I am sure we could do something, but the Sud won't be out till next year now as I have a few jobs to do, plus I won't tax her till the Spring.
The trusty 156 is what I would be in. I love that car as well.
Keith

Good Idea for the Classic Alfa Forum sticker, I wish I was "arty".
It will be a show of support..... especially at AROC meets.
I have a reproduction tax disc, as I need something in the old girls original holder

Thanks guys I appreciate your comments. You will see her at your boxer meet I am sure. I was talking to Kev about his plans for next year to get a good gathering. Looking forward to that. I plan to have a fettle over the winter break to get her running a bit smoother and adjust the brakes, plus obvi...

Thanks once again guys for a great day. Ted, massive thanks again for the trip around in your Sud, you are a fantastic combination. I will still need to try a dry session though!! :D :D :D Managed to shave 15 minutes off my journey home, 3hrs 15 min. Nice pictures as well, mine were blurred of the 4...

Hi Ted and gang,
Just a quick message to confirm that the Cadwell day is still on?
Hope it is as I am looking forward to meeting up and putting faces to names and seeing some Alfas on the track.
Cheers.
Keith

Wow Pat !!
How big is your loft hatch ??

The door looks great, wish mine had been that good.
I agree with Shrew, about the prep process. Thorough de-grease and dry, and a thorough etch inside and out.
Most quality etches have rust inhibiting properties (so they tell us !!) so that helps with the protection.
Well done.

Hi, I have got the day off so I will be there.
Spectating only, unless I can blag some rides
Keith.

014.JPG No, just a few days of sanding, going through the grades dry, then wet flatting then polishing up...... x5 !! :x I didn't lacquer them as the casting is pitted and each year I give them a re-buff prior to the next years use. Start of the year they come up like chrome, by the end they have q...

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Hi Shrew, Yes, you over complicated it. They are Cosmic alloys. I still have the sticker off the inside saying fitment for Fiat 850, a Simca model and Alfasud. 4x 98 pcd Inside was the original owners name written to reserve them as they were an aftermarket option. That is why, although not original...

I had the replacement screen bonded in as mine has the full stainless steel surround. It has a nice top tint to it as the screen isn't full tinted. I toyed with the idea of using later s3 green glass as I have some spare, but decided to keep as much as I could original. I had already lost quite a bi...

I am going to see if I can get the day off work and come along.
Hopefully put some faces to names.
Would love a chance to ride shot gun with Ted !!

The dash came out really well mate. I think our cars are sisters !! Your "before" photos look exactly the same as my dash, it also went in the bin. I decided to use the switch hole and fitted an after market hazard kit and used a later series switch to complete the look on my replacement. I spoke to...

Hi Alfasam,
Car looks great, and that interior...................
Funny, my car was the other way around. Factory painted blue. First owner couldn't wait for a red one so he bought it and had it re sprayed red.
Bet you can't wait till it arrives.
Enjoy.

Hi Chris,
Love the sprints, they look awesome.
4x4 sprint sounds great if you go that route.
Keith.

What a beauty.
Top job.

Wow !! , and I thought mine was a rotter.
Well done.

Here you go Shrew, nice easy one for you

I am all for that Colin. I am here as well. Good to see you here.
I will finish the thread I started.
There are a few more here to follow and keep you interested.
Mine has gone into hibernation tonight. Tax expired today

Hi Lauren,
Have to say you have a mind full of interesting facts and knowledge, also love your photo's and taste in motors.
I also saw the little Mondiale that year. Didn't know what it was but I did like it.
Thanks.

They didn't like the colour at NAD !!

Hi Lauren, I am new to this site but have been on it all day :o Liked your introduction and looking at your handy work. What a project you have there. I saw you in the Nova a few years ago at Stanford Hall, and remember seeing Nova kits for sale in the 80's. Looking forward to seeing you at a gig so...

Thanks sud145,
It made my day. That was her first proper run out. About 220 mile round trip with no issues. Even had a Jag XK220 pull alongside us on the M25 and give us a big grin and thumbs up before hitting hyperspace.

Hi Kev, thanks for the welcome.
Hope to see some of you next year, good to know there are some great cars being loved.
Mine was photo'd earlier this year and will be in Auto Italia soon.
This is how she came out.
Cheers.
Keith.

More than twice !!
I bought it without viewing, but it was what I expected give or take a bit of rust ha ha.
What year is your 5m ?
That was my first car on an "R" plate, in that colour with blue ribbed vinyl. Fond memories.
This was her nearing completion.

Spot on mate.
Loving the retro look with stainless bumpers and old style spoiler and no wheel arch lips.
Looks great in white as well.

Hi Vecchioalfa, Another great thread to follow. Top work, you'll get there. Great detail to your work. Like others have said, I think you should keep the colour. Suds set standards in their day not just in the way they drove but breaking traditions. The 1970's liked colours as well. It will be great...

Hi Kev, I am new to this site so only been a member since Friday. I have spent the last four hours going through your thread and loved it. I so wish I had got on here sooner. I am trying to get to grips with who you all are, but I am getting familiar with some names. My thread on my Series 1 resto i...