Heres what happens when you leave a Ferrari for 20 Years Part 21

[@My911]

Dude, make sure you grab that time with your dad before it’s too late. Mine died suddenly when he was 69, just after he retired. Don’t wait. You could do a great project video in Spain, take the family out there for a year. Life’s too short!

[@erickgregoryful]

Well said.

[@restorationcom]

The steering wheel bolt was corroded on because the horn wiring has been shorting out inside the boss, electrically fusing the two metals together. The shorting is quite common since the insulation literally wears away as the wheel is turned. Congrats on getting it off without breaking anything.

[@Ratarossa]

308restoration.com very interesting, that makes total sense. Honestly couldnt believe how hard that was to remove

[@ccsmith2937]

I saw you help SamCrac on his channel fix his car. So I subscribed. 👍

[@carlosedwardos]

same here - that trip to USA is going to get you a lot of new subscribers!

[@shaneblacklord3313]

Car looks gorgeous, found your channel because you collaborated with Samcrac. Subscribed immediately, love these old Ferraris!

[@jibmaster]

Love the systematic approach to all the wiring issues. Proper.

[@davidrogers1964]

You got skills! It’s a shame someone let the car get in that kind of condition.

[@thebiggee105]

Use Scotchbright instead of wire wool...no conductive bits in the switch. Also get a can of contact cleaner.

[@jasonwilke2703]

You should add a fire extinguishing system just because Ferrari

[@timfenton5153]

Enjoying the hands on fixing. Looking forward to the next one. Thanks

[@livingroomguitarist7]

Will be good to see the finished project. I have a 79 GTS I have been doing some work to off an on. Ignition system, fuel pump rebuild. Next will be an exhaust, timing belts.

[@grahambansal8192]

Wurth HSW100 (white grease aerosol) works really well, and lasts on sticky window runners. Used it regularly myself in the trade, and its always useful on a squeaky classic. Around ten pounds on eBay. Thank you for the videos BTW, great content!

[@flashy5150]

That is awesome that the 308 has removable louvers at the front. I never thought that they were removable. I don’t own a 308 but have always admired the look of them.

[@pavlospapanicolaou5873]

I just swapped LED into my range rover classic dash and its amazing, i highly recommend!

[@Number27]

P.s Love the channel and the immense perseverance you went through on this.

[@jeffbecker8716]

@6:25 - looks like the same mirror switch from my old '79 BMW 733i. Easy to disassemble and clean - has four tiny ball bearings that ride over a circuit board in a bath of dielectric grease. Clean the board with a pencil eraser and add fresh grease. FYI.

[@Ratarossa]

Jeff Becker Jeff I’ve stripped it apart and cleaned it up but I think the board is to far gone. I’ll look out for a bmw one and replace it

[@jeffbecker8716]

@@Ratarossa www.ebay.com/itm/For-BMW-E12-E21-E24-320i-530i-633CSi-733i-Door-Mirror-Switch-61311363459-Genuine/152078148790?fits=Model%3A733i%7CMake%3ABMW&epid=1611225755&hash=item23689064b6:g:YtEAAOSw3mpXKZRQ

[@Ratarossa]

Jeff Becker cheers Jeff 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Orphan-mh6db]

The 308 is one of the most pretty rarris out here , my goal is to get one soon if not a 2nd gen CTSV

[@Ratarossa]

Fear The Glowing Orb 1994Orphan Agreed, beautiful car. I think they will shoot up in value during the next ferrari boom so get in their before it’s to late

[@carlosedwardos]

@@Ratarossa I think it is because they SO SLOWWWW is holding them back - I mean come on, a new Toyota Camry V6 will waste a 308, it's not even a close race.

[@brendanoneil3489]

@@carlosedwardos most 80's / 90's exotics will get smoked compared to modern sporty cars -everyone knows that...just the same with old bikes.

