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Last Post 01/05/2016 02:17 PM by Keith Jackson. 18 Replies.
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Nick A
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| 10/26/2014 02:15 PM |
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Keith (and whomever else is interested):
Here's a link to my Alfa Romeo exploits:
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/alfetta-gtv6-1972-1986/315529-project-taking-shape.html#post5821625
(for whatever reason, I never get HTML to work in this forum...cut and paste...)
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huckleberry
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| 10/26/2014 04:53 PM |
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I wish I had an extra 20 Grand ; (
One of my all time faves...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alfa-Romeo-GTV-Coupe-1974-alfa-romeo-gtv-gt-2000-veloce-coupe-italian-classic-115-chassis-/281474572770?forcerrptr=true&hash=item41893121e2&item=281474572770&pt=US_Cars_Trucks |
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Nick A
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| 10/26/2014 09:10 PM |
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| Sweet. The Alfetta GT's (and maybe the spiders) tend to be the least expensive Alfas. I've never been a convertible guy. |
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Dale
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| 10/26/2014 11:01 PM |
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My sister had two Spyder Veloce's
The 10 quart (or whatever volume it was) finned oil pan was nothing short of erotic |
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Nick A
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| 10/27/2014 12:27 PM |
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| I know. It's so crazy when you change the oil!! |
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Keith Richards
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| 10/29/2014 05:22 PM |
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Looks good dude!
Ahh, the Alfa finned oil pan...I should have one mounted on my wall.
Question: Tell me more about the one step paints you used?
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It is his word versus ours. We like our word. We like where we stand and we like our credibility."--Lance Armstrong. |
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longslowdistance
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| 10/29/2014 09:19 PM |
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No intent to hijack, this is for Alpha Romeo fans: Check out the Ron Howard movie Rush, about the Niki Lauda and James Hunt F1 rivalry. There's a great scene where Lauda and his future wife break down and have to hitch hike in rural Italy. Some driving enthusiasts out for a spin in their Alpha recognize Lauda and pick them up. They beg Lauda to drive, and he does, but sedately because why take a risk, it's not a race. His future wife, who has no idea who he is, eggs him on and he proceeds to drive the hell out of the Alpha, delighting the owners in the back seat. One of the best scenes of the movie.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzhyfyrxPY8 |
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Nick A
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| 10/30/2014 11:34 AM |
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I'm no paint expert. In fact, all of the options baffle me. Generally, today's cars are painted with a base coat and a clear coat. However, there are versions where the "base coat" dries shiny. It's not for a super glossy finish, and supposedly doesn't hold up as well to sun, etc. However, for a race car/project car it's perfectly fine. Also, I just used a charcoal canister mask from Home Depot (with a rating that matched the rec's on the can). Some of the crazy fancy paints are very toxic, and you need a paint booth, respirator, etc. At least here in NM (where it seems "regulations" are a suggestion, I walked into the NAPA "pro" paint store, and they sold me everything I needed. It's still real automotive paint though, you know with hardener, etc. They sell something similar online from Summit Racing that I may use for the exterior. (NAPA was pretty pricey.) I did it with (I think) a 40 gallon Husky compressor and a cheapo Harbor Freight paint gun. It's difficult to judge the quality because it was the interior which isn't really designed to be painted, but in the places where it was smooth to begin with (underside of roof), it looks OK. The race car rule is it has to look good from 10 feet. LOL. Actually, I believe the rule for our club is 50 feet at 50mph (seriously).
Growing up in NY and now living in NM for 14yrs is a trip. I'll see a car that had front end damage, driving around without a hood about once a month. I was a little paranoid flat towing the car the 20 miles to the track without tow lights, when I saw two other cars on the interstate doing the same thing, and was passed by a city and county cop without the slightest notice.
LSD, not a hijack at all. It's topical. I'll check it out. I'll post a link (if I can find it) to a short film from the '70's(?) of a guy hauling ass in a Ferrari through Paris that my French born aunt showed me.
Now to find the time to put my fat a$$ on a bike and get some exercise!!!
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Keith Richards
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| 10/30/2014 02:16 PM |
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The cheap Harbor Freight paint gun did the trick, eh? Could you post a link to the model you used?
