Hello everyone,
I’ve only joined a few weeks ago and have already benefited from friendly members willing to spare their time to assist me with my inquires. Really is appreciated.
My name is Steven Dziopa (pronounced Joppa), and am new to Alfa ownership. I’ve recently acquired a 1971 (I believe) 1750 GTV Series 2, and have the intension to perform a decent restoration to the best of my ability, and budget.
I’m quite new to forums, but will try my best to start a thread as I progress. I’ve been out of the car scene for over 20yrs, so may need to seek advice on matters I’m not familiar with
If interested, a brief history on the car:
My uncle bought the car in mid 1972, and drove it daily until around 1982-3. Since then it was only a second car that wasn’t really used since, and even spent a few years outside with a cheap tarp covering the roof. The car registration was ceased in 1989, and was eventually relocated to my grandmothers garage, where is sat until about 1993. Then we painfully (I was 18ish then), and with great effort, moved the car about 400m under its own power, with no brakes, down the road to a house he was building.
The house was never completed, although completed enough to house the Alfa ( and lots of other things) safely. The Alfa sat there ever since, gathering dust and possum droppings for many years. About 2 months ago, we visited the place and spent several hours digging out years of stuff collecting until we got to the Alfa parked at the back wall with a large window (no curtains). Surprisingly, the CN36 Cinturatos still held air and only took a few extra pounds each. Almost welded to the floor, they eventually broke free with four blokes heaving and we finally rolled it outdoors the first time in decades. The Aussie weather has been really kind to the body work, which certainly saves me a lot of grief. Still, fuel lines broke like glass, as did the boot lining. Foam has turned into powder, vinyl has hardened a bit, but overall it's really quite good. Having owned several Fiats in the past, this is just fantastic, especially the body. Only one minor ding when my Aunty reversed her Bellett and denting the front valance panel in the late 70's, besides that it accident free.
I’ve attached a few photos. The first two photos are from when my uncle first got the car (in 1972). Photos taken by my dad on the day they were heading out for my brothers Christening. He took 6 people (kids in the front you see, yeah I know) to the Christening at once, whilst being lectured by my grandfather for trading the FIAT 1500 mk3 in for this super expensive impractical little toy.
I’ve only joined a few weeks ago and have already benefited from friendly members willing to spare their time to assist me with my inquires. Really is appreciated.
My name is Steven Dziopa (pronounced Joppa), and am new to Alfa ownership. I’ve recently acquired a 1971 (I believe) 1750 GTV Series 2, and have the intension to perform a decent restoration to the best of my ability, and budget.
I’m quite new to forums, but will try my best to start a thread as I progress. I’ve been out of the car scene for over 20yrs, so may need to seek advice on matters I’m not familiar with
If interested, a brief history on the car:
My uncle bought the car in mid 1972, and drove it daily until around 1982-3. Since then it was only a second car that wasn’t really used since, and even spent a few years outside with a cheap tarp covering the roof. The car registration was ceased in 1989, and was eventually relocated to my grandmothers garage, where is sat until about 1993. Then we painfully (I was 18ish then), and with great effort, moved the car about 400m under its own power, with no brakes, down the road to a house he was building.
The house was never completed, although completed enough to house the Alfa ( and lots of other things) safely. The Alfa sat there ever since, gathering dust and possum droppings for many years. About 2 months ago, we visited the place and spent several hours digging out years of stuff collecting until we got to the Alfa parked at the back wall with a large window (no curtains). Surprisingly, the CN36 Cinturatos still held air and only took a few extra pounds each. Almost welded to the floor, they eventually broke free with four blokes heaving and we finally rolled it outdoors the first time in decades. The Aussie weather has been really kind to the body work, which certainly saves me a lot of grief. Still, fuel lines broke like glass, as did the boot lining. Foam has turned into powder, vinyl has hardened a bit, but overall it's really quite good. Having owned several Fiats in the past, this is just fantastic, especially the body. Only one minor ding when my Aunty reversed her Bellett and denting the front valance panel in the late 70's, besides that it accident free.
I’ve attached a few photos. The first two photos are from when my uncle first got the car (in 1972). Photos taken by my dad on the day they were heading out for my brothers Christening. He took 6 people (kids in the front you see, yeah I know) to the Christening at once, whilst being lectured by my grandfather for trading the FIAT 1500 mk3 in for this super expensive impractical little toy.