GTV-S2000 (warning not for the Alfa purist)

[Keven]

more undercoating pics...

[Keven]

last one...

[Blu Hollandese]

Just read through the complete project so far...really nice work there!!!

All the best, and keep us posted!

[GTV-GR]

Kev any update? (some of us live for this thread)

[GTV Ham]

Holy smokes! I didn't even know about this project.

I would love to hear this engine someday.

All I can say is WOW.

[Keven]

Guys/Gals

Sorry but no updates. Been busy traveling for work, and now I am off to
Peru to do some trekking. I did manage to get my rims powder coated.
I was intitially excited that they were 15", but then Max burst my bubble
with the news that their width is only 4.5", so no real tire choices. So
I may try and sell them on the BB, they would look great on a duetto
for that "stock" look. Here's a pic of the rims, the powder coating came
out sweat!!

[Keven]

Here's a pic of the problem with these rims. Side by side with
the spare I have which is the stock 14x5.5, You can really see
the difference in widths.

I looked into getting a hold of a set of Pirelli Centauro's, but the
reproductions cost $300 each !! Much better to buy Max's
15" GTA rims, and get some modern rubber.

[smestas]

I'd go with the Alfaholics wheel for sure. Lots of advantages.

You might want to contact BBer "002" who is organizing a group buy of these wheels from Max Banks from what I hear.

[DaveH]

+1.

A truly beautiful wheel.

[rafael]

Keven,

What did you used for undercoating, and how did you preprare the underside of the car before applying the undercoating?

[gtv27]

If those 15 inch wheels are in reasonable condition, you could have the centres cut out and welded to some 7 (or 8) inch rims. This looks fab when using the hubcab - a real hot rod look, which is kind of appropriate!

[Keven]

Well, back from my adventure in Peru!! Beautifull country with really
great people! Highly recommended.

Ok, some answers: I had the car dipped, then etch primed before
applying the undercoationg. The data sheet on the undercoating
shows it to be a very good corrosion resistant barrier.

I also looked into having wider centers put into the wheels, but the
cost is just to high. It would be almost equivelant to buying new
wheels from Max.

[Keven]

A little more progress....

Pulled out my rebuilt suspension from my shed, and
found a rusty mess So took it all apart, and had
it sand blasted and powder coated.
Is there anything better than powder coating ?
Spent the weekend putting it all together.

Check out the motor mount arms, and bases, they came
out really nice.

Also I decided to have the 15" rims widened to 6",
not the optimal option, as I would prefer to buy some
of the Alfaholic GTA 15" rims, but funds are running low!
Down the line I will buy them, for now I really need to
get this thing together and running to prove that it
will work!

Here's some shots of my latest work.

[GTV-GR]

Keep it up man! A grade work.

[rogerspeed]

Glad to see your excellent progress. Can you tell us who is widening the wheels and what the cost is?