I am about to do the interior of my Spitfire and I was curious about options. Since I am putting a carpet down, I am not concerned about looks. I may just go with something like POR-15 and just be done with it.
What guide book are you using to make sure your build will pass race inspection?
Did you just rewire the car, or try and work with the mess that is an Italian made wiring harness? |
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Nick A
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| 10/30/2014 03:55 PM |
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I belong to a local, unsanctioned club, so it's easy enough to just ask the (one) tech guy what I need. It's not "race" approved yet, but I don't have too much worry about it. (There are printed regs, but I've seen things ignored, and things "added" when the rubber meets the road. It's a fair amount of common sense and making sure you have the basics to not kill yourself: read safety gear.) Yes, Harbor Freight can be pretty terrible, but for painting the inside of a car? It worked. I bought mine in the local store. Here's what I think it was:
http://www.harborfreight.com/industrial-paint-spray-gun-43760.html
I kept the Italian wiring...for now. It runs. I don't use the lights, except the brake lights. No accessories, and at least for now, the only working gauges are the tach (elec, not cable), and water temp. Oil pressure isn't working, and I don't know why yet. Already, the new (electric) fuel pump stopped turning on on the morning of my event, so I hot wired to the safety kill switch (eventually needed for racing). I'm trying to not do everything at once. I'll prolly wire the fuel pump to a toggle switch with an inline fuse. As time goes on, I'll prolly remove wiring to things I don't use...and who knows, maybe there will be so few wires, I could just use a generic fuse box? When it's a dry weather, day time race car, no: marker lights, blinkers, headlights, interior lights, radio, A/C, heat, cigarette lighter, wipers, wiper fluid pump, etc., etc., etc.
Working on the car is maddening and satisfying. And driving it in a manner on the track that would get me arrested on the street is exhausting and fun as hell. I guess it's a little like riding. Sometimes you wonder why...and other times it's the best thing.
Feel free to post, IM or e-mail if my limited, but specific knowledge can be of any help.
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Keith Richards
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| 11/03/2014 11:30 AM |
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Don't forget your relay on that fuel pump my good man! And one for the starter circuit as well.
I am in the process of building up a wiring harness for my car, so I am knee deep in working up my knowledge base. Fuses are important, but relays are key to taking the load off switches, especially for the fuel pump and starter circuits.
To be brief, the relay has two circuits, one for the switch and one for the power. Instead of full power running through the switch, it runs through the relay. |
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It is his word versus ours. We like our word. We like where we stand and we like our credibility."--Lance Armstrong. |
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Dale
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| 11/03/2014 01:30 PM |
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Posted By Keith Jackson on 11/03/2014 11:30 AM
Fuses are important, but relays are key to taking the load off switches, especially for the fuel pump and starter circuits.
To be brief, the relay has two circuits, one for the switch and one for the power. Instead of full power running through the switch, it runs through the relay.
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Keith Richards
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| 11/03/2014 03:06 PM |
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| Dale, once how relays worked were properly explained to me it was one of those, "AHA!" moments. |
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It is his word versus ours. We like our word. We like where we stand and we like our credibility."--Lance Armstrong. |
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Dale
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| 11/03/2014 03:37 PM |
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It took me a while as well until someone said, "It's a fancy solenoid."
Likewise, it was "AHA!" |
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Nick A
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| 11/05/2014 03:55 PM |
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Hey, thanks guys! I had already checked the relay for the pump, but didn't think about (or realize) there was another relay involved. I'm very good at visual/spatial things. Things that are more black box (electrical, engine tuning) are still a big weak point for me.
I offered to PM or e-mail... and then realized, I don't think this site has PM? My email is NDAMail .... at ... Comcast.....dot....net (gotta remember net, not com). :-)
On the bike tip. I rode my "commuter" and ran some errands. Ten miles in street clothes is better than nothing!
It finally got coldish here in Albuquerque. Typical desert. Barely 40 this AM, now low 60's.
Nick
I saw a dude with a long haul trucker buying bulk pet food and grocery shopping with his bike. Wow. |
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