DIRT ROAD Ferrari 308QV Ep#1 - An Introduction to the Series - What's instore?

#Ferrari308 #FerrariProject #FerrariDYI
Ferrari 308 QV Euro , Ferrari 308 Project car , Ferrari 308 Suspension
Hi Everyone, Here it is! The first episode of the Ferrari 308 QV project! This is an introduction episode to outline what we will be doing on the car and a bit of history if you are new. Let me know your thoughts!
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Cost of the Ferrari: • Cost of the Ferrari 30...
Ferrari 308 QV Euro Review: • Ferrari 308 QV GTS Eur...
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[@Number27]

WoW, never realised you guys had quite so many problems with it!! There is an upgrade kit for the windows. My car has it and they go up and down much better, but it was done before I got it so don’t know details!! Good luck, will follow with interest!

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks so much Jack! And thanks for the insight into the steering rack. Yes, we had quite the time with it in the beginning - a bit "Influenzo-esk" ;) I'm currently pulling the suspension and it is a very interesting job to say the least! I really enjoyed your visit with Iain! That must have been amazing and nerve racking at the same time. Just to be in that shop would be quite the treat! :)

[@fw1421]

It’s a Ferrari from the period when the cars were mostly hand built and dare I say,lower quality than todays cars. Ferrari made a ton of 308’s due to Magnum PI’s popularity and they weren’t all that mechanically well designed.308’s when driven much are maintenance hogs. Still one of Ferrari’s most pretty cars though,I understand their appeal.

[@susannero6401]

If it were me, I'd leave the front grill alone -- looks cleaner with the grill going from end to end without the passing lights. It already looks and sounds great!

[@daveglover6115]

You will probably need a new wiring harness if you plan to integrate new front lamps and then back to the dash switch. Expensive and complicated...!

[@theogantenbein7870]

You made me watch a video about a Ferrari, that’s how much I like Your content 😄.

[@Simplyput3451]

Excited about the Ferrari project. Between your project and Ratarossa, I'm in heaven.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Scott is just the best! Knee deep in the 512 and he starts another big project?? Wow!

[@Simplyput3451]

@@HeidiandFranny Enzo would be proud of both of you.

[@davidvasta]

I am a car guy about to turn 50 and have been all about cars and F1 since the late 70s. You both make the best videos. They are easy to watch and I enjoy them. Thank you!

[@HeidiandFranny]

Wow! Thanks so much!

[@johnshellenberg1383]

This channel is 1000x better than most auto channels. Most others have now devolved into nothing more than people buying expensive cars. (Looking at you, Hoovie)

[@HeidiandFranny]

Awww, Thanks so much!

[@Badger101]

Loved the 3.2 project. Looking forward to this one as well!

[@anydaynow01]

My Magnum P.I. childhood has been rebooted thanks to this project, love it!

[@johnnichols9056]

When I was in JR High a US 308 lived at the end of our block. A real beauty, long before Magnum P.I., have desired one since. This is going to be an interesting series, doubt it will kill the desire especially after owning a 2 liter Alfa Alfetta GT for a number of years and knowing the finicky nature of most Italian cars.

[@seeingthelight3608]

Looking forward to your new adventure. Another YTuber I follow, Number 27 in the UK, has been working on his 308 for some time.

[@Brend133]

Please keep the 308 videos coming. Just purchased the same model you two have; it's even the Euro version. Thanks so much for making these videos, they're very helpful. :)

[@filmismaximus2960]

Your 308 is just drop dead gorgeous!!

[@willlowbridge350]

I am so glad I took Nick M’s advice and followed your channel it is brilliant edutainment and teaches how to approach and tackle problems with cars of our own or ones we just admired and dreamt of owning but never had the reality of ownership that can cost 🚪💸💸 Thanks. PS. Until now I’d never heard the Ferrari black horse 🎠 ever called anything else. You are so detail I love it.

[@maidenrulz73]

I’ll be there for all of it.....I love that car

[@zewise1]

I can't express enough how excited I am for this. This is the car that made me subscribe to your channel about 4 -5 years ago. It is by far my favourite 308 on YT. I've always bugged you about it on live-streams and now it's happening. Thank you so much

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks! I've been filming all day... Found some things ;)

[@zewise1]

@@HeidiandFranny Looking forward to it!!

[@vvoka2257]

Wow, great introduction and honest sorting out! Appreciated. I will follow your series. You know, watching your previous vids and seeing what is possible to do by yourself was one of the puzzle parts to make myself buy one (GTSi 2V, no QV) 3 years ago. Thanks for sharing your vids!

[@jadoh7509]

Looking forward to seeing this project. I've been a fan of the 308 ever since I was a kid after watching Magnum PI.

