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Old 04-30-2008, 11:48 PM
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Original Supplier of Repro Body Panels?

So I am about to buy a replacement panel for below the front grill of my 66 Super. This was brought forward last week by the old bitty that reversed into the front corner of my car The corner 'cracked' pretty badly. It looks like the PO was quite the bog artist. I have a spare front guard so thankfully that part is covered.

I have a spreadsheet set up for all my parts that converts currency and adds postage so I can give myself the best deal. Through communications with the usual Alfa Parts suppliers I gather many of them source their panels from the same suppliers. I figure it may be cheaper if I get it directly from these guys. Who are they?! From my sums the dutch can be pretty competitive for panel parts but I'm thinking the Super panels come out of Italy.
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My understanding is that there are two manufacturers, one in Italy and one in Germany. I think you should be able to find an OE panel in Italy. Have you stried AFRA in Milano?
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More information onthose two manufacturer's would be greatly appreciated
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I have a spreadsheet set up for all my parts that converts currency and adds postage so I can give myself the best deal.
Any leads?
Derek, you worry me sometimes...
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More information onthose two manufacturer's would be greatly appreciated
These are the 2 websites:

AFRA Ricambi

G. Häckner GmbH - Ersatzteile für Alfa Romeo

There is also one in Vermont:

Wolf Steel Body Panels


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Thanks Giogio,
I was hoping for Duetto quarter panels. I know Wolf offered them for a very short time but discontinued them. It doesn't appear either of the Itialian companies offer then either.
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Try Searching in Denmark, there are a couple of manufacturers who make aftermarket panels. Original panels are not available any more. Just as rare finds.
BTW, shipping to Australia from Europe will be expensive as they have to be crated etc.

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Thanks guys! I have sent off emails to the ones mentioned. Shipping from Europe to Oz for this panel is around $80-$100.
Cant wait to get all my good trim bits on after I get the front done.
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Be very careful with Wolf Steel as the parts I got from them I ended up not using. Very crude. I bought from England in the end and the parts came from Poland according to the supplier. Much better!
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Derek, I`ve sourced Giulia Ti body parts from EB Spares (UK) & Classic Alfa (UK).

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