I Found Hidden Problems on My Ferrari 512BBi Boxer Project
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
- My Abandoned Ferrari 512BBi gets stripped down to the frame and reveals a few problems !
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I'm surprised at the lack of rot in this car. It's going to turn out to be a fantastic restoration. Well done saving this beauty.
yes, its in stunning, almost '5 yr old' condition
I was thinking the exact same thing. A Ferrari - left outside, in England, for 12 years and only a couple of brackets have rusted away. Its a miracle really.
@@maxgreece1 not very likely either I would have thought
Right, plus RHD BB 512 are so rare..
Rot? Do you actually mean rust/carrosion.
Mechanical balls of steel, Scott. I was a helicopter mechanic for 6 years and what you are doing to this 512 has intimidated me! Well done! Hooked on this channel and can't wait for the next post already!
Disassembly is the easy part. He'll receive my full kudos when it's all put back together in the proper manner. He does have balls of steel though, I wouldn't attempt this.
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH You got that right!
Jeez .. I’ve flown a Robinson 22 .. it’s a 1 crash sport, Too scary for me..
Hey I wanna be a helicopter mechanic lol Im currently a automotive mechanic but that's relieving hearing you be intimidated. I'm sure it's nothing compared to a helicopter. Ferrari or not.
Small tip. After you’ve finished the weld, don’t pull the torch away so soon until the metal has cooled below red heat. This will maximise gas covering and over oxidation. Overall improves weld strength and finish.
Please protect your windshield when you powergrind and spray sparks... you will regret later. Fantastic work!!
Absolutely right. Those little lumps of molten metal will pit the glass and you will be kicking yourself. Don't ask me how I know....
Found this out when i melted my watch 😅
Same with wiping the metal dust off the paint when finished. It will flash rust and eat into the paint leaving tiny pits behind
Cheers for the tip 🙏🏻
*in 2001 I bought a 3dr Cosworth for £3000,in 2003 some Wally Inna garage ground the brake drum lips on a 13 year old Belmont over my Cosworth and three days later the bonnet bumper headlights windscreen roof and sunroof started rusting on my car all over them areas*
*I'm not kidding I raced around there and was gonna fukkin kill him*
*After the lads called me down I claimed and got £1600 so my 3dr cost me £1400*
*I wasn't joking about killing him either 😂* 💥
I know the feeling of being discouraged on a restoration. I’m working on a project that has some light surface rust throughout and I have to basically strip the car to fix it correctly. Most people probably would even notice it, but I know it’s there and it has to be done right. In the end it will be worth it though. The feeling you get at the end knowing that you did it the right way is priceless.
Success will be defined by not having any “extra” parts left over when it is put back together. Thus, one should never take a hiatus away from such a project once it has begun.
There are always extra parts installed at the factory.
As young fella of 12 years of age I watched my Dad kick and shout at the lawn mower when it wouldn't start one Sunday afternoon. With a bit of encouragement and advice from a neighbour I took it apart, cleaned everything, and basically did what I now know to be a routine service, and reassembled it. I had a handful of nuts, springs, washers, and screws left over. My Dad reckoned that was the best that lawn mower had ever run, even better than when it was new.
Obviously those parts were superfluous to requirements, and I imagine a Ferrari is no different, just bigger.
You're kicking ass on this restoration and you'll feel so connected to this car as you're putting so much of your own skill and sweat into it. I can only imagine how you're gonna feel after its done. I'm sure the Ferrari historians are going to want to see that car in person and at shows. Gonna be awesome
"I Found Hidden Problems on My Ferrari" said every Ferrari owner ever lol.
Lol that is so true
Actually it should be "nothing weird is going on in my ferrari"
This is a one of a kind project your not going to see anywhere on the internet ,in a manor of speaking its just plain on an other level.
That patch panel you put in buy the pedal box needs to be properly seam welded all the way around. Your only aloud to spot weld repairs if if you are replacing a complete panel and thats how it was done from the factory.
That looks surprisingly easy to work on. I really like the construction, it's almost like a kit car.
It's crazy how these cars really look like they were put together by some people in a shed. Basically a square tube frame to support nice body panels and a wonderful engine. Super cool! Really awesome how other owners have come together to help you as well. Can't wait to see more!
Having the guts to go balls deep on a BBi resto. No idea how this can get any dislikes. Very nice condition though. You got lucky!
Ratarossa- I thought there was going to be a lot more rust on this car.
Me- I thought there was going to be a lot more frame on this car.
