Making My Ferrari 308 Project Look and Sound Better - Conversion Time

The Ferrari gets a load of new conversion parts to fit to the project 308 but will they prove to be as troublesome as the rest of the build so far ?
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[@Mysticmonnz]

I cant afford ferraris, i have no idea about mechanics and ive been watching all the 308 videos... thoroughly enjoying them !

[@Ratarossa]

Thanks Will really happy you enjoy it

[@markchip1]

I just did a Google image search for Ferrari 308 Qv engine bay and there were at least a couple of them that might be useful. I also saw replacement engine struts - for $155 plus shipping which less than helpful!!

[@Ratarossa]

cheers mark very handy

[@danielthomas2621]

It's so cool working in your own cars like this , I've only got a turbo mx5 and im no mechanic, but I have done everything on it including fitting the turbo and the feeling of satisfaction is fantastic!!!, even old Ferrari's can be a project car if your prepared to get stuck in, just awesome!!!! Top video dude cheers from new Zealand...

[@Ratarossa]

Thanks, I totally agree. Far more satisfying doing this kind of work yourself

[@benmarshall787]

Another great video it's certainly a labour of love for you and Mr Influenzo on these 308s. Earlier today I watched a Doug Demuro video which you may find of interest, on a rival to the Testrarossa, the Vector W8 a car I've seen a few times in magazines but never really tested. It's basically a mid engined gull winged rival to the countach and your Tesrarossa with a twin turbo v8 producing 600bhp with a purported 240 mph top speed. It's an interesting car and actually runs into x2 videos. Keep up the good work, I do hope you'll do a joint video between you and Mr Influenzo when the cars are finished. Stay safe etc. Ben

[@Ratarossa]

cheers Ben, ill check it out and yes Jack and I will be doing a video or two together

[@aCivilServant]

Testarossa as a workbench!? Now I've seen everything :)

[@Fioravanti.80]

I get the impression the GTSI non QV cars did look different to the QV cars. All in the details ofcourse.

[@cliclactube]

The 360 looks so HUGE next to the 308 !!!! lol

[@davidgalinat4257]

Your '82 GTSi looks to be in better shape than the '83 QV.

[@Ratarossa]

It is, but its a non runner at the moment and I've not tried to sort it .... future video

[@MINIMOTOMADNESS]

i saw an old ferrari on f/book for sale.....only yesterday too

[@stephenmr2]

you are doing a very good job and I know it must not be easy!

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

I love the Ferrari work bench.

[@Ratarossa]

It’s the best bench... I’ll put it into production

[@xjrrider6710]

My 84 Mondial sits too high. Do you know if the lowered 308 springs fit to mine? Loving the vids, it’s your fault I bought it 😂

[@Ratarossa]

All Ferrari’s of that era have a similar koni system which is none adjust. The springs I have to go on the 308 are sports for the new coil over system I also bought. I don’t think those springs would work with standard system but you might be able to get some made .... try Gaz shocks

[@xjrrider6710]

Ratarossa thanks for the reply. I was thinking of making a bit Outlaw as it is a bit of a project but a nice one too. I shall look into GAZ shocks. Love to show it to you at some point 👍🏼

[@Ratarossa]

@@xjrrider6710 I would love to see it mate. Great idea

[@JAYREAD]

Whose is the grey 308?

[@Ratarossa]

also mine and will come on the channel at some point ...its a none runner

[@mdfrancis]

I love your show but please put some close toed shoes on when you weld. And maybe pants? WTF did you feel the burn?

[@Jorge-po9tl]

I want one for my birthday please, thanks

[@texsquirrel213]

The cobwebs are proof you’re not driving your 308 enough!

[@silver750iL]

Something special about a 308 GTB Vetroresina? Can't believe the price! www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1255727

[@kev-the-windsurfer.]

Just a tip with the welding, you need to cover your exposed skin as the UV can burn you, if you are just doing a few tacks here and there all good, but weld for any real length of time and you'll get "arc burn"...not pleasant.....nice work on this job though, its a hell of a project!!

