PS I also got a complete set of replacement fuel pipes from Sud Shop and very pleased with the quality and attention to detail.

Hi everyone, how has your year gone overall? Slightly challenging like mine? :D Most of the spa re time I would previously have devoted to car tinkering has gone into keeping my business afloat and the family occupied. Looking forward to a better year ahead. Quick update on my Sprint: I have decided...

Mufasa wrote: ↑

Thu Oct 15, 2020 1:06 pm

Chris, are you aware of Sudshop.co.uk?

Great thanks - I've just opened an account with them and bought some fuel pipes!

Hmmm. Nice enough guy but hellish for comms. If it is just service items, just go on to Autodoc and save a fortune. Ok you will need to wait 7-10 days for delivery but if that is not an issue then at least you are quids in.... Thanks for the intel - I have used Autodoc extensively before and found ...

daklone wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 13, 2020 4:42 pm

Darn! I don't suppose you'd like to post some more pictures of it?

I'd be interested to see the 'working parts'...Google can't see anything quite like it.

One up, one down! I don't have any closeups of it at the moment but can take some for you if you like?

This Italian - built "Panther" lift is similar but bigger and more unwieldy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izkC2a1c0ro
We tried a Panther first but this one is better, more solid and has a smaller footprint. It's old and scruffy but works brilliantly!

Hi folks, just wondering if anyone has any intel about Alfasud-parts.co.uk?
I ordered some service items from them 3.5 weeks ago and haven't received anything, nor have they replied to my 2 emails and 1 telephone message. I'm starting to wonder if they are no longer trading?

...or Dellorto DRLA's perhaps??

LooLooSud33Spider wrote: ↑

Sat Oct 03, 2020 10:06 pm

That is exactly why I’m building a 1500 for my Ti. It will Also have fast road cams and 40mm carbs As well as some head work

I'm starting to think that is the path I will take, rather than forced induction. Just started looking for some Weber 40's

If I might ask, what are you using to lift your car in those pictures? Looks interesting! :) Oh, and welcome BTW :D I wish I knew! :lol: It's basically a portable electro-hydraulic lift, with a piston the size of Geoff Capes' leg and built like a Soviet era tank. Its on wheels and can be pushed aro...

Another small problem solved, courtesy of Ebay - fog light covers! Now to clean and recolour them.

Alfa_Japan wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 30, 2020 1:26 am

There are 2 good sources for Sprint parts in the Netherlands, but then the shipment costs are an additional burden of course.

Thanks - appreciate it.

Will do - I’m discovering that most parts of a Sprint are very hard to find these days!

Yes, the pedals are VERY close together! Ideal if you have hooves like a goat but not so great for "normal" sized Human shoes!

Really? I didn't realise you could use diesel for derusting. I'm hoping that replacing the armature with stainless will avoid having to worry about it ever again.

Hi all you Sprint owners - does anyone have the need for a repair fix for their rear window winder mech which is invariably rusted to death, making the window inoperable? Me too and my friend Gary Fisher of Totallyalfa.com is currently making me some repair sections (the toothed hinged part - see pi...

Stick a bit of wood in to hold the filter down.......did I leave a bit in there? I always thought the attraction of driving a Sud was not massive power, but was keeping the revs up. Maximum power at approx 6000 rpm. Torque......there isn't any! Agree with all that - love the sound a Sud makes when ...

There’s 2 types of filter assembly one has a plate attached to the top lid that holds the filter in place the other has a separate panel that Sits on top of the filter and is held with 4 clips It looks like your lid is the Latter. So you should have a separate bit. I may have one but need to look t...

Thanks Lou - that's what I was thinking - it didn't seem right to have nothing stopping the panel from jumping up and down!
The inside of my lid is empty - just concave. Thanks in advance if you can find me one - I'll pay for it of course.

Thanks - will do. My mate Gary Fisher of TotallyAlfa.com is making some replacement stainless tank straps for my 156 and GTV ones too. I could probably persuade him to copy the Sprint ones if I use enough beer! Gary is a top man I have his prototype quik-shift for the Mito on my car. Yes he is - he...

Quick question for anyone who may have the answer: On removing the air filter housing cover, my (dirty) filter panel was just sitting inside, with no apparent means of keeping it in place. Is this right, or should the filter element have some sort of clips or retainer?

Thanks - will do. My mate Gary Fisher of TotallyAlfa.com is making some replacement stainless tank straps for my 156 and GTV ones too. I could probably persuade him to copy the Sprint ones if I use enough beer!

LooLooSud33Spider wrote: ↑

Fri Sep 25, 2020 5:59 pm

Btw. Welcome too ok the form um

LOL - I think I know what you mean!

Anyone know if STEVE5M is still a member here?

LooLooSud33Spider wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 23, 2020 10:27 pm

Welcome to the forum Alfa Nut. Nice looking sprint project .
Lou

Hi Lou, just curious how far you got down the path of supercharging? I am toying with the idea of trying this on my Sprint in due course and would be interested to know more.

Just goes to show looks can be deceiving, looks great in the pix but as you say, a bit crusty underneath :lol: All good though, metal is metal. It's easier than trying to find a decent interior, which it looks like you've got 8-) Hi Kev, yes the body is very solid and freshly restored, with full ph...

StescoG66 wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 24, 2020 6:58 pm

Welcome along Chris. Knew you'd make it along here eventually - its a treasure trove of knowledge, information and masochism............

Thanks - looks like I've already started the masochism part!

The engine and gearbox were shot when I bought it. I put a low mileage 301.28 95 bhp engine in it. It ran sweet as a nut! Hope you've got welding skills! Hi Dave, yes I've read some of your previous posts about the car and I'm happy to say that engine is still running very nicely. Unfortunately I a...

I have found a bought a Fiat Coupe gaiter already! :0)

I thought I recognised the reg, but not the colour. I sold that car to STEVE5M on this Forum a bit back. Search his posts more more info! Hi Dave, yes I bought this from the guy, who bought it from the guy, who bought it from Steve! :D It has had quite a lot of (proper) body restoration along the w...