[@williamrekow7513]

When it comes to those style of sockets, there are some options. Were it me, I'd find a cheap socket with the correct OD, and mill the teeth onto it. Good call with opening the door. You might look at jeweler's rouge or valve grinding compound for cleaning contacts. It's a little less aggressive than the steel wool. A set of connector disassembly tools might also be good. If you can pull the individual pins out of the connector, you can clean them too. Dielectric grease is your friend. I never go without it. I always sand grounds bare, then mount with dielectric grease on the surface. If it's not a part of the design, I generally fit a three point ground at the main cable. I find that makes things work better.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Nice, cant wait to see it finished. for your corroded circuit boards it might be worth trying 99.9% IPA Alcohol and some fibreglass pens. I use both on circuit boards all the time. granted mainly on digital watch acid damaged boards but it cleans very well indeed with the fibre pens.

[@bubbie3533]

Nice suggestions

[@johnrandall125]

My next door neighbour, a garage owner, bought a Ferrari Testarossa in Italy, this was about 1988 or 1989. It was left hand drive and he changed it to right hand drive. One day he was driving it down narrow country lane and smashed the wing mirror off. Ferrari wanted £300 for a new wing mirror! GULP! If you put £300 from 1989 through the Bank Of England online inflation calculator it comes out at £733 in 2018 money! GULP and double GULP! I gess running a Ferrari is not for those with shallow pockets!

[@maxsav007]

Better get a plane ticket to fly over and install that axle

[@vincentwitjes5106]

u could use cleaning alcohol to clean terminals that are filty i done that on my car atleast (not a Ferrari) on one side luckly as my driver seats broken again and imma order a beter one till i can go and get my car thats not a nightmare in Norway as i hope to sell my current daily in the future mosta the stuff i installed stays only the bad driver seat returns when being sold as a new factory seat is to expensive

[@BritishBoy1971]

When I fitted some air horns years ago, I'm sure the instructions said that you need to put some oil inside the compressor every now and then, to keep the inside lubricated.

[@deejayjay4066]

Outstanding work and great results there, you deserve that MOT 👍👍😎😎 Regards. Dave

[@corrioliseffect]

I can't imagine what someone did to the circuitry of this car, and yet the leather looks great.

[@crs290]

I'm curious what the "Slow Down, Cylinders 5-8" light means. Edit: I didn't see the light on the other side. Still curious what they are for. Never mind, I figured it out.

[@restorationcom]

308 Stalk switches can be rebuilt for $300. No need to buy NOS at $1400.

[@Ratarossa]

308restoration.com any recommendations where to use ?

[@jamesread11]

A Ferrari workbench... Probably the most expensive workbench in the world... 😂😂😂

[@bubbie3533]

Hilarious 😂

[@EnfieldJoe]

Thanks for sharing. Interesting project.

[@timdavies3162]

Great videos only just started watching. I found your channel through Samcrac. It’s nice to see a uk channel.

[@ericl452]

I just watched the Samcrac video too. Thanks for getting him back on the 360.

[@bubbie3533]

When this Ferrari is done you might need to help Samcrac with the engine fire. 🔥🇮🇹

[@1183newman]

samcrac is an asscrac

[@Mileageunkown]

thx for bringing life back to Sam's 360!!

[@markblyth8513]

Like the workbench reference re the Ratarossa, - you are clearly reading the feedback. V funny

[@Ratarossa]

Mark Blyth of course 😎😎😎

[@daveg2113]

That mirror switch is identical to an 80s BMW 635. Probably cheaper from BMW as well

[@Ratarossa]

cheers Dave ...i picked up a BMW one at a fraction of the cost

[@daveg2113]

@@Ratarossa Hey no problem, I just watched the next episode and saw you were aware of this. Carry on!

[@Samcrac]

Scott, life is too short to fix Ferraris. Buy a Prius already!

