<![CDATA[Alfa Romeo Bulletin Board & Forums - Anything about Alfa Romeos and AlfaBB.com]]> http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:28:11 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/images_ab/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Alfa Romeo Bulletin Board & Forums - Anything about Alfa Romeos and AlfaBB.com]]> http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums What Goes Around, Comes Around http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/158819-what-goes-around-comes-around.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:34:50 GMT Our Alfa Giulietta group has a recent member. M.... has been involved in racing vintage Brit cars for some time, and returned to the marque with a Red Giulietta Sprint.

When we met, M.... said that he had driven from Toronto to Vancouver in a Giulietta Sprint in 1966. I mentioned that I had bought one in 1968 and he asked "What colour?"

I said "Dark blue"--He said "That must have been mine.":eek:

Bought in August, the Red Sprint's head gasket recently failed and it was discovered that the engine was "junk".

The engine in my recently acquired 63 Sprint is a 1600 and has been removed pending the instal of a "built" 2 L.:D

As it is a non-original one from 1967 with an Alfetta sump I've been wondering what to do with it.

Sold it to M.... for, I guess, about twice I paid him for the Sprint some 40 years ago.:cool: ]]> Anything about Alfa Romeos and AlfaBB.com Subtle http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/158819-what-goes-around-comes-around.html <![CDATA[Giulietta Spider in new movie "9"]]> http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/158758-giulietta-spider-new-movie-9-a.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:37:35 GMT I think it is the movie "9" but I could be wrong...did anyone happen to catch the blue Giulietta spider in the advertisement a new movie that is coming out soon? Several shots of the car. I saw the spider and dang near leaped off the couch. I think I scared the wife when I said, "Look there is a Alfa spider!" :D ]]> Anything about Alfa Romeos and AlfaBB.com velocedoc http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/158758-giulietta-spider-new-movie-9-a.html MiTo vs Aliens http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/158731-mito-vs-aliens.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:55:19 GMT YouTube - Alfa Romeo Mito - Space Invaders]]> Is this a new commercial?
YouTube - Alfa Romeo Mito - Space Invaders ]]> Anything about Alfa Romeos and AlfaBB.com sidewaysalfa http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/158731-mito-vs-aliens.html Documentation for your Alfa http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/158729-documentation-your-alfa.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:00:57 GMT I contacted the following to get info on the 74 GTV I just bought: archiviostorico@alfaromeo.com They responded quickly, and asked that I contact AlfaBB folks to tell them to use the following address instead of the above: centrodocumentazione@alfaromeo.com So use that from now on. I contacted the following to get info on the 74 GTV I just bought:

archiviostorico@alfaromeo.com

They responded quickly, and asked that I contact AlfaBB folks to tell them to use the following address instead of the above:

centrodocumentazione@alfaromeo.com

So use that from now on. ]]> Anything about Alfa Romeos and AlfaBB.com aurion7 http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/158729-documentation-your-alfa.html <![CDATA[cool alfa link from hagerty's]]> http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/158709-cool-alfa-link-hagertys.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:33:13 GMT Article ( World of Alfa Romeo ) - Hagerty Lifestyle]]> Article ( World of Alfa Romeo ) - Hagerty Lifestyle ]]> Anything about Alfa Romeos and AlfaBB.com lgbalfa http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/158709-cool-alfa-link-hagertys.html <![CDATA[Tired BWA's]]> http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/158699-tired-bwas.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:55:51 GMT See photo - I just bought this car, and the BWAs are not damaged or corroded but are faded and dull. Does someone know the proper way to bring them back to life fairly well? I don't want to use the wrong products or methods and damage them, nor do I want to spend big bucks on a professional restoration of them right now. BTW, I know the tires are very old; they'll be replaced.
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]]> Anything about Alfa Romeos and AlfaBB.com aurion7 http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/158699-tired-bwas.html estimates http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/158691-estimates.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:26:11 GMT Probably a silly question here,but I would like to know the going price to put on my 1993 Alfa 164L?I want to get it right.It was a California car,no rust,no leaks,no air/heat.A fan blade appears on console when I first crank her up.That just happen lately,the ac was making a squealing noise ever since I had her.The tires are in good shape.The paint is very faded,a crack front spoiler.It has just something over 126,000 miles.There's split in one seam of drivers seat.The seat doesn't want to lower and I actually believe the seat moves backwards without any help from me.Maybe it's the stretch of pushing the clutch in when I start it that makes it seem so.But it's something I notice every time I get in,once it was to far forward.Enough.It has limo tint,clean carpets.No key fob.The mechanic seem surprise about it being in better shape than he imagine,from the looks of the paint job,I guess.No dents,no carfax accidents listed.So $2500 from the curb? ]]> Anything about Alfa Romeos and AlfaBB.com darryl954 http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/158691-estimates.html Alfa Pedal Car http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/158674-alfa-pedal-car.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:33:46 GMT Make it up to the kid with an Alfa Spider — Autoblog]]> In the immortal words of Will Smith (Independence Day):

"Man, I gotta get me one a them!!"

