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Hello Alfa Gurus -
Went to see a super clean 1975 spider today. The engine looked really well kept, as did the rest of the car.
Just a few questions before I make an offer:
We did a cold start without the choke (I felt the engine and it was ice-cold) and it fired right up. He said he never used the choke and had no idea if it even worked.
Is the choke necessary? If yes, how would I know if it is working or not?
Next, I took it for a drive and the clutch and transmission felt fabulous. I went through all the gears and it shifted like butter.
While driving, I did notice though an odd squeaking type of sound coming from the rear when I went over bumps in the road, on a flat surface is sounded fine. Maybe the suspension needs some lubrication? What type of rear suspension is on a 1975 spider?
Next, the drivers side window doesn't roll all the way down, it stops about 1/2 inch above the door (the passenger side was perfect). Maybe just remove the door card and adjust?
Next, the turn signal works (all the lights blink as they should) but the stalk does not return automatically (you have to return it manually). Maybe just a bad spring?
The brakes, horn, engine, lights, heat, seats, fabric top, wipers all work perfect.
The exterior color is red/with a hint of orange (see pics). I couldn't find any clues of respray anywhere. Does this look like an original red color?
Please give me your thoughts on the choke, the squeak, the turn signal and the window.
Thanks
Went to see a super clean 1975 spider today. The engine looked really well kept, as did the rest of the car.
Just a few questions before I make an offer:
We did a cold start without the choke (I felt the engine and it was ice-cold) and it fired right up. He said he never used the choke and had no idea if it even worked.
Is the choke necessary? If yes, how would I know if it is working or not?
Next, I took it for a drive and the clutch and transmission felt fabulous. I went through all the gears and it shifted like butter.
While driving, I did notice though an odd squeaking type of sound coming from the rear when I went over bumps in the road, on a flat surface is sounded fine. Maybe the suspension needs some lubrication? What type of rear suspension is on a 1975 spider?
Next, the drivers side window doesn't roll all the way down, it stops about 1/2 inch above the door (the passenger side was perfect). Maybe just remove the door card and adjust?
Next, the turn signal works (all the lights blink as they should) but the stalk does not return automatically (you have to return it manually). Maybe just a bad spring?
The brakes, horn, engine, lights, heat, seats, fabric top, wipers all work perfect.
The exterior color is red/with a hint of orange (see pics). I couldn't find any clues of respray anywhere. Does this look like an original red color?
Please give me your thoughts on the choke, the squeak, the turn signal and the window.
Thanks