[@Ratarossa]

Samcrac Sam I did actually own a Prius when I worked in I.T .... it kept breaking down, so I stick with Ferraris now 😎😎😎

[@weareallbeingwatched4602]

@@Ratarossa enjoying fixing things is the best case scenario

[@cs_yt]

My favorite kind of work, old electrical rusty stuff. Who am I kidding here? Even though the bits showing are the straight forward kind, this is the absolute dreadful part of restoration. Keep it up bro.

[@Ratarossa]

cccssscccsss2 sure is but unfortunately it’s unavoidable. The nice part though is when you fix these issues, especially when it’s a free fix

[@curvs4me]

Cleaning and redoing all the ground straps usually brightens up all the lights and reduces electric load on the alternator when you run defrost or air-conditioning. I've had a couple cars where the ac didn't work. I cleaned and replaced the engine ground straps for weak starting and incidentally discovered the ac trick and lights were much better.

[@nealrcn]

Surprises me the similarities to my old fiat X19

[@pauldyer151]

The mirror switch and interior light in this video look to be the same as in my 1981 bmw 3 series....

[@marcd348]

The power mirror switch looks like the one used by Audi in 1985-87 4000’s and coupe gt here in the states.

[@Gaz-Murphy]

Quality work geezer

[@mickcoomer9714]

Saw the Ratorosso at the Ferrari challenge day at Silverstone this year.

[@Ratarossa]

mick coomer hi, it was fun to take it to Silverstone. The car attracted a lot of attention

[@roberttaylor465]

The build quality just looks very kit car quality, just font get where the prices of these things come from.

[@ConquerDriving]

Before you took the steering wheel off did the indicators and windscreen washer stalk just start working on their own?

[@timgosling6189]

On my 308 the ventilation sliders just moved cables to control the air vents and the on-off water heater valve. The heated rear window switch was a rocker with an in-built warning light sited just to the side of the handbrake. I couldn't see from your video if it was present or not. If you don't have the hand book they are available on-line for free. I found a US spec one pretty quickly at www.manualslib.com/manual/467002/Ferrari-308-Gtb.html?page=26#manual. Hope that helps.

[@Ratarossa]

Cheers Tim, You are absolutely right. I do have a user manual but not checked yet so thanks for the link. I did'nt see the switch on my car but wasn't expecting it back there. Will take a look tomorrow.

[@timgosling6189]

@@Ratarossa Ergonomics weren't a priority - eg the hazard switch between the fan and wiper speed switches. One of my other favourites was the light stalk, which you could easily flick from main beam to sidelights, usually in the pitch black doing 60 down a country road :-)

[@Rombbb]

Holy, at 12:22 that steering column looked flimsy. The breaker bar sure put a lot of torque on there, think it got damaged, or did it feel ok and simply a bit flexible ? Steering and braking are like the important pieces, don't want to take chances with them :-)

[@ThrottleGrotto]

I think a 308 would be a really fun car to modernize. It's still a great looking design.

[@redspecialist9072]

I just love your channel I have the same passion for Ferraris as well keep up the Awesome content.

[@Ratarossa]

ferrari lover f40 thankyou

[@RaymondStarr007]

Wow it’s coming on now fingers crossed you don’t get it knocked back at the MOT bay

[@Ratarossa]

Raymond Starr hope not

[@morpar318]

@12:48 my ex-girlfriend used to tell me the exact same thing every time.

[@Ratarossa]

J240 😂😂😂

[@vinex19]

Hey man, really really like your content and I am def not in a position to tell you how to do your job. However, showing on camera the repairs themselves either by putting the camera on a stand and doing a timelapse or by just filming more of it would be incredibly cool and informative. Thinking Mighty Car Mods but more in your style here, since you would basically dominate the DIY ferrari corner of youtube.

[@Ratarossa]

V.J.W. N great idea. I’ll do some of that in the next 308 build 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@rollomotero7646]

Nice channel, and excellent work! Am I the only one amazed by how bad do the Ferraris age? Even if they usually receives better maintenance than "regular" cars. I know they are made for performance and look, not for reliability, but for the price tag when new I would expect better aging.

