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Aus Simmo
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General chatter
3rd May 2019, 02:09
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New idea....
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I like that car a lot. Ignoring the donor/base...
I like that car a lot. Ignoring the donor/base car (to remove purists from the equation) its a cracker.
In my opinion it needs an older 911 as I think the more recent ones are a bit bloated to...
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Cars and Parts for sale, swap or wanted
28th November 2018, 03:23
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Ferrari/Jaguar wooden bucks
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Aus Simmo
Ferrari/Jaguar wooden bucks
I found this on Trademe in New Zealand. It's a private online marketplace.
Wooden bucks that have all produced cars:
- Ferrari 250 Pontoon
- 250 Testa Rossa
- California Spider
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Tribute Automotive Builds
24th August 2018, 00:40
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Almost - My 250 SWB Coupe
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Aus Simmo
I know that Kent is not exactly handy for...
I know that Kent is not exactly handy for Florida, but Car Builder Solutions stock lots of fuel system parts (as well as lots of other goodies).
https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/en/fuel-system...
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General chatter
4th October 2017, 11:08
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Porsche Boxter/Speedster 356 replica ?
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Aus Simmo
Vintech 550. Carbon chassis and body with a...
Vintech 550. Carbon chassis and body with a custom 3litre flat 4 aluminium block engine.
It was a prototype to launch a design business so they don’t actually produce it which is a shame. Given...
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DNA Builds
16th September 2017, 23:14
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New direction for DNA
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Aus Simmo
New direction for DNA
I just checked the DNA site which has been down for ages.
They now have pics of a rather nice 356 Speedster with some modern/outlaw styling cues.
No other info on the site as yet but a very...
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Dino 246 Builds and Discussion
29th August 2017, 04:52
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DeHavilland v6
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Aus Simmo
DeHavilland v6
I sadly missed the DeHavilland open day on Sunday as I live 9500 miles away.
The DeHavilland Facebook page has some very nice pics of their new Dino with a KV6 and a gorgeous paintjob in "Azzurro...
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DNA Builds
10th August 2017, 07:07
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DNA roomer on DNAOC forum
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Aus Simmo
I don't suppose there is any update on the...
I don't suppose there is any update on the present/future status of DNA?
I was very impressed with their products and talent. It would be a great shame if they moved on to other ventures....
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DNA Builds
29th July 2017, 10:58
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DNA roomer on DNAOC forum
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Aus Simmo
One good way to avoid copyright infringement...
One good way to avoid copyright infringement regarding Cavallino/Ferrari badges on a replica car might be to source OEM badges. The argument can then be made that if the copyright applies to the...
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DNA Builds
27th July 2017, 08:27
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DNA roomer on DNAOC forum
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Aus Simmo
Great post Lancelot. I am conflicted on this...
Great post Lancelot. I am conflicted on this issue. Could it be that direct replicas of a high quality such as DNA improve brand awareness and therefore demand for the real thing? I suspect there is...
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DNA Builds
27th July 2017, 07:08
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DNA roomer on DNAOC forum
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Aus Simmo
Seconded by me. Based on the above comments there...
Seconded by me. Based on the above comments there appears to be something big happening. I'd love to know what is going on. If (as I infer from comments) Maranello have flexed their muscles there...
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Old No.7 Builds
9th June 2017, 23:42
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Kidge's Z3 275 Project
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Aus Simmo
Well that looks very nice indeed. LOTS of photos...
Well that looks very nice indeed. LOTS of photos to follow please! Is the paint matte, or is it just short of final painting? Your car has turned out very well and I'm jealous.
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Tribute Automotive Builds
25th May 2017, 00:37
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Seat Options
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Aus Simmo
Oops my bad - just released and on Facebook but...
Oops my bad - just released and on Facebook but not website yet.
It looks like DeHavilland have commissioned them from Intatrim.
