Dnk Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Just thought i'd post a few pics of my sisters Alfa Romeo race car restoration project. Hopefully i'll get them in sequence from the car arriving in the UK to where it sits now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 25, 2010 Author Share Posted June 25, 2010 More of the prepwork and the last 2 as it came out the paint shop in its new Jagermeister Racing colours Added a few more of it painted, ready and waiting to go back together now with lots of new shiny goodies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisbeast Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Looking nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 awsome, id love to do sumin like this..... The red looked like it was in great conditon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 25, 2010 Author Share Posted June 25, 2010 awsome, id love to do sumin like this..... The red looked like it was in great conditon? It wasn't too bad for an Alfa but there were some not so nice bits hidden under the paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Without pics of sister this topic is useless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Wow, big floorpan repair job, but looks very nicely done. Very pretty cars, and if she gets sick of it in N/A form the TC engine takes to a turbo like a duck to water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j80leo Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Nice build thread Dunk:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 25, 2010 Author Share Posted June 25, 2010 Without pics of sister this topic is useless I'll have a look if i've got any on my pc but she wont do any Hovis shots for anyone so don't bother asking for any Okay heres a couple i found, one with her and David Leslie when he drove with her in her 1st Alfa at the big Silverstone classic meet, sadly not long before he was killed in a plane crash. The other is at Mallory Park heading down the Devils Elbow again in her 1st Alfa in her 1st season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j80leo Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I'll have a look if i've got any on my pc but she wont do any Hovis shots for anyone so don't bother asking for any Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 25, 2010 Author Share Posted June 25, 2010 Wow, big floorpan repair job, but looks very nicely done. Very pretty cars, and if she gets sick of it in N/A form the TC engine takes to a turbo like a duck to water I was quite supprised there was as much left under the paint as there was to be honest. I will pass on your comments to my sister but think the scrutineers might notice a turbo stuck in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTIN R Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 very cool:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 25, 2010 Author Share Posted June 25, 2010 Thanks for all the nice comments guys, i'll post a few more as the build progress's and hopefully it shouldn't be too long before its out racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 Not much to show yet but new suspension being fitted along with the plastic wheel arch extensions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 That is a fantastic looking machine. I love to read about projects like this, it's gives me inspiration to do one of my own, though with an Fd Rx7 and a Honda S2k engine.... One day, when I have a proper garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Nice work...! I too will love to do something like this in the future..! Keep us updated..! Hope your well mate..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 Im fine thanks Luiz Latest installment of pics with a few more parts added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Lovely, quite lovely! I'd be frightened of damaging that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 My sister is more concerned about someone else damaging it, some of the classic boys do play a little rough. A few more pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I am liking the Autodelta stuff! And the flocked dash, who did that if you don't mind me asking? It looks more show car than most show cars, IYSWIM? Stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 I am liking the Autodelta stuff! And the flocked dash, who did that if you don't mind me asking? It looks more show car than most show cars, IYSWIM? Stunning! The dash is alcantara and i think the rear shelf is as well, the door cards have been covered in black vinyl with orange stitching. The whole family works in motorsport and engineering, my brother owns an runs Laranca Engineering and my sister is his PA, he also owns and runs a classic BMW touring car team and has Jackie Oliver driving for him. The Alfa is being rebuilt at GTS Motorsport in Earlswood, the owner is Tom Shepherd, i used to work for both Laranca and GTS, we used to be the Martini Formula Renualt importers a few years ago and raced them for several seasons along with M3's at the Nurburgring 24hr I'll pass on your compliments, she'll be made up hearing that, trying to get the Alfa out for the big classic meet at Silverstