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Transforming My Cheap £16k Testarossa Spider into a $Million Masterpiece ?

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Күн бұрын

Can we transform my £16000 Ratarossa into something worth a MILLION ?
Thanks to RM Sothebys for Auction footage rmsothebys.com
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Email: scott@ratarossa.com
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@hackerf15e
@hackerf15e Жыл бұрын
Spot on. As fun as it was to have a rat-rod Ferrari, a full stripped-to-the-frame restoration and a well-finished convertible conversion is what this car has deserved from the beginning. Your experiences with the Boxer and the Scud have all been leading you to this place.
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy
@rolexmd69
@rolexmd69 Жыл бұрын
Hacker is totally right. You know what you are doing now.
@NandiCollector
@NandiCollector Жыл бұрын
*I would love to see that journey from start to finish!*
@a20axf
@a20axf Жыл бұрын
Couldn’t agree more, plus we’ve all had the enjoyment of experiencing this awesome car. It will be amazing to see what comes of the car going forward with the restoration it deserves after loyal service.
@LXGspec
@LXGspec Жыл бұрын
Massive respect for gettin all jobs done in your driveway and garage!
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@hifiandmtb
@hifiandmtb Жыл бұрын
@@Ratarossa Indeed! Any chance of putting in a big lintel and changing to a single (large) door garage?
@Sean_Farmer
@Sean_Farmer Жыл бұрын
@@hifiandmtb I was just about to make the same comment. Either that or he really needs to rent a shop.
@Airway5
@Airway5 Жыл бұрын
Yep ! @Ratarossa you would have made an excellent gynaecologist ☝🏼
@dakavanagh
@dakavanagh Жыл бұрын
I think a restoration series on this would be great and how about capping it off with selling it at auction!? That would really show that you did it and fund a number of projects (like an F40, huh?).
@stephenstevens6573
@stephenstevens6573 Жыл бұрын
Can't do it. That car is what the channel is named for. He almost HAS to hang on to it. Plus...once it's done, he won't WANT to get rid of it
@dakavanagh
@dakavanagh Жыл бұрын
@@stephenstevens6573 I don't think there are rules for this. Scott can do as he pleases, right?
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
GREAT idea !
@davedavey5
@davedavey5 Жыл бұрын
But seriously, 16 grand to potentially 1 million! Well done sir 👏
@casttony
@casttony Жыл бұрын
Side by side comparison definitely 🐎
@chrisgeorge1982
@chrisgeorge1982 Жыл бұрын
Scott, have you thought about putting in an RSJ, removing the dividing pillar in the garage and fitting one large door to give you better working space in your garage? It would make working inside an awful lot easier for you.
@lucasRem-ku6eb
@lucasRem-ku6eb Жыл бұрын
Why you need this creepy guy ?
@RogerM88
@RogerM88 Жыл бұрын
For the roof top you could consider retrofitting a manual soft top from other models, even outside Ferrari. Or building a custom Carbon Fiber hard top, able to be storage in the frunk.
@Leonardo555ZZZ
@Leonardo555ZZZ Жыл бұрын
He's in the UK , it's not a frunk , it's a boot.
@pSynrg303
@pSynrg303 Жыл бұрын
@@Leonardo555ZZZ Or is it a foot?
@Leonardo555ZZZ
@Leonardo555ZZZ Жыл бұрын
@@pSynrg303 lol
@coscorrodrift
@coscorrodrift Жыл бұрын
@@pSynrg303 a froot more like
@mrdrains2088
@mrdrains2088 Жыл бұрын
Have you ever thought about getting a small workshop? You can run a series on finding one, fitting it out (tools, decor etc) & I think it will help take the channel to the next level & yes, prioritize the Testarossa build as you can either hang on to it as a retirement investment, or sell it to raise capital for the channel.
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
Yes but so expensive in my area ... great idea though I am always looking
@rlabatt
@rlabatt Жыл бұрын
I’m sure you’ve thoughts of this, but why not convert your existing garage to a double wide door. Tools can go on the side and you’ll recover some depth in the process. You’ll probably need a steel beam across top of the opening, but it’s doable.
