My 71 GTV

[Keven]

Just bought her for $2K, runs ok, needs paint, interior,engine, trans, suspension, etc, etc....

[smestas]

Where did you find her?

Recycler, eBay or Auto Trader?

I know a few folks here on the board are in the hunt as well.

Congratulations on the buy! She looks like a winner.

[Keven]

I found her in the Recycler. I was actaully
looking for a restored car, and willing to
pay up to about $9K. But everything I looked
at had something wrong, like cheap paint,
crappy interior, rigged Spica. So I decided
to buy this one, and do the resotration the
way I wanted. I'll probably spend much more
than I think.

I am looking for a good paint shop in the LA
area. Any advice? I would like to strip the
car to bare metal, and have a really nice paint
job. I was thinking if I remove all the crome,
engine, interior, etc, and deliver her that way,
I should save some money. I was thinking of
spending about $4k for slight body work and paint.
Is this reasonable?

Any suggestions welcome.

[alfa_chan]

She is definitely a winner...
Keven, when did you find it?
I've been looking at Recycler for the last few months every single day, and I still missed that one.

[Keven]

Alfa Chan,
I got her early last December. The add
was only a couple of days old. The 71's are
really hard to find. I like the interior
in them better than the 72-74's. I think
the pods are cool for the spedo tach, and
I prefer the separate fuel, temp gauge in
the center consol. In my opinion it has
a more classic look.

I also just bought a Nardi wood wheel to
replace the stock plastic one. Got it at
OKP in Germany(great place for parts) with
a hub, and alfa horn button for $267.
Should dress up the interior nicely.

Good luck in your search.

[alfa_chan]

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Originally posted by Keven Alfa Chan, I got her early last December. The add was only a couple of days old. The 71's are really hard to find. I like the interior in them better than the 72-74's.

[Keven]

Here it is, pretty rough!!

[alfa_chan]

Quote:

Originally posted by Keven Here it is, pretty rough!!

[67GTV]

Quote:

Originally posted by Keven I also just bought a Nardi wood wheel to replace the stock plastic one. Got it at OKP in Germany(great place for parts) with a hub, and alfa horn button for $267. Should dress up the interior nicely.

[Keven]

Kai,
I need to hang onto the wheel until she's
out of the body shop. I dont want to send
her there with the Nardi. But seeing as I am
starting a major lanscaping job at the house, I
dont think the Alfa will be at the shop until
this fall. Thats assuming I have any cash left
after landscaping!!

If you would like, E-mail me around Sept, and
I might be ready to part with the wheel.

[LBC]

Nice looking project car, cant wait to see when your done with it!