#Ferrari

[@TheRv1890]

I’ve been following this build since day one. It’s only a matter of time until this channel blows up. The content, editing, and format is excellent. Keep up the good work Lou. It’ll pay off

[@LouTrottier]

we shall see. thanks

[@iansavage2885]

Good to see Terry involved......another super edition.....Lou...well done..

[@LouTrottier]

Thank you!!

[@georgeryan603]

I watched today’s episode with my 5 day old granddaughter Emma . We both enjoyed the content and quality. Thanks Lou ....

[@LouTrottier]

A huge congrats George!

[@Anti-Static_Matt]

A 308 with a working heater, that's a rare beast. It's definitely getting close.

[@LouTrottier]

How well it works is another question. Thanks

[@nigelmills6845]

Great video Lou, I always look forward to seeing your progress.

[@LouTrottier]

Many thanks!!

[@MrB3cabrio]

Hello Lou, Bonjour from FRANCE ! I would like to thanks you for all these videos of your "Project 308". I have watched all of them from A to Z. The content is excellent and they are fun to watch, not boring at all with your great sense of humor. I applause to your courage and patience to get things done right, I mean the way it must be done with professional quality job. That car needed indeed a serious and full restoration. The good thing is that everything will have been fully inspected, fixed and upgraded when needed. I have learned many things by watching your videos that will be very useful for me. I'm an individual who is used to do almost everything on my cars. My only problem is I don't have enough space in the garage to let me keep the car dismantled for weeks/months. I have bought few month ago a Ferrari 308 GT4 in pretty good shape bur it also requires some work, but clearly not as much as on yours. The good news is that it is 90% identical for mechanical aspects. I have already taken care of: - rebuilding distributor as one bearing was gone completely. - renewed the carburetors after ultrasound cleaning. Changed all seals and membranes etc. Also changed fuel lines - changed alternator regulator (what a pain to access it without removing the alternator) - renewed front brakes: one caliper was seriously seized. Caliper renewed as you did, changed front rotors, brake hoses, and front bearings. All front axle parts painted on my to do list for this winter/spring: - remove radiator to fix a little leak. Simple soldering should do it. I'll take advantage of this to check and change all rubber sleeves, change thermostat and check water pump. - Change timing belts. - Check and adjust valve clearance. Paint valve cover as wrinkle red - Replace shock absorbers and all bushings. - Renew rear brakes calipers and hand brakes. - Get all rear chassis parts powder coated. I'm looking forward watching the next episodes ! Emmanuel 🙋‍♂️

[@LouTrottier]

Congrats on the gt4. I hope it brings you miles of smiles. Good luck and all the best. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers

[@petecroxford3277]

I didn’t envy you on that one what a great job can’t wait till you start that baby up thoroughly enjoy that one🇬🇧🇬🇧🍺🍺👏👏👏👍👍✨✨

[@LouTrottier]

Thanks Pete.

[@sylvainr.399]

Lou, I’m not in a position to send you any freebies in exchange for exposure, but what I can (and do!) do is to spread the word about your channel, I like and comment on every single one of your videos. I’m what you could call a “power-viewer”, i. e. A dedicated fan. Keep it up Lou, this is all awe awesome!

[@LouTrottier]

Deep felt thank you Sylvain. I truly appreciate your support.

[@georgesbonellodupuis8245]

Thanks for the update Lou. Getting there, steady as she goes.

[@LouTrottier]

You’re right. Steady as she goes. Thanks

[@MrMaxDelux]

Go go go Lou... always nice content.

[@LouTrottier]

many thanks

[@joelaurieri9065]

Swapping out the fuse boxes a very worthwhile upgrade .. will male for many miles of pleasurable driving.

[@LouTrottier]

I agree, thanks.

[@stewkeene]

Lou, you gotta have a serious love of that Ferrari. Most wouldn’t have that much patience. Still, it is fun to watch 😂

[@LouTrottier]

Patience I have lots of. Thanks for watching.

[@nathanbenich9204]

Another great video, Lou! Cheers!:)

[@LouTrottier]

Thanks Nathan.

[@maxandfergus]

I did the Birdman 308 fuse blocks and I have a bear of a time getting the leather trim piece to fit over it. This one looks much more compact.

[@LouTrottier]

It’s pretty slick. Thanks.

[@soonerlon]

I think i would have ditched re-running the brake booster line. I would have installed an electric vacuum pump and hide it under the dash where the hose ran originally. Great video and good luck with this very fickle lady.

[@LouTrottier]

Thanks for watching. I’m trying to keep it original!

[@nickgeorgiakakis7249]

"You push I'll pull", is that like the pitcher and the catcher, the tunnel and the train......

