Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

chrisf_gt4 · Joined: 24 Jul 2012 Posts: 6

I've got oily fingernails, various cuts over my hands and a bit of rust in my eye so I thought I'd register and say "Hello"!

I'm part way through a seriously protracted restoration of my 1978 Ferrari 308 GT4. The engine and rear suspension are done, still got the front suspension to do but am starting to plan for the bodywork. I've got bubbling paint and rust around the wheel arches and part way along the sills.

I don't have the skill, time or patience to do the bodywork myself so am looking for a local body shop to do the work for me.

Can anyone recommend a classic friendly body shop in the Cambridge area?

gresham flyer · Joined: 06 Sep 2008 Posts: 1435

Hello,
Send me a PM with your contact number and I will give you some help in that direction.
I am in north Cambridgeshire,not far from you.

Regards
Gresham Flyer

chrisf_gt4 · Joined: 24 Jul 2012 Posts: 6

Thanks Gresham Flyer. PM sent.

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22838 Location: UK

Welcome to the forum, it'd be interesting to see some photos if you get chance to post some on here Smile

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smiffy220 · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 8:16 am Post subject:

I do like the 308 GT4's, be interested to see some piccies too. I have two mates with GT4's, and one with a 328 GTS. I am wanting a classic Ferrari more than ever now, but not going to happen.

Bit of a trek from you, but Terry Hoyles in Maldon, Essex are absolutely superb.
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chrisf_gt4 · Joined: 24 Jul 2012 Posts: 6

It's been nearly three years since I worked on the car and I now can't find any of the photos I took Embarassed

I had before and after shots of swing arms and everything. Oh well, so much for the detailed restoration record!
I'll post some when I dismantle the front suspension.

Maldon's not too far from Cambridge so I'll check out Terry Hoyles. Thanks.

chrisf_gt4 · Joined: 24 Jul 2012 Posts: 6

Here's some pics of my Dino. She looks alright from a distance!

The odometer says 16k but from memory the history is more like 60k.

Car's not been on the road for 13 years - I was still using cassettes in 1999!

The engine is in fine fettle. First job I did was a full service and cambelt change. Starts fine and sounds fantastic.

Next major job is the front suspension refurbishment. It's not looking pretty under there.

The rear suspension members all used to look like that but now they look much better.

Bodywork needs attention. Wheel arches are the biggest problem.

Here are some badges and stuff.

This one's not a classic so not relevant ... sorry, I love my V6 GT!