New Bits #22
I have an ignition lock supplied by Rob Panetta, with a single key. I was thinking I should get another pair of keys cut from the original. In my Internet meanderings I came across a recommendation for Keys4Classics.com, who claim to be able to identify and re-cut keys from photos as good as the original. They have a large stock of key blanks to suit classic cars, and will either cut a key from code you supply, or identify the code...
New Bits #21
Koni yellows front and...
1750 GTV – September 2011 #2
The original tank in our GTV was rusted badly, and was also a 2-litre tank (taller and deeper). Sam renewed this 1750 tank for us, and it looks great with stone-guard on the underside and gloss black on top. I also sourced some FISPA fuel filter elements, which I’m told are getting harder to...
1750 GTV – September 2011
I fitted new timber veneers to the dash, carefully opening the holes for bulb fittings with a stanley knife and dremel. The veneers were supplied by Classic Alfa and I think they’re a very nice...
New Bits #20
Received this nice reproduction steering column shroud via AlfaBB. I’m sadly addicted to the for sale postings.
New Bits #19
I acquired a new set of front and rear springs. The fronts are from PACE Engineering and will lower the car about an inch from standard. The rears are stock NOS springs that were sitting on the shelf at Maranello Pur Sang. The metal trim runs behind the rear parcel shelf, it seems to be missing from a lot of 105s including mine. I’ll clean this up and repaint it.
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I made a handful of t-shirt designs which you can buy from RedBubble online. Click on the image to look at the selection.