[@Ratarossa]

Cheers Kevin notes and thanks for the tip 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@matthpotte]

Aye I can vouch for that doing an arch repair on my mk2 golf years back, gloves, tabard, helmet, bare arms, was like sunburn 😂

[@mikaeljonsson4686]

Welded once (only time ive done it too:))on an old Opel, couldnt see anything through the mask so I just closed my eyes and burned away... got a nice sunburn on my face... 😆

[@kev-the-windsurfer.]

@@Ratarossa its something I think we have all done, luckily for me my father was a boilermaker/Welder so I learned at an early age about arc burn......Those welders you have bought look really good, nice and portable and you seemed to have picked up welding pretty quickly....Looking forward to seeing the end result of this 308....its a great project.

[@pi.actual]

Welding in flip-flops leads to the question: why are you wearing gloves? lol d;-)

[@nickgeorgiakakis7249]

Saftey flip-flops!

[@Landshark928]

Bicycle gloves would fit the look :)

[@WellingtonIronman]

“Forty-five Mil’ here... two inches here..” Spot the British car mechanic :D

[@kev-the-windsurfer.]

Hahaha, yes I spotted that too, thats a bit of me I work in imperial and metric in the same sentence too.....!!

[@David_S1985]

Yeah we are cursed with wanting to use the metric system but being stuck with half of the items we by and use still being supplied in imperial measures.

[@SkylarkCamperAdventures]

To mount the bumper looking at the other 308 it should be a tube by the look of it not a stud. Would be more substantial. Would explain why your bumper initially sat low. If a tube of the correct dia to slide over bumper tube (with a slot so the bolt can clamp it) was put in the middle of the hole probably have not been far away.

[@Ratarossa]

this is correct and i'm looking for some to mount the front bumper in this way.

[@johnhealy3671]

The slot will allow some movement of the bumper in the event someone rear ended you lightly, parking knock, that kind of thing, the slot will allow the bumper to move absorbing most of the impact rather than sending it directly to the frame, meaning you might only need to replace the bumper and not the frame.

[@HoustonToDinosaur]

Probably one of the best auto channels on yt. I love the content, keep up the awesome work!

[@Ratarossa]

thanks so much

[@eduardogarcia3049]

Love the channel. The amperage on the mig looks to be a bit low based on the sound it was making while welding. Play with the feed speed while setting the amperage based on the metal thickness and adjust the feed rate until it sound like bacon sizzling.

[@Ratarossa]

Brilliant thanks for advice I’ll have a play with the settings

[@tobihall2247]

You need to weld a mounting bracket to the Testarossa for your vice!

[@Ratarossa]

Lol can you imagine if I did this 🤣

[@tobihall2247]

@@Ratarossa c'mon man you need to commit... is it a garage princess or a functioning part of your ferrari empire... nothing you can't fix now you can weld ;). Keep up the great work. Love your videos

[@markfriesen1435]

14:50 “..this floor..” I thought for sure you were going to say “... is disgusting” LOL

[@Ratarossa]

lol that is very true .... plus you didn't see me tidy most of it first ha ha ha

[@ronniemeyhoff8306]

Damn, After watching these 308 videos, I get totally inspired to sell my DeLorean and buy a 308GTS. You have incredible skills and many thanks for giving us others a peek and learning from your ideas and approach. I hope that when your 308 is finished, that you take it on a road trip as a kind of final test. Do I need to suggest Maranello Italy😅👍 Big Ferrari fan from Denmark.

[@benmarshall787]

The Vector was hailed as an American supercar to rival the countach on looks, but be faster than most "rivals" . Its was ahead of its time with some of its features and as doug says it has an Aeromotive feel and theme to it, a bit like a cross between a Saab and today's Teslas. The car itself only sold 20ish models but it was a real bedroom wall poster car in the vain of the Countach for practicality and the looks but not usability of the Redhead. Thanks again for the videos, I'm another interested watcher who has no mechanical sense or skill. I know what "stuff" does but dont have a clue how to fix stuff! You, Influenzo, SALVAGE FLIPPERS, four lane blacktop and the incredibly patient German fella Mr M539 to name just a few, have kept alot of the country entertained during and after lockdown, furlough plus my return to work. Be careful etc. Ben 🐎🦄🇬🇧🇮🇪

[@motorv8N]

Very nice fabricating there mate! I really like the way you solve the problems your cars throw at you. Calm and methodical saves the day.

