Ferrari 288GTO build (Page 4/61)
dobie1 OCT 22, 11:30 AM
Thanks man, lots of work!!! the only good thing right now is I still get to drive my 88 3800SC until this one is finished or it sells LOL.
Car-Lo NOV 23, 02:36 PM


WOW, Wayne you have one exciting project going on there check your PM !
PatrickTRoof NOV 23, 02:49 PM
Wow! Amazing work! Along with the F40 and the 308, the 288 GTO is my favorite Ferrari. Those three are basically from the same body style. I'll be following this thread. Keep it up!
mental floss NOV 23, 07:36 PM
I don't know that I've ever noticed the 288 before, but it has really stood up better over time, IMO, than the 308. The rear is so much more refined looking. The side profile is more aggressive too.

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LorenBateman NOV 23, 09:09 PM
all i can say is incredible work sir..OMG BITCHEN WOW HOLY COOL..your very talented and a patient person,,great job
dobie1 NOV 23, 10:59 PM
Thanks Guys, it has been a lot of work but I'm having a blast, luckily I'm retired and can put time into the project.
I have a bunch more pics of the front end build which I'm working on now, I hope to post a update soon.
rogergarrison NOV 24, 02:52 PM
I didnt have time to look thru all your pics. 288 is one of my fav Ferraris. I considered modifying my 308 at one time. I did actually make a panel for the quarters with the 3 big louvers. I still have them in the attic, but see you already did yours. Looking good.
rogergarrison NOV 24, 02:54 PM
I didnt have time to look thru all your pics. 288 is one of my fav Ferraris. I considered modifying my 308 at one time. I did actually make a panel for the quarters with the 3 big louvers. I still have them in the attic, but see you already did yours. Looking good.
dobie1 NOV 24, 04:44 PM
Here is a update to bring those of you that are interested.
I finally got the rear clip completed to a point that would allow me to do a high solids epoxy finish to seal the fibreglass, but the weather just won't co-operate. Luckily Don offered up some storage to me so it is in storage for the winter. Giving me some room to work on the front clip.
dobie1 NOV 24, 05:08 PM
With the car turned around and the rear clip gone I actually have room to work on the front!!!
So having done the rear I learned a lot about working with expanding foam the stuff stick to just about anything and once it has finished its chemical reaction is very workable.
I had already done most of the passengers side front previously so I only had to do the left (drivers side) and finish both sides to match. I initially cut the vent holes along the chin into the foam but decided to fill them back in for the fibreglassing and then cut them back out and finish off the chin vents.
Here are a few pics of the process, enjoy.












Then on to fiberglassing the the finished foam



I have finished the glassing now and am currently finishing off the front spoiler vents and chin vents, I hope to have some pictures to post in a day or two.
I did spend a bit of time preparing the front hood, as I'm doing the modified Ferrari hood and head lights.
Here are a couple shots to give you a idea of how it will go, the side panel will be glassed into the fenders.