<![CDATA[Alfa Romeo Bulletin Board & Forums - GT (1965-1974)]]> http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/ en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:52:33 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/images_ab/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Alfa Romeo Bulletin Board & Forums - GT (1965-1974)]]> http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/ Headliner Install http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/170521-headliner-install.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:04:31 GMT Does anyone out there have any good instructions on installing a Headliner in a GTV? I have been searching the BB and haven't really found any good threads on a headliner install. It seems like a pretty tough job with the hoop in the recessed area above the passenger seat. Just looking for some pointers...

Gregg ]]> GT (1965-1974) Gregg822 http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/170521-headliner-install.html GTV Door Keys http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/170512-gtv-door-keys.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:17:43 GMT I recently replaced both exterior door handles on my '73 GTV. I'd like to get some OEM keys for them (the ones with the round end and embossed quadrifogio) and found the following on ebay described as follows.

A/R PN 10548 61130 0000 (#6 Long)
A/R PN 10548 61129 0000 (#1 Long)
A/R PN 10548 61128 0000 (#2 Long)

Does anyone know if there's a difference in these key blanks? Or if they will all work for exterior door handle locks typical for GTV 1750/2000s? ]]> GT (1965-1974) bellagt http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/170512-gtv-door-keys.html <![CDATA[Brake lights, turn signals, and heater blower all quit at once - '65 GT]]> http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/170469-brake-lights-turn-signals-heater-blower-all-quit-once-65-gt.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:51:18 GMT I was driving home from Santa Barbara last night in my '65 GT and once the sun set, i switched the headlights on and started to use the heater blower. The blower turned on for about 10 seconds, then stopped along with the heater light in the speedo. Shortly afterwards i noticed my turn signals did not work, neither front, rear, or dash indicators would blink. I got out and tested all the lights with the help of my passenger. No brake lights either.

Is there a common connection, circuit, or ground that these share? I checked the fuses and they are all fine.

any help is greatly appreciated.

thanks! ]]> GT (1965-1974) fulvia http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/170469-brake-lights-turn-signals-heater-blower-all-quit-once-65-gt.html Factory 1750 GT/Spider Veloce Parts Manual (USA Version) For Sale http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/170439-factory-1750-gt-spider-veloce-parts-manual-usa-version-sale.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:20:20 GMT http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/alfa...tml#post920035]]> SOLD

http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/alfa...tml#post920035 ]]> GT (1965-1974) peters911s http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/170439-factory-1750-gt-spider-veloce-parts-manual-usa-version-sale.html Another project Alfa? http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/170415-another-project-alfa.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:45:34 GMT Just kidding,

My front clip arrived this weekend (thanks Larry at APE) and man what a nice piece (see photo). I should throw it on craigslist as project alfa for sale:D My wife won't let me keep it as yard art so I guess I have to stick to the plan and cut off what I need and send the remains to the bone yard. Immaculate car had been in a garage fire. After pulling out scorched wiring and dash I ended up with a nice piece. The fender had been replaced before using an overlap attachement (see second photo). Any opinions on best approach to cutting and grafting? Also I think I can use the lower windshield corners to repair my other project GTV (see the story of these finds, and better pics of the damage to the white car front, in my "fresh meat" thread.

All the best Don
Attached Images
  
]]> GT (1965-1974) Douwe http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/170415-another-project-alfa.html Junk yards near Philadelphia or New Jersey area http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/170393-junk-yards-near-philadelphia-new-jersey-area.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:20:12 GMT Does anyone knows junk yards or shops near Philadelphia or New Jersey area? i need to find Alfa Parts for my Giulia Sprint GT. Thanks Does anyone knows junk yards or shops near Philadelphia or New Jersey area? i need to find Alfa Parts for my Giulia Sprint GT.
Thanks ]]> GT (1965-1974) feliucro http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/170393-junk-yards-near-philadelphia-new-jersey-area.html alfa in the park http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/170385-alfa-park.html Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:15:15 GMT Sunday morning in chicago park. Sunday morning in chicago park.
Attached Images
   
]]> GT (1965-1974) ALFATONY http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/170385-alfa-park.html My 1750 Bella - Rebuilding a Series 2 105 1750 GT Veloce Coupe http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/170370-my-1750-bella-rebuilding-series-2-105-1750-gt-veloce-coupe.html Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:00:43 GMT Now I've done it, just bought a Second Alfa Romeo 105 1750 GT Veloce Coupe, this time a Series 2 Model.
"My 1750 Bella" was originally found a few months ago, but after purchasing another 1750 to Rebuild, "My Mustard Girl", a 1969 Series 1 105 1750 GT Veloce in Mustard Ochre with a Black Interior, I had a weak moment to Save her from the Tip.
She'd been left in a Farm Paddock Outside in Undercoat in the elements after the previous owner chose not to go ahead with her Rebuild.
She's due to be collected in the next few weeks, so will be able to give her a good once over when she's home, but as she needs a lot of work to have her smiling again, maybe she'll be a better cantidate for what I had planned for My Mustard Girl, time'll tell.
Anyway, have attatched a few pics for anyone interested.
Attachment 185815

Attachment 185817

Attachment 185820

Attachment 185823

Attachment 185824
Attached Images
     
]]> GT (1965-1974) carbon8 http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/170370-my-1750-bella-rebuilding-series-2-105-1750-gt-veloce-coupe.html <![CDATA[Engine ran now it doesn't]]> http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/170368-engine-ran-now-doesnt.html Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:28:39 GMT Hello all,

I am resurecting a 1973 GTV (see my fresh meat thread if you want the story on my "new" projects). I got the engine running fairly nice yesterday. I put on new cap, rotor, and points. This morning she won't even give me a sign of firing off. Compression is 135-140, in all four, checked this morning. I have spark at all plugs (pulled and checked). Fuel delivery seems to work (getting gas in cylinders if I keep cranking also smells like fuel at tailpipe). I don't think I am flooding since the plugs are not sopping wet when I pull them. I tried holding my foot to the floor and I hear no signs of life.