[@vitesh89]

Always carry a fire extinguisher with a classic car!

[@freddythefrog70]

Always look forward to the end of your videos Scott, you're a lucky man matey, your wife is beautiful! I have a new goal in life, win the lottery so I can buy a 348 Targa... a sexy classic in my eyes!

[@Ratarossa]

Thanks buddy and good luck with the 348 purchase one day

[@craigrobertson7938]

Another hidden Ferrari. Didn’t realise that this was yours as well. Love to see it running. Does that mean you have 6 including the white one that hasn’t been shown yet....... Bloody Bursting Inside to see it

[@lynnbourg4970]

I had asked you if you had an amber reverse light a while back. You said you had one, I guess that was it. Dang☺️

[@kasimirdenhertog3516]

This channel should have a subtitle: ‘How to spend your time and money in the best possible way’

[@peterthemaniac]

ohh plz dont weld near your lovely phonebox you can damage the glass!

[@Ratarossa]

ahhh yes good point

[@cobrapub]

Why didn't you do a 288 conversion on this in 2018 I would have killed for a donor like this!

[@shaneahern795]

When will you get a proper workshop and proper ramps so you can work on the cars a lot easier and you can have all your stuff in a tidy way so you know where everything is for each car😁😁

[@cesartoledo5621]

Talk about sponsors how about the prancing horse co. Sending you some love bro…

[@PixelVogue]

Man, hope you have been taking the cars in garage out in the sunny weather in lol

[@danielthomas2621]

I think they stay outside ?? I wouldn't be able to sleep at night personally....

[@ZafiraSteve]

Got to love watching PEOPLE grind in SLIDERS (flip flops)

[@SpawnyWhippet]

Just a thought, but why not move the grey 308 to the other garage and chuck the 355 in the single garage so you have a local template for the black US 308 conversion?

[@Ratarossa]

Yer that’s not a bad idea. Although I need to do a cam belt video on the 355 shortly ... so after that

[@vincentwitjes5106]

this 308 starts to look like my car needing to fab your own brackets and s### well atleast you own a ferrari weld table

[@beijingbond]

I'd use thread lock on those bolts that hold the front bumper in place. If they come loose you'll lose the bumper.

[@leeturner6055]

Thanks for this series, I’m really enjoying watching this car come together.

[@zbeast]

looks like Ferrari's need a fire suppression system. They seem to burn up more often that an old VW beetle

[@dhennessey1970]

Bro how is it you don't have 7 million subs? I saw you on crac's corner. You are awesome.

[@catcaptain6023]

Hi Scott loving the videos If you get chance, keep on practicing with the welding. If you have spare or scrap material get it joined together! You might consider pushing the gun away from you rather than pulling towards (give it a go) It never hurts to lightly prepare the surfaces by removing the mill scale with a linishing wheel on the grinder. Please also consider wearing something more suitable, cover the exposed skin.

[@Ratarossa]

Cheers really appreciate all the tips and advice. It all helps 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jimcurt99]

Glad I can get a discount on parts for my Ferrari- NO WAIT- I live in bumfuck Arizona- I've never even SEEN a Ferrari....

[@danielthomas2621]

Hahaha

[@Ratarossa]

lol .... that's nothing to stop you buying a ferrari part with free shipping

[@MINIMOTOMADNESS]

recycle your bumpers into wall art...fezza style top vid fella,

[@Ratarossa]

good idea .... i also have a spare grill. mmmm and lights !!

[@davidparr1262]

@@Ratarossa rear bumper would make a decent desk tbh

[@jamiehughes1660]

It’s amazing how the us version is different

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

The US safety requirements for the bumpers doesn't exist in Europe/UK

[@Ratarossa]

quite incredible the changes they made, but i guess it was worth it as they sold a lot of cars in the US. As you saw all the rear end frame was completely changed and i suspect there must have been some changes to the front frame as still can't get my head around why a euro front bumper won't actually fit

[@mickbrown3420]

Same on the Mondial - just discovered that the brake calipers are different on the US spec cars - but only after buying the seal kit for euro-spec calipers - doh!