@mrdrains2088
@mrdrains2088 Жыл бұрын
@@Ratarossa Good luck, hopefully something will come up. You certainly have to be proud & give yourself a pat on the back for what you have achieved to date.
@jonsmith1162
@jonsmith1162 Жыл бұрын
@@Ratarossa Speak to Mat Armstrong. His property connections and network might have someone who could assist with securing a premises.
@joecotter9014
@joecotter9014 Жыл бұрын
Despite the Testarossa being the kickstart to the channel I believe that it can now become the catalyst to the channel growing even more once again. The restoration project (alongside the BBI) will bring in an increase in views/subscribers, revenue and the end sale will allow reinvestment in other projects and finally a workshop rather than your driveway. For what it's worth I would love to see a 388 GTO replica build, use the £ from the sale, find a ratty 308 GTB and take us all on another journey Scott! Whatever you decide I'll be watching and best of luck.
@acceler9
@acceler9 Жыл бұрын
For the center-lock wheels, look into getting a torque multiplier head for your socket. Really looking forward to the rest of the build series on this!
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
Wow never head of those
@jamesbrett6518
@jamesbrett6518 Жыл бұрын
@@Ratarossa I only heard of torque multipliers when Salvage Rebuilds Rob needed an angine cover (Ford Ecoboost) swapping over. He left it to someone else - Phoenix?
@m0ogy
@m0ogy Жыл бұрын
@@Ratarossa I guess you have never worked on HGV trucks then, the only way for lorry wheel nuts
@janeblogs324
@janeblogs324 Жыл бұрын
Or you lift u instead of just push down. A normal guy can dead lift 400kgs a few cms up, but you can only push down your body weight x1.5
@the1masao
@the1masao Жыл бұрын
For loosening tightly stuck nuts, first attempt to tighten them. Then work them in the desired direction. Adding some penetrating anti-seize spray oil might be in order.
@ThomasDoubting5
@ThomasDoubting5 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed watching you tightening the wheel nuts then needing a team to get it undone ,I knew straight away hilarious 🤣
@jono6379
@jono6379 Жыл бұрын
I understand why youd want to restore it but i hope it doesnt ruin your ability to enjoy it when its all fancy and nice. Either way ill still be here watching and enjoying the videos as usual.
@malcolmhardwick4258
@malcolmhardwick4258 Жыл бұрын
He will have to get a new work bench !
@Rob_Huskett
@Rob_Huskett Жыл бұрын
Trouble is all classic cars are going that way. Getting too valuable to use because prices are going crazy. Parts are getting harder to come by and when normal fuel disappears, we will see these cars on the road less and less.
@natebarry5553
@natebarry5553 Жыл бұрын
@@Rob_Huskett I wonder if the evolution of 3d printing will one day allow us to hand craft parts for classic cars
@dave7038
@dave7038 Жыл бұрын
@@natebarry5553 To an extent it does already! 3D printed metal parts are a bit spendy still, especially if one needs to meet higher strength requirements. Hopefully continued development of the technology and scale will bring prices down to where it's more economically feasible for cheaper applications.
@jono6379
@jono6379 Жыл бұрын
@@Rob_Huskett Thats the great thing about having it all ratty looking yoou dont mind getting a scratch or two and youre not worried where you park it because most people wont know the true value of it. The worst thing that could happen to this car is him restoring it to concours condition only to realise he cant drive it anywhere for fear of scratching it or someone running into it with a trolley.
@ScottDJohnston
@ScottDJohnston Жыл бұрын
This is going to be an epic series!! Excited to see the progress.
@rugu6869
@rugu6869 Жыл бұрын
So cool that you know the new owner Scott! I'm sure the differences are vast, but you can drive your car without worry too. I really hope and pray that you restore the Ratarossa AFTER you finish the BBi of course.
