Old bits #91
Steering wheel plastic centre – I bought this replacement centre badge a while back from Mt Carmel Spares. It’s definitely not an exact replica, not quite as thick. Should be fine though. Can I polish out the scratches in the plastic somehow? Backings for the rear ashtrays need rechroming. The front map pocket looks pretty stuffed – will have to look for...
Old bits #90
Finding more parts tucked away in cupboards and high shelves. I really like these original cigarette lighters. This one has a crack in the plastic, but it doesn’t matter – I don’t smoke anymore, right? Fuel tank was sent away to be cleaned, holes fixed, and painted. The stainless sill plates are a highlight of these cars – these are covered in dings and scrapes but I think I’ll just get them polished,...
Old bits #89
Sorting out a hundred bags of fasteners and small parts. Separating out the shiny parts to be polished and re-chromed if needed. I think we’ll need new latches for the rear quarter...
1750 GTV – January 2011 #8
Received the first shipment of panel repair sections from Classic Alfa in the UK. We explicitly made the decision to favour fresh metal over repairing rusty sections where feasible. Proper work should start on the car next week, getting it ready for the engine bay to be...
Old bits #88
Mk1 1750 front indicator/parking lights are very pretty. These ones have been slightly butchered, but I think I’ll try to fix them. Looking for one of the base plates (left hand front indicator). There’s some remnant gasket in the groove where the plastic lens fits. What do people do to replace this gasket? The bolts holding the number plate light fittings are totally rusted, will have to cut them out. When I was...
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