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. #tricksofthetrade Received the head back from engineers last week, ported and skimmed, let assembly begin. #torquingheads Always nice to see … Read more
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 more parts from my supplier including much desired original wooden steering wheel, widened original 14 inch steel wheels and some … Read more
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 have decided to use doors from stepnose in the interim! #sparecar Removed windscreen to access dash so rewiring can commence. … Read more
Day 2 of Motor Overhaul. Strip, clean, deliver to engineers for assessment, sleeves, balance, port & polish and deliver for bodywork. May have bought a Junior shell today! The birth of a new Superleggera [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”13″ gal_title=”Strip, Asses & Clean”]
From the production registers held in the Centro Documentazione Alfa Romeo, the chassis number AR xxxxxxx originally corresponds to: Alfa Romeo GT 1300 Junior RHD (105.31) Production date: 1967, August 3rd Delivery date: 1967, August 3rd Market destination: Johannesburg (South Africa) Exterior color: Blu cobalto medio Interior: Skai color cuoio cinghiale [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”53″ … Read more
After a week of chasing oil leaks, it turns out the best for everyone’s health would be a complete motor overhaul.
Day 1: motor out
Incredible how easy, and quickly, a competent mechanic gets the job done!
Initial diagnosis confirms we are in for some big work.
Great opportunity to see whats going on beneath the surface and perform some upgrades.
Exciting times!
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