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Old 07-20-2008, 06:39 PM
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This one took a well deserved first place in class at today's Forest Grove Concours d'Elegance. Congrats George! If you run out of projects, how about my Trident?
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Old 07-20-2008, 07:08 PM
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Wow, that was quick! I haven't even downloaded my photos yet. Thank you RC. Please read the next post.

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Old 07-20-2008, 07:29 PM
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I just got home from the Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance and I am pleased to announce I was fortunate enough to win "First in Class Award" (Sports Cars & Tourers $2,000 to $6,000 through 1962) for my newly restored 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce. There were 13 cars in my class and I believe 10 were judged. I don't have my score yet but it had to be 92 points or above for first place. I drove the car to and from the event. Looks like all my hard work has paid off.

I would like to thank all of you, who over the past year and a half have helped me with answers to some of my questions. Thank you!!!

Below is a partial list of some of the suppliers, supporters, and friends who have helped me in addition to those of you on the alfaromeo 750-101 yahoo group site and the Alfa Bulletin Board who have helped.

In the days ahead I will be posting some photos of my car at the show on the Alfa Bulletin Board (http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/giul...iulia-1954-65/)

Thank you again.

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George Kraus
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Complete restoration photos at www.shortenurl.com/6axmy
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SPECIAL THANKS TO:
• Bill Eastman – original purchase, technical assistance, and encouragement
• Denny Pillar – transmission rebuild
• Rob Benco – (Vintage Metal Works) welding and fabrication
• Bill Gillham – parts and tech. assistance
• Stu Moss – parts and tech. assistance
• Denny Torguson and Greg Byes – moral support

SERVICE RESOURCES:
• Duane Olofson – (Acme Welding, Inc., Auto Body Division) body and paint
• Larry’s Upholstery – seat, panels, top, and drape
• Napa Machine Shop – (Gary and Casey) engine machining
• Centerline Products – parts
• Tony Stevens – (Alfa Stop) parts
• Jon Norman – (Alfa Parts) parts
• Re-Original – parts
• PMX Inc. – starter rebuild
• East Side Plating – zinc plating
• Oregon Plating – chrome
• Virgil Hobbs – metal polishing
• PSI Portland Speedometer Inc. – rebuild gauge inner works
• Mr. Powder Kote – powder coat
• Gilbertson Machine Shop – (Gary Gilbertson) exhaust header welding
• Finish Line Coatings – header coating
• Yolanda – reproduction instrument gauge rings
• Ott’s Friction Supply – clutch and brake relining
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Old 07-20-2008, 07:32 PM
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Very well deserved George. A beautiful job. As you know it makes me happy every time I see one of these cars saved. Your patience with this one and attention to detail should make all BB contributors realize the value of a job well done!
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Old 07-20-2008, 08:46 PM
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Here are a few photos from the event. All were my competition.
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Old 07-20-2008, 08:53 PM
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More photos. The Nashhealey and the triumph were 2nd and 3rd resp.
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Old 07-20-2008, 08:56 PM
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But here was my real competition.
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Old 07-20-2008, 09:12 PM
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Congratulations on your win, a labour of love and it's nice to see the pics of the other contenders, all beauties
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Old 07-20-2008, 09:46 PM
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Just as it should be.

Congratulations, George!
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Old 07-20-2008, 10:05 PM
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Wow, that was quick! I haven't even downloaded my photos yet.
I have several, just in case Keith Martin wants to buy them for the next SCM.

Was Ames 6C judged? I failed to pay enough attention, but I did think it was extremely attractive.
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Old 07-20-2008, 11:08 PM
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I have several, just in case Keith Martin wants to buy them for the next SCM.

Was Ames 6C judged? I failed to pay enough attention, but I did think it was extremely attractive.
Yes it was judged by Bill Eastman. Bill called me tonight and told me I got higher points than Bobs 6C. He said the judges couldn't find any fault with my car. Bill E would have though...
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Old 07-21-2008, 06:33 AM
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George,
Congrats on the fantastic reward for all your efforts. It's fair to assume that you've solved the brake lining problems?
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Old 07-21-2008, 01:18 PM
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Congratulations George!
Beautiful car on a beautiful day. Congratulations!
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Old 07-25-2008, 07:58 PM
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Brake problem solved!
Hi all. Just a quick update on my brake problems As you may remember i had to exert way too much foot pressure to get my Veloce to stop. The shoes had originally been relined by Ott's Brake services here in Portland, OR. as a possible solution I recently ordered a set of Ferodo front shoe linings from Tony at Alfa Stop and got them just before the Forest Grove Concours d'Elegance but didn't have time to put them on before the show. I just got the new relined Ferodo shoes back today and put them on. What a difference!!! What a great improvement. Stops on a dime with moderate pressure.

So, linings do make a big difference. Now I will order the rears to increase the power.

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Old 07-25-2008, 09:55 PM
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Big Congrats George!
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