[@damianbrennan2258]

It got a good idea if u sell all your cars u could buy a small factory with a small hoist good idea a

[@marceldenengelsman6512]

If you would ever want to change your youtube name.. make it .. the flip flop Ferrari mechanic 😂 nice video again

[@Ratarossa]

lol

[@kris8742]

In Australia call them thongs

[@David_S1985]

@@kris8742 everywhere else "thongs" are something entirely different.

[@kris8742]

@@David_S1985 Well thats your problem

[@David_S1985]

@@kris8742 my problem?

[@samschwartz145]

Where did you get that rear valence? Is it original?

[@Guysorce1]

Some nice engineering solutions to fit that rear bumper. Good job 👍

[@Ratarossa]

thanks

[@MrBavaria]

German TÜV says "NO" 😅

[@timfenton5153]

Nice one Scott, keep going. Thanks

[@mrinaldutta8292]

Can you build a Ferrari V12 458 or 488?

[@virgilrytaar9083]

Jeezaz! How many Ferraris have you got!!??

[@Ratarossa]

never enough

[@virgilrytaar9083]

@@Ratarossa at last, someone as daft as me. Top work, keep it up!

[@c1d2e]

Note to self, don't lean on rear bumper.

[@rezaq1]

Wait, you have yet ANOTHER Ferrari?

[@davidgalinat4257]

I think he has six total, plus the '70 911. Alot of cars for a Brit. lol.

[@kshitijtulsian5271]

Pls complete the 456 after this one

[@03HL]

What that Ferrari @9:05 ( not the euro 308 ).

[@hrcvf7505]

I believe it's a 456 Ferrari.

[@danielthomas2621]

@@hrcvf7505 yup

[@Ratarossa]

its my 456

[@KSL12]

Great video, brings back happy memories of my 308 GTS which i owned for 35 years.

[@Ratarossa]

KSL12 wow 35 years, that’s good going. Why did you sell ?

[@KSL12]

@@Ratarossa Needed more room in the garage. Still wish i still had it but have a F355GTS 458 Spider and new Portofino with a flat battery.

[@Ratarossa]

@@KSL12 ok that's worth the 308 sacrifice LOL

[@kevinoakes1171]

Great video, interesting to see what looks like small differences between U.S. and Euro spec cars are actually big in terms of construction. Also, welding in shorts and flip flops, spraying red hot metal all over those dry dead leaves on the ground.., haha, probably just how I would have done it !. To hell with those health and safety nutters, lets just get it done and suffer the consequences, so what if I burn myself and my house down, that’s how you learn, right ?. lol.

[@damntall]

Made a video of my '85 Euro QV for you. Where do I send it?

[@Ratarossa]

Bryan Wright cool buddy ping me at [e-mail]

[@user-mg9he3qj3n]

Hey Scott it’s coming along nicely! 🚒👍

[@Ratarossa]

thanks

[@DG-ti4qc]

A very cold hello dear sir.OF course I kid I joke :P

[@Ratarossa]

WeThePeople HaveSpoken lol I was off My hello game 🤣🤣🤣

[@mrh4195]

How do you go about selling cars like this when they are DIY projects? Or do you plan to keep them for yourselves. As I understand most classic cars are rebuilt by a specialist and then certified before sold on. Do you ever struggle selling them as it is effectively your own project.

[@steves4639]

ok...not that I wouldn't change it out too cuz the US bumper is ungainly, but that euro bumper gives *no* protection whatsoever...may as well just have a fiberglass roll pan back there. 'as you do, you come up to the spare 308'...as if!! lol

[@Ratarossa]

Yes agreed, but then again I doubt most euro cars of this era had any protection

[@kshitijtulsian5271]

I like this one more than the other one

[@Mister308]

I used the Spax to, they are great! Very nice progression! 💪

[@curvs4me]

I love the 308! As a non purist guy, thank God, you might be keen to bring out the full potential of the 308. They respond extremely well to modern camshaft profiles and individual throttle bodies. Cat Cams have new, not reground billets good for around 10,000rpm!!!. For the ITB's, a used sprint Hillborn injection system is modified for EFI. You wouldn't rev it to 10 k every day but it would be there.

