Not another GTA replica!

[alfagtv58]

Anyone got 4 stuffed twin spark plugs lying around?  I need to weld some all thread onto them as I want to make up one of those head removal tools (like the one in these photos I found on the Alfabb), but like an idiot, I threw out all 8 plugs that came out of the engine 

[alfagtv58]

Turns out I didn't throw the plugs away, so have welded some all thread on 4 of 'em today. Just need to drill a couple more holes in the plate, will post some pics when finished.

[pancho]

Any updates on this TS build up?

[alfagtv58]

Hi Pancho, sorry mate but you cannot expect much quick progress here.  3 1/2 year old boy and 10 week old girl has kind of halted progress (funds and time).  I did manage to drill the holes in the plate and put the plugs in and tighten them up, but I didnt put too much torque on them yet, I figured, slowly slowly....havent been in the shed for a while, I should go back and check 

I did get a shiny grille in the post yesterday (got thru the bbhttp://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/giulia-gta-gta-1300-jr-gtam-1965-1975/183855-gta-heart-shaped-grille.html), which I am very excited about.  The grille on these cars is such a prominent piece.  I got a repro Super grille so it will need some modification.

Actually pancho, I did want to ask about those rear lights you have (from Evans thread), I think you have got NOS ones, what are the old ones like, shagged or reasonable?  My ones are damaged, either way I'll be getting new lenses, but if the back piece I can get away without buying new I would be happy.

[Evan Bottcher]

I did get a shiny grille in the post yesterday...

Photos or it didn't happen   

[alfagtv58]

I did get a shiny grille in the post yesterday...

Photos or it didn't happen   

Hmmm thought I could get away with the link.  Its already stashed away in the attic, and I'm just too bone lazy to do anything about it now 

[pancho]

That Botcher guy sure is quick off the mark!

No worries, we also have a 2yo and a 3wk old now so yeah I know time is non existant.

I'll check out the light backings and get some snaps when I go down south next , I also have a new set if repro tail lenses from Alfaholics that I'll sell too.

Good work with the grill, should look the bizz when popped on. Btw the shed is your friend.

[alfagtv58]

Wow, it's been a while.  I have been slowly pulling apart my 'spares' car.  Its almost back to a shell now. Engine/gearbox came out on the weekend.

[Evan Bottcher]

Nice to hear Phil.  It's hard to get the motivation going, especially this time of year!

[alfagtv58]

Crumbs, it's been a while.  A fair bit has happened.  Car got completely stripped to a shell, it was soda blasted and is now having the bodywork done.  Wont be toooooo far away from a coat of paint!

[LaStregaNera]

I hope your paint guy has dealt with soda blasted cars before, they're a pain in the arse.

[alfagtv58]

Yes, I had heard that before, and I was a little nervous about it....but the combination of the soda blaster/body repair shop/painter have worked together before on a number of projects, including their own cars and more recently a very nice Aston Martin DB4.  That made me pretty comfortable they know what needs to be done 

I'm starting to get VERY excited to bring it home and be able to put my ratchet in the 'tighten' position.

[Davidm1600]

Looking good Phil, nice to see some progress on this beastie !!  Should look sweet once back together.

[Craig_m67]

Wow, it's been a while.  I have been slowly pulling apart my 'spares' car.  Its almost back to a shell now. Engine/gearbox came out on the weekend.

Hmm.... What's going to happen to that 'spare car' ??

[alfagtv58]

Wow, it's been a while.  I have been slowly pulling apart my 'spares' car.  Its almost back to a shell now. Engine/gearbox came out on the weekend.

Hmm.... What's going to happen to that 'spare car' ??

I 'think' it's spoken for.  Yet to agree on price (actually, yet to start talking price), but if it falls through I will post here.