My Sud 1.5 ti restoration

sud_1.5ti · Post by **sud_1.5ti** » Sat Feb 01, 2014 6:40 pm

This is where all have gone.

Great to see some names i already know from the "other" forum.
My name is Jan, i'm from germany and actually restoring a sud 1.5 ti from 1983. Bodywork is done, paint is on and the engine is back in the car and running. Hope to have her on the road this summer. Will post some pictures later as i dont know how to do it with the ipad.

I have some parts that i do not need anymore. Doors for both sides, Tailgates, bonnets, seats, bodytrim...
If anyone is intested, please let me know.
A nice evening to all on here and best regards
Jan

Johnboy · Post by **Johnboy** » Sat Feb 01, 2014 6:58 pm

Hi chap
Welcome to the mad house

If you've got photos on your iPad .i think you can upload straight from it on here or use photo bucket app. I use it on my iPhone ! If I can do it, anyone can

sud_1.5ti · Post by **sud_1.5ti** » Sun Feb 02, 2014 9:49 am

Will give it a try...

PETROLHEAD · Post by **PETROLHEAD** » Sun Feb 02, 2014 8:27 pm

Never trust an electrical device named after a fruit!

Only ever going to be trouble! ha ha!

Shrew

Simonsud · Post by **Simonsud** » Sun Feb 02, 2014 8:34 pm

There's two types of people One that's wants a iphone and one that has a iphone

Johnboy · Post by **Johnboy** » Sun Feb 02, 2014 8:40 pm

:lol

AlfaCorseChris · Post by **AlfaCorseChris** » Mon Feb 03, 2014 7:44 am

Simonsud wrote:There's two types of people One that's wants a iphone and one that has a iphone

I want a Samsung tablet mate ! .... well not really, I find tablets pointless

Jan, VERY VERY VERY nice to have you here

It's been a while since we last talked.

Waiting for those pictures

sud_1.5ti · Post by **sud_1.5ti** » Mon Feb 03, 2014 10:26 pm

here are some pictures. next thing is the rear axle and the gasoline lines and break lines.

@chris: is that your rwd sprint in your avatar picture? looks great! finished?

KevJTD · Post by **KevJTD** » Mon Feb 03, 2014 10:37 pm

very neat, great work under the front inner wings

Johnboy · Post by **Johnboy** » Mon Feb 03, 2014 10:56 pm

Very nice, better than new

AlfaCorseChris · Post by **AlfaCorseChris** » Tue Feb 04, 2014 11:06 am

Jan, its drivable mate, but still needs the rollcage fitting and some proper racing wiring and gauges

I see you are about finished as well !

PETROLHEAD · Post by **PETROLHEAD** » Tue Feb 04, 2014 11:24 pm

verrrrry nice job.

can i ask what the paint finish is in the wheel arch?

it looks like the E Coat you get after a dip strip, but i don't think it is, if you know what i mean!

shrew

sud_1.5ti · Post by **sud_1.5ti** » Wed Feb 05, 2014 11:42 am

thanks shrew,
paint in the wheelarches is usual black stone chip protection. the paint shop put it on.
we planned to put a coat of wax on it and the some inner wings from for protection.
shall i ask what the name of the manufacturer is?
jan

petrolhead wrote:verrrrry nice job.

can i ask what the paint finish is in the wheel arch?

it looks like the E Coat you get after a dip strip, but i don't think it is, if you know what i mean!

shrew

sud_1.5ti · Post by **sud_1.5ti** » Wed Feb 05, 2014 11:52 am

yesterday i found the time to do new fuel lines from coated copper pipe, refurbed the fuel tank and the nozzle and the rear axle.
had some rebuild brake calipers and new wheel bearings and brake discs.