[@malcolmscott4150]

Love this car as I’m a 308 fan and watch Scott and Jacks channels too as I’m a 308 tragic through and through- your attention to detail Franny will make the car sing I’m sure and so looking forward to this 👍

[@jamcdona]

I had no idea that you had to go through so many trials on the 308! I knew about the stuck head, but not all of the stripped bolts on the driveline, etc. I had a car that I dreaded working on undernieth because I had to fight everything to get it off! I did learn to use a nut splitter though, which saved the day.

[@abernathymonsoon4638]

Yay! Looking forward to it, Franny!!!

[@misterfeedback202]

Came for Shamu and now look forward to all your videos. Thanks for the great content!

[@HeidiandFranny]

Oh great! This should be a really fun project :)

[@daveglover6115]

Great! Looking forward to this! The earlier 308 models had a shorter gear stick, which gave a better gear change feel when shifting, as opposed to the wobbly 'wand' that you have. It's worth the cut...

[@katywalker8322]

308 / 328 series is still my favourite. No chance I can afford one now, but love to watch people sorting them out.

[@ceedoubleyou]

sounds so exciting, really looking forward to future videos on this car.

[@buickboy92]

This is gonna be quite the project Heidi and Franny! Looking forward to the beginning of this series.

[@JAYREAD]

Looking forward to this! Best wishes!

[@backyardprojects9945]

I winced at seeing the head cut off the block, definitely a last resort option. I've removed many Alfa R 4 cylinder heads and tried a number of methods in removing some very stubborn heads, that looked like they were fused to the block. Lots of WD40 down the head stud holes, 2' of nylon rope pushed into the plug holes alternating cyl 1 and cyl 4. Tapping the head with soft pine wood blocks on each end aswell. They do eventually loosen, too late for your project but maybe someone else can try this method. Franny and Heidi you are a tower of energy and ability, plz keep inspiring, educating and entertaining us. John m

[@HeidiandFranny]

It was a last resort option and the mechanic who did it had decades of experience. The car has been exposed to some pretty extreme conditions. Franny is already running into more issues that deal with humidity and things 'permanently' locked in place. Believe me, we did NOT want to cut off the head.

[@nathanbenich9204]

This is what I've been waiting for! I'm really looking forward to this series! Cheers!;)

[@2Beigatti]

Looking forward to this next adventure! I always learn so much from your videos not only about Porsche (or Ferrari) specific jobs but about the maintenance and restoration process overall. I have a BMW E36 convertible that is a little tired (ok, a LOT tired) and I’d love to do an engine-out refresh just like what you did for the 3.2 carrera. Of course the value on mine is more sentimental than financial, but it would be a ton of fun and a great learning experience. Can’t wait to see updates on the Ferrari!

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks! The E36 is a great car! And getting pretty desirable.

[@alexandermercieca7878]

Hi from Malta, great new project , looking forward to follow 👌👍👑

[@superbear617]

Wow! You have your work cut out for you! I know you are more than capable of handling it all, and I am looking forward to watching your progress! Good luck!!

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thank you so much!

[@fostermckeon9504]

Great job. Very adventurous of you to address such a project.

[@HeidiandFranny]

It will certainly be an adventure ;)

[@DustyPearl-13]

I am really exited for this new series: that beautiful Ferrari definitely deserves that extra bit of attention Franny! Good day!

[@cosmaninashiva6115]

Es ist einfach unwiderstehlich dich damit fahren zu sehen , its Great !!

[@dmcars147]

So eager to see this series!! I have an 86 Mondial with what seems to be a very similar starting point. Thanks for all your effort and amazing attention to detail. With all those major engine struggles, I hope this part is more straight forward.

[@freerkderuiter8822]

Looking forward to this, as I'm rather unfamiliar with Ferraris and it's always could to learn. Bring it on!

[@HeidiandFranny]

...and they are a little different ;) Should be interesting :)

[@romans8forging181]

The 308 is looking great so far!

[@joanneshellings5457]

Great project!!! Happy to see more. Cheers.

[@SchmoopsAdventures]

ok, I am hooked . I'll be watching every episode

[@PhilUKNet]

First one here today! Wasn't expecting this to start so soon after the 911.

[@RenÉ_MiG]

Wow love your content , small glimps of a car dream life style love it. Iam in my 40s now and iam appreciating cars for what they are and maintaining them not just modifying (well that never ends lol) they are my family 4 of them i have.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks so much! I really like them as they were as well :)

[@spartanp2064]

Looking forward to this one. It’s almost perfect; it’s not a GTB and it’s not Blue but I won’t complain. I have the oil cooler lines to replace too and have been holding off. I think they require some pretty big wrenchs.

[@johnspecht72]

Looking forward to this 308 series and the Car Wizard's series!

[@HeidiandFranny]

Hi John! Thanks! I hope all is well :)

[@fredsalfa]

I’m looking forward to this. This is my absolute favourite project !

