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by jobeed
Wed Apr 19, 2017 2:38 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Yesterday I was working on...
Replies: 360
Views: 496476

Re: Yesterday I was working on...

Is it Italian?
by jobeed
Fri Mar 10, 2017 7:26 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Aviation, Plane & Pilot talk (formerly BBC 4 at 8pm)
Replies: 172
Views: 231394

Re: BBC 4 at 8 pm

I think the starfighter is quite maligned , as I understand it (and I'm no expert) it was used primarily for a purpose it wasn't designed for. My pal (the one I mentioned earlier) his dad in his latter years in the raf used to train the Luftwaffe to fly the starfighter, I'm guessing in the early 80'...
by jobeed
Wed Mar 08, 2017 9:03 am
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Yesterday I was working on...
Replies: 360
Views: 496476

Re: Yesterday I was working on...

Did you get a write up in a custom car magazine? Or did you not get time to turn the boot into a massive bass box?
by jobeed
Sun Mar 05, 2017 4:22 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Aviation, Plane & Pilot talk (formerly BBC 4 at 8pm)
Replies: 172
Views: 231394

Re: BBC 4 at 8 pm

Stage 2 at metro Goldwyn Mayer. I have proof. Well my mates mate has a pal who saw some proof one time.
by jobeed
Sun Mar 05, 2017 2:21 am
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Aviation, Plane & Pilot talk (formerly BBC 4 at 8pm)
Replies: 172
Views: 231394

Re: BBC 4 at 8 pm

I'm ashamed to say my history knowledge is very poor indeed, but my best pal was one of the first to fly the Euro fighter (after it was released to the raf) He signed up for an extra 3 years for the sole purpose of getting in it after the delays. Anyway my point is he always reckoned the U.K. Had to...
by jobeed
Sat Feb 11, 2017 9:43 am
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Workshop wall art
Replies: 5
Views: 7951

Re: Workshop wall art

I don't recall having a copy of that one!

Brilliant!
by jobeed
Mon Jan 23, 2017 11:59 pm
Forum: CLASSIC ALFAS FOR SALE
Topic: S2 Alfasud race car on eBay
Replies: 4
Views: 9282

Re: S2 Alfasud race car on eBay

I sold that along with some other bits a few months ago when I bought a giulia super.
by jobeed
Mon Jan 23, 2017 4:53 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Spot the alfa
Replies: 44
Views: 60790

Re: Spot the alfa

When I was a kid, I once got a lift of someone with a 1275 gt. it was absolutely immaculate apart from about half a dozen holes in the roof lining, I was telling how much I liked his car, but questioned what the holes were. He told me I'd work it out one day! I've just got it! That's solved a 28 yr ...
by jobeed
Fri Dec 23, 2016 10:13 am
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Listen, we're all retro!
Replies: 8
Views: 8851

Re: Listen, we're all retro!

Ha ha! I'd get a photo of it, but it's all packed up ready for the house move. It's a 70's design still being made today!
by jobeed
Thu Dec 22, 2016 7:55 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Listen, we're all retro!
Replies: 8
Views: 8851

Re: Listen, we're all retro!

Love my turntable, it's older than me nearly and still going strong. It's not a gramophone, and doesn't play 78's before anyone pipes up!
by jobeed
Wed Dec 21, 2016 10:30 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: What wheels?
Replies: 14
Views: 17216

Re: What wheels?

Thanks for the tip! Will give him a call when I've given it a thorough check over.
by jobeed
Wed Dec 21, 2016 10:28 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 25
Views: 30238

Re: Merry Christmas

Here here, happy Christmas chaps.
by jobeed
Tue Dec 20, 2016 4:02 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: What wheels?
Replies: 14
Views: 17216

Re: What wheels?

I'll try and do better when I build mine! It sits very high at the minute the chap was building it as a rally car apparently. I'm hoping it will be as simple as shorter springs as it's got new bilstien dampers and alfaholics suspension kit fitted. Just trying to arrange to collect it between Christm...
by jobeed
Mon Dec 19, 2016 11:26 am
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: What wheels?
Replies: 14
Views: 17216

Re: What wheels?

Yes I read that article, and am inclined to agree with you about this being too low, but when you see how it performs it's rather impressive chasing down what looks to be a 997 gt3.
by jobeed
Sat Dec 17, 2016 9:39 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: What wheels?
Replies: 14
Views: 17216

Re: What wheels?

Nice bit of kit that isn't it! Some interesting footage at the Nurburgring on youtube.

They also built a similar car for a customer in silver grey which is nice. Not quite so low, standard interior.
by jobeed
Sat Dec 17, 2016 1:38 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Trollied!
Replies: 9
Views: 10858

Re: Trollied!

