Type - R Gtv6

[julianB]

Hope everyone had a fantastic christmas.

I've just posted a big update and I'm going to link to it :

https://alfagtv6.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=4195&start=180

[rowan_bris]

It's stunning Julian

[bonno]

Awesome build Julian and I bet you can't wait to get it on the road in this final configuration. Hope to catch up again on one of AROCA NSW club runs in the not too distant future.

[ALFAAA]

Nice work Julian.
love the throttle bodies.

[julianB]

Thanks, Gents.

It's appreciated.

The long road is coming to an end!

I'll be out and about at club drive days and the track once I've shaken the car down, Bonno.

I'll take you for a run and see how you like it

[gtvsix86]

Julian great to see your posts... your car has been an inspiration for mine and thanks for the calls and texts with your help and advice. One day soon we can go cruising together 

[julianB]

Sam, the feeling is completely and utterly mutual and I can't wait to throw you the keys!

[GG105]

Just read your thread Julian, what a journey, and I thought restoring the SA 3 litre was hard!

Look forward to seeing it on the road.

John

[julianB]

Thanks John.

There's a reality check in it for me, though...

Your SA 3.0 has real value which makes the work you've put in an investment, rather than just work!

Mine, being a 2.0, was never going to be worth anything.

I guess there's some freedom in being bale to modify freely and not worry about value.

I love what you've done with yours. I'd love an SA 3.0!

[julianB]

Quick update- I'm back in Melbourne and trucking away on the GTV.

Vacuum Block to take a signal from the ITB runners is mounted with -4 Braided lines and 1/8" NPT AN fittings.

Rocker covers have had -10 Breathers welded on to run to a catch can.

Waiting on radiator so I can route breather lines, mount remote oil filter and oil cooler, as well as their -10 Lines.

-6 braided lines for the fuel feed and return have been purchased but not mounted.

Clutch housing brace complete- just assembling Clutch now...

[julianB]

Quick update-

I'm back in Sydney and having a few things done to get me closer.

Re-visiting alternator mounting as I wasn't happy with how close my GTA alternator was to the exhaust manifold on the driver side.
I've ordered an Abarth 500 120a alternator- it's tiny in comparison!
It will mount off the 12v sump bracket on the Passenger side.

The car is being completely Re-wired with a new loom, hopefully starting in 3 weeks. The motec will be terminated then.

I had GW drivelines modify a 90 Tailshaft with a smaller diameter Chromoly front section and a commodore CV in the centre. It will use a donut cage up front and the "fuse" will be the stock rear donut.
I am hoping that with the steel-plate clutch housing brace and collar around the clutch housing snout, that this holds together during "spirited" driving.

Interior will start soon, as well.

I am having a pedal box made using a friend's fabricated steel housing. It bolts onto the stock pedal box cavity on the firewall and uses tilton MCs for fr/rear brake circuits, a stock clutch pedal and MC. Will remove the stock crossover bar and booster, which will allow me to clean up my vacuum setup on the firewall- one line for the MAP sensor and the other for the FPR, but no booster. Yes!

Some fiddling of the body required to get my bumpers lined up, then I'll urethane the flares on and the M4 stainless bolts that locate them will remain - I'll use some lightweight thread locker to make sure they don't vibrate loose.

The car looks absolutely smoking hot...
I'm not going to post exterior photos until the thing is complete - not too far off.

[gtvsix86]

I can vouch and have seen in the flesh that this thing is going to be unbeatable.....
Wow wee       

Good luck mate and hope you finish this soon been too long. 

[julianB]

Thanks mate! can't wait to throw you the keys!