Post a pic of your alfa! - Page 167

**conedriver** · #**2491** (**permalink**) 12-29-2008, 05:55 PM

I just changed to this image for my avatar, and thought someone might find a larger version it interesting...

**Nicola** · #**2492** (**permalink**) 12-29-2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by conedriver

I just changed to this image for my avatar, and thought someone might find a larger version it interesting...

Rustic · #**2493** (**permalink**) 12-29-2008, 09:01 PM

Conedriver-

Is that your car? If so, have you posted anywhere on the front bumper modification? If it's not yours, are you at all familiar with the car or its owner? The bumper looks fantastic and I'd imagine it's a more affordable option than sourcing pre-1975 bumpers for a late model Series II Spider.

Thanks much,
Evan

**conedriver** · #**2494** (**permalink**) 12-30-2008, 05:50 AM

Hi Gordy,

The picture is from 8-10 years ago, during an autocross in the garage area of a racetrack south of Cincinnati. The Hoosier autocross tires at that time had real tread and could be run in wet conditions allowing my Squaretail to act like a Boattail...

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Originally Posted by Nicola

Great photo George. Makes one think you auto-x a "boattail".

Let me guess - Chicago? 2008?

**conedriver** · #**2495** (**permalink**) 12-30-2008, 06:00 AM

Evan,

Yes, that's my '76 Spider. I cut a big "notch" in the front bumper, allowing use of an older style grille. Both front and rear mounts were modified so the bumpers could be retracted and fit closer to the body. I did this around 15 years ago, but later changed to stainless bumpers. Use "search" to look for posts about bumpers, and there are several pictures illustrating how I cut the front bumper. There are other ways to fit a grille; at least one owner cut the front bumper completely in two to fit the old grille.

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Originally Posted by Rustic

Conedriver-

Is that your car? If so, have you posted anywhere on the front bumper modification? If it's not yours, are you at all familiar with the car or its owner? The bumper looks fantastic and I'd imagine it's a more affordable option than sourcing pre-1975 bumpers for a late model Series II Spider.

Thanks much,
Evan

Rustic · #**2496** (**permalink**) 12-30-2008, 11:04 AM

Thanks for the info! Were you using the stock rear bumper before? Did it look okay with the modified front bumper?

Best,
Evan

hammer · #**2497** (**permalink**) 12-31-2008, 12:33 AM

My A.R GT Veloce during the Sharm Speed Challenge on Ghibli Raceway-Egypt

alfabiscione · #**2498** (**permalink**) 01-01-2009, 04:26 PM

My Giulia 105-14......

Alfistement

Stph'

alfabiscione · #**2499** (**permalink**) 01-01-2009, 04:29 PM

..and the 2000 GTV bertone 1971...

Stph'

**conedriver** · #**2500** (**permalink**) 01-01-2009, 08:07 PM

Evan,

Sorry I missed your question. I used a stock rear bumper with the metallic strip painted semi-gloss black and the shock absorber mountings retracted so the bumper fit about 2 in. closer to the body.

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Originally Posted by Rustic

Thanks for the info! Were you using the stock rear bumper before? Did it look okay with the modified front bumper?

Best,
Evan

BlueSpider · #**2501** (**permalink**) 01-02-2009, 12:13 AM

I like this pic I took in Woodley Park (Los Angeles, CA)

perholmen · #**2502** (**permalink**) 01-02-2009, 02:28 AM

The yellow front lights on your GTV are really nice. Have been looking for a set for my Giulia Super from 1972 for ages, but without luck.

alfavirusnz · #**2503** (**permalink**) 01-02-2009, 02:02 PM

Per your Super looks fantastic as it is. If the yellow lights are hard to get-I thought they were standard issue in France, and you are in mainland Europe, had you given any thought to the issues of replacement if you have to repair or replace in the future.
Personally I think I`d stay with the original clear lens on the basis of looks (personal preference) and practicality.

**Il Vecchio** · #**2504** (**permalink**) 01-02-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by perholmen

The yellow front lights on your GTV are really nice. Have been looking for a set for my Giulia Super from 1972 for ages, but without luck.

rga · #**2505** (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 01:16 AM

She's a beauty,I am starting to think that I prefer silver to Red, Wow did I really say that!