Ok...I did. I bought the white spider that yes is not a concourse example of the original car. It has all the problems mentioned...2.0L engine, carpet, roll bar, steering wheel, side markers missing...and so on.
The car has a very noce body, with no rust what so ever, and has had virtually all the mechanicals gone through, but it is still not perfect.
I have owned four Alfa's in my past, but have not owned one for the last 25 years. I have had all spiders '61, '74, and two other '69's. I love the cars, and love to do a moderate amount of work on them my self. My work is still very demanding so in the interest of time and family, I do have some things done by others.
I hope to be welcome to the group, even though this is not a good example of a collectible 1969 spider, but rather an enthusiasts car.
From Prior posts to the alfabb, I had a few questions I would appreciate any help with.
-How can I get a copy of the manuals Osso has for the vehicle. I saw he had some for sale, but I am unfamiliar with the private messaging on this forum currently?
-The car is missing a few things that I would liek to replace as soon as possible. The rear view mirror is ther and in good shape, but the map/courtesy light is missing. I think this mirror was used in many years of spiders and some Fiats, but I am finding it difficult to find spares.
-The car has good heater hose ducting, but it is a mixture of the corrugated paper and one aluminum corrigation section....any leads on where I can get some of either to get it all the same?
- I am located in the SF Bay Area, near Stanford, are there any leads on Alfa Mechanics in the area. The shop I use to use on San Antonio Rd. in Mt View is no longer there.
Thank you all for you help and knowledge in advance. If there are any Bay Area members that ever need help with a project I would be happy to help and get myself back to current on the vehicles.
David
The car has a very noce body, with no rust what so ever, and has had virtually all the mechanicals gone through, but it is still not perfect.
I have owned four Alfa's in my past, but have not owned one for the last 25 years. I have had all spiders '61, '74, and two other '69's. I love the cars, and love to do a moderate amount of work on them my self. My work is still very demanding so in the interest of time and family, I do have some things done by others.
I hope to be welcome to the group, even though this is not a good example of a collectible 1969 spider, but rather an enthusiasts car.
From Prior posts to the alfabb, I had a few questions I would appreciate any help with.
-How can I get a copy of the manuals Osso has for the vehicle. I saw he had some for sale, but I am unfamiliar with the private messaging on this forum currently?
-The car is missing a few things that I would liek to replace as soon as possible. The rear view mirror is ther and in good shape, but the map/courtesy light is missing. I think this mirror was used in many years of spiders and some Fiats, but I am finding it difficult to find spares.
-The car has good heater hose ducting, but it is a mixture of the corrugated paper and one aluminum corrigation section....any leads on where I can get some of either to get it all the same?
- I am located in the SF Bay Area, near Stanford, are there any leads on Alfa Mechanics in the area. The shop I use to use on San Antonio Rd. in Mt View is no longer there.
Thank you all for you help and knowledge in advance. If there are any Bay Area members that ever need help with a project I would be happy to help and get myself back to current on the vehicles.
David