Looks like everything forward/rearward of the wheels is made of 1/2" square section and flat bar, lol.
Loving these videos and can't wait to see it on the road.👍
Great progress Scott - we are all fully behind you on this project!
It's fascinating seeing the actual 'Bare bones' of SuperLeggerra construction emerging. My memories of work on Matra products earlier than your 512 really came flooding back watching your videos on this project. (Some with judderts and nervous twitches).
So pleased to see the car being given the time and effort it truly deserves!
She ain't in too bad of a shape all things consdered. Keep up the momentum chap!
Keep pushing forward Scott. I know exactly how you feel though. But keep going. It will get easier & it'll be so worth it when you first turn that key & hear that V12 burst into life.
Car restoration is an ultra run, not a sprint and not even a marathon, I feel for you when you say it is demoralising! Doing it one man is even harder. We know you can do it and we are with you all the way in spirit.
Thanks buddy, sometimes I need comments like this to help spur me on
@@Ratarossa Know the feeling :-) A friend just told me about a F430 with a cracked engine block that's for sale. Would love to just jump into it, but it be to big a project for a first Ferrari project. Don't even know what a replacement block costs or complete engine if there is more damage.
I love how much love and sweat you are putting into bringing this ultra cool car back to life!
i used an angle to cut out the damaged and rusted radiator on my 2007 motorbike and it felt so wrong and scary, cant imagine doing it on such a piece of art/history. Keep your chin up! we love your work
Can't understand the thumbs down..55 of them just now?! If u don't like the video don't watch it! Keep it up mate, really enjoying it!
I missed a few episodes, but let me just say how great it is to see you working in a proper shop.working out of that small space was giving ME anxiety, and I have nothing in it!
FYI: regular glasses don't protect from bits of grit and red-hot metal getting around the lenses. In my case, I lucked out in that the scar on my eye is in the white part, so it didn't affect my vision (once it healed).
I've been to hospital 3 times with grinding sparks/chunks embedded in my eye. Just like the windscreen - it's the heat that sticks it in there so you can't blink it out.
Way to go Scott. Motion Products in WI USA had one that I drooled over. Nice to see one all apart, and set right. The only car I drive on PlayStation, well not exactly - I cheat and drive the Lancia integrale on the rally sections.
just one tip, use ear protection, might sound stupid now, but will make a difference within few years
I thought I saw ear plugs when he was grinding, but maybe not.
I agree the sound track spoils the video, should be more involving with commentary on part removal.
"Might SOUND stupid"🤣😆🤣😆🤣. Made me laugh anyway.
Completely agreed from someone with a continious screech in both ears 24/7.
Eyeglasses are not sufficient when using wire wheels, or any grinder for that matter. Cover the windows too! Sparks will embed in glass. I was also triggered watching him wave his arm around near the digital micrometer balanced on the frame. Loving this project; massive respect for taking this on.
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Hi Scott good to see you getting on with things, Always look forward to an update.
The battery brace works great if you can put some 5mm rubber sheet on the brace, I throw a bit at the bottom of the tray too with some holes in for drainage, the battery never comes lose then.
Some strong magnets make fabrication sooo much easier holds the job in place prior to tacking...
Well done, thumbs-Up
Paul UK
Brilliant stuff, can't wait for the next update. Thanks for taking us along on this journey, it's well worth it. I admire your persistence! It's a wonderful car, and I can't wait to see how the restoration progresses.
Really happy you chose to dive in deep on this project man, the end result will be AMAZING!! Cheers!
You are AMAZING and I'm loving watching this rebuild. Might just be the only self taught Ferrari restoration expert on the planet.
Lots of tenacity, lots of courage, and a great deal of ingenuity ! That's what it takes to tackle a job like this ! Fortunately you have all three, and of course, a great love for this car ! Good Luck, and I can't wait for the next video !
The car could not have been saved by a better person. Your passion for Ferraris shows in every video.
I’m having an anxiety attack just thinking of you putting it back together again.
I've been thinking the same!! :)
If it came out of it, it will go back in - somehow :D
Gonna be like every Ikea wardrobe......these extra screws are spares right ?
This is why you get an experienced professional. This isn't a project car, it's a rare and important piece of history. It should be handled by people who know what they're doing. Any other regular Ferrari and I'd be having a laugh at this too, but not on this car. Whomever buys this from him is just going to have to pay someone to re-do everything he's done.
@@Dr.TJ_Eckleburg mate fucking chill out. When u save up 100 grand to buy a messed up old ass ferrari and want to fix it urself nobody will begrudge you.