@MyRetroWatches
@MyRetroWatches Жыл бұрын
To see the comparison will be fascinating and hilarious at the same time. The success of your channel is exemplary! I joined at maybe 15,000 subs . A normal guy working on dream cars. Brilliant
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@minimad1975
@minimad1975 Жыл бұрын
Paul and his sons and the team at total tyres have always been the best I miss living nearby
@MrSh4W
@MrSh4W Жыл бұрын
We all know this is a future project and what a series that would be, probably the first of its kind on youtube, lifes too short, you've got the chance, the audience and a potential huge profit not to mention the enjoyment you'd have in transforming this into what it should be, one suggestion if well when it happens is to make the engine lid open up the correct way...best of luck, exciting times ahead for you and this channel, top bloke, down to earth, roll on the spider series! 👍
@MrMairu555
@MrMairu555 Жыл бұрын
That sale's fantastic news, Scott! Even if you only got 1/3rd of that, you could be in profit by £400k! That's not to be sniffed at! Plus the views/revenue/channel growth a restoration would probably generate, it's a win/win scenario! Can't wait to see the Pininfarina and Ratarossa side-by-side! 😁😁😁
@GarethRussellUK
@GarethRussellUK Жыл бұрын
Super pumped for the Rat Resto series! Great decision, Scott 🙌🏻
@danm2422
@danm2422 Жыл бұрын
That car deserves a restoration, it’s had a hard life and now is it’s time to shine. It will always be the ratarossa, but will look a little less ratty.
@Haroosh20
@Haroosh20 Жыл бұрын
A drag race with your friend with the Rat in it’s current condition would be brilliant. Can you imagine if the Rat gave it a good run for its money 😂
@davidjohn5852
@davidjohn5852 Жыл бұрын
I’m looking forward to the build. It’s going to look amazing.
@macca_1999
@macca_1999 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic new series! Big challenge ahead! I have no doubt your up to it. I’m going to be following you progress vividly. Can’t wait ;-D
@lucasRem-ku6eb
@lucasRem-ku6eb Жыл бұрын
why you need him, the hammer tools ?
@kaydesign
@kaydesign Жыл бұрын
You need to slide the extension pipe all the way over the bar. Then it won’t bent. A jack under the center also helps a lot against flexing!
@macman6107
@macman6107 Жыл бұрын
100% this.
@topdeckdog
@topdeckdog Жыл бұрын
It won't bend but has less leverage eg. the entire point of using the bar in the first place.
@rafaramborger9696
@rafaramborger9696 Жыл бұрын
Does is the video mirrored? Because they are turning it clockwise.
@mykline1
@mykline1 Жыл бұрын
I remember when I was stationed in Germany in the mid 70's there was a Bosch repair shop. They did total repair to things like starters, alternators, and generators and also fabricated electrical regulators to factory specs. Had a walk around their shop and they had all the specialized testing and repair stands for almost anything built for automotive electrical components.
@jasperdemann5936
@jasperdemann5936 Жыл бұрын
New windscreen wiper blades would be a welcome addition. 😄
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
the screen was very dirty ...blades i (think) are fine but will check
@clubsportr08
@clubsportr08 Жыл бұрын
I was ROFL my ass off when you were tightening that wheel nut 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Righty Tightey lefty loosey
@Rob_Huskett
@Rob_Huskett Жыл бұрын
It's going to be interesting how you approach the challenge of making a convertible roof for the car. I am looking forward to seeing this build, will no doubt look amazing when it's done 😁 👍
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
I love a challenge
@Rob_Huskett
@Rob_Huskett Жыл бұрын
@@Ratarossa I have no doubt you will get it done and it will work as good or better than factory 😉
@se6993
@se6993 Жыл бұрын
@@Ratarossa Do the car first. The roof is a secondary project, like the cherry on top. Now that a friend of yours owns this red one you can at least have a proper look into the build of that tupé.
@tripemonger8916
@tripemonger8916 Жыл бұрын
@@Ratarossa ... Stradale or otherwise... 🤣 I'll get me coat... 😄🖖 +1 vote for the Rastoration
@GM-fh5jp
@GM-fh5jp Жыл бұрын
Pich it to your local bank manager because you are going to burn through some bucks gettting The Rat up to scratch. Sounds like a great restoration series is yours for the taking here on YT if you can get the funds for the restoration. That's all the body work re-aligned, panel gaps etc, back to bare metal respray and quite a lot of interior work. I'll bet it wil be a hit series on this channel. Best of luck, Scottie
@RedC220
@RedC220 Жыл бұрын
As much as I love the variety of colours offered by Ferrari this car has to be Rosso Corsa over your choice of interior. There are some lovely blue Testarossas that left the factory as well as some darker reds, but your car is the "Outrun" TR, it has to be Rosso, but I'd be inclined to keep the tan interior.
