so a guy posted to craigslist his 78 alfa spider - wanted to trade for a roundie bmw 2002-
i happen to have a '70 2002 that i was tired of and so i traded him. - my '70 had lots of issues- not he least was the engine was going- he didn't care-- all he wanted was minimal rust because he was going to tear it all down anyway. he just wanted the body, and I missed my 76 spider - so i took it.
the '78 is also not without its problems-
1st problem: its a niki lauder with a respray- im not a fin fan- ill probably remove it.
2nd problem: 2 owners ago smashed the nose pretty good, he did an awful job with some bondo and put a bra on it to cover the damage.
3rd problem: left front wheel is way out of alignment- im thinking its due to the front end damage. - any tips on home remedies or do i just take it into a shop?
4rth problem: I'm getting some serious gas smell in the ****pit- is there a usual suspect for that?
5th: its got some rust on the outer rockers- im going to do the number on it this week and see if I can clean it up.
6th: brake pads look healthy and thick- but braking is mushy and - well, pretty awful. replace the lines? ?
its got its good points as well - very clean interior, euro console ( no annoying seat belt light) engine pulls strong (engine is from a 74, Spica is a 73- go figure) red koni's all around (though its mushy- maybe i can adjust them? ) nice wheels-
pics:
www.warpop.com/car/1.jpg
www.warpop.com/car/2.jpg
www.warpop.com/car/3.jpg
www.warpop.com/car/4.jpg
www.warpop.com/car/5.jpg
pics don't show the rust- in real life it doesnt look so good! anyway, ive been without alfa for a while- now im back! any comments and suggestions on the above- feel free ! thanks!
-j
i happen to have a '70 2002 that i was tired of and so i traded him. - my '70 had lots of issues- not he least was the engine was going- he didn't care-- all he wanted was minimal rust because he was going to tear it all down anyway. he just wanted the body, and I missed my 76 spider - so i took it.
the '78 is also not without its problems-
1st problem: its a niki lauder with a respray- im not a fin fan- ill probably remove it.
2nd problem: 2 owners ago smashed the nose pretty good, he did an awful job with some bondo and put a bra on it to cover the damage.
3rd problem: left front wheel is way out of alignment- im thinking its due to the front end damage. - any tips on home remedies or do i just take it into a shop?
4rth problem: I'm getting some serious gas smell in the ****pit- is there a usual suspect for that?
5th: its got some rust on the outer rockers- im going to do the number on it this week and see if I can clean it up.
6th: brake pads look healthy and thick- but braking is mushy and - well, pretty awful. replace the lines? ?
its got its good points as well - very clean interior, euro console ( no annoying seat belt light) engine pulls strong (engine is from a 74, Spica is a 73- go figure) red koni's all around (though its mushy- maybe i can adjust them? ) nice wheels-
pics:
www.warpop.com/car/1.jpg
www.warpop.com/car/2.jpg
www.warpop.com/car/3.jpg
www.warpop.com/car/4.jpg
www.warpop.com/car/5.jpg
pics don't show the rust- in real life it doesnt look so good! anyway, ive been without alfa for a while- now im back! any comments and suggestions on the above- feel free ! thanks!
-j