[@Wayne_Nero]

I like the 308, why not tuck the bumpers so it looks good vs factory? Love the channel

[@joej9684]

Another great video Scott, now I dont knowing you have covered this or not but could we have a vlog on the silver 308, why u got it why u got 2 and ur plains for it etc. ... cheers Joe

[@pauljgentile]

I find it fascinating how these cars, expensive when new, can be left to deteriorate to the condition they become. Along the line one of the previous owners has invested good sums of money and then they fail to protect their investment. Think of the vast amounts of money wasted and lost. I’d love to know those stories.

[@hrcvf7505]

You need a proper vise mate!

[@Leonardo555ZZZ]

But he already has a proper vice......he loves old Ferrari's.

[@Ratarossa]

I have now mounted it onto a bench but also need a bigger one

[@jimf5160]

Doesn't Superformance make a rear bumper conversion kit...

[@Ratarossa]

Jimf rear bumper and brackets were Superformance. Most people drill the US number shocks but I figured I would remove the 40kgs of weight and those heavy shocks

[@jimf5160]

@@Ratarossa I agree with removing the extra 40kg... Just don't get bumped in the rear...the new brackets are pretty lightweight.

[@mau2311mau]

Aí sim, os cavalinhos italianos!

[@kshitijtulsian5271]

A red 308 looks so good

[@spyder_man]

Nice work, you should do some merch starting with Ratarossa health and safety sliders 😁

[@jonburrowsmaybe]

Just a tip for you mate, push mig, not pull it. Love your work in thongs and tee shirts!

[@Ratarossa]

Thanks, really appreciate any tips like this. All helps as I’m really enjoying learning

[@jonburrowsmaybe]

Ratarossa happy to help mate 😁

[@kshitijtulsian5271]

The other one is so much cooler it’s going to be difficult to decide which one too keep

[@sailinbob11]

Why, the stick won't fail.

[@smackmag]

Happy u found the wheel

[@Ratarossa]

Superformance sorted it out

[@smackmag]

Ratarossa I remember looking around a bit online when u first mentioned u needed it ..so hard to find in good shape ! Congrats

[@paulskinner540]

How many Ferrari's do you have?

[@Ratarossa]

Not enough 🤣

[@paulskinner540]

It was when you needed a reference for your 308, so you went to another!!! 308/328 are awesome cars I was lucky enough to picked up from school back in the day. Apparently you can't use 2nd gear on the 308 until the gearbox reaches the temp of 140 degrees...

[@Ratarossa]

@@paulskinner540 i bet that was very cool being picked up from school in one. 2nd gear is notoriously bad in this era of ferrari but if you are skilled and select it slowly they go into 2nd fine

[@MrHighlyEvolved]

Another great video! Is the 355 belt change video still on the way?

[@Ratarossa]

MrHighlyEvolved yes it’s in the pipeline. I need to do 360 clutch first

[@DavidShamolian]

Less talking, More working!

[@jeremyusher5194]

Welding in a pike of leaves on a wooden deck 😱

[@bullfrommull]

Welding in flip flops Outstanding. 😂

[@riddledriddler3933]

if you are going for a color change please seriously consider the copper brown metallic :)

[@stegradon7827]

Enjoyed this one. Keep em coming.

[@matthewspanhake9348]

what happened to the old intro?

[@dravalanche1997]

Paint it red!!!!!!!

[@Ratarossa]

I’ve had 3 red ones .... it needs to be different

[@nunoteixeira271]

The garage needs a sweep 😅

[@theramrod05]

Who use ‘s inches anymore?

[@markbennett6658]

Liam Browne Americans and old people like me😂

[@Ratarossa]

did you see i liked to mix it up with both 2 inch and then 45mm LOL .....keeps you all on your toes

[@markbennett6658]

Ratarossa we did spot it! What next fender & bonnet in the same sentence covering all demographics?!

[@Jorge-po9tl]

At this point I'!! Trade my soul for any of those beauties

[@terryallen8911]

Bodge it and Scarper?

[@andybrown169]

And you’re channel can be found ?

[@Ratarossa]

@@andybrown169 lol

[@123grimmboy]

Cavity wax please 🙏

[@details78]

Wow! Look at this subscriber count go! Well done to you, Scott. Praying that this car will be painted British Racing Green. :-)

[@dee106ful]

Just get on with the blooming job......all talk no work

[@richardsedorski1206]

You love a good task well done.