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04-14-2008, 06:48 AM
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I have been a member for a few years now and finally thought that folks might be interested in a look at a 3 Litre Twin Turbo Spider. Doug
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So tell me Doug, how much of the polar ice cap melts, How many polar bears die, do children scream for their parents, does the Geographical institute of North America & Canada register violent earth tremors, and do buildings collapse when you turn the car on and drive sedately down the street ? 
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04-14-2008, 07:26 AM
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The engine is in pretty good tune, so I believe I am having less effect on the polar bears than the original four cylinder did and sometimes children do scream with joy as a gentle turbo woosh flashes by. Doug
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04-14-2008, 07:30 AM
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Hello Ken. I have just been reading about the GTA reunion planned around the convention (unfortunately the same weekend as the Mosport Vintage Festival). They are talking about upwards of 40 Alfas running in a side by side race so that is now mighty tempting for the racecar. I am split on the decision at the moment. Doug
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04-14-2008, 07:33 AM
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Great photo. I really like the one you took going into the corner ahead of the formula alfa. This was before the clutch started to go south. Doug
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04-14-2008, 08:15 AM
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The "Wow" meter is on the peg. 
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1993 Subaru Legacy Turbo Wagon(200 whp).
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04-14-2008, 01:05 PM
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Hello, Mr. 3L/twinTSpider... that has to be the coolest Alfa on the planet. Please give us more details/photos!
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04-14-2008, 04:32 PM
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New to Alfaholics Anonymous
Hi folks,
Just picked up our "new" 84 spider this afternoon. I've been lurking on the boards for a couple weeks, looks like some really good info and resources. Being 25 years old, it has some quirks, but looks to be in pretty good original shape so far. I'm sure I'll be posting for info.
1984 Spider Veloce 50,000 miles. Red, tan interior. Central FL.
(guess i should have moved the recycle bins before taking the pics, oh well)
Ciao.
Phil
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04-14-2008, 04:35 PM
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Location: Timonium, MD & St. Louis, MO
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Welcome to the BB and also to Alfa Ownership, Phil!! Please chack and see if you have a local Alfa Romeo Owners' Club. That will help you keep your car running and you will meet some great new friends, too!
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E-mail: alfaromeodriver@cox.net or alfacentury2010@gmail.com
Mobile: (757) 636-9513
82 Spider Veloce (Desideria - Kathleen's)
84 GTV6 Maratona (Mona - resto project)
88 Milano Verde (Trogdor The Burninator)
"My name is Alex and I am an Alfaholic."
Alfisti are always welcome in our home!
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04-14-2008, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 3L/twinT spider
Hello Ken. I have just been reading about the GTA reunion planned around the convention (unfortunately the same weekend as the Mosport Vintage Festival). They are talking about upwards of 40 Alfas running in a side by side race so that is now mighty tempting for the racecar. I am split on the decision at the moment. Doug
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1974 GTV 2000 - Ruby (I'm never selling this one, honest!)
1973 GTV 2000 - Rowdy (or this one I hope)
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04-14-2008, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 84FLVeloce
Hi folks,
Just picked up our "new" 84 spider this afternoon. I've been lurking on the boards for a couple weeks, looks like some really good info and resources. Being 25 years old, it has some quirks, but looks to be in pretty good original shape so far. I'm sure I'll be posting for info.
1984 Spider Veloce 50,000 miles. Red, tan interior. Central FL.
(guess i should have moved the recycle bins before taking the pics, oh well)
Ciao.
Phil
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04-14-2008, 06:34 PM
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Now you are talking. Joe Cannella had not heard about the GTA Reunion race until today and he is crazy enough to try and do both events as well. It is about a ten hour drive I believe. We will see what happens. Doug
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04-14-2008, 09:44 PM
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Fabrizio, I still think it's crazy that we have never crossed paths. I've been using my Verde on a daily basis for the last few years, and before that, my 2.5 Gold. Your car looks nice!
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1989 Verde - Harsh shocks and SS rears, 27mm torsion bars, stainless lines, pads, 16X7.5 rims, 4.10 rebuilt platinum tranny, poly bushes, and RSR 28mm front and 25.4mm adjustable sways!
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04-17-2008, 02:02 AM
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Location: Living in Tynemouth near Newcastle upon Tyne,Tyne & Wear in the UK.
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UK 73 Giulia super 1.6
Hi all
this is my 73 Giulia Super 1.6, 105.28 UK Model, built 15th Feb 1973.
Photo's are prior to the new springs being fitted so she's riding high all round and front bumper not fitted yet.
As the 3rd owner from new I aquired her (after a search of quite a few years for a UK model that wasn't eaten away by the rust monster too much) in 2005 just after she was used in the BBC TV "Life on Mars" series 1.
Undergone extensive renovation since then with replacement floor pans (originals were not in too bad a condition / repairable but to save having to do it again in a few years, and whilst the sills were off, did it now), Outer , Middle & parts of the Inner sills and a fair amount of the lower body panels and respray in original Blue Ollandese to finish.
All suspension, steering rebushed and powder coated alond with wheels, plus new shocks, uprated springs & a 29mm HB front anti roll bar.
Gearbox and rear axle refurbished by Charlie Skinner (superb job). New discs & Calipers all round with Braided hoses fitted.Refurbished both Servos.
Head skimmed, mild porting, new guides, valves & springs and a pair of 2000 cams.
Bottom end rework with crank regrind & Dynamic Balance with flywheel, new liners / pistons.
Front seats reupholstered and recovered ( brilliant bloke in County Durham who stitched in the new cloth to the old Alfatex and stitched in the original pattern to the new cloth). New headlining.
Driving her takes me back to 1978 when I owned my first Giulia Super, even smells the same.
Cheers Stu
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04-17-2008, 02:10 AM
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i think that is such an handsome color.
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04-17-2008, 02:32 AM
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i think that is such an handsome color.
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how's things in WA, still Ice and Salt on the roads here so giulia is still tucked up for the winter.
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