Although it has been almost 40 years I really miss my Alfas. They are incredible driver's cars and are so enjoyable. Good that you are giving it the loving treatment it deserves. That car is really pristine.
@@cheftush I had a new Giulia Super 1600 in 1973. It was stolen about one year after I bought it while on a skiing trip in southern Tirol (Italian Alps near Bolzano). I replaced it with an identical car (except with Dell'Orto carbs instead of Webers, which were actually far better, btw). I loved those cars and often drove full throttle on the Autobahn for hundreds of kilometers. The steering, brakes, gear shift, engine, seats and controls were made for driving and they were the best driving cars I've had (well, the Porsche 928 is in a class by itself, but that's different :-) ). I had spiked tires on all 4 in the winter and there was no place I couldn't go, and go fast! Unfortunately, the second one rusted completely away by 1978.
@@BruceBoschek Great story Bruce. Love the look of the Giulia 1600…it kind of reminds me of the Triumph Dolomite Sprint a little bit but the Alfa is much more refined.
regarding the air filter- i had a similar issue once on a different car, and i managed to cross reference it to a filter intended for an air compressor of all things. A few of the air filter manufacturers to have web sites where you can search by size. Ideally you can find one that is a bit on the short side, rather than the long one, and make up a spacer.
Thanks Josh, yes, I’ve been on the k@n website for example and searched by size…unfortunately, nothing close there. I’ll continue to look. Cheers, Tush
@@cheftush In my case I don't recall which site I finally found the match on, but I ended up cross referencing it to a baldwin number after I found some other oddball brand that fit my dimension (+/- a little, but close enough to fit). And it turns out the baldwin filter was both very easy to find and very cheap, compared to the onobtainable original. It was a similar sort of fispa air cleaner housing, but a much smaller filter than the alfa uses. If you have the dimensions handy on yours, I can take a stab at it as well
@@joshonthetube that would be great Josh. Dimensions are 13 inches long, 3 1/2 inch outer diameter, 2 1/2 inch inner diameter, open ended on both ends. Cheers, Tush
@@cheftush i'll do some digging , probably tomorrow, and see if i can find anything that might work- on the diameters, how much tolerance is there? i'm guessing that they could both be a bit larger, but the inner could not be any smaller?
Hi Martin, Thank You for Watching. Yes, I will be sad to see it go but I am enjoying the oppertunity to learn more about it before is goes to the new owner. I am told I will have visitation rights :-) And...who knows, it may come back in the future for more "upgrades" after the owner has played with it for a little while.
I have owned the same car 81 veloce in red with 35000 miles. When changing fuel lines make sure to change the back fuel filter if it is original. It will make a dramatic improvement to starting and running.
@@patriziacasagrande3833 it was quite difficult. You need to remove the washer bottle to get better access at it. Take a look at the Alfa Romeo playlist on my channel. I did take some video when I did it although I’m not sure how helpful it will be. If you can’t find the playlist, let me know and I’ll send you the link.
In 1975, I wanted an Alfa Spyder! Unfortunately I could not afford one, so I bought a used 1972 FIAT 124 Spyder instead. I paid about 2 grand for the FIAT, and similar aged Alfa’s were selling at least a $1000 or more. A lot of money back then! And I think new Alfa’s were priced astronomically at about 5 grand, or more! I loved my FIAT, but I have always coveted the Alfa.
Hi Dave, the Alfa looks to be in wonderful condition and with such low mileage (actually less than 1000miles per year if you think about it!) My guess is that it’s always been stored warm and dry it’s whole life and now it’s in your safe hands it should continue to have a really happy future! Live long and prosper buddy 😊👍🇬🇧
P.s. - Dave, the paintwork on the top of the wings still looks pristine so don’t forget you have those Moss protective mats if you want to play it safe! (Just saying my friend 😊)
Hi Phil, yes i was lucky to find this car. Indeed, It never saw snow or salt being from the west coast of Canada. It was well looked after. And, yes I made sure that I had no buttons or zippers on when I was leaning over the fenders of the car, but you are right, I should drag out the fender protector in the future.
Air pumps pumped fresh air (oxygen) into the exhaust ports to help any unburned hot gasses complete combustion in the manifold. They didn't use much power but were only marginally effective, cluttered up the engine compartment, made noise, and are hard to repair these days. Most have been relocated to the box of spare parts that comes in the trunk of an older car as you have done.
Agreed Nate. Like I mentioned, the car came to me without the air pump. I guess they were too lazy to remove the bracket and pulley. I’m happy that it’s been removed now as it cleans things up a bit and any weight reduction is good as well.
The interior seems like it has been kept out of the sun, for the most part. Alfa interiors from the day faded and cracked fairly quickly, and yours looks great. I'm thinking you should put the OEM fuel filter in at some point, though, to rule out running issues later on when she's up and running. Weird idle, surging, etc...Also, it's great to hear your voice going over an Alfa. I've grown used to your presentation skills!
Hi John, great to hear from you. The interior is in pretty good shape…the carpet is a little faded though. I’d like to have put an original filter on but that is what centerline Alfa sent as a replacement….
