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justsuds wrote:yes, I have the badge as well as the rubber, both in good nic !
John.

John I’ll be in touch Tuesday
Rory

Finally found the Green Cloverleaf alloy bolts!

Looks great

What a cracker!!
Looks lovely, nice one.

Was a very happy bunny yesterday when I bled the clutch and got it to work.
It was a one man job which is not ideal but I (over) filled the reservoir, opened the bleed valve,
I used one of those bleed tube/canister jobs. Used my jack handle to keep the clutch pedal
pressed down, closed bleed valve. Started car tried to get gear got grinding.....
Switched off, started it in first (clutch pressed fully down of course) and hey presto it worked!
Drove it around the yard where it's kept, engaging gears fine.
Then I had to take off both driver's side wheels as they weren't holding pressure.
Went to tyre bay and they resealed them.
Also found the spare wheel securing doo dah, the battery holding bracket and refitted the air intake
duct that goes on top of the bulk head. (As well as getting some 156 and 166 work done).

Wow busy Sunday . Top work chap . Another Alfa back on the road soon

Gone to mechanic for new timing belts, tensioners, water pump, 4 brake lines, braided hoses and some general tidying up...

Quick update.
It's passed its NCT (Irish MOT equivalent).
I've to pick it up on Saturday - can't wait!!!

It's back on the road:

https://youtu.be/eOBJZgKodPg

Sounds and looks great

dave.armstrong wrote:Sounds and looks great

Thanks Dave!!!

Sounds very sweet indeed

KevJTD wrote:Sounds very sweet indeed

Thanks Kev, can't beat a stainless steel exhaust!!!

Did a bit with the Sud last night.
Put GTV front seats in and rears from Alfa 33 Imola.
The fronts only have 2 bolts in (diagonally) and the rear top bit has a drill bit holding the split together
with tie wraps holding it to the receiver (complete cowboy job I know).

They fit well.

Thanks for the Plasbak recommendation (can't remember which of you guys posted it).
I went for the dark grey which TBH isn't that dark but has tidied up what I've sprayed so far very well IMO.
I have more photos if anyone is really interested in seeing more.
I used almost 2 rattle cans for both bumpers, one of the vents by the back door (tips for actual removal very appreciated-want to take the PS one off to paint)
and the air intake 'scoop' from the bonnet)

Nice job . They look a lot better any chance if a pic of the can and more details of the product . Can’t say I’ve heard of Plasbak.
Cheers.

My pleasure Louise

I ordered from my local motor factors in Dublin €9 per rattle can.
I've used 2 so far and will buy one more
https://www.conceptchemicals.com/products/plasbak-black

That has freshened up the plastic parts really nice.
She looks really nice and sharp.
Perfect.

Thanks Keg. I can't remember who on here recommended it but I'm very happy with the finish

They do look great

KevJTD wrote:They do look great

Thanks Kev.
I need to figure out whether I spray the door strips in situ or remove first.
And the trim behind the PS rear door.
I did the driver's side as it's slightly broken and I could lift it to get the newspaper in there

I think the door strips have a hard time laying flat again once removed.
If you spray them on the car then get some fine line masking tape rather than using regular masking to go right up to the edge, it doesn't bleed paint under it like regular stuff does

Thanks Kev!

Got the door mirrors done too. 150 mile round trip to a classic car show yesterday

Quick update, passed our MOT equivalent until August 2021.
I finally got my mechanic to fix the front seats (he welded plates on the bottom and used the original bolts and anchor points).
He also changed the front PS wheel bearing, both track rod ends, fettled and tuned the carbs-it's idling at about 900 odd revs now
Pics of seat bottoms (916 GTV seats)

Nice job.
Enjoy.

Kegsti66 wrote:Nice job.
Enjoy.

Thanks-even the mechanic was gushing about the 'interesting' sound of the engine....

How old is your mechanic 19.