But you will not ever do it.
My hat goes off to you fella, what an epic undertaking. This rebuild/restauration makes our youtube project look like horsing around.
This is a nail biter. You are one brave man. There is a reason Ferrari repairs are so expensive. Working on them is not for the faint of heart or shallow of wallet!
Yes Scott, it's taking you a long time to work through the frame fixes and rebuilds but That's OK!!!!! We all are really enjoying your progress on the car! All very good stuff. Thanks.
Made my Sunday evening , you sir are doing an amazing job well done Scott
I get warm fuzzies watching you approach this Boxer! You have a wonderful concept in your UA-cam creation.
Thanks for showing so much detail on what it takes to do a restoration like this. I'm enjoying every episode.
Get that frame treated when you done with the respray mate. Bilt hamber do some great products. Cavity spray and under side waxes etc etc. Coming on a treat
I'm just just starting a "69 Camaro restoration , it's so true what you said about it being almost "demoralizing" . The deeper you get into the car the more work you find that should be addressed! Thank you for some amazing content.
Keep your chin up and moving forward brother... you've got this!
It would be recommended that you protect area when welding and grinding.... and glass.
Definitely protect the glass if nothing else - sparks from an angle grinder WILL embed themselves into the windows.
Hoped I'd find this comment, saved me typing it out. For the love of God protect the windscreen from welding spatter!
@@davidrobert2007 ...and into his glasses. Been there, done that.
Great videos! My head is spinning from thinking about how you’ll get it all back together. Can’t wait to see it.
You are making real progress here. Well done! Such a how to watch.
This is an all consuming project!! Great work Scott, loving these videos and will no doubt get better and better as you get further into it....
It's not a sunday morning without a video from Scott and some coffee. Cheers from San Diego CA!
Imagining how this Ferrari would look if the former owner just kept it in a garage like a normal Tifosi. However we wouldn’t be able to watch these videos in total enjoyment and awe. So things happen for a reason.
Allways great to see how a car comes together again. I would recommend wearing some earprotection, so you can listen to great V12 roaring again once you're done !
So glad you're powering through this restoration. You must really appreciate having the lift and the space! Looking forward to more progress, this thing is going to be sweet.
thanks bud
Im so energized to see you getting right down to this level of rebuild, its going to be so rewarding when you finally finish it.
Its one incredibly long and rocky road, and huge kudos for you taking this on!!
My limit is old BMW boxer engines. Great effort! What is very clear from that pretty flimsy space frame is that you really don’t want to hit anything with that little to protect you and that beautiful engine behind you.......
I can't recall an episode where you showcased the transmission of the beast, which seem to sit underneath the engine? I saw the clutch dissaembly but haven't seen the trans in any clip the I saw. It looks as if it shares the engine oil pan space, which is pretty quirky if the case. Anyway, what's most important is keeping the legendary white shoes alive, beside doing awesome work as usual!
stressed for you thinking to put together all those items removed....wouldnt know were to start from....super well done Scott!
Ratarossa, you simply amaze me with your determination and enthusiasm, Well done!!!
Hi Scott, Thanks for the help and guidance you have given Number 27 he is a great guy and I love both your channels. Top stuff and I make sure I watch the adds now inorder to support the projects...(:
Paul UK
cheers Paul we both appreciate you watching the ads and of course our videos
I feel for you and every other Ferrari owner. In 1971, I drove a 1965 275 GTS from Auburn Alabama to Columbus Georgia for a friend of mine.
What a surprise - it smoked on the overrun, I looked to see why it was coming from the tunnel. The tunnel was made from old grape boxes covered with carpet. Coming to a stop was terrifying the smoke was so bad.
Your job is just superb mate ! Here is my comment to still supporting you and saying thank you for sharing this and the other projects with us ! Top block ! ;)
Much appreciated!
Glad to see that you have found a secure place to work on the car. Loving the vids.
Glad to see you don’t have to much rust!...Cheers from Philadelphia :)
Great to see the progress on restoring the Boxer..
This is the best thing I have watched in ages.
Thank you
So nice of that shop to let you use that space, even better if they are not charging you for it either. Looks like a full restoration now underway.
just think of it when it's all done knowing that there's no rust or anything going to fall off, but pure bliss to stand back and say I built that, and it's mine.
Deep respect for your work on this car. Its a labor of love because the hours and hours you are putting into it are massive. It is very satisfying to see you in action but I would dread trying to piece it all together again, where does it all go!!! Very scary. Good luck. I'll be watching!
