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Stefano, my story is a bit similar, in that when I bought my '75 Alfetta GT in '78 with 13K miles on it, I knew nothing about Alfas. So I bought every technical manual from Alfa that was then available. One was for the nord engine, but the Euro version. I knew right away that's what I wanted my engine bay to look like (has to look good first, then work well second). Did do a change in color on the body. So only minor mods to the '75. Except for about a year and a half, has been my daily driver.
When a good friend gave me his Alfetta GT, I originally didn't have any specific plans, but had always been interested in the TS since I saw a head at Alfa Ricambi in the 80's. My friend had 'butched' it up a bit - took out the back seat, installed a street rollbar, added a large rear spoiler, and removed both bumpers. My plan, like yours, is to just take his concept farther - meaning not being too worried about originality. I agree that the Alfetta GT falls under being a 'modern car' especially if the TS can be made reliable and work as it does in the 75 (not that I've ever been in one, let alone seen one in person). This is the reason why I've been concerned with the hood clearance problem and your clutch situation. In any event I have limited funds for the project, so it will be done over time and in the meantime I'll keep asking questions/picking brains.
Biba
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