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@mikesommer4492
@mikesommer4492 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy the videos on the older cars, working at home. It seems much more a doable project for those of us on a budget. I'd love to see the rat restored!!!!
@santisvander
@santisvander Жыл бұрын
Honestly lol'd hard AF with the failled attempt at the wheel 😂
@murry001
@murry001 Жыл бұрын
Hahahaha same, i couldn't figure out why he was tightening the lock nut trying to take it off LOL
@gregmcgarry1
@gregmcgarry1 Жыл бұрын
Me too.
@duder280z
@duder280z Жыл бұрын
Massive cheers to the restoration! It just makes sense financially, and it'll be super cool to have a minty version of this car! Even if it would cost 200k, you're way ahead even if it's only really worth 500k or something. Like many have said, a no brainer.
@J__HUTTON
@J__HUTTON Жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see the transformation is going to be epic 🐐
@scottzastrow9696
@scottzastrow9696 Жыл бұрын
Here's a Ferrari Testarossa restoration tip for ya: Lefty; Loosey, Righty; Tighty. It also works on tightening or loosening a lid on a jar of jam, attaching a garden hose, putting a nut on a bolt, all kinds of stuff.
@jimcear1766
@jimcear1766 Жыл бұрын
Just did my 360 timing belts thanks to you Scott 🎉 ( BTW at age 70 as well 🎂)
@thecriticalaccountant
@thecriticalaccountant Жыл бұрын
Woo..... impressive.
@godchi1dvonsteuben770
@godchi1dvonsteuben770 Жыл бұрын
You see, this man is SMART, here's why... When you love a certain kind of car, odds are others will love it too, so you buy the cheapest one on the planet, and ONLY MAKE IT MECHANICALLY SOUND! Don't worry about the cars cosmetic condition, ENJOY DRIVING IT for a decade or two, THEN restore it after years of enjoyment. Doing this gives a great car time to appreciate in value, and all the while you got to enjoy it, worry free, and end up making a mint on it. You see, here in the states there's a little Nissan called the "NX 2000." Right now there virtually worthless, but they've got factory alloy rims, T-tops, 4 wheel independent suspension, 4 wheel disk brakes, 165 hp SR20de engine, and 5 speed manual transmissions. That's the recipe for future collectors car, and loads of fun to drive. So, cars like that, buy em' cheap, get them running strong, drive the crap out of them, wait for the rest of the world to notice how fun they are to drive, THEN restore them, turn a huge profit, basically get paid to enjoy driving your car. Like I said, smart guy. Y'all should learn something from him...
@thecriticalaccountant
@thecriticalaccountant Жыл бұрын
If anyone (other than Enzo Ferrari himself) can restore the Ratarossa, its Scott. This will be historic!
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy
@Landshark928
@Landshark928 Жыл бұрын
Your Ratarossa is so awesome, like a rough diamond. Your DIY completes the image 👌😀 good luck with the metamorfosis.
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😁
@organiccold
@organiccold Жыл бұрын
This was a hell of a job to take those wheels off. Yes to the comparison :)
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
It would have helped if i turned it the correct way
@idesignyou...9257
@idesignyou...9257 Жыл бұрын
@@Ratarossa I did wonder why you were not doing lefty loosey, instead righty tighty!!!! 🤣
@danmontour8584
@danmontour8584 Жыл бұрын
@@Ratarossa hi, i guess you heard about anti sieze compound, not sure if it is because of different metals that they stick
@rolexmd69
@rolexmd69 Жыл бұрын
I can’t wait to see her all painted and sparkly. It’s exciting. I still REALLY want you to make a f40 Lm rep though. Don’t forget. You are gonna get huge amigo!
