look OK, I'm being instructed to commence surgery soon. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)
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