@@cheftush BTW I'm doing front wheel bearings soon myself. They clicked while turning all summer long, so time to re-do them. I wasn't sure if cleaning and re-packing with grease would have been enough, so I bought some SKF bearings to throw in this time.
@@jamcdona I’ve ordered a set from Centerline and they should be here next week. I’ll do a video of installing them. Sounds a bit more involved than installing bearings on a TR.
Please let me know when you get to the distributor. If orginal it is a unique piece which is impossible to find or rebuild. It has two replaceable contacts inside. But I have never been able to find even in italy. This was the first version of an electronic ignition. 1 year only. I had to replace it with an old style 1979 single point distributor .
Are you going to replace it with an electronic distributor. I bought one but am afraid to remove and replace it as a I have never removed a distributor from s car. Would like to see a video on that process.
Eventually you will will change it as the cars ability to start will slowly diminish driving you crazy until it just won't start. Once changed it becomes dependable again. I tried years to save the original distributor.
Yeah, I’m not sure that was intentional by the previous owner…like I mentioned, it was probably the original belt that was on there. It sure did help with both the bracket/pulley removal and ultimately the fan belt exchange.
out with the metric tools hey Chef !! don't be too hard on the Triumphs i can assure you the the Italian cars have a terrible reputation for rust as well !! you just have an exceptional Alpha.
Hi Hamish! Yes, my Metric Tool selection isn't the greastest but I am making do with what I have. Oh, I can imagine that these can rust horribly as well. This car is in really fantastic condition. .
that Alfa engine is a beauty
Yes it is!
Although it has been almost 40 years I really miss my Alfas. They are incredible driver's cars and are so enjoyable. Good that you are giving it the loving treatment it deserves. That car is really pristine.
Hi Bruce. What Alfa did you have and what year?
@@cheftush I had a new Giulia Super 1600 in 1973. It was stolen about one year after I bought it while on a skiing trip in southern Tirol (Italian Alps near Bolzano). I replaced it with an identical car (except with Dell'Orto carbs instead of Webers, which were actually far better, btw). I loved those cars and often drove full throttle on the Autobahn for hundreds of kilometers. The steering, brakes, gear shift, engine, seats and controls were made for driving and they were the best driving cars I've had (well, the Porsche 928 is in a class by itself, but that's different :-) ). I had spiked tires on all 4 in the winter and there was no place I couldn't go, and go fast! Unfortunately, the second one rusted completely away by 1978.
@@BruceBoschek Great story Bruce. Love the look of the Giulia 1600…it kind of reminds me of the Triumph Dolomite Sprint a little bit but the Alfa is much more refined.
@@cheftush Perfection of understatement.
Nice to see another make and model....variety is the spice of life as they say. Cheers!
Absolutely! I experienced left hand threaded nuts today 😉
Great detail......sweet torque wrench
It’s a beauty.
Oh! The good ol' Hockey game, is the best game you can name.
And the best game you can name, is the good ol' Hockey game.
I’m a sucker for punishment being a Leafs fan for the past 54 years…
An Alfa with no rust!!
Yeah, it’s a beauty!
regarding the air filter- i had a similar issue once on a different car, and i managed to cross reference it to a filter intended for an air compressor of all things. A few of the air filter manufacturers to have web sites where you can search by size. Ideally you can find one that is a bit on the short side, rather than the long one, and make up a spacer.
Thanks Josh, yes, I’ve been on the k@n website for example and searched by size…unfortunately, nothing close there. I’ll continue to look. Cheers, Tush
@@cheftush In my case I don't recall which site I finally found the match on, but I ended up cross referencing it to a baldwin number after I found some other oddball brand that fit my dimension (+/- a little, but close enough to fit). And it turns out the baldwin filter was both very easy to find and very cheap, compared to the onobtainable original. It was a similar sort of fispa air cleaner housing, but a much smaller filter than the alfa uses. If you have the dimensions handy on yours, I can take a stab at it as well
@@joshonthetube that would be great Josh. Dimensions are 13 inches long, 3 1/2 inch outer diameter, 2 1/2 inch inner diameter, open ended on both ends. Cheers, Tush
@@cheftush i'll do some digging , probably tomorrow, and see if i can find anything that might work- on the diameters, how much tolerance is there? i'm guessing that they could both be a bit larger, but the inner could not be any smaller?
@@joshonthetube length is pretty well max…inner and outer there’s probably a little to work with….
Fun fact: it was this Alfa that braught me to your channel... enjoying the work on it now and a bit sad to later see it go away...
Hi Martin, Thank You for Watching. Yes, I will be sad to see it go but I am enjoying the oppertunity to learn more about it before is goes to the new owner. I am told I will have visitation rights :-) And...who knows, it may come back in the future for more "upgrades" after the owner has played with it for a little while.
@@cheftush that is great to hear, don´t forget your camera when visiting ;-)
Those dome nuts would look nice chromed, a la E-Type.
Absolutely! I’m sure some of the Alfa guys must have done it.
