Made an appointment to view this

[Paulm]

Sounds like your 17 again Loz

 

[2b1ask1]

Very brave choice Loz to take on someone elses dream, not sure I'd be too comfortable.

It is an oportunity to have as close to the real thing as is possible - after all it is almost all Maserati to begin with which is more than most replicas are.

 

[lozcb]

As i posted earlier just went to see these people this morning , http://www.shapecraft.com/frameset.html and my spirits have been well and truly lifted , have they got some street cred or what in the maserati world, Clive the owner such a lovely down to earth chap ,totally on my level which is superb , they have around 8-10 projects on the go at the moment and have done quite a number of 300 s 450 s a6g projects in the past , also they have this car in at the moment which apparently had an argument with the arnco at goodwood earlier this year

he also did this one for Steve Hart of ( steve Hart Racing ) which is a very well known car and also this one for another client , and it has a tiger moth engine


Just got to go down and view , cant wait


regards loz

 

[Parisien]

Magnificent Loz.....what a babe the last one is........just a "bodied" engine then......?

P

 

[lozcb]

Magnificent Loz.....what a babe the last one is........just a "bodied" engine then......?

P

Both those last two were at Stanford hall the year i first met you Frank , if they ring any bells , he's done a couple since for Steve Hart , and he really was trying to persuade me to do one of these instead of the 300 s ,



he reall wants to do this one most of all , he's already assured me that it will fit on the chassis no probs


regards loz

 

[Parisien]

Mind you Loz the A6G is to die for......loved JKs black beauty.........but you'd always talked about the current option.........fingers Xed for you in all this!

P

 

[DaveT]

Great stuff Loz

Hope it all works out for you.

 

[Khamsin433]

Loz,

That would be an awesome project. Watch out of you do go for a 300 as a lot of replicas have shape issues. Walter Baumer (he wrote a book on them) posts on Ferrarichat and seems to know a lot as he points out issues with various recreations. Engine wise I wouldn't have thought you'd have a problem as MIE support a lot of 3500 owners and McGraths could help out a lot I'm sure,. MaseratiSource (Jacques) could be another source for used parts as he breaks quite a few Maseratis in the States.

If enough has been done to get a running chassis fairly quickly, then as you say there are enough craftsmen in the UK who could create the covers, but as someone else has ploughed in the cash it may be worthwhile. Can you imagine the sounds and the looks......

And with originals up in the stratosphere in terms of pricing this would be a the way to go for mere mortals.

I'll eagerly await the outcome of your visit.

 

[stradaman]

The main concern is engine. The flywheel needs to be balanced, with the crank, and also dowelled, to stop it launching itself, through the engine!
All main engine parts, to be inspected, and sorted accordingly. Carbs will cost over £1000, to reburbish, alone.
Wiring loom needs making. I would make the loom more modern, for reliabillity.
How straight, is the altered chassis?
Its a lot to sort, but not as bad as some i have seen. The big inspection, will decide things, i am sure.

Andy.

 

[BennyD]

Lots of good gen coming your way Loz. It would most certainly be a labour of love but what a project. All the best mate.

 

[lozcb]

Bad news guys , just got home to from Le Mans, pretty excited after an excellent week away and of course tues was off to view the project , checked my mail and came across this


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Hi Loz.



I am sorry to say the Mas has now sold, as such I will unfortunately need to cancel your visit on Tuesday the 10th July, however I wish you all the best in finding a similar project



Kind regards



Paul Biddle



Truly gutted ,

search goes on hmmmm


regards loz

 

[philw696]

Bugger was looking forward to seeing you get on with that Liz.

 

[Parisien]

Shame Loz.....plenty of other fish in the sea and you've got a big net!!!


P

 

[lozcb]

Bugger was looking forward to seeing you get on with that Liz.

Me too phil , even after the lads at La Butte let the cat out the bag to Kaz , spent a few embarrassing minutes explaining the reasons why its worth buying a box of nutsb and bolts for £30K but she had really warmed to the idea when i showed her a couple of A6gcs and 300 s in the paddock , reckoned she fancied herself in flying hat and goggles aswell , i believe in fate Phil it weren't to be , unless the new sale fall through


regards loz

 

[Parisien]

Theres always the sale falling through bit Loz...esp if the guys bought sight unseen...don't give up quite yet


P

 

[dickygrace]

I agree with you Loz, if it's meant to be, the sale will fall through. If not, something better will be along soon.

 

[2b1ask1]

Sad to hear it Loz... Keep looking (after some rest)!

 

[Khamsin433]

As you say Loz, it's Karma dude

 

[conaero]

Aw, shucks!

Onwards and upwards, there will be plenty more, especially with all this rain about, know what I mean!

 

[stradaman]

I like this.

http://www.racecarsdirect.com/listing/43490/1986_ralt_rt_4_center_seat_can_am_racing_car.html

Andy.