[@jimdordan1794]

Great job on the Porsche and good luck on the Ferrari I am a Porsche and BMW fan and I do have a 1997 BMW 328is which I love and a car fan but I do love 308,s good luck I like your channel, thanks.

[@paulp96275]

Wow what a project the engine must have been a nightmare but now looks great ,the coils on the coil overs are massive be careful removing those looking forward to seeing more stay safe Girls 👍👨🏻‍🏭🇬🇧

[@howardscott7521]

When I did the suspension on mine, I used the bushing inserts so I didn’t have to deal with removing and rewelding the exterior shells. Seemed lots easier to me.

[@HeidiandFranny]

How do you like them? I've heard comments both ways... They are too hard/they squeak nd they are much easier to install and if properly lubricated they are quiet. Are you happy with them?

[@howardscott7521]

@@HeidiandFranny love em. No squeaks, car handles great. No complaints at all. Much easier to install. I didn’t feel like cutting and rewelding all those bushings.

[@HeidiandFranny]

@@howardscott7521 Thanks for that! I have a full set of OEM bushings. Still trying to decide... Thanks!

[@benzina5917]

@@HeidiandFranny If you live in a warm place then the urethane bushings will not squeak. Anything below about 8 degrees Celsius and they begin to squeak terribly and worse with more cold. I used the graphite impregnated bushings which are not supposed to squeak and greased the heck out of them and they still groan when cold. On my Dino I used the rubber bushings and they are silent. It is essential to torque the suspension arms in the loaded position (not under full droop) or the bushings will tear and fail pre-maturely. Given the option I prefer the rubber bushings even if you do need to tack weld them.

[@HeidiandFranny]

@@benzina5917 Thanks for that! Really helpful :)

[@jkidd152]

Your videos are great. I think it is your laid back attitude on service items that would cause me a lot of stress. Thanks!! Oh, your next project: revive a VW Syncro

[@LanceisLawson]

I have about 100 hours behind the wheel of a 79 308. The shifter gate is the nicest detail IMHO.

[@chrsl3]

So great to see.

[@CapitulationTrader]

No rest at the garage? Slow down a little, I am getting exhausted keeping up with you two. Of course, I love it. Smiley face emoji!

[@gcoronado4622]

Thanks for another great video!

[@chrislees444]

😳wow! I’m going to look back at the original work on the Ferrari: cutting the head off😱

[@benzina5917]

Very nice video and best of luck with the project. You may want to do a little more research on the Euro front end. To my understanding the QV 308's depending on the destination market had two different grille/bumper configurations. The one you have is correct and the alternate one you wish to change to would require a different grille, bumper (because the profile is different to fit the other Euro grille), and the fog lights. The lights are normally made by Ciebe and they can be very difficult and expensive to replace. Parts alone could reach $5K. It would be a shame to do all that work to replace something that is correct but a little less common. Personally I much prefer the nose you have and would leave it alone.

[@hasbeengood]

Sounds good, looking FWD to the series. Timing is funny cause I started watching Magnum P.I series a few weeks ago!

[@HeidiandFranny]

That is such a fun show! A Ferrari 308 AND a Hughes 500D. :)

[@williamwoody7607]

You two are such a hoot!

[@amauta5]

My mind: go do your homework. My heart: shhh! Project car series.

[@vayabroder729]

What a classy car! Robin Masters and Thomas Magnum would be proud! 😉 I believe the leather Ferrari uses comes from Argentina.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Oh really... I didn't know that. Thanks!

[@typxxilps]

Great overview and story. Dirty sounds not good but that one was more than dirty. Looked like he had lived close to a swamp I guess. Everywhere so much dirt. Those cars were never made for that usecase but 36 years later its back in shape I guess. Beautifull pictures of great craftmanship, sad to hear that you had needed so much external help cause that will have made the project a lot more expensive I guess. Funny point or side note: sometimes you have horrible prices to pay (on the Porsche) but sometimes some pieces get refurbished quite cheap - compared to european services. Not judging about the quality just by the prices you mentioned. I love those projects especially on the Porsche of how much you were capable to achieve alone .. great video here and of cause love the porsche series.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Thanks so much!

[@joshgates81]

Wow you are keeping busy! Great work

[@su8pack13]

This one will be fun.

[@christurbo951]

That looks challenging, welded bushings?

[@HeidiandFranny]

Yup... I'm thinking they had some issues early on with them moving? Seems like there is a lot of room to ho anywhere...

[@landrover4444]

Leave the windows. I love slow. The world wants everything done immediately. Eff that. Leave the slow windows as a protest to modernism. Love the slow windows!!

[@ilukatube1972]

looking forward to this new project.....wish I was your neighbour!!

[@TheSnifmister]

Love that car

[@stevehenderson5122]

Recently I watched a guest of Jay Leno show his 84 American spec 308 QV and noted it had no “passing lights” suggesting that the grill on your car is an American spec choice by the previous owner.

