JRV 308GTB Glass or Steel

Hello Alan,

The 79 I have has the cats and emissions equip. removed. It has a Tubi Euro exhaust.
This makes it a challenge for Cal. buyers, but
most states I believe it is exempt by age.

If you are thinking about the car at Schmitt I would be happy to go by and give it a visual inspection.

Chuck

Alan,

I see you're quite a bit interested in the fiberglass GTB. Yes, mechanically your 1977 is identical. You will appreciate the lighter body which I found to be noticeable in comparison to a steel GTS. The doors have a very light feel to them as well. The weight savings with the ANSA muffler is considerable. I never weighed the two, but I was able to pick up the ANSA with one hand. It felt like about 30-35 pounds. No way I could do that with the OEM muffler. I needed help moving it around. It was at least 130 pounds. Visually, when you look at the car from a certain angle, you see a little bit of waviness along the sides. Just enough to let one know that there's something different about the car.



Barry

Thanks Chuck!

I guess I'm out tire kicking because mine's going to be down for a while. I also think they are a good investment, as is the Boxer right now.

Barry that's a beautiful car!

Maybe I should just rechannel my frustration into block sanding! My car runs GREAT, after many niggling issues have been resolved by JRV.
ANSA is the way to go.

I've been thru the ringer to get my stock wheels and bolts together, too. It'll be worth it when it all gets on the car.

Thanks again ya'll!

"My car runs GREAT, after many niggling issues have been resolved by JRV."

That's what really counts, Alan.

Barry:

Your car looked great at the Garden State show. I hope to see you again this year. Will you be attending the Reading Ferrari Show on May 16th?

Ken

Hi Ken,

I'm not sure right now. It will either be Reading or Pocono later in the month.

Your GTS looked pretty sharp that day too:



Barry

Barry:

Thanks for the kind words. While I really enjoy my GTS, the lines on your GTB look much better. If I could have found one, I would have purchased a 308QV GTB. They are almost impossible to find (at least one worth buying). I have spent a lot of time and money this year in improving my car. I have detailed the engine bay (not true concours, but very close) and have addressed several missing items. I hope to have the car to show condition (again) by Reading.

What show in Pocono are you referring to? I know there is the annual Italian car show at the end of June.

Ken,

It's the Third Annual Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, Pantera and Corvette Clubs Concours. Rally and Track at Pocono International Raceway and Pocono Manor Resort. A celebration of Speed and Design.
May 29-June 1, 2004
For info: Joe Moore (609)397-8866 mojo2@mindspring.com

It's an FCA event, sponspored by Classic Coach.

Barry

Taek.

There is a dry sump glass 308 for sale in Autoweek that just arrived. I'll drop by with it.

Here it says:

1976 308GTB fiberglass, center hubs, dry sump, Track mods/street legal.

$39,500.00 (303) 210-6719 (CO)
McAbee@direcway.com

Note it doesn't say it was a STOCK dry sump! FWIW