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Simon,
Those I have posted, I have tried to resize them lower. Although the shot above was merely trimmed.
I bought my red '67 GTV a year ago, and before I met my wife I might add. I paid too much for a 99% complete, poor running GTV. The only rust areas are left of the clutch pedal and the rocker panels. I say only lightly because the rockers are pretty bad.
My purchase decisions and free time is are longer mine alone, thankfully I might add. I talked my wife into allowing me to buy the white GTV by agreeing to sell my Spider and red GTV. I was undecided whether to part it out or try to sell it to someone as a whole project. However, some friends came over to look it. One of them is interested in assembling a GTA streed rod replica. He only needs a body. So I may start stripping parts, saving treasures and selling excess parts. The same 1600 block was used in GTA's. Anyone wanna help yank an engine? heh
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Simon,
Those I have posted, I have tried to resize them lower. Although the shot above was merely trimmed.
I bought my red '67 GTV a year ago, and before I met my wife I might add. I paid too much for a 99% complete, poor running GTV. The only rust areas are left of the clutch pedal and the rocker panels. I say only lightly because the rockers are pretty bad.
My purchase decisions and free time is are longer mine alone, thankfully I might add. I talked my wife into allowing me to buy the white GTV by agreeing to sell my Spider and red GTV. I was undecided whether to part it out or try to sell it to someone as a whole project. However, some friends came over to look it. One of them is interested in assembling a GTA streed rod replica. He only needs a body. So I may start stripping parts, saving treasures and selling excess parts. The same 1600 block was used in GTA's. Anyone wanna help yank an engine? heh
Kai
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I just found out that Pat Braden wrote an article on my white '67 GTV, in Sports Car Market magazine! It was on the auction that I won her at.
Does anyone know when he died? This I just heard about too. I have referred to Mr. Brayden's Alfa Bible many times. He will be sadly missed.
I just found out that Pat Braden wrote an article on my white '67 GTV, in Sports Car Market magazine! It was on the auction that I won her at.
Does anyone know when he died? This I just heard about too. I have referred to Mr. Brayden's Alfa Bible many times. He will be sadly missed.
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1967 Giulia Sprint GT Veloce
She ain't exactly flawless. It's got a few dings and scratches. And the paint has faded on the front end. She is 100% stock and the interior and engine are in great shape. I am going to switch the bumpers and rims with my red GTV. I plan on dropping in a 2 liter with 105.48 cams while retaining the Weber 40DCOE's.
I put off this response until I put up a hokey little web page at http://giulia.hypermart.net/alfas. I have lots of pictures of both GTV's and a copy of the Pat Brayden article. I recommend using PopUp Killer.
Btw, I pasted copies of emails I received from the "Archivio Storico Alfa Romeo" in my GTV pages. You can email your VIN and receive your Alfa's 'birth certificate'! If anyone wants the email address, I'll dig it up.
As for Streets of Willow, I'd love to go, but only as an observer, this time. I am going to an AROSC lunch in L.B. on the 26th.
She ain't exactly flawless. It's got a few dings and scratches. And the paint has faded on the front end. She is 100% stock and the interior and engine are in great shape. I am going to switch the bumpers and rims with my red GTV. I plan on dropping in a 2 liter with 105.48 cams while retaining the Weber 40DCOE's.
I put off this response until I put up a hokey little web page at http://giulia.hypermart.net/alfas. I have lots of pictures of both GTV's and a copy of the Pat Brayden article. I recommend using PopUp Killer.
Btw, I pasted copies of emails I received from the "Archivio Storico Alfa Romeo" in my GTV pages. You can email your VIN and receive your Alfa's 'birth certificate'! If anyone wants the email address, I'll dig it up.
As for Streets of Willow, I'd love to go, but only as an observer, this time. I am going to an AROSC lunch in L.B. on the 26th.
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Is this sacrilege?
I have never seen a GTV with tinted windows. Is this against the Alfa law? I currently have to park my baby outside. I sure don't want my nice seats drying up.