[@ProjectFairmont]

A Ratarossa video!

[@restorationcom]

Looks like two of your stalks are cracked and will fail soon. Its worth either epoxying them now while its apart or send them out for remoulding/rebuilding.

[@restorationcom]

@Ratarossa Verell Boaen can rebuild them: www.unobtaniumsupply.com

[@tonymontana897]

Living in the Uk is your first problem. All that salty air ruins everything. No point in having a nice car over there, because it will rust and corrode and degrade a lot faster than it should. That 308 does look quite shabby

[@Ratarossa]

Agreed, most old cars were not treated so end up rusting. However don’t forget this 308 actually came from Florida where is got very shabby. Eventually it will shine again

[@deanlewis3514]

I think I'm right but you don't need a rear view mirror for a MOT could be wrong most probably I am

[@Ratarossa]

Dean Lewis maybe correct. But I’ve got the mirror and just ordered the sticker so may as well fit it

[@andyweb7779]

Does it have a Lucas immobiliser? The Testarossas had that. It's a NIGHTMARE. Maybe when you're in there you could remove it somehow? It'll lock you out randomly and immobilise the engine.

[@broomad]

Great progress :-)

[@UKIP]

@Ratarossa - Scott, you and 'salvage rebuilds uk' should do a joint video now his 360 is nearly done. Two chaps talking Ferrari rebuilds...

[@Ratarossa]

White Is The New Green nice idea I’ll chat with Rob and sort something

[@jamesrapp9778]

Cheers for the video mate 😎 👌

[@jameshardy4666]

Furniture polish for the window tracks dude - full of teflon.

[@davidelmsly9408]

I love your daily drive F360 video. Would you consider doing a couple of buyers guide for the F430. Thinking of going the club. The classic in New Zealand go for massive money. Its actually cheaper to buy a F430 here than an old school Ferrari

[@Knowledge-is-Power444]

Vídeo looks top noch! Sound also super! Really enjoyed the video. Cheers mate!

[@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420]

Who is the likely eventual customer for a car like this? Being LHD I imagine it going to a Central European destination outside the EU with its regulatory control.

[@lorenzoschiavetti197]

It's almost incredible to see that virtually nothing worked in this car.

[@Ratarossa]

lorenzoschiavetti197 that’s what happens when Ferraris sit still and are not used in years

[@lorenzoschiavetti197]

@@Ratarossa All the best for the test, I wish to be there to shake your hand. I am Italian and Ferrari fanatic. Ciao.

[@salvomineo1636]

Your doing a great job. And your also very helpful. But what happened to the 456. I have a 456 Wish a headlight that wont pop up,can you help?

[@Ratarossa]

salvo mineo I’ll be back on the 456 shortly. Is the motor working correctly on your headlight. The great thing about the 456 is it’s very easy to see the motor etc and watch it while operating

[@salvomineo1636]

Ratarossa no it sounds like there is a broken Gear.

[@RCASSIN]

Great show and great jacket. Who makes it? Thanks, Rob

[@organiccold]

Nice work

[@one4qv4re]

G'day from New Zealand just love watching your videos I'm a 48 Ferrari nut that dreams of one day living the dream of ownership. Do have an unusual question could you please tell me where ferrari badges are made, think this would make a great video

[@drivesafe683]

I bet someone has broken the windscreen while trying to remove the steering wheel.

[@a1topdog]

Well done for persevering with the electrical work. I'm guessing the tyres are also at least 20 years old. Will you put a new set on before the mot?

[@Ratarossa]

Tricky one, they are old but not cracked etc. The issue is they are TRX tyres and they are super expensive so i have a dilemma, yes they will be replaced before I actually start using the car BUT do I a)upgrade the wheels to the 16" version or b) Replace all 4 tyres ? The cost for a set of 16' wheels + tyres cost the same roughly as a set of 4 TRX tyres. So do I stick with originality or upgrade and also get much better modern tyres safety and traction ???? It's a great question so thanks for asking, Ill put it in a future video and get everyones thoughts on the subject.

