Finally..

Hi..

Once again I have become a true alfist. I have been without an
Alfa for way to long, but not anymore.. I just purchased a 1977,
series 1, Alfasud ti, almost a 100% original and in a spectacular
great condition, the seats aren't even worn. I had a professional
"rustfixer", can't remember the english title for someone that
welds metal and beat panels, go over the car and he was blown
away, he simply didn't believe the shape the car was in. Several
times he was mumbling "well I'll be damned" while under the car, I
took it as a good sign.. :-) The only rust was a bit under the
rear window, and something the size of a coin where the floor in
the boot meets the wheel arch..

The previous owner bought the car five years ago, and had started,
but not finished, a conversion to outboard Alfa 33 brakes.
However, he couldn't find the time for it, so I got it at an
incredible bargain price, close to stealing the thing. My task
will be to refit the proper brakes (the original inboard design),
replacing the exhaust (which is a gone'r) and maybe changing the
wheel bearings because it has been standing still for a long time.
I hope to Mot it before winter sets in, and then find a warm place
for it to hibernate, making it all ready to roll in the spring..

Man, it has been almost two years since I've scrapped my blue Sud
and I've missed it every day since. I can't wait to tinker around
my new car, fixing the odds and ends and I'm sure we are in for a
winter that will feel like eternity while I wait for the spring..
:-)

--
Hygge..
Thomas

<http://www.carftp.com> - a library of car videos.

"Thomas Strandtoft" > wrote in message
...
> Hi..
>
> Once again I have become a true alfist. I have been without an
> Alfa for way to long, but not anymore.. I just purchased a 1977,
> series 1, Alfasud ti, almost a 100% original and in a spectacular
> great condition, the seats aren't even worn. I had a professional
> "rustfixer", can't remember the english title for someone that
> welds metal and beat panels, go over the car and he was blown
> away, he simply didn't believe the shape the car was in. Several
> times he was mumbling "well I'll be damned" while under the car, I
> took it as a good sign.. :-) The only rust was a bit under the
> rear window, and something the size of a coin where the floor in
> the boot meets the wheel arch..
>
> The previous owner bought the car five years ago, and had started,
> but not finished, a conversion to outboard Alfa 33 brakes.
> However, he couldn't find the time for it, so I got it at an
> incredible bargain price, close to stealing the thing. My task
> will be to refit the proper brakes (the original inboard design),
> replacing the exhaust (which is a gone'r) and maybe changing the
> wheel bearings because it has been standing still for a long time.
> I hope to Mot it before winter sets in, and then find a warm place
> for it to hibernate, making it all ready to roll in the spring..
>
> Man, it has been almost two years since I've scrapped my blue Sud
> and I've missed it every day since. I can't wait to tinker around
> my new car, fixing the odds and ends and I'm sure we are in for a
> winter that will feel like eternity while I wait for the spring..
> :-)


A rust free Mk1 Sud ti??

"Synapse Syndrome" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Thomas Strandtoft" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Hi..
> >
> > Once again I have become a true alfist. I have been without an
> > Alfa for way to long, but not anymore.. I just purchased a 1977,
> > series 1, Alfasud ti, almost a 100% original and in a spectacular
> > great condition, the seats aren't even worn. I had a professional
> > "rustfixer", can't remember the english title for someone that
> > welds metal and beat panels, go over the car and he was blown
> > away, he simply didn't believe the shape the car was in. Several
> > times he was mumbling "well I'll be damned" while under the car, I
> > took it as a good sign.. :-) The only rust was a bit under the
> > rear window, and something the size of a coin where the floor in
> > the boot meets the wheel arch..
> >
> > The previous owner bought the car five years ago, and had started,
> > but not finished, a conversion to outboard Alfa 33 brakes.
> > However, he couldn't find the time for it, so I got it at an
> > incredible bargain price, close to stealing the thing. My task
> > will be to refit the proper brakes (the original inboard design),
> > replacing the exhaust (which is a gone'r) and maybe changing the
> > wheel bearings because it has been standing still for a long time.
> > I hope to Mot it before winter sets in, and then find a warm place
> > for it to hibernate, making it all ready to roll in the spring..
> >
> > Man, it has been almost two years since I've scrapped my blue Sud
> > and I've missed it every day since. I can't wait to tinker around
> > my new car, fixing the odds and ends and I'm sure we are in for a
> > winter that will feel like eternity while I wait for the spring..
> > :-)
>
>
> A rust free Mk1 Sud ti??

Whoops..

wow.

ss.

Thomas Strandtoft wrote:
> Hi..
>
> Once again I have become a true alfist.
<snip>

Welcome back, then!

Will you be trying it out at the Alfa ClubSport meetings in Denmark?

/Mogens
Nibe

Thomas Strandtoft wrote:

> Hi..
>
> Once again I have become a true alfist.

Welcome back

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Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3
Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply)
Alfa 116 Giulietta 3.0l (Really) Sprint 1.7 75 2.0 TS (two off)
Triumph Speed Triple: Black with extra black bits
www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk

Synapse Syndrome wrote:
<snip>
>> >
>> > Man, it has been almost two years since I've scrapped my blue Sud
>> > and I've missed it every day since. I can't wait to tinker around
>> > my new car, fixing the odds and ends and I'm sure we are in for a
>> > winter that will feel like eternity while I wait for the spring..
>> > :-)
>>
>>
>> A rust free Mk1 Sud ti??
>
> Whoops..
>
> wow.
>
Did they even come out of the factory like that?

--
Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3
Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply)
Alfa 116 Giulietta 3.0l (Really) Sprint 1.7 75 2.0 TS (two off)
Triumph Speed Triple: Black with extra black bits
www.cuore-sportivo.co.uk

Synapse Syndrome wrote:

> A rust free Mk1 Sud ti??

Yep, strangely enough.. :-)

--
Hygge..
Thomas

<http://www.carftp.com> - a library of car videos.

Mogens Beltoft wrote:

> Welcome back, then!

Thanks.. I've always been an alfist by heart, but it feels good to
have something to show for it too.. :-)

> Will you be trying it out at the Alfa ClubSport meetings in Denmark?

That will be a definite: maybe!

Track days are very intriguing, but the thought of crashing my car
isn't. I know that I'm not required to crash, but sometimes ****
happens. Last weekend, a driving instructor crashed his Subaru
Impreza through a big sign, ending up with a crumbled car and a
big bill for the sign. His insurance will most likely not cover,
as most insurances has a clause prohibiting racedriving.. Then
again, I might crash driving down the road, so I stick with my
maybe! for now.. :-)

--
Hygge..
Thomas

<http://www.carftp.com> - a library of car videos.

Catman wrote:

> > Once again I have become a true alfist.
>
> Welcome back

Thanks..

--
Hygge..
Thomas

<http://www.carftp.com> - a library of car videos.

>
> A rust free Mk1 Sud ti??
>

Yes, I believe we now have located a man that can find needles in haystacks,
has a collection of hen's teeth, rocking horse poo etc. I'd like an
immaculate 1.8 116 Giulietta, please..........

Adam H