[@HeidiandFranny]

I believe our previous owners car was vandalized and this was the only option available. We certainly have a Euro car and not US. Heidi

[@jayringo77]

So excited to see how this goes! The suspension sounds challenging. Where do you find the confidence to tackle this yourself? I'd never have the nerve and end up paying someone a LOT to worry about it for me.

[@billymania11]

I don't like the older Ferrari's and that includes the 308's because of their build quality and unreliability. When new, they were great, but later, not so much. In your new series you will bring your 308 back to like new and that will be awesome. I will certainly be watching. Hopefully at some point, I'll meet you guys at some cars and coffee event in or around Denver.

[@HeidiandFranny]

They have just fallen victim to poor maintenance over the years. They are actually quite reliable when cared for. Same goes for the G-body Porsches. Both these cars got a little too cheap and people bought them who weren't able to care for them. Good clean examples of each are getting harder and harder to fine and are fetching some good coin.

[@recklesslyarrogant7242]

Yay !!

[@1995RangeRover]

Looking good ladies!!

[@Jenci]

That's a beautiful car! You'll need to convert to US spec, related to bumper-bumper parts just like Ratarossa did convert US to EU spec on Ferrari 308. Maybe Ratarossa can send you bumper parts lol, just kidding. Probably You can ask Ratarossa if you ran into some problems or did not progress the 380 QV project.

[@sonnybrooks264]

WOW👍!

[@maxmoughal5183]

Looking forward to it :)

[@MichaelBath]

Looking forward to this project.

[@roscoejones4515]

Gonna be great!😉

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

I was the 357th like. Hated to disrupt the 356 number😀

[@HeidiandFranny]

LOL!

[@The10folks]

I'm looking forward to this new series of 308 videos. I'm already cringing. Fellow QV owner too.

[@joetacchino4470]

Franny, can you make an IG post about this video so I can tag someone? He’s an independent Ferrari mechanic in So Cal named Donnie Calloway who just overhauled Matt Farah’s 328. I bet he’d love to watch your series!

[@HeidiandFranny]

Hi Joe, I just set the playlist the link to the website in our IG profile/bio. Let me know if that doesn't work. Thanks so much!

[@mikebell1961]

Morning from So Cal. How did you source this car, I think I missed the back story of how this came into your possession. Love watching you :)

[@pepperpepperpepper]

Networking through local dealer, they said in the "Cost of the Ferrari 308QV" video.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Yup, through the service advisor at the local Ferrari dealership. I just asked if he know of anyone who was looking to move on from their 308.

[@kowkes]

Are you going to reach out to Scott aka Ratarossa? He just redid his 308

[@HeidiandFranny]

Yes, we have been in touch. I provided him with photos and video for his conversion to an Euro exhaust.

[@michelswerissen6544]

Question are you changing the steering wheel?

[@HeidiandFranny]

No. That is the original wheel and is in great shape :)

[@sishabadab6570]

Check out a channel called Number27. Jack has spent the last year trying to sort his 308... Good channel..

[@HeidiandFranny]

Yup, We have know Jack for quite a while. Thanks!

[@azmike3572]

"It's going to be amazing." Translation: "It's going to be expensive!" 🙂

[@johnsmith4219]

What is more difficult to work on the Porsche or Ferrari... Is the Ferrari a harder ride than the Porsche?

[@andrewgurney6019]

A proper classic sports car, when Ferrari were genuinely beautiful. Frannie check out Jack on Number 27 (youtube), another stunning 308 project.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Yes, we have been in touch. I pinned his comment ;)

[@amill1563]

This car will be new by the time the rest of the work is done.

[@trompelemonde4728]

Which of the cars is your favorite ?

[@HeidiandFranny]

I have to say this in a hush voice, but it would have to be the 356. Driving that car is always such an event :)

[@trompelemonde4728]

@@HeidiandFranny I had a feeling you’d say that. Hah.

[@WilliamAPBodie]

Magnum P.I. :-)

[@corydraws3657]

Why don’t you buy a vw beetle 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ I can tell you like them

[@HeidiandFranny]

?? The beetle I've worked on in the past is a friend's. I've owned then in the past but no room in the garage for a new project at the moment.

[@stewkeene]

Been too long, whats up!?

[@mikedx2706]

This is going to be an expen$ive proposition to fix all the "little" things wrong with that Ferrari.

[@andrewswink5825]

WAY off topic, but I thought you ladies could use a little humor. I lived in Japan for 4 years. Again, just you could like a little humor.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Yeah, I do not get the reference.

[@DustyPearl-13]

I am really excited for this new series: that beautiful Ferrari definitely deserves that extra bit of attention Franny! Good day!

[@HeidiandFranny]

It sure does :) Thanks!