1750 GTV – February 2011
There were some non-standard holes in the RH inner guard – three for an aftermarket horn bracket, the other four I’m not sure. They’re now filled. The battery tray removed, and the expected holes in the chassis rail welded up. The engine bay will be sand blasted next. Roof is primed to protect the bare metal. The floors have a few older repair sections, but look pretty solid. We’ll see when the paint comes...
Past Alfas: 1991 Alfa 33 16v Sportwagon
Our 1991 Alfa 33 16v Sportwagon, owned from 2001-2004. Purchased for £500, it gave us lots of fun motoring around the UK. It was tidy but not outstanding, was sad to watch it deteriorate sitting out in the weather in London. It was mostly reliable as well, except each time Fiona’s mum visited and it wouldn’t start – batteries don’t last long in the UK winter. I learned why you change cambelts on these...
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...
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