1750 GTV – February 2011 #4
A minor update. I needed a front tailshaft coupling (donut/guibo) for the 75 and they are much cheaper from EB Spares in the UK, so I ordered some other bits for no extra postage… A kit for the fuel flap with new rivets rubbers and spring, spare brake clips and pins, and a handbrake cable. I also received a set of replica decals from Carclassic. I don’t entirely know where all of these go, but the research is part of...
1750 GTV – February 2011 #3
The truth that lies beneath. Nothing unexpected. Here’s the right hand side. This middle sill and B-pillar is rough. The B-pillar base is bad enough for us to order a repair section, as repairing this will be time-consuming. The left-hand side is not as bad. There’s a patch required in the center sill, and the same large hole in the front. The B-pillar looks okay. The radiator support cross-member has been removed,...
New (and old) bits #10
Received some fantastic NOS and used parts from Robert Panetta at Manning Motors (Sydney). Rob is clearly a first class hoarder. NOS Carello front indicator lenses and reverse light lens. NOS LH front indicator assembly. NOS inner and outer headlamps correct Carello for the mk1 1750 GTV. Those are all going to look...
New bits #9
Received another box of small parts from Classic Alfa in the UK. New door handles and rear window latches are very pretty...
1750 GTV – February 2011 #2
Lockheed booster reconditioned. Brake and clutch master cylinders resleeved and plated.
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