Scott you are seriously impressing me with this project well done mate
really impressed you can do this strip down the way you're doing it but I would say, don't forget to cover up the car when grinding or you'll get fall-out which will rust, and especially important on the windscreen...
Keep up the good work!!
IMO, the best part of doing projects like this is meeting great people along the way that you otherwise probably wouldn't have met. It's amazing to see how relatively simple these cars were built compared to what we see them making today.
agreed, I love the spirit of everyone helping and enjoying the ride of this rebuild project
Loving this build, well done for getting this from the owner after all the time in his drive
Cannot believe the amount of parts that you have but i'm sure it'll all comeback for you to put it back together. Great job and very interested for thr next video 👍🏾
Ratarossa, you are magic, really, so much unpretentious knowledge, hats off to you
I am constantly amazed by your skills and commitment to this project. Keep up the excellent work. It will be worth it in the end.
Brilliant, Scott. Keep on keeping on.....it's a great rebuild :)
Consider a shared container parts service for large parts from the US. Only really any good though if you can wait 2 months for the parts. As a rough idea , I got quoted £150 to ship a 40kg box that contained a roof skin for a car, so quite a large item.
Fascinating stuff, peach of a car. Best project on utube by a country mile.
Great to see you are going down the full strip down route, exactly what that car deserves. It’s going to be absolutely awesome when it’s finished, of that I have no doubt! Keep up the great work and content 👌🏻
Brilliant to watch these episodes. Massive job but you're in the zone.
Don’t know why we all like to watch a guy take apart a Ferrari, but we do! Love it! Can’t wait for this thing to fire up! We all know it will. Awesome rear view mirror shot! So funny.
Hands on full rebuild, love it that you’re doing everything Scott.
Well done mate. Going to be epic when it’s done 👍🔥
I have an addiction to this build Scott - When that car once again barks into life it will be way better than a new one ! Yeah you could have just tarted her up for sale and done a half arse job but that would have been a disservice ! Can't wait for the next hit !!
Another great update! Your American 308 had more rot! Quite extraordinary...
great job, just cover your windscreen when welding and grinding there in the front to prevent a damage of the windscreen
Love the video updates,
One tip please please cover the glass before you do any grinding as any metal sparks will melt into the surfaces, enjoy your build
I love watching this project, your super skilled mate.
Lovely work please wear ear protection before you damage your hearing , by the time you notice it its to late
Cheers Steve
I’m baffled how you’ll remember to put it all back together in order. Love this restoration
Excellent video! Definitely appreciate this one for its much more technical focus.
Great video, but you must cover the glass areas when grinding and welding, any of those super hot sparks will eat into the surface of the glass which renders it scrap!
Trust me
Trust me too! The bits of molten metal get embedded in the glass and then go rusty and (if on the windscreen) trash your wipers. I don't think I have ever commented on a video before but seeing you grinding and welding within a foot of that GLORIOUS windscreen made me scream at the video...
"I'll have to remember how all of these parts go together," said the man who built the Ratarossa out of a shell and a few crates of spare parts. Nobody has any doubts about your ability after seeing what you've done in the past. Just take your time and think it through and it will be spectacular.
Love the build, this is a fantastic car, but please where Safety glasses using the grinder and safety boot are a must working in a shop....safety first!
It’s excellent progress and keep the chin up-you can do it. In it now, and keep moving forward.
Great. I was looking forward to this instalment. I am just so glad that it isn't my problem. So much stuff, so much to clean and refurbish and then you have to remember how the jigsaw all goes back together. Kudos to you!
Looks like a really great body and frame. Not much rust at all! Keep up your great work.
unbelievable effort. You are purely a “jack of all trades” WOW
Another great video. I can't wait to see this car finished. Looking forward to the next video.
When you put it back together you will need to ask for "Sikaflex" not stickaflex.
I dumped Sikaflex a while back. Stixall is what I use now. It’s good and it’s cheap! 👍
Yes indeed, it's made by "Sika" :-)
At this moment shmee 150 is out in the U.S. he could maybe give you a hand on buying or even bringing those manifolds back when he comes. Maybe inside he’s mustang that has to import back. You are not in a hurry put them on right now, so it could be of help. Keep on with the good work.
Glad it’s you doing it . Enjoy watching your videos
Brilliant, thanks for the post, great project in safe hands
What a testament to good build quality. Hang in there this project is so worth it👍
I'm impressed by your skills, it looks like you can do it all! Awesome project, can't wait to see you re-build it!