71Veloce – Motor Assembly
Hectic week of last minute preparation in anticipation of the motor and body coming together, with expected challenges along the way! First misplaced orings, followed by missing valve guides, which are still awol! Lots of
71Veloce – Quick Update
Been out of town for a couple of weeks. Slow progress with a little scope creep, but well worth the extra time and effort! Starting to get rather excited about completing, installing and firing up
71Veloce – Electroplating
Bits & Bolts back from Electroplating. Looking factory. #overhauling #delacruz #71veloce #veloce #overhaul #alfa #alfagt #alfagtv #alfista #alfisti #alfaromeo #alfa1750 #alfa1750gtv #electroplating #capetown #capetowncars #capetowncool #capetownclassics
71Veloce – Stumbling Block
Popped into Auto Azzuri for some advice on my block, which has some corrosion in some key places at 45 years old! Fortunately they had another open motor to show the me what to do.
71Veloce – Motor & Body Overhaul Update 2
Long overdue update on Alfa land!!! Front end, engine bay & doors cleaned & prepped for spray. #sheddingweight Pipercross airfilter backing plates damaged from tilting of motor, so had new plates cut #verysexy Procured some
71Veloce – Motor & Body Overhaul Update
Race season is upon us, so time for cars is limited! #workworkwork Crank with engineers for balancing, Head good, but need valves, guides and a skim. Expected! #somegoodnews Drivers door needs reconstructive surgery, so we