KevJTD · Post by **KevJTD** » Wed Feb 05, 2014 11:27 pm

where'd you find new rear discs?

pretty much un-obtainable over here

all looks better than new now

ed5000 · Post by **ed5000** » Thu Feb 06, 2014 9:00 am

That is beautiful. The detail looks incredible. Well done!

sud_1.5ti · Post by **sud_1.5ti** » Thu Feb 06, 2014 9:44 am

hi kev,
they list them on ebay and you can get them in any shop over here.
here's a set from a seller who will send them to the uk for 20 €.
price is 115 € for a set of two discs.
search on ebay.de for:
2x Bremsscheiben hinten ALFA ROMEO Ø 233mm Set Satz Hinterachse
if i can help you, let me know

KevJTD wrote:where'd you find new rear discs?

pretty much un-obtainable over here

all looks better than new now

AlfaCorseChris · Post by **AlfaCorseChris** » Thu Feb 06, 2014 1:34 pm

Put your hand in pocket Kev !

KevJTD · Post by **KevJTD** » Thu Feb 06, 2014 10:53 pm

sud_1.5ti wrote:hi kev,
they list them on ebay and you can get them in any shop over here.
here's a set from a seller who will send them to the uk for 20 €.
price is 115 € for a set of two discs.
search on ebay.de for:
2x Bremsscheiben hinten ALFA ROMEO Ø 233mm Set Satz Hinterachse
if i can help you, let me know

KevJTD wrote:where'd you find new rear discs?

pretty much un-obtainable over here

all looks better than new now

have actually found some on ebay here, but more expensive than those.

i will have a look at mine to see if they are good enough

sud_1.5ti · Post by **sud_1.5ti** » Sat Feb 15, 2014 7:40 pm

fuel tank back under the car, rear axle too.
i bought a set of new springs from a guy who sold them to me as lowered springs for a sud.
i fitted them and i'm not sure if they are too short.
can anyone of the sud specialists on here tell me if this is "driveable" or are the too short?
thakns for your help.
jan

KevJTD · Post by **KevJTD** » Sat Feb 15, 2014 8:18 pm

you've probably got more clearance than H has on the kermit wagon

it will sink a little but you may be ok

looks fab in white

SteffenJ3316V · Post by **SteffenJ3316V** » Sat Feb 15, 2014 8:40 pm

You will be fine

My Sprint and 33 are lower than that

The car looks very nice

sud_1.5ti · Post by **sud_1.5ti** » Sat Feb 15, 2014 8:51 pm

Thank you for your quick replies kev and steffen!

Bluesuit · Post by **Bluesuit** » Tue Mar 18, 2014 10:51 pm

Ooh that looks nice!

PETROLHEAD · Post by **PETROLHEAD** » Tue Mar 18, 2014 11:54 pm

sud_1.5ti wrote:can anyone of the sud specialists on here tell me if this is "driveable"

i'm not sure i know what you mean jan?

surely you need to space your wheels out another Inch and lower it another two don't you?

alfasuddriver · Post by **alfasuddriver** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 12:45 am

Nice work, particularly the chassis leg and struts, where did you get those nice clear indicator lenses from?

sud_1.5ti · Post by **sud_1.5ti** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:41 am

SORRY!
did not notice that i had answers on here.
the white lenses are of ebay. i think they are ford escort side indicators if i remember correct.
price was around 6 GBP

alfasuddriver wrote:Nice work, particularly the chassis leg and struts, where did you get those nice clear indicator lenses from?

sud_1.5ti · Post by **sud_1.5ti** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 2:45 pm

that looks awesome!!!
what size are those???
8x15?

btw: how did you lower her?

petrolhead wrote:
sud_1.5ti wrote:can anyone of the sud specialists on here tell me if this is "driveable"

i'm not sure i know what you mean jan?

surely you need to space your wheels out another Inch and lower it another two don't you?

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PETROLHEAD · Post by **PETROLHEAD** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 3:02 pm

hi there

yes they are 15 x 8, with an inset if i recall of about 110mm.

currently they are wearing 205 50 15 tyres, but side by side with a different brand 225, they are just as wide!

and if you thought they were wide, wait till you see the Revolutions! ha ha!

lowering was taken care of with custom built Gaz coilovers, but the overall height is very similar to that of my other Sud ti which has Koni inserts and what i believe are BLS race springs from back in the day.

John at Justsuds is producing a similar spring set now i think, give him a whirl if you need to firm it up and get down low!

buzzed · Post by **buzzed** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 3:33 pm

This is inspiring work.

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