Ferrari 296

[The Junkman]

On 5/31/2025 at 8:55 AM, Matt Bacon said:

Amazing work, my friend!

Is there anything like this in the US? https://www.heritageskillsacademy.co.uk/

The classic and historic industry is taking the risk of losing skills very seriously, and there’s even a category for “apprentice of the year” in the most prestigious historic motoring awards…

best,

M.
 

 

There are a number of colleges offering degrees in auto restoration.  I found a year old article about just that subject.  https://classiccarjobs.us/2024/05/29/top-colleges-and-programs-for-classic-car-restoration/

[Brudda]

On 2/28/2025 at 9:02 AM, Ace-Garageguy said:

Just out of curiosity, what is y'all's thinking on the micro-cracking on the surface of those rotors?

Hello Ace, just talked to a tech on the composite brake rotors. The micro cracking is ok. They watch them closely. If the cracking gets to the edge of the rotor, they replace them. If these were steel they would be replaced immediately. These were in an accident and were replaced as soon as it was returned to the mechanic’s shop. The cost was extremely expensive. 

[Brudda]

F2 -3 parts. F1 next?

[Brudda]

From this to this…. So far

[Brudda]

Now this. Ready for the paint shop. I am using other parts I have straightened. Two fenders at $7000 each and a hood at $12,000. Not cheap by any means. Put a new 1/4 panel on at &15,000 and a new left door at $10,000. Repaired the rear upper new panel. ( new parts always come in damaged)  I’ll have pics after paint. 

[Brudda]

This paint scheme is interesting 

[Brudda]

Will be at laguna seca 12-14. ( now weather tech raceway, was Mazda raceway). Anyway I will post pics of the event. They were cool and paid for everything. My attire I have to wear. 

[Brudda]

1 minute ago, Brudda said:

Will be at laguna seca 12-14. ( now weather tech raceway, was Mazda raceway). Anyway I will post pics of the event. They were cool and paid for everything. My attire I have to wear. 

Can you believe it, this is my job. I have to do it. 

[The Junkman]

1 minute ago, Brudda said:

Can you believe it, this is my job. I have to do it. 

Is it OK to hate you now?

[Dragline]

Those cracks seem shallow and surface as Ace said... But they get toasty I know. That's the reason they are there in the first place. I am willing to wager they are expensive and since they are a racing rotor all the more so. What surprises me is not carbon.