[@JeffBoen]

@@Ratarossa Upgrade to the newer version wheels and use modern tires. Safer and more future-proof. And if you aren't a complete purist, a guy in our local chapter (FCA) put 360 "starfish" wheels on his 308 and they, surprisingly, look *amazing*. Keeps the old school styling of the car lines, but gives it a modern twist that really fits since they are still 5-spokes. I believe the offset is different, so he had to use spacers, but I was really surprised at how much I liked the look.

[@Ratarossa]

Jeff Boen nice idea Jeff, I’ll find a picture of that 308 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@kavinskysmith4094]

You know its kinda funny, a 308 Ferrari may not actually be the best sort of budget ferrari for a father son project, the 308 Dino might be, as I've heard they actually handle better than the 308 GTB/GTS series from Harry Metcalf, and also because their not the iconic type, people and prices dont go crazy for them, plus theirs the added bonus that Jeremy Clarkson didnt like it as if he didnt like it, you know its a good car, I mean the list of cars he's bashed are all classics, and dont deserve to be forgotten, well outside of the morris marina, but even then. also maybe a lambo urraco would be a good choice too, as out of the 3, 308 dino, GTB and GTS, while iconic in their bodywork, just arent that quick, while the urraco, I've never heard anyone say they were a minger. but all that being said their is a guy in texas who can turn these things into supercars rather quickly, as I think the as seen under glass guy showed in one of his episodes earlier, so if he's got to have it, there is people who CAN make it fast, its just, sadly that caveat DOES exist with the 308 for a reason. as the 308/328's were made with american market in mind, and were the ONLY ferrari's you could get for the longest time till the testarossa came around, hence why with all the emmisions and the fuel crunches the capability of the car is strangled because of that. which is what you guys are suffering through right now thanks to that damn EU Sadly, like the sooner that gets broken up the better the worlds gonna be as a whole, as the last thing we need is another bunch of warsaw pact countries back up and running again but regardless I must wonder what these things would do with some new larger webbers on them, as the early ones had 2 3 barrel webbers and a single 2, 1 per cylinder, fuel injection though, I dont know how you'd get more power out of that without scrapping the entire system. so a carbed early car might be the best bet just from that standpoint, that way you can just find some new webbers or Holly carbs that are about 50 to a 100 CFM bigger, tune it up, and probably get an easy extra 40 HP out of it, which the car badly needs from what I know of them. also try finecars dot cc, I used to browse that website all the time and they always have some of the craziest cars I've ever seen in my life on them, such as mel Blanc's Ferrari daytona spider, black with tan, absolutely stunning car (I kept the photos fyi lol) and that includes the occasional barn finds some of which I remember being at a decent price hell I still remember coming across a series 1 lotus espirt for about 15/20 grand US, which is abit of a holly crap kinda deal, plus imagine that with a modern 4 banger in it from a latter lotus. Also just one more thing, that car, did the euro specs have smog pumps, as if they didnt, and its a US spec car, it may still have it on there, and taking it off should help some of the pony's breath abit better.

[@komoru]

I'm in southern California and would be willing to help you if you need a PPI , but would at least want a finder's fee for my efforts if I do come across any good deals.

[@Ratarossa]

komoru if we find something in California I will pass your details on

[@komoru]

@@Ratarossa Glad to help! If you see something, you can send an email directly with my name @gmail

[@tomkirchhoff4672]

This ferrari project reminds me of a lotus esprit wiring nightmare.

[@strat0871]

Italian AND british cars are electric nightmares..

[@truthseeker8483]

What are those "Slow down cyl 5-8" warning lights/buttons??????????????????????

[@Ratarossa]

TRUTH SEEKER old school ferrari lights on dash

[@truthseeker8483]

@@Ratarossa Yes but what do they mean??