Make it up to the kid with an Alfa Spider &mdash; Autoblog ]]> Anything about Alfa Romeos and AlfaBB.com Stevew http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/158674-alfa-pedal-car.html 1750 Hexagonal Mesh http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/158653-1750-hexagonal-mesh.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:02:47 GMT Does any one have a source of the Hexagonal expanded metal mesh as used on the 1750 front grills ( Like the header on this page )? Does any one have a source of the Hexagonal expanded metal mesh as used on the 1750 front grills ( Like the header on this page )? ]]> Anything about Alfa Romeos and AlfaBB.com Gekki http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/158653-1750-hexagonal-mesh.html Nancy Macky Contact Info http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/158583-nancy-macky-contact-info.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:29:34 GMT I am requesting information to Mrs. Nancy Macky in New Mexico. You can PM me the information. Thank you. I am requesting information to Mrs. Nancy Macky in New Mexico. You can PM me the information. Thank you. ]]> Anything about Alfa Romeos and AlfaBB.com velocedoc http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/158583-nancy-macky-contact-info.html Alfa Club looking for Radios for club events? http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/158577-alfa-club-looking-radios-club-events.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:56:44 GMT The Northwest Alfa Romeo Club (NWARC) is selling our 13 Maxon 2 Way VHF Radios complete with chargers and more. They all work perfectly, and are all 4 channel radios. We have used them for a couple years at our club events to communicate between the different volunteers and leads. These are perfect for Car Shows and Gatherings, Club Track Events, and great when hosting a Convention. (Personally, I think maybe the national US club should own these and loan them out to each club as part of their Convention Kit.)

$390.00 takes the whole package... Or something really close to this amount.

The model numbers on these 13 radios... 10 are SP120V and 3 are SP100B.

The Radios come in our weather tight storage container. The chargers are contained in second storage container and are wired in series. All Radios may be charged at the same time by the use of one 120 volt outlet.

There are three spare Batteries included. Also included are 8 hand held MIC's, and 1 ear bud with mouth MIC.

Shipping to US only. Shipping is $20.00 to anywhere in the US. No Charge pickup may be available if you find yourself in the Pacific Northwest.

Reply or send me a PM... or knock on my door... I don't care! Just let me know if you have questions or want these radios! Thanks!
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]]> Anything about Alfa Romeos and AlfaBB.com AlfaMale164S http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/158577-alfa-club-looking-radios-club-events.html Wierd Spider leak http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/158554-wierd-spider-leak.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:56:54 GMT My '91 Spider has begun to drip ATF. There is no leak from the A/T or its cooler, so it's safe to assume that it's from the power steering circuit, but the actual source of the leak is not evident.

Every morning, when the engine compartment is at ambient temperature (about 70° here in Florida), while backing out of the driveway, a strip of fluid appears on the driveway and street. Since these are asphalt, it looks as if the car is leaking terribly, but the P/S fluid level has remained at normal after several weeks.

Once the car warms to operating temperature, the leak disappears.

There is no leak at the pump end. The rack and pinion box is wet as is the low pressure hose near the box. The hose fittings are tight.

I put the car on a lift and inspected it with a professional mechanic. We still cannot identify any source for the leak. Of course this was after driving about 10 miles to the shop, so the engine compartment was warm.

Any suggestions about what might be wrong and how to remedy the situation would be appreciated.

Kenneth Keown
South Florida

'86 Spider Veloce
'87 Milano Platinum
'88 Milano Gold
'91 Spider
'95 164 LS ]]> Anything about Alfa Romeos and AlfaBB.com keownk1 http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/158554-wierd-spider-leak.html Alfa Romeo History - booklet on issuu.com http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/158523-alfa-romeo-history-booklet-issuu-com.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:11:11 GMT History of Alfa Romeo]]> Hi all

I found an old (from year 2000) booklet I compiled into a pdf after garnishing a wonderful text with some pictures.

Now it is on issuu.com ... enjoy:

History of Alfa Romeo
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]]> Anything about Alfa Romeos and AlfaBB.com per_einarsson http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/158523-alfa-romeo-history-booklet-issuu-com.html The Cost of Our Passion: Italian and French at RM London http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/158519-cost-our-passion-italian-french-rm-london.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:05:46 GMT VeloceToday.com » Blog Archive » The Cost of Our Passion: Italian and French at RM London Nice read from Peter Vack's VeloceToday website. Pete did a nice story on the Alfa 164 some years ago and used my pictures for the story. He lives near us in Williamsburg, VA. He states, "Last time we bought an Alfa GT, circa 1980, it cost $900. It was a hobby then. "]]> VeloceToday.com » Blog Archive » The Cost of Our Passion: Italian and French at RM London

Nice read from Peter Vack's VeloceToday website. Pete did a nice story on the Alfa 164 some years ago and used my pictures for the story.

He lives near us in Williamsburg, VA.

He states, "Last time we bought an Alfa GT, circa 1980, it cost $900. It was a hobby then.
" ]]> Anything about Alfa Romeos and AlfaBB.com Alfisto Steve http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/158519-cost-our-passion-italian-french-rm-london.html Nicest Q In The Us http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/158501-nicest-q-us.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:52:17 GMT Thought I found a gem while surfing the net. Found this car on Eastgate Motors,,google the site to look at it. Really an extremely nice person selling it
but unfortunately it was not in real nice condition and the mileage is 61k.

He has some really neat cars--none really for sale.Still has the Healy that he
ran in a couple Mille Miglias.

Wife was scared that I was going to be an Alfa owner again! Not to be-

My lack of Knowledge was also a problem. I thought all Q's were all wheel drive. Nice ride up to Ny anyway!! ]]> Anything about Alfa Romeos and AlfaBB.com MYALBIE http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/anything-about-alfa-romeos-alfabb-com/158501-nicest-q-us.html