I broke out my Sharpie again and went full limo.
I have never seen a GTV with tinted windows. Is this against the Alfa law? I currently have to park my baby outside. I sure don't want my nice seats drying up.
I broke out my Sharpie again and went full limo.
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This is a shameless bump in order to show the General a real '67 Giulia Sprint GT Veloce.
Also to show Stu what my $7000 bought. I got the seller to deduct $300 for all the DMV fees I had to pay. She has a few dings and some minor rust spots, but she's all original with no modifications. The article that Pat Braden wrote about this eBay auction can be viewed at my site listed below.
Also to show Stu what my $7000 bought. I got the seller to deduct $300 for all the DMV fees I had to pay. She has a few dings and some minor rust spots, but she's all original with no modifications. The article that Pat Braden wrote about this eBay auction can be viewed at my site listed below.
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I was only familiar with Pat Braden through his reputation and his books. I was saddened to hear of his passing. It is quite possible that this article was the last thing he wrote. My auction ended 6/27/02 and the article appeared in the August issue of Keith Martin's Sports Car Market Magazine. http://sportscarmarket.com/
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Thanks Pete, but she looks much better in pictures than in person. One benefit of a white paint job. She needs more than just tidying up actually. I'll have to address several small dings and minor rust spots. I also need to locate new rubber gaskets for the wind shield and rear window.PSk said:
Thanks for the vote on the 1600 too. At this point I am undecided. I now have an extra 2 liter and an extra 1600. After getting my clutch replaced she's a lot more fun to drive around. Perhaps I'll learn how to rebuild an engine starting with the spare 1600. Next up is rebuilding the extra set of carbs.
As for this car's past ownership, it was not owned by Pat Braden if that's what you meant. He wrote an article about the eBay auction I won her in. If you meant me then I'm blushing.
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My baby's got a new pair of shoes. Old 165SR15's on top and new 195/60R15's on the bottom. I think this only lowered her by less than 1/2".
Now that I have a new clutch I can really tell what a difference these new tires make!
Now that I have a new clutch I can really tell what a difference these new tires make!
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They're only 4.5" wide and 15" in diameter. The brand name is Firsat.
Here's a picture of the powder coated set I sold to a guy with a '73 GTV. He liked the look of my new tires so much that he practically begged me for these rims. I don't know why he wants to go with larger and narrower rims.
Here's a picture of the powder coated set I sold to a guy with a '73 GTV. He liked the look of my new tires so much that he practically begged me for these rims. I don't know why he wants to go with larger and narrower rims.
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No problems really, just much better grip and stability. The tire overhang is much less than I anticipated.
I might be getting some rubbing at the back of the rear wheel well actually. But it's hard to tell as there were rub marks there prior to this tire upgrade. Under hard cornering I hear something from the rear end. I have yet to empty out my trunk to make sure it's not my stuff moving around back there.
The 4 picture shot above does not do the new tire width justice. I think I was sitting a little further away when shooting the new tire's width. You'll have to see 'em Heimeng. Not nearly as beefy as Sniady's monster, but pretty hefty none the less.
I might be getting some rubbing at the back of the rear wheel well actually. But it's hard to tell as there were rub marks there prior to this tire upgrade. Under hard cornering I hear something from the rear end. I have yet to empty out my trunk to make sure it's not my stuff moving around back there.
The 4 picture shot above does not do the new tire width justice. I think I was sitting a little further away when shooting the new tire's width. You'll have to see 'em Heimeng. Not nearly as beefy as Sniady's monster, but pretty hefty none the less.
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I mistakenly thought that you had upgraded your Sprint GT to a 2 liter. We never did get to see any shots of your engine or interior Gen.generaljimt said:
I will yank out that antenna to mount a powered antenna in the rear, one of these days. IMHO you really should put a three bar grill on yours. You've done everything else to make it look (and run) like a Veloce. That's the only thing missing.
As for the speakers in my map pockets, that was done by the PO. I don't think I would have done it on my own. Now that they're there, I will upgrade the speakers someday.
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