Well, I got my 1.7 Twin Carb Alfa 33 in June 2004. Originally I'd wanted a Nissan Pulsar/ Holden Astra but was talked into a 33 buy my Alfa Mechanic boyfriend. I was a little aprehensive at first but slowly got into the idea of an Alfa. All the Pulsars we were looking at were rusted out s***- boxes anyway. So an Alfa was a step up. Plus, I have Italian heritage so it seemed like a good idea.
We started shopping around, and came across the worst.... a very cheap series 1, with structural rust... an owner who wouldn't budge on the price when it wasn't worth anything near what he was asking.... and a few other crazy people.... Until we came across this one. We strolled into the garage to see two 33 sitting in front of us (a red series 2, and a charcoal IE). I wanted a charcoal one as I wanted to put in pink seats and stuff. Unfortunately he was selling the red one, but after and inspection and drive, my boyfriend thought it was a great choice and we decided to buy the car.
I was set on repainting it charcoal, but was saving up the money. A few months after buying the car I'd lent it to my bf for the day, but got a call from him during the day to tell me he'd had an accident. It was only scratches down the side of the car, and no major damage ($2500 worth though!!). After getting the money off the insurance company finally I could get it fixed. Seeing as it was going to be cheaper I decided to repaint the whole thing while they were at it. So after prepping most of the car, and pulling it all apart (minus the engine) it went the painters.
A few weeks later I saw my car (in bits) but finally charcoal. A few weeks after that and we'd finally got it pretty much back together. All with ‘new’ black carpet (originally red), and ‘new’ black roof lining (originally white), and ‘new’ seats coz mine were gone. And due to getting less damaged doors from the bf's work's parts they didn't fit so well (gotta love alfa's build quality... lol) So now the doors leak a bit (needs new seals anyway), and the panels aren't EXACTLY aligned. But I'm willing to forgo that coz it looks so cool.
I'm working on getting the skirts painted a bright pink (I know, most people cringe at hearing this.. but give me a break I'm a chic and LOVE pink). Plus I have pink seat covers, and made my own door trims out of grey faux fur. I’ve got a pink 'Think Pink' decal on the back windscreen, as well as a green serpent on the rear left window.
Next is the gear box rebuild (2nd and reverse are GONE), and then a total engine rebuild. We're installing power steering, and possibly changing it over to fuel injection (but not sure if I want to lose my webers....
), and putting in the sway bars that didn't come on my model. I think my bf has some other plans... like changing the hubs over and putting in stronger brakes, but I'm not quite sure
I’ll try and get up some original and ‘now’ photos ...
Hope you like her... I love her. And don't think I'll ever sell her.. despite wanting to get a 156 in a year or so, and also wanting a 145. Can't wait till she's completely finished (but will that ever happen....lol)
although i think the pink sills may ruin that effect... i wonder if they sell that high temp 'crackle paint' in pink ... can you imagine pink carbs ! hehe
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