1750 GTV – July 2011 #5
Painted! Sam’s work is done here. Very special moment walking into the booth to see this stage. The wheels were sandblasted and then painted in silver metallic. The car is ready to move from Sam’s, just need to arrange it’s next...
New Bits #17
Some more new parts received from Classic Alfa. I don’t like the repro 1750 boot badge, it lacks the texture of the original. I’ll have to either repair our original badge, or find a very good original...
1750 GTV – July 2011 #4
Progress update. The engine bay, wheel arches, boot (trunk), and interior are all painted. Wheel arches and the underside of the floor has been sprayed with stone guard. Most of the underside is painted black. It’s not original, but will be much easier to maintain. Sam was preparing to paint the insides of the doors, bonnet, and boot. The final exterior paint should be done towards the end of next...
1750 GTV – July 2011 #3
Progress update. The rear panel support is in, preparing the spare wheel well to go in. Confirmed that the new grille heart fits fell, and a couple of holes drilled for brightwork. The body has been sprayed in primer ready for final blocking. Sam expects to have the interior, engine bay, and wheel arches painted by next week. This is getting very exciting! After visiting Sam I went to visit the Alfa Club’s 105 restoration...
New Bits #16
Some more bits and pieces have arrived. I ordered a set of rubber wiring plugs and covers for the outer headlights. I also got the correct black rubber drain hose for the scuttle under the windscreen. The headlight rubber bits are now surplus however, as a pair of NOS outer headlights complete turned up. Complete with RHD lenses, brand new buckets, seals, wiring, and the rubber plugs and covers. Not cheap but very very...
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