71Veloce – Homecoming
What a day, my baby is home. Special thanks to the man with the magic hands, Jacques de la Cruz and his team, who pulled out all the stops to get her ready for collection
71Veloce – 8 Days Left
Earlier this week it occurred to me that I only have 8 working days available before the Jaguar Simola Hill Climb. My stomach turned and panic set in! Fortunately, all the engineering work on the
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.