[@Ratarossa]

TRUTH SEEKER they should work like the 355/360 and measure the two banks. They have never worked on any of the 4x 308s I’ve owned

[@Number27]

Hey buddy, made my way through the whole series over a 5 hours late last night.. as mentioned just bough one unseen. How can I contact you? Thanks 🙏

[@Ratarossa]

Number 27 ping me on [e-mail]

[@jeroenverzijl8596]

the older ones are ok butt the 360 and up are all shitty, sorry for my opinion and in my opinion the best looking ferrari isn't officially a ferrari, The Dino! This is my opinion 👍for following your dream. I do like your Ratrot, thats a cool styling for that car!

[@tjclt250r]

hey bro me and my buddy have a F40 kit car Fiero... its got new paint...almost done...any interest in it??

[@timroberts2919]

Love him in Emerdale

[@andreianghel5220]

first i read "when you LEASE a ferrari for 20 years" and i was like holy shit where can i sign up? :))

[@andymitchell368]

Is that the same mirror switch as an e21 Bmw ???

[@vmlelectronics]

S2 308

[@carlosedwardos]

where can I get one of those Superman lights you have on the wall?

[@13THPR0PH37]

burrito rustler eBay?

[@carlosedwardos]

@@13THPR0PH37 looked on ebay, couldn't find anything like it - post a link here!

[@13THPR0PH37]

www.amazon.com/Paladone-Comics-Superman-Night-Light/dp/B01CSBLYGC

[@carlosedwardos]

@@13THPR0PH37 that one is definitely similar looking, and I appreciate you locating it, however, it appears to be a very low cost copy of the one on his wall, and sadly, I am not finding any better alternatives, at any price :(

[@jullianmark2577]

you look like james wade darts player

[@Ratarossa]

lol a friend of mine is mates with Wade

[@tonyspiga2505]

tu connais cheftush qui travail comme toi dans un garages

[@LOTPOR0402]

Some of those electrics look dodgy , Bit like Lucas of the 60s /70s

[@jonjones1553]

Ha! Typical Ferrari instruments. Speedo and tach never went down to zero.

[@peterwilliamhooper8442]

It’s a real Mess🤣

[@johnwh1039]

Are the A/C controls aftermarket? They look it

[@Ratarossa]

John Wh you would think so, but no they are original 308 spec 😬😬😬

[@graemewilliams1308]

What a mouthbone....

[@davidallen7977]

These old fiats are all the same. I prefer to buy a new one.

[@natesquestyouknowthatsrigh8269]

Yay!😊👍🏼🎉

[@gilbertfranklin1537]

Scott, I am convinced that you are a man of superior intellect and significant talent. But you sure have a peculiar accent. Is that something you can fix? 😏

[@Ratarossa]

Gilbert Franklin lol unfortunately my talent is limited .... accent is unfixable

[@jacobatkinson1992]

My dad rebuilt two 308's if you any help find us on Facebook Atkinson automotives

[@BIBIWCICC]

You forget how cheap and nastily built Ferrari’s are. Probably the most overpriced vehicle for the unwitting buyer!

[@heavenstomurgatroyd7033]

Who are these " guys " you so enthusiastically call out? Put in subtitles se we can understand your drivel.....

[@1jonjonas]

Maybe you should learn how to spell first.

[@nihlhinz488]

Cant understand a word he said, Is this in pig latin? Need subtitles

[@charlesadams2350]

I answered your request by email re projectcar, would you kindly check your emails...you probably have loads.

[@laapulsford]

Why do you need to shout? Do you think all the people who might listen to you are deaf!!!

[@Ratarossa]

Lester Pulsford lester I’ve not quite mastered the whole sound level when editing videos 😂😂😂

[@josephinebennington7247]

You sound pretty English, so as you have used an irritating Americanism ie “What’s up, guys?” you might be able to tell me why you are asking if I (and “the guys”) have a problem? I can assure you from my end, that Nothing is Up, there is No Problem.

[@BobbinMcferry]

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