@buddysinsight9834
@buddysinsight9834 Жыл бұрын
It would be worth changing your garage doors for one large door that way you can work and film in the centre of the garage. Easy to do a simple lintel swop and door frame. Nice vid
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
Good point!
@buddysinsight9834
@buddysinsight9834 Жыл бұрын
@@Ratarossa Test the water first by just asking your subscribers their thoughts on it. :) 👍
@buddysinsight9834
@buddysinsight9834 Жыл бұрын
@@Ratarossa Play it safe and ask your subscribers first.👍
@RESTORATIONRESCUE
@RESTORATIONRESCUE Жыл бұрын
Definitely do a full restoration on it. Make it perfect.
@alireid2022
@alireid2022 Жыл бұрын
Been following your every video for about a year now Scott - fellow Brit here mate. You channel deserves all the success, love this latest (re)build!
@stuffa01
@stuffa01 Жыл бұрын
Great Video! this will be a fun one to watch the progress. that bad boy will need A LOT of work....
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
Yes it will
@mtnvalley9298
@mtnvalley9298 Жыл бұрын
I love an honest person with beer. Well done.
@markyb5489
@markyb5489 Жыл бұрын
I meant to comment on the last vid, didn't get around to it, but so so pleased the consensus was to restore it, it will be the best series on KZbin!
@Aikaramba12
@Aikaramba12 Жыл бұрын
I hope your channel blows up. Seems like you actually care for your subscribers, and your content is great. Wish you the best mate. Cheers from Norway
@SChapps
@SChapps Жыл бұрын
As soon as you started trying to take the wheel off I thought to myself ‘shouldn’t it be lefty loosey?’ 🤣
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
Yep im an idiot
@scottjua
@scottjua Жыл бұрын
Yes I was yelling at the youtube
@gideoncone6024
@gideoncone6024 Жыл бұрын
He is lucky he didn’t strip the threads
@vZynxy
@vZynxy Жыл бұрын
i was looking for this comment
@freakout2k
@freakout2k Жыл бұрын
Top tip! You are tightening all the wheel locks instead of loosening them! That is for both sides. Think of how you open a soda bottle cap and it should be easier next time ;)
@ezacher4634
@ezacher4634 Жыл бұрын
Some cars wheels aren't lefty loosy righty tighty.
@dietmarspriesterbach6
@dietmarspriesterbach6 Жыл бұрын
Good luck with the restauration of the Rat and you better be quick before all the other Testarossa owners chop their cars😀!
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
That's the plan!
@williamcasino8120
@williamcasino8120 Жыл бұрын
I have to tell you that I found the Ratarossa on that kit car website about 10 - 12 years ago and I REALLY wanted to get it. But I knew I didn't have the ability to bring it back to life. So I waffled back and forth and eventually let it go. I'm glad that someone who has the ability to bring it back got it. Good luck with the project. I'll get myself a Testa someday...
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy. I really do love this car and have had some great fun with it. So thanks for not buying it
@benpenagonzales6014
@benpenagonzales6014 Жыл бұрын
The Rat does look proper solid underneath. No idea what the rust spots are but it's defo a good base for restoration and adding a soft top
@rod750
@rod750 Жыл бұрын
You should get yourself a silent air compressor and some air tools (rattle gun, tyre inflator, air gun, air cleaner, media blaster). If got one and found it very handy for rattling off hard-to-budge nuts (especially on rotating things which are hard to hold), air gun for blowing out liquids from nooks and crannies, air cleaning gun for degreasing, media blaster for soda blasting.... Silent compressors are very quiet so you can pretty much use them at any time without raising a ruckus.
@jcreswick
@jcreswick Жыл бұрын
You need that garage centre column removed with a single roller door 👍
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
That would be cool!
@donrossi1603
@donrossi1603 Жыл бұрын
YES...If at all possible ...A video comparing the 2 Cars would be SUPER..!!
@thekatmann9730
@thekatmann9730 Жыл бұрын
I think it says something, when you showed your total 'fail' on the wheel removal. Most would've burned that footage....and moved on. Thanks for showing us that you're just like us 'buffoons', when it comes to DIY... haha
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
Ha ha ha thanks buddy
@timreynolds99
@timreynolds99 Жыл бұрын
One of my favourite videos so far from this channel!