I have owned the same car 81 veloce in red with 35000 miles. When changing fuel lines make sure to change the back fuel filter if it is original. It will make a dramatic improvement to starting and running.
Hi Patrizia, Yes, I have renewed both the rear filter and the one up in the engine bay. Thanks, Tush
@@cheftush how did you get to the one in the engine bay. Seems impossible.
@@patriziacasagrande3833 it was quite difficult. You need to remove the washer bottle to get better access at it. Take a look at the Alfa Romeo playlist on my channel. I did take some video when I did it although I’m not sure how helpful it will be. If you can’t find the playlist, let me know and I’ll send you the link.
In 1975, I wanted an Alfa Spyder! Unfortunately I could not afford one, so I bought a used 1972 FIAT 124 Spyder instead. I paid about 2 grand for the FIAT, and similar aged Alfa’s were selling at least a $1000 or more. A lot of money back then! And I think new Alfa’s were priced astronomically at about 5 grand, or more! I loved my FIAT, but I have always coveted the Alfa.
nice project. used to get a lift to work in a '70s GTV and that was one sweet car. interesting spelling of Retorque. Must be a Canadian thing 👍
Hi Dave, the Alfa looks to be in wonderful condition and with such low mileage (actually less than 1000miles per year if you think about it!) My guess is that it’s always been stored warm and dry it’s whole life and now it’s in your safe hands it should continue to have a really happy future! Live long and prosper buddy 😊👍🇬🇧
P.s. - Dave, the paintwork on the top of the wings still looks pristine so don’t forget you have those Moss protective mats if you want to play it safe! (Just saying my friend 😊)
Hi Phil, yes i was lucky to find this car. Indeed, It never saw snow or salt being from the west coast of Canada. It was well looked after. And, yes I made sure that I had no buttons or zippers on when I was leaning over the fenders of the car, but you are right, I should drag out the fender protector in the future.
Air pumps pumped fresh air (oxygen) into the exhaust ports to help any unburned hot gasses complete combustion in the manifold. They didn't use much power but were only marginally effective, cluttered up the engine compartment, made noise, and are hard to repair these days. Most have been relocated to the box of spare parts that comes in the trunk of an older car as you have done.
Agreed Nate. Like I mentioned, the car came to me without the air pump. I guess they were too lazy to remove the bracket and pulley. I’m happy that it’s been removed now as it cleans things up a bit and any weight reduction is good as well.
The interior seems like it has been kept out of the sun, for the most part. Alfa interiors from the day faded and cracked fairly quickly, and yours looks great. I'm thinking you should put the OEM fuel filter in at some point, though, to rule out running issues later on when she's up and running. Weird idle, surging, etc...Also, it's great to hear your voice going over an Alfa. I've grown used to your presentation skills!
Hi John, great to hear from you. The interior is in pretty good shape…the carpet is a little faded though. I’d like to have put an original filter on but that is what centerline Alfa sent as a replacement….
@@cheftush BTW I'm doing front wheel bearings soon myself. They clicked while turning all summer long, so time to re-do them. I wasn't sure if cleaning and re-packing with grease would have been enough, so I bought some SKF bearings to throw in this time.
@@jamcdona I’ve ordered a set from Centerline and they should be here next week. I’ll do a video of installing them. Sounds a bit more involved than installing bearings on a TR.
Please let me know when you get to the distributor. If orginal it is a unique piece which is impossible to find or rebuild. It has two replaceable contacts inside. But I have never been able to find even in italy. This was the first version of an electronic ignition. 1 year only. I had to replace it with an old style 1979 single point distributor .
Yes, it does have the original distributor in it as well.
Are you going to replace it with an electronic distributor. I bought one but am afraid to remove and replace it as a I have never removed a distributor from s car. Would like to see a video on that process.
@@patriziacasagrande3833 no, I’m not going to fix what isn’t broken 😉
Eventually you will will change it as the cars ability to start will slowly diminish driving you crazy until it just won't start. Once changed it becomes dependable again. I tried years to save the original distributor.
wow first, been a long time since the last time. thanks chef tush
Thanks for stopping by Marvin.
Loved the cassette tape on the passenger seat!.. Is that original as well and come with the car when new?? 😂
Actually…it’s from the previous owner…I should check out his musical taste 😉
Looks like the fan shroud has already been modified to make belt changes easier ?
Yeah, I’m not sure that was intentional by the previous owner…like I mentioned, it was probably the original belt that was on there. It sure did help with both the bracket/pulley removal and ultimately the fan belt exchange.
out with the metric tools hey Chef !! don't be too hard on the Triumphs i can assure you the the Italian cars have a terrible reputation for rust as well !! you just have an exceptional Alpha.
Hi Hamish! Yes, my Metric Tool selection isn't the greastest but I am making do with what I have. Oh, I can imagine that these can rust horribly as well. This car is in really fantastic condition. .
I looked at a few Alfas, but they all seemed to have the ability to out-rust British cars.
The metal does seem to be of a thinner gauge so they had a head start 😉