550 Rebuild and Running Report

toomanyhorses

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Enzo!

I salute you. Your dedication, efforts and web presentation with her ( and Huey's tones :) )

A resurrection in the right hands

Dio ti benedica, Enzo e Florence
 
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dickygrace

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Enzo,

I had a good look through your site and pics last night. Looks amazing, congratulations on a great project. Enjoy every rev, you deserve it, a beautiful car.
 

urbanmaser

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Great project. I am so envious of you with that beautiful car.........well done mate and thanx for keeping us entertained over past months. I am looking forward to a trip round the block in her
 

ENZ525

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Great project. I am so envious of you with that beautiful car.........well done mate and thanx for keeping us entertained over past months. I am looking forward to a trip round the block in her

Thank you Peter,
No need to be envious, you have a beautiful maserati :D
I have not forgotten that I am taking you for a spin in her, and will keep my promise, will arrange something very soon.
Regards,
Enzo.
 

ENZ525

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Been a while since my last post, not a huge amount has changed since,
but I managed to change the last sticker which is the paint code...

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I also have the pininfarina badges that go on the wings, but am undecided about putting those on.
 

ENZ525

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Purists look away, but I may change the steering wheel for this one...

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I need to speak with my insurance company first, just to make sure they have no air bag issues...

Then I have to get some details to momo so they can make/get a boss for me as they have no 550 references at the moment.
 

lozcb

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Purists look away, but I may change the steering wheel for this one...

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I need to speak with my insurance company first, just to make sure they have no air bag issues...

Then I have to get some details to momo so they can make/get a boss for me as they have no 550 references at the moment.


Almost sure the insurance companies will have an issue with it Enz , its really just a matter of how much it will affect the premium , i know your on a really low yearly mileage so they may be lenient , hopefully , im not a purist at all but i do prefer the original , tho agree and understand how one can get smitten with something that looks sportier , its a personal preference thing


regards loz
 

ENZ525

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Almost sure the insurance companies will have an issue with it Enz , its really just a matter of how much it will affect the premium , i know your on a really low yearly mileage so they may be lenient , hopefully , im not a purist at all but i do prefer the original , tho agree and understand how one can get smitten with something that looks sportier , its a personal preference thing


regards loz

I have the new wheel, but have not decided whether to put it on yet...(more indecision on my part :D),
should have checked with the insurance company first I guess, but I didn't...
My mileage allowance is 5k per year, not sure what they will say...will give them a call tomorrow.
I do like the original, even though its a bit sort of 'bulky' if that's the right word...
 

lozcb

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I have the new wheel, but have not decided whether to put it on yet...(more indecision on my part :D),
should have checked with the insurance company first I guess, but I didn't...
My mileage allowance is 5k per year, not sure what they will say...will give them a call tomorrow.
I do like the original, even though its a
bit sort of 'bulky' if that's the right word...[/
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I'd term it . mechanically Robust and fit for purpose



regards
 

Andyk

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I like it Enzo...would imagine it has a much nicer feel than the Ferrari airbag one.