@markscott9760
@markscott9760 Жыл бұрын
Have you ever thought about getting a garage like Matt Armstrong? Give you plenty more space to work on the cars
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
Matt lives in a much cheaper area than me. I would love to but around here the prices are CRAZY to rent one
@Dj.Ray.Von.
@Dj.Ray.Von. Жыл бұрын
JayEmm sent me to Dadcars... Dadcars sent me here. I've seen this Testarossa on videos before however I'm glad I've discovered the channel behind it. I love the Rat look scene. Testarossa is my favorite Ferrari so naturally I love this car. Today has been a good day for KZbin discoveries!
@knightime14
@knightime14 Жыл бұрын
You have to make this happen!! If you can't polish it, at the very least you should sprinkle glitter on it 😆
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
LOL
@dsetter608
@dsetter608 Жыл бұрын
The comparison video will be a blast. You and your pal will be all smiles!!
@ricercheclinichecoronella1
@ricercheclinichecoronella1 Жыл бұрын
YES PLEASE BLACK ON TAN
@allanhoffman1707
@allanhoffman1707 Жыл бұрын
The way I always remembered on the race cars was, you put the wheel "back on", meaning to tighten either side, you'd turn the wrench toward the back.
@theadventuresofred19
@theadventuresofred19 Жыл бұрын
you were bashing it the wrong way!!!
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
Yep I’m a self confessed DORK !!!
@theadventuresofred19
@theadventuresofred19 Жыл бұрын
@@Ratarossa also I notice you sourced a Bosch starter, good work. My Maseratti has a whole host of secretly sourced parts that cost a fortune from Maserati but with the right info you can save a fortune. Why do they do this? it's almost fraud!!
@htownblue11
@htownblue11 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing your mistakes as well as your victories. If you wrench long enough you will absolutely do something that when looking back is dumb, but at the time made sense. Can’t wait to see this project progress.
@loko1505
@loko1505 Жыл бұрын
pole:))
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
Well done that was super fast
@Tossphate
@Tossphate 4 ай бұрын
Noted the little nod to outrun at the end there
@Nigel_THFC
@Nigel_THFC Жыл бұрын
that would be a great video Ratarossa vs Testarossa Spider. Can't wait.
@tim205Mi
@tim205Mi Жыл бұрын
Great was wondering when next vid will be out….. looking forward to this 👍👍👍 will be a great journey….
@xa1a
@xa1a Жыл бұрын
Mate this is such a good intro video. I am excited to get stuck into this over the winter! Cheers man!
@asands257
@asands257 Жыл бұрын
The advantage of having access to the Pininfarina is that you have the “factory” spec car to emulate and study the roof if you do the full restore. Love the car and the channel!
@earthstick
@earthstick Жыл бұрын
The wheel nuts are threaded the same as Italian threaded bottom brackets on bicycles. The sensible way would be for the threads to run opposite to the direction of motion, but the Italians don’t do that. It was the clever Brits who did it the correct way and made the threads on each side run in opposite directions.
@IrishJayc63
@IrishJayc63 Жыл бұрын
Great work Scott
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@glenmeyer5079
@glenmeyer5079 Жыл бұрын
Scott you need a lift, a bigger shop area, an air compressor, and an impact gun to do those nuts. Was fun to watch the struggle, not criticizing, we have all done it. Put the Ratarossa next to the high dollar car, then you have before and after picture. Good luck.