Is my spark too weak or am I getting too much fuel right off the bat or ???

Any ideas of what may be going on would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Don ]]> GT (1965-1974) Douwe http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/170368-engine-ran-now-doesnt.html Rear end diff plug size http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/170329-rear-end-diff-plug-size.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:21:29 GMT Gentleman,

As a wise sage said make sure you can get the filler plug open before you drain the rear end. Got myself a 12MM hex wrench and got the filler plug open for the rear end.

So I moved on the drain plug. It doesn't seem to be a hex key but a socket. Of course not the same size as the transmission fill/drain plugs.

What size socket is the drain plug on the rear end of a 1974 GTV.

I assume it is in the center of the rear end in the finned area. Yes?

Thanks

Tony ]]> GT (1965-1974) ynotme1965 http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/170329-rear-end-diff-plug-size.html Red box on ign coil http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/170293-red-box-ign-coil.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:22:40 GMT Can someone apprise me on the purpose of the red electrical box on the side of the ignition coil? Missing on my '74 GTV. Pic attached for reference. Thanks.
Attached Images
 
]]> GT (1965-1974) hans2 http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/170293-red-box-ign-coil.html Unused tabs http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/170286-unused-tabs.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:35:16 GMT I saw these tabs when I removed the radiator from my 69 GTV. Anyone know what these are supposed to hold down? My best guess would be the hose from the oil vapor separator to the dipstick but I'd like to know for sure.

Thanks,
Attached Images
 
]]> GT (1965-1974) ShadeTree http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/170286-unused-tabs.html <![CDATA[Engine won't start]]> http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/170265-engine-wont-start.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:57:43 GMT I posted the message below earlier the week but got very little response. The one that I did get made sense to me only if the car would not have started when jumped. Does anyone else out there have any wisdom to shed some light on this mystery. Thanks. *Posted earlier this week* This... I posted the message below earlier the week but got very little response. The one that I did get made sense to me only if the car would not have started when jumped. Does anyone else out there have any wisdom to shed some light on this mystery. Thanks.


Posted earlier this week

This pertains to my '71 GTV. The other evening I was starting it and it abruptly stopped cranking. Just stopped... no odd noises, no flucuations in normal starting sounds just a dead key. Then nothing electrical worked. No lights, horns, radio, heater, nothing. It has been running strong all season without any type of issues. It started right up earlier in the evening to get to my destination.

I haven't got a clue as to where to begin to figure out what is wrong. I immediately checked the fuses and they were all good. I jumped it and it started so I was able to drive it home. When I got home I shut the engine down and tried to restart it. Nothing...dead as can be. While driving it home all the lights and other electrical items worked normally. I pulled the battery and had it checked. It was given a clean bill of health.

So where do I start in diagnosing this problem? Thanks.
[/I][/I]
Mark ]]> GT (1965-1974) mthomas2911 http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/170265-engine-wont-start.html 1968 1750 GTV Race Car Build http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/170260-1968-1750-gtv-race-car-build.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:59:56 GMT I tend to read more than I contribute to the BB. During this project, I was trying to get things done as quickly as possible for a multitude of reasons, so taking the time to build a thread then wasn't on the radar. Less than 2 years later and the car is done, between being low on cash and not so busy, I thought this would be a great time to share the story.

So a bit of background. I had owned my silver 1970 1750 GTV for 10 years, I restored it back when I first got it and it doesn't need much other than routine maintenance. I was getting bored and wanted a new project. I really wanted a step nose GTV to restore, so I bought a 1967 1600 GTV from NYC that was a great restoration candidate. In the time it took me to get that car moved 4000 km to my house in Calgary, I ended up getting interested in vintage racing. There was no way I would take my all original GTV and turn it into a race car and the 1600 GTV I just bought had never been in a collision, so I didn't really want to modify it.
The deal: I was out with another guy from the Alfa club for a drive in my silver GTV, complaining about my no race candidate dilemma. Later in the conversation he mentions that he is going to get a tow truck to haul away the GTV in his back yard which has been sitting under a tree for 6 years. That was when I offered to take it away for free. He was a agreeable under the condition I buy the panels that he had already bought for it ($300). This was a rolling shell, no motor, and lots of other missing parts, absolutely no interior other than the dash and a loaner steering wheel.

This thread will be good for those that hate waiting, cause the car is already done, it will just take a few days to lay out the progress of the car....then I will start asking questions about improvements.

Below is a picture of the car in his yard and a few shots of when I first got it home. If you look in the wiper cowl, you can see its almost completely full of pine needles. There was a lot of moisture in there, it was surprised to find that it hadn't rotted any metal in there, other than a pin hole in the elbow of the drain.
Attached Images
    
]]> GT (1965-1974) 1750GTV105.44 http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/170260-1968-1750-gtv-race-car-build.html Jacking http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/170256-jacking.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:45:55 GMT Where is the best place to jack the car for the rear end. Looking to tight up the diff rear end. Want to jack up and place some jack stands under the car so I can get under it. Thoughts? Where is the best place to jack the car for the rear end. Looking to tight up the diff rear end. Want to jack up and place some jack stands under the car so I can get under it. Thoughts? ]]> GT (1965-1974) ynotme1965 http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/gt-1965-1974/170256-jacking.html