There is a long ramp with a hairpin bend halfway down at our local supermarket, unfortunately as soon as you reach an interesting speed the wheels just start to judder and the thrill is gone. My missus no longer lets me go shopping with her.
by jobeed
Sat Dec 17, 2016 1:33 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Trollied!
Replies: 9
Views: 10858

Re: Trollied!

Does it corner better than standard?
by jobeed
Sat Dec 17, 2016 1:27 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: What wheels?
Replies: 14
Views: 17216

Re: What wheels?

Yes veesix, if it was a coupe I'd definitely agree with you on the GTA wheels, but mines a super and I'm not so sure???? I keep looking at google images and can't make my mind up!
by jobeed
Sat Dec 17, 2016 12:34 am
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: What wheels?
Replies: 14
Views: 17216

Re: What wheels?

Thanks kev, Shrew.

Those wheels look great, I'm not quite up for spending another 600quid on the car this month though unfortunately!

Will put them on watch list. But pros and cons? About the same money for four new replicas from alfaholics or classic Alfa?
by jobeed
Fri Dec 16, 2016 7:44 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: What wheels?
Replies: 14
Views: 17216

What wheels?

Looking for wheel advice! I'm thinking about wheels and seats for the new Giulia. Wheels should be 6 x 15 with 108pcd or thereabouts. I want something close to period and a bit racy any suggestions? I really like the compomotive / compagnolo daytona / 5 star, but I think they are 14inch only? Except...
by jobeed
Fri Dec 16, 2016 12:13 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: 1977 prices
Replies: 8
Views: 9631

Re: 1977 prices

That's dedication, painting the garage door to match. Love it!
by jobeed
Mon Nov 07, 2016 10:42 pm
Forum: CLASSIC ALFAS FOR SALE
Topic: So who bought this for £6k?
Replies: 11
Views: 12289

Re: So who bought this for £6k?

I really liked it.
by jobeed
Mon Nov 07, 2016 10:35 pm
Forum: CLASSIC ALFAS FOR SALE
Topic: So who bought this for £6k?
Replies: 11
Views: 12289

Re: So who bought this for £6k?

And this didn't sell for the same price. Or did it!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162264820019
by jobeed
Mon Aug 22, 2016 3:51 pm
Forum: CLASSIC ALFAS FOR SALE
Topic: Series 2 Ti project
Replies: 1
Views: 4584

Re: Series 2 Ti project

Sorry to all those interested, I think I have emailed everyone individually, but due to the flat we wanted no longer being on the market I am going to hold on to this in the hope we get a place with a garage. :D

If the situation changes will let you know.

Jon
by jobeed
Tue Aug 09, 2016 12:18 pm
Forum: CLASSIC ALFAS FOR SALE
Topic: Series 2 Ti project
Replies: 1
Views: 4584

Series 2 Ti project

Well, What can I say! Having spent the last year sourcing parts and paying for storage my better half has decided that when we move house it is not going to be a nice place with a good sized garage, but a town centre flat! I resisted this as long as a I could, but we saw one the other day which even...
by jobeed
Sat Jul 09, 2016 9:00 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Porsche 968
Replies: 4
Views: 5788

Re: Porsche 968

Thanks for the replies guys, I haven't seen it yet, but the story is as follows (tbc): It's a two owner car 92 - 2004 one owner full Porsche service history Seller bought it in 2004 and full 'specialist' service history since. He spent over 4K in 2012 on an engine 'rebuild' at just under 100,000 mil...
by jobeed
Sat Jul 09, 2016 1:45 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Porsche 968
Replies: 4
Views: 5788

Porsche 968

Wasn't sure where to post this! And sorry not Alfa related! Has anyone driven, or have experience of a 968? They don't really do it for me, but I've heard nothing but good things about them. Some reckon better than the 911 of the time if you discount the kudos! Anyway I've been offered one that need...
by jobeed
Fri May 20, 2016 3:50 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Other Forums!
Replies: 6
Views: 7780

Other Forums!

Just joined another forum - what a joke. I'm not on any others so have no experience and didn't realise just how good this was for the user interface! Joined the droopsnoot as I wanted to find my dads old car. Couldn't even work out how to type a post let alone add the photo! We are really lucky thi...
by jobeed
Thu May 05, 2016 9:46 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Is this a classic already?
Replies: 0
Views: 3485

Is this a classic already?

by jobeed
Wed May 04, 2016 5:25 pm
Forum: CLASSIC ALFAS FOR SALE
Topic: Alfasud Trofeo For Sale
Replies: 5
Views: 6097

Re: Alfasud Trofeo For Sale

Have you seen the video? I've just watched it. Pretty impressive! so's the price though!