@MrSandseeker
@MrSandseeker Жыл бұрын
Great start Scott! The image of you guys swinging on those tommy bars! So sketchy but something I have also found myself doing.( piece of wood wedged between the brake pedal and the seat base works on the gt3 if you’re short handed, also requires a massive bar to remove the lock nuts) Looking forward to the roller coaster ride this will inevitably be....🍻
@T16MGJ
@T16MGJ Жыл бұрын
Interesting stuff as per previous efforts. First thing I thought of when you started to undo the Hub Wheel Fasteners was checking if "old school" left or right-handed threads. Simply because been there done that many moons ago. Did you get those helpful Guys to loosen the rear wheel ones whilst there. Almost certainly they will be silly tight from those working on the car in previous ownership. Ten years ago, bought a very tidy used car which came with hefty Invoice in previous ownership to renew all four Brakes and Discs. Bonus. Always the pessimist, no matter what the "history" or previous owner tells me, first opportunity I get I check the brakes on any used car I buy. Brakes are important and history and word of mouth is no guarantee of a job well done. The previous owner entrusted this job to the outfit he always uses and no doubt they used very powerful power tools on the wheel Bolts when fitting the wheels after the brake renewal job. I had to use a five foot scaffold pole off cut and my big boy 3/4" Breaker Bar and best quality Impact hex-sockets ( never use bi-hex twelve point sockets ) all my fifteen stone to undo jumping on the pole to release all twenty 17mm Alloy Wheel Bolts. I actually took an image of the set up before releasing the bolts. Most made an audible crack when they let go. There really is no need to over tighten fasteners silly tight. Lazy to just power tool them silly tight to be "on the safe side". One of my pet hates this over tightening stuff by power tool ab/use in the pro-workshop environment. It is widespread in my experience. Yes, torquing them to the correct value will take more time but, doing that means I will be coming back for more for jobs I do not fancy doing myself. Sometimes I have been quoted very reasonable charges for a job I could do myself, so reasonable not worth me getting the tools and axle stands out and getting my hands dirty. Another pet hate, using rim clip balance weights hammered onto nice alloy wheels. I bought four new tyres and watched from the waiting room as they fitted the new tyres onto my newly refurbished alloy wheels. He was just about to hammer rim-clip balance weight to my nice newly refurbished wheels when I jumped up and shouted STOP. Just in time. He understood my reaction. In the box alongside the rim clip balance weights, the correct self-adhesive ones. d'OH! Had I had a puncture, the tool kit the car came with could no way enable me to change a wheel. It was a real struggle using the heavyweight kit and extension pole. The tool kit will work now though. Keep this good spanner work stuff coming. Really appreciate them.
@DiscoCol
@DiscoCol Жыл бұрын
Amusement aside, Porsche centre lock owners tip : Norbar 5:1 torque multiplier. 75cm breaker bar becomes equivalent to about 14 feet. Buy used on eBay to avoid heart attack pricing and you will never have wheel trauma ever again.
@TheFrowningLizard
@TheFrowningLizard Жыл бұрын
When adjusting ride height, the upper and lower inner wishbone bolts need to be loosened and then re-torqued. Otherwise the bushes will bind and fail prematurely. Also the play in the steering was possibly the inner and outer track rod ends, not the rack. 👍
@grand04gt
@grand04gt Жыл бұрын
If you put it where you lift the breaker bar to loosen put your floor jack underneath. ONLY for EXTREME cases and it is not really the safest thing to do but it has saved me one or two times
@stephenpayne9382
@stephenpayne9382 Жыл бұрын
Keep these home mechanicing videos going Scott. They are class.
@michaelhawkins5530
@michaelhawkins5530 Жыл бұрын
Looking at it today, the amount of front overhang is beyond comical. I did have a poster of this car in the 80's. At that time, it was so cool.
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
80s pin up car
@MR94JOKER
@MR94JOKER Жыл бұрын
3:51 A summery of my life
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
LOL
@neoanderson7
@neoanderson7 Жыл бұрын
I was yelling at the screen when you attempted to take the driver side lock off.. 😂😉. No worries though. Happens to all of us. 😎 I was happy to hear the public encouraged you to restore the rattarossa. 👍🏻 Isn’t it nice to be able to work on a vehicle and actually fix what you wanted? Can’t do that with a modern one… Looking forward to the side by side comparison! Hopefully take away some good pointers! 👏🏻👍🏻
@carlob517
@carlob517 Жыл бұрын
Two pretty straight forward fixes, looks to me you need a set of Front Discs too it appears the outer friction face is thinner than the inside one on the left side of the car
@derektrotter4287
@derektrotter4287 Жыл бұрын
This project will send ratarossa into the stratosphere. Please make it happen Scott 👍
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
thanks buddy
@scottjuly79
@scottjuly79 Жыл бұрын
YES!, YES!, YES! I would love to see a side-by-side comparison!!!
