'59 Giulietta Sprint Vintage Racer Build - Page 2

**Andrew** · #16 (**permalink**) 02-27-2009, 08:31 AM

I got my GTV's track springs from Dave Rugh and am happy with them.
Andrew

**Subtle** · #17 (**permalink**) 02-27-2009, 09:15 AM

As part of the Winter Works Program the one-inch Rugh bar was installed.

With only a couple of outings, I like it a lot.

Be sure to ask about new hardware for the install.

**pathung** · #18 (**permalink**) 02-27-2009, 01:20 PM

Thanks for the comments, guys.

Centerline sells its own version of a 1" bar - any possible difference between that and Rugh's version? I'd think it's all in the bar diameter, and perhaps bushings if one were rubber and another Polyurethane.

Rugh uses Bilsteins in his road-car setup; I'm not sure if these are suitable for racing applications, or if he has a separate "racing" setup. I'll check with Joe at Centerline for availability of 750/101 sport/racing shocks. Maybe Joe's reading this thread...

**pathung** · #19 (**permalink**) 02-28-2009, 11:55 PM

A few more recent photos of the car on my driveway, along with her '63 Giulia Spider brother.

PSB · #20 (**permalink**) 03-02-2009, 11:39 AM

Patrick and Crew.
Man,breath taking photos,, great work saving these cars.
I do not get on line much do to dial up and the bb do not get along.
I miss seeing all old and new friends posts..
But man I had to say fantastic.

Sway bars.. I do not know about what is made today.. But I can tell you that 1inch bars can be quite different.. Its the Rockwell hardness of the bar I was too understand.
A few decades ago I raced a wonderful Super. Bob Mello would make me up some bars that where maybe cheater bars.. They fit the rules. But he would bend and weld up the same size but much stiffer rods.. Passed tech and always was a Winner.
Most important Patrick is to weld up the attachment points on frame rails.. In stock form they will pull out. Dennis can do that in a jiffy.
Great Work
Peter Batagios

PSB · #21 (**permalink**) 03-02-2009, 11:40 AM

Hay That smy Trailer.. What the heck is going on?

**pathung** · #22 (**permalink**) 03-02-2009, 12:15 PM

Glenn Oliveria must have its twin then - I borrowed it from him.

PSB · #23 (**permalink**) 03-02-2009, 01:05 PM

Patrick;; That trailer was made by S.W. Griswold for the Ring Car #35 There is only one.
I just talked with Glenn. Feel free to call me or pm for more.
I am glad it worked out for you.. I was just very suprized..
I need and Must know where my stuff is for Liability.
Its a very rare trailer made just for my car back in the day. Note the cool org. lic plate I have been very careful with it ,and for Glen to use my trialer he is aware of it.
Did you get the attachment points on frame rails info from post above.

PSB · #24 (**permalink**) 03-02-2009, 01:10 PM

Ring car back in the day, and the 1st light of day in over 30 years with good year blue streaks mellted the the trailer The same trailer

**pathung** · #25 (**permalink**) 03-02-2009, 01:36 PM

This trailer's got more history than my car, apparently! You'll be glad to know that I treated it with utmost care while it was in my possession - it was used to trailer my Spider from my home in Aptos to Glenn's shop for engine-install.

PSB · #26 (**permalink**) 03-02-2009, 02:34 PM

Thanks Patrick Thats all I wanted was utmost care. Glad it worked out for you.
Take care
peter

**AR58SprintV** · #27 (**permalink**) 03-03-2009, 12:44 AM

Dear Peter and Patrick,
It's wonderful the way kismit serendipitously winds good karma through Alfaland.
Keep the revs up!

**spider4me** · #28 (**permalink**) 03-03-2009, 08:28 AM

The last post about Alfaland was great. The trailer is very neat. Not to hijack but PSB, could you email me more pics of the trailer? I am at the point of wanting to build or have built a single axle trailer replacing my Big Tex trailer.
Thanks
neildautrey@gmail.com

**Gordon Raymond** · #29 (**permalink**) 03-03-2009, 11:10 AM

From my own agism challenged experience, " A GOOD trailer is hard to find, but will last forever if properly cared for."

PSB · #30 (**permalink**) 03-03-2009, 11:16 AM

Hi Laurence & crew
Gosh I love Alfa people. The trust the respect the common sense the camaraderie....
thanks you nailed it so well.

I cant wait to see Patrick's cars.. Patrick do you think one will be done by next Oct for the Alameda show?

Neil, Yes ,, But I will have to take them.. Pm me with your info.
As you could tell I have to find my trailer LOL.. No I know where its at.

Its just not where we reside.

Also Maybe others can chime in.. Not sure single axle is the way to go for safety. If you go with single axle, remember to use the same bolt pattern as your car so you will have a spare tire at all times.
My friend who uses it most these last few years said he loves it compared to others he has used in the past.. It is very easy to maneuver.
No carbon on my pistons
Peter