1969 Maserati Ghibli - The Resurection
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Chad speed said:
.. I have sold the Tuscan (sadly as that is one awesome car) so when it goes this weekend.
Roger, shame you've let the Tuscan go. Awsome cars, but it'll all be worth it when you get the Ghibli finished. Hope the back gets better soon and good luck with the house sale.Paul
julianghibli said:
And then what happened?
I'm waiting with baited breath because I too have a new project 1968 Ghibli... And need that inspiraton from a Master
Inspiration from a master needed here too, try this http://www.maserati-alfieri.co.uk/alfieri00a.htmI'm waiting with baited breath because I too have a new project 1968 Ghibli... And need that inspiraton from a Master
Yours looks nice, any more pics? if you need a rear bumper I have one for restoration http://www.maserati-alfieri.co.uk/alfieri00a.htm about half way down the page.
A bit of progress made on the engine frame, will try and post pics this weekend.
Chad
Baron, the back's fine now, thanks for asking, but too many things on the go at the moment to make much progress on the Ghibli. I've turned my attention to the engine again, you'll recall its all rebuilt up to the heads, and started making a temporary home somewhat better than its resting place for the last 8 years.
Wooden trolley borrowed from Danny for a couple of months finally returned after 8 years - thanks Danny!
The roll over frame had done its job so time to recycle
The roll over frame's last job - under body protection going on.
Engine frame fab'ed up, inclined engine mounts make it look a bit weird.
De-greased and ready for paint.
Old tin of Hammerite smooth found and applied then castors fitted.
Engine in its new, I hope not to permanent, home.
It looks rather big but it will allow the dry sump oil tank and radiator to be fitted in exactly the same position as the car for trial running.
Wooden trolley borrowed from Danny for a couple of months finally returned after 8 years - thanks Danny!
The roll over frame had done its job so time to recycle
The roll over frame's last job - under body protection going on.
Engine frame fab'ed up, inclined engine mounts make it look a bit weird.
De-greased and ready for paint.
Old tin of Hammerite smooth found and applied then castors fitted.
Engine in its new, I hope not to permanent, home.
It looks rather big but it will allow the dry sump oil tank and radiator to be fitted in exactly the same position as the car for trial running.
Globs said:
The stand is indeed very sturdy and efficient.
May I ask why you are putting the engine on that, rather than in the car?
I'd like to run the engine before putting it in the car which is still a shell on castor wheels. If I wait to run the engine in the car it could be another 10 years at this rate! Also need to have the engine in something a bit better than the wooden trolley when we move house, don't fancy dropping it.May I ask why you are putting the engine on that, rather than in the car?
Chad speed said:
Inspiration from a master needed here too, try this http://www.maserati-alfieri.co.uk/alfieri00a.htm
Yours looks nice, any more pics? if you need a rear bumper I have one for restoration http://www.maserati-alfieri.co.uk/alfieri00a.htm about half way down the page.
A bit of progress made on the engine frame, will try and post pics this weekend.
Chad
Thanks Chad,Yours looks nice, any more pics? if you need a rear bumper I have one for restoration http://www.maserati-alfieri.co.uk/alfieri00a.htm about half way down the page.
A bit of progress made on the engine frame, will try and post pics this weekend.
Chad
The car had a pretty good rear bumper but it had the later overriders on and some of the chrome is peeling off. So I got a quote for $800 for repairing and rechroming. But part of me is thinking get stainless and then sell of the old ones..the other half of me wants to keep it as stock as possible. I bought this car as an unroadworthy project here in Australia and just sold my Merak to pay for it!!
julianghibli said:
Hi Chad,
Can I ask how bad your wheels were before you had them repaired?
Julian
Hi Julian Can I ask how bad your wheels were before you had them repaired?
Julian
A few before and after pics of the wheels, as you can see they had suffered general corrosion typical of magnesium alloy castings of the 60/70s.
Thin section in centre erroded
Attempt at repair using normal aluminium filler wire
Damage from crimp on balance weights
Other side of balance weight damage
Balance weight damage on all wheels
Centre lip errosion
Repaired wheel, magnesium alloy welding excellent, painting could be better.
Inside of rim still showing minor pock marks but not visible when on car and entirely servicable
Typical paint problems encountered when painting porous magnesium alloy.The welding was done by Ian Jemison http://www.ianjemison.co.uk/index.html which was excellent but I will re-finish the paint before tyre fitting. Welding and painting was about £125 per wheel a couple of years ago. If I was doing it again I would use Ian to repair the wheels but probably use a different paint furnisher/process.
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