@Alberto1B
@Alberto1B Жыл бұрын
You can also put the long breaker bar handle end on the ground and drive car forward or back to break wheel nut free. Uses ground and cars weight as leverage but a little sketchy 😂
@wallyr.7854
@wallyr.7854 Жыл бұрын
YESSSSSS 👍🏻, a side by side video would be AWESOME!!! Great job Scott, as always U DA MAN 👊🏻
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
Coming soon!
@wallyr.7854
@wallyr.7854 Жыл бұрын
@@Ratarossa NIIIIICE, can’t wait 👍🏻
@thepumpkingking8339
@thepumpkingking8339 Жыл бұрын
Great video.. My recommendation for Ratarosa would be a Ferrari Red mirror Chrome Wrap. Just missing the ""Out Run" music at the end.
@jeffmac3071
@jeffmac3071 Жыл бұрын
Excellent intro. Thanks for the honesty.
@rolexmd69
@rolexmd69 Жыл бұрын
Dude, second comment because I keep thinking of things. Make her a Koenig Special rep. That would be as awesome as you could possibly make this car. Throw a turbo on her and some forged 3 piece wheels. Go big amigo. I bet those body kits are $$$$ for legit ones. Keep it up. My only complaint with this channel is it’s creator doesn’t have enough hours in a day like most of us.
@PaintGuy
@PaintGuy Жыл бұрын
Hey I have the same Ferrari mug! Was able to drink my coffee and watch with ya!
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
ha ha ha brilliant
@markhall9048
@markhall9048 Жыл бұрын
That was epic ✌ can't wait to see them side by side it will an interesting comparison 🤔 The rat definitely needs some light restoration TLC but keep it as your trade mark rat 😉🍻
@Scuderia_Fan
@Scuderia_Fan Жыл бұрын
Put them together, side by side. That would be awsome. Then when the BBi is ready, this could be another great rebuild series.
@justinoliver1984
@justinoliver1984 Жыл бұрын
When the posts start turning on your rod ends or ball joint ends. Look at the end of the post/thread itself. Most have either a squared off tip, or an open end for an Allen key.... That way you can hold the post stationary and use a spanner to loosen the bolt mate. Hope this helps ya
@duurnamets9678
@duurnamets9678 Жыл бұрын
Scott ,Money isn't Everything. But when you bring the Testarossa back into Original state and then sell it you have then enough money in the box to do other projects like de White BBi one of my favorite Ferrari's. or maybe a fix a F40(also one of my favorites👍 But Scott its your project and do what your heart tells you to do!
@threezerol944t
@threezerol944t Жыл бұрын
@Ratarossa How much you fetch for it is going to depends on the quality of your build/resto. I really think if you do it right it will see 1M. You have all the parts mostly. It's a lot of labor, and paint etc.. but you should be able to do this way under 100k I think. These are great margins, a no brainer.
@hr007njnnnkkmkm
@hr007njnnnkkmkm Жыл бұрын
Mate this vid was very entertaining love it .. keep it up
@jmhofmeyr
@jmhofmeyr Жыл бұрын
Why was the video running very slightly faster than in real life at some points. You can even hear your voice is a bit higher also
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
Yer I thought that when i was editing ..... I then though maybe im going mad. Thanks for pointing that out. I have no idea why or how that happened
@FlatCapDriver
@FlatCapDriver Жыл бұрын
Love the scene at the petrol station! Made me laugh because it’s happened to me so many times! 😂
@Ratarossa
@Ratarossa Жыл бұрын
LOL
@simonjones1049
@simonjones1049 Жыл бұрын
Only the 2nd video I've watched, but already subscibed and looking forward to watching you turn the car in to a million pound plus motor. Think it's the absolute right way to go, and result having access to your pals £1.5 mil example. Anything you're not sure about, you've the best thing in the world to check out and therefore get yours bang on. Well looking forward to seeing the car's transformation. Good luck and all the best mate.
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