[@LouTrottier]

LOL. thanks

[@pi.actual]

Hmmm, when I did the heater and booster hoses on my car I attached the end of the new hose to the end of the old hose by drilling holes and kind of sewing them together with bailing wire then sprayed silicon lubricant on them while feeding into the back while my buddy pulled from the front. Did them one at a time and I think it took about 20 minutes. Maybe I just got lucky. On the RH side I replaced both A/C lines with reduced barrier hose so it went real easy.

[@LouTrottier]

I’m sure the stuck hydraulic hose complicated the process for me. Thanks.

[@anthonymasters3885]

Great work Lou, as always!

[@LouTrottier]

Thanks!

[@gustavogarza5081]

Project 308!

[@LouTrottier]

cheers

[@Mocking69]

wonderful

[@LouTrottier]

Thanks.

[@benzina5917]

Nice work Lou. Normally running the coolant and booster lines in the rockers is not a big deal. The only time I have ever seen it problematic is when the rockers are repaired and not fully replaced. In those instances a patch will be welded in and the interior slag reeks havoc on the passage of the hoses.

[@LouTrottier]

They have been repaired at some point, I agree and suspect that was the source of the resistance.

[@TP-3000]

Super satisfying thanks

[@LouTrottier]

Thank you.

[@craighearn747]

Lou, if your there, are you familiar with Sil-Phos? It is used in HVAC, I'm an ex refrigeration guy among many other things, and this product is used with oxy/acetylene to weld copper and will not leak like soft solder and has a burst pressure of 1100psi. If you are going to do hot water lines in enclosed places this would be the product for you. If you need any info reach out. 5/8 refrigeration copper is equivalent to 1/2" O.D. Plumbing copper. And if installed properly and insulated you improve the heating delivery of your heating system compared to original. Just trying to help.

[@craighearn747]

Lou, I also have all the tools to make that in 5/8" I.D. Hose. Which is 1/2" water copper pipe, 5/8" O.D., which I assume is the I.D. of that hose.

[@LouTrottier]

@@craighearn747 thanks Craig, I am using all the original aluminum tubes. If that changes I'll reach out for sure. thanks

[@WildDigger]

Great video again. Matt.

[@LouTrottier]

thanks for binge watching!!

[@WildDigger]

@@LouTrottier 👍. Now get back in there and produce some more content before I find a cheap one myself.... PLEASE! 🤣🤣🤣🤣. If I find one my wife may be extremely upset. Luckily I can't find a true project. I want a project kinda like yours. 👍 Matt

[@LouTrottier]

Ferrari project cars are incredibly rare.

[@WildDigger]

@@LouTrottier yes it seems that way.

[@billywhizz98]

Make your water connectors out if copper piping and solder the T piece joints

[@LouTrottier]

Thant would be sweet. Lol.

[@lyntonfiammetta]

It’s better to fit the wiper motor and assembly first .The heater stuff might need to be removed to gain better access under the scuttle Lou .

[@LouTrottier]

Wiper linkages and motor are in their perspective place. And hopefully working Properly. Thanks

[@mauriciodelmoral2625]

Hello, Lou! Great job! Being a plastics "expert", it worries me the protective film you put... Some plastic films are breathable, some are not. In Net, if the film is not breathable, it could stain the beautiful paint work... You should make some testing from time to time to avoid a posible tragedy... best regards!

[@LouTrottier]

Great minds think alike. Already on that. Thanks

[@muskokamike127]

I'd temp to give #9 a squeeze, it looked awfully loose.....(not to be confused with the #9 on the beatles album when you play it backwards lol)

[@LouTrottier]

👍🏻

[@mylittleviking4235]

Hello Lou, great work, progress and attention to detail! 👍 What kind of guesstimate do you have for the finished restoration? Owning a 88 328GTS and a 98 F355 manual, I’m fully aware of the difficulties of being a mechanical gynecologist working on these cars.

[@LouTrottier]

Thanks. I’m thinking late 22.

[@mylittleviking4235]

@@LouTrottier sounds like a good plan! Looking forward to the next installment! 👍

[@stewkeene]

“Mechanical Gynecologist” 😝😝😝😝😝

[@davidtaylor857]

Are you using proper Ferrari hose clamps . My dad was always concerned about that for some reason

[@LouTrottier]

yes sir.

[@muskokamike127]

13:51 I bet at least half the guys watching this cringed a little at this very moment EEEEEK lol

[@LouTrottier]

🤣

[@jumpfortyfour9965]

Hi Lou love your films the 308 is a fab looking car but the working engine ect is shit how did they make money I subscribed . a wile ago . the work you have put in to the car wow .

[@LouTrottier]

Many thanks.

[@pi.actual]

The F106 is a beautiful engine and to answer your question: when Enzo Ferrari was alive they never did make money and were on the brink of bankruptcy most of the time but that has no bearing on the legend or value of these machines.

[@LouTrottier]

@@pi.actual so true!

[@jonathanohagan1349]

yes first

[@LouTrottier]

Lol. Awesome!!