Restoring a Ferrari 330GT 2+2

Restoring a Ferrari 330GT 2+2

What's New Parts Cross Reference Links Pages What It's Cost What Works

TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE BEGINNING

• Hopewell Motor Imports

• My Purchasing Saga

• 7537's History

• Initial Assessment

BODY & INTERIOR

• Paint & Interior Colors

• Trunk, Rear Bumper, Tail-lights

• Heaters & Vents

• Interior Trim and Leather

• Restoring the Dash

ENGINE, TRANS, & DIFFERENTIAL

• Engine Accessory Removal

• Building an Engine Stand

• Removing Cam Chain Assembly

• Removing The Cylinder Heads

• Removing the Clutch, Flywheel, Crank

• Removing the Pistons

• Removing the Valves

• Condition Assessment
• Replace or Reuse?

• Pistons and Connecting Rods

• Bottom End Re-Assembly

• Cylinder Head Rebuild

• Rebuilding the Oil Pump

• Rebuilding the Water Pump

• Rebuilding Weber Carbs

• Rebuilding the Ignition

• Misc Stuff: Exhaust

• Rebuilding the Transmission

• Rebuilding the Differential

BRAKES & SUSPENSION

• Rebuilding the Brakes

• Wheels and Tires

KITFOX, RC, MISC

• Kitfox Corrosion Protection

During the Mid 60s, Ferrari built 1080 of these luxurious grand touring cars. The 330GT 2+2 has room for 4, a roaring 4 liter V-12, and a sumptuous leather interior.

This site is the chronicle of the restoration of S/N 7537, a 1965 Ferrari 330GT 2+2.

The best place to start, if you are interested in what it takes to restore and live with one of these things, is to peruse Tom's, Kerry's, and Chris's sites linked below.

These guys are much further along restoring their Ferraris, and have a ton of excellent tips, resources, and information. I'll cover what works for me, and what doesn't.

This site will hopefully document in detail the rebuilding the 330 V-12 engine and running gear. That, and the miriad of other things I do as I awaken the old girl from her long sleep.
Ferrari Restoration Resources:

Tom Yang's 330 America:
Almost Daily Updates, Message Board, Owners Gallery.

Kerry Chesbro's 330GT 2+2 Series II:
Restoration Chronicles, Lots of Tech Material, 330GT 2+2 articles.

Kerry Chesbro's 330GT 2+2 Database:
A comprehensive 330GT 2+2 Database - History and Pictures.

Chris Kantarjiev's 330GT 2+2 Series II:
Purchasing Saga, Reflections on Vintage Ferrari ownership, Tech Articles.

Paul Gilpatrick's 330 Register:
A site dedicated to the 330GT (and another 330 Database).

http://www.JB330GT.com/index.htm
Revised: June 11, 2002 Copyright © 2002 Jonathon Brent