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Tribute Automotive Builds
24th May 2017, 21:56
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Seat Options
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Aus Simmo
Oooooooh me like! Not cheap at £1200, but...
Oooooooh me like!
Not cheap at £1200, but plenty cheaper than DeHavilland at £1650. I can't find them on the Intatrim site though. Where am I going wrong?
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Dino 246 Builds and Discussion
15th May 2017, 00:04
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Dino blueprints, technical drawings
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Aus Simmo
That last one certainly helps with proportions...
That last one certainly helps with proportions and reference points.
I take it from your pursuit of exact proportions/chassis etc you are either planning or working on a direct replica? That's a...
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Dino 246 Builds and Discussion
14th May 2017, 09:13
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Dino blueprints, technical drawings
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Aus Simmo
Oops fat fingers - ...
Oops fat fingers -
http://www.arteauto.com/images/view.aspx?productId=6385
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Dino 246 Builds and Discussion
14th May 2017, 09:12
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Dino blueprints, technical drawings
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Aus Simmo
Another (206).
Another (206).
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Dino 246 Builds and Discussion
14th May 2017, 09:10
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Dino blueprints, technical drawings
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Aus Simmo
I found this also: ...
I found this also:
https://new.liveauctioneers.com/item/21503477_ferrari-original-blueprint-dino-246-gt-frame
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Dino 246 Builds and Discussion
14th May 2017, 08:40
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Dino blueprints, technical drawings
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Aus Simmo
There's some nice period info on a post in the...
There's some nice period info on a post in the below forum:
http://www.smcars.net/threads/ferrari-dino-246-gt.4288/
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Dino 246 Builds and Discussion
7th May 2017, 22:09
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Just pics - but keeps the saliva flowing
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Aus Simmo
Ross, if I had 1/10th of the talent of you and...
Ross, if I had 1/10th of the talent of you and others on here I might just do that. I'm handy with spanners and sockets but have no fabrication skills whatsoever.
I'll keep dreaming for now and...
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Dino 246 Builds and Discussion
7th May 2017, 02:00
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Just pics - but keeps the saliva flowing
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Aus Simmo
It's pretty ballsy to chop the whole front end!...
It's pretty ballsy to chop the whole front end! If you can do it in your garage you would think that manufacturers could fix it up in a pro workshop.
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Dino 246 Builds and Discussion
6th May 2017, 23:59
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Just pics - but keeps the saliva flowing
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Aus Simmo
Good point Ross - I'd love to see a good replica...
Good point Ross - I'd love to see a good replica measured against the real thing/blueprint. From looking at DeHavilland's website they seem to really try to get everything perfect with regards to...
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Dino 246 Builds and Discussion
5th May 2017, 23:19
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Just pics - but keeps the saliva flowing
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Aus Simmo
I agree Ross - I was looking at side views of...
I agree Ross - I was looking at side views of both replicas and originals. One thing that really affects the stance is that on the originals the front and rear bumpers are quite a bit higher than the...
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Dino 246 Builds and Discussion
4th May 2017, 01:10
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30
Just pics - but keeps the saliva flowing
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Aus Simmo
Thanks Ross. If the badges were fitted by...
Thanks Ross. If the badges were fitted by dealers, I wonder if the practice was accepted by Ferrari? If so it would effectively mean that Ferrari badges on the Dino were ok.
I personally like the...
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Dino 246 Builds and Discussion
3rd May 2017, 13:54
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Just pics - but keeps the saliva flowing
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Aus Simmo
Hi Dave, I just noticed that the 246 has a...
Hi Dave,
I just noticed that the 246 has a Ferrari badge on the boot lid. I thought that the Dino never had any Ferrari badges? I might be wrong (it happens a lot!).
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Tribute Automotive Builds
25th March 2017, 05:25
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Z4 Bolt -on panels
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9,458
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Aus Simmo
I like where this is going! 275 on a 3litre Z4...
I like where this is going! 275 on a 3litre Z4 with DNA interior. Sign me up.
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