Mangusta Restoration work.....engine compartment

Pic 79. These gullwing safety latches are not original but the owner wanted to keep them so I had them replated.

Pic 80. All carpets are removable. I had to make the thin ally trim at the top of the inner piece as it was missing.

Pic 81. Slightly over restored just the way I like it!

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Pic 84. I love the zinc/passivate plating.

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Pic 86.5. I had the Bosch sticker reproduced for the alternator. Unfortunately it's printed in the wrong colours!

Pic 87. The Lucas screen jet bottles have now been reproduced. Fan doesn't look painted!

stunning effort Johnny

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Pic 90. I covered the rear light reflectors with some aluminium foil tape, makes them look bright. Reverse engraved number plates added. 10" rear wheels! the end.

Johnny Woods

Thanks Chris! Glad you like it.

Johnny

As per your ususal work Johnny. Fantastic and superb. You are setting the benchmark.
Congrats
Denis

Stunning work - simply stunning. I can only dream.

It's F'in beautiful Johnny!

I can't wait to take it for a nice ride in the countryside. Up the dirt roads, across the livestock crossings and down near the river!

Wait now! Then it would need another restoration?

Bummer. It's TOO nice to drive now! SHAME ON YOU!

WOW! that looks awesome!!!

After you water blasted the ZF, do you have to seal it with anything? did you do it yourself?

Looks great!

What carb does it have? You decided not to go with Motorcraft 4300 mounted backwards?

I am interested in a Diavia sticker

Did you fabricate the belt to hold the jack in its compartment?

Many thanks for the complements! I am very pleased with the way it turned out.

To answer the questions, no, I did not vapour blast the box as I dont have the equipment, I took it to this man http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1cwHdwDOvU Aluminium stays bright for a long time because it's peened by the tiny glass balls with no sharp edges. I did not coat it with anything. If it was my car I would have painted it and added matting agent to the clear. That way it stays nice for much longer and is easier to clean.

The carb is a Holley. I was not involved in building the engine only making it look pretty. Not all Mangustas came with the carb mounted backwards in my experience.
I found the strap for the jack so didn't have to make it.
I will get some Diavia stickers printed up and let you know.

Johnny

Johnny,

What an impressive job! I must say that in my opinion, your skills, ingenuity and resourcefulness and second to none. The interior restoration you did on 8Ma1294 was the nicest I have seen, and this works is at the same level. Truly impressive. Your fellow De Tomaso UK owners are lucky to have you nearby.

Great work and, as always, THANK YOU for doing such a great job sharing your expertise with us.

Mark

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I will get some Diavia stickers printed up and let you know.

Great!

The original owner of my Mangusta said he picked the car up at the factory and was offered a Holley as a performance option, which he took. I wonder if standard was the 4300 mounted backwards with a Holley as optional equipment?

Did all Mangustas come with a light in the engine compartment? Anyone know of a source for those?

Well done Jonny! Another magnificent job from the professor

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Originally posted by vyprgt2:

Did all Mangustas come with a light in the engine compartment? Anyone know of a source for those?

It is the same light as in the front trunk. Maserati used the same piece.

Denis

Hi Jonny, just saw the pics tonight, awesome job as expected!! Thanks for taking the time & effort to post these for everyone, really enjoy seeing quality work & your creative solutions - best regards, Nate

Thanks Denis,Richard,Doug,Mark,Geoff,Nate and others!

Johnny

I have only one comment on this tread:

Amazing!

Thank you for taking the time to share this with us

Excellent work again. Thanks for sharing.

Wow. That was a beautiful piece to read and enjoy. Great work - again!

Outstanding work!

And you probably spend as much time on posting pictures, as working on that car - thanks for taking the effort

Johnny, Thanks for taking the time to share your amazing work and talent. What enjoyment I get admiring your ideas,approach and taste shown in the pictures. I like your phrase "slightly over restored". All the best, Jim Coyne

Johnny,

What another fantastic restoration, your ingenuity and skills are almost from a bygone era. You definitely need to publicize this as much as possible, people should be queuing at your door for your services.

How many hours did you have in the restoration altogether?

Tell me more about the new shop, is it in S. Molton still?

Julian

Thanks Boys!

Julian, I dont know how many hours,a lot. Yes, my new workshop is just outside South Molton. I will PM you.

Johnny

Simply fantastic work, and very inspiring!
Thank you for sharing.

Martin

Wow! Once again, your work is too another level unseen.....

From one who went through about half of this pain in the engine compartment, great work!!! The only bad thing about this all, is that the first time you drive the car, is the last time it looks new...! Axle u-joints are unforgiving bastards......no matter how long ago it was that you greased them, they still manage to spooge black dots of grease with abandon...... won't talk about ZF lube....ugh! Price you pay for loving the hell out of driving the machine!

JB probably bought you a new tractor for all of this work....or a nice set of weather tight doors for the shop....or new roofing...or ....you get the picture!

Ciao!
Steve

Beautiful work Johnny!
Just as a bit of trivia, Diavia is still around. They are a Delphi (GM) company, and made the ac compressor in my Ferrari 360.
Mike

Thanks Martin, Steve, Mike. I always enjoy reading the comments.
Steve, I have no use for a tractor but would quite like an old one as a yard ornament. Mike, you are right, Diavia are still around!

Johnny

Amazing work and attention to detail Johnny! Thanks for taking the time to post all the photo's and descriptions of how you overcame various challenges. You're an inspiration to us all!

Thanks!
Garth
#4033 - the Banzai Runner

Thanks Garth.

Johnny