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General Category => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: karlo on July 04, 2010, 12:57:39 PM

Title: Howdie....
Post by: karlo on July 04, 2010, 12:57:39 PM
hey All

Just wanted to introduce myself.....my Names Karl....just bought a alfa 1989 Alfetta GTV and is over the moon...

Wanted this car since i was 17yo but at that age was able to afford such a veh...7 years later im now a proud owner of such beutiful vehicle....Much to learn still but ill get there with time. hope that I can get some the more experience ppl here to help out..

Cheers

Karlo
Title: Re: Howdie....
Post by: Brad M on July 04, 2010, 01:29:15 PM
Welcome Karlo! We've got loads of experienced folk here. Enjoy the Alfa ...
Title: Re: Howdie....
Post by: karlo on July 04, 2010, 08:00:58 PM
Thanks Brad.....so far so good got to get on the road...needs rego and road worthy.. but soon hopefully...
Title: Re: Howdie....
Post by: pep105 on July 04, 2010, 08:35:50 PM
Welcome Karlo

Its no wonder your over the moon, can you post some pics please
Well done mate

Title: Re: Howdie....
Post by: karlo on July 04, 2010, 08:58:42 PM
thanks mate got the car tuesday....came towed to me coudldnt get the smile of my face...( i now belive in love @ first sight)
Just gave a good clean inside and out with my old man yesterday took me 6hrs but it was well worth every second...

some pics so far...

cheers
Title: Re: Howdie....
Post by: karlo on July 04, 2010, 09:33:55 PM
thanks mate.....this forum has opend me up to a whole new world....the knowledge from u blokes is mind blowing...
Title: Re: Howdie....
Post by: John A Pucak on July 04, 2010, 09:50:00 PM
Hi Karlo, a 1989 Alfetta ,are you sure!

John
Title: Re: Howdie....
Post by: karlo on July 04, 2010, 10:23:28 PM
Geez u blokes have got a eye for detail....

your spot on john excuse my ignorance...i double checked the engine ba plaque June 1981.

cheers
Title: Re: Howdie....
Post by: massiveluvbuddy67 on July 07, 2010, 06:48:19 PM
 :) Hi Karlo and welcome! It looks like a brilliant car. Enjoy the experience. These cars are fussy but extrememly rewarding. You just need to fnd a mechaninc who knows what they are dong and the car will be extremely reliable. (Don't listen to the uninformed!).
Best Regards
Phil
Title: Re: Howdie....
Post by: stustustu123 on July 07, 2010, 10:52:20 PM
Great looking car mate - welcome!
Title: Re: Howdie....
Post by: Barry Edmunds on July 24, 2010, 03:16:09 PM
Karlo
From the look of your photos that 6 hours you spent was well worth it. Congrats on the car, it looks great.
Barry
Title: Re: Howdie....
Post by: karlo on July 28, 2010, 12:19:17 AM
Thanks barry.....everytime i open the garage door still cant wipe the smile of my face....

I guess the excitement is due to my daily being a VX holden (auto).... :-\
Title: Re: Howdie....
Post by: Miss Alfa Sprint on July 30, 2010, 09:33:43 PM
Quote from: karlo on July 28, 2010, 12:19:17 AM
Thanks barry.....everytime i open the garage door still cant wipe the smile of my face....

I guess the excitement is due to my daily being a VX holden (auto).... :-\

That smile won't go away trust me, i still look back at my Alfie everytime i park it somewhere and grin, and i grin even more when i return to him :)
Title: Re: Howdie....
Post by: karlo on July 30, 2010, 10:19:28 PM
Im pretty sure the smile will be around for a while.

I knot exactly what u mean wen u close that door....u just cant wait to jump in it again....

btw  I like the name Alfie suits it ;)....need a name for mine,maybe i should start another topic.lol
Title: Re: Howdie....
Post by: Miss Alfa Sprint on July 31, 2010, 08:25:51 PM
Quote from: karlo on July 30, 2010, 10:19:28 PM
Im pretty sure the smile will be around for a while.

I knot exactly what u mean wen u close that door....u just cant wait to jump in it again....

btw  I like the name Alfie suits it ;)....need a name for mine,maybe i should start another topic.lol

Yeah i need to think of a name for my 33 too and try to work out what gender it is hmmm lol
Title: Re: Howdie....
Post by: karlo on August 01, 2010, 08:06:04 PM
brother and sister?

Alfie and Alexia or Bella? ??? I like Bella..

I named my daily....but this ones got me stumped.
Title: Re: Howdie....
Post by: Miss Alfa Sprint on August 01, 2010, 08:55:57 PM
Quote from: karlo on August 01, 2010, 08:06:04 PM
brother and sister?

Alfie and Alexia or Bella? ??? I like Bella..

I named my daily....but this ones got me stumped.

Hmmm i think the red 33 is a girl and i like that idea that she can be Alfie's sister ;) I like the name Alexia but i think Bella sounds more italian...

What did you name your daily btw?
Title: Re: Howdie....
Post by: karlo on August 01, 2010, 09:05:53 PM
Quote from: Miss Alfa Sprint on July 31, 2010, 08:25:51 PM
Quote from: karlo on July 30, 2010, 10:19:28 PM
Im pretty sure the smile will be around for a while.

I knot exactly what u mean wen u close that door....u just cant wait to jump in it again....

btw  I like the name Alfie suits it ;)....need a name for mine,maybe i should start another topic.lol

Yeah i need to think of a name for my 33 too and try to work out what gender it is hmmm lol

yehh i think it should be a girl to......bella works and lol def more italian.....

Named it Isabelle.....love the name dont have kids yet so my car was the nxt best thing.... :D
Title: Re: Howdie....
Post by: Anthony Miller on August 02, 2010, 07:14:50 AM
I've only ever named it once I've moved on to the next, but while I still own it, it will get called "you F@%$#$ thing" more often than anynthing else :P :P
Title: Re: Howdie....
Post by: karlo on August 02, 2010, 10:27:05 PM
Quote from: Anthony Miller on August 02, 2010, 07:14:50 AM
I've only ever named it once I've moved on to the next, but while I still own it, it will get called "you F@%$#$ thing" more often than anynthing else :P :P

HAHHAHAHA lmao.... "you F@%$#$ thing" nice one..
Title: Re: Howdie....
Post by: karlo on August 24, 2010, 09:08:43 PM
Just a update....

As of today the car is finally on the road  ;D...took a month and a damaged savings account...but I got there...

hopefully get to show u all sooon....


Karlo...
Title: Re: Howdie....
Post by: karlo on August 25, 2010, 09:12:28 PM
Cheers Paul...

The stickers i got of u is on looks fantastic....put pics up soon...

Title: Re: Howdie....
Post by: Miss Alfa Sprint on September 01, 2010, 02:59:31 PM
Quote from: karlo on August 24, 2010, 09:08:43 PM
Just a update....

As of today the car is finally on the road  ;D...took a month and a damaged savings account...but I got there...

hopefully get to show u all sooon....


Karlo...



WOOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Howdie....
Post by: Anthony Miller on September 01, 2010, 04:59:07 PM
So.....will we see it next Wednesday at the Rising Sun?
Title: Re: Howdie....
Post by: karlo on September 06, 2010, 10:11:58 PM

Thanks Marisa...lol


And Anthony i will be bringing it this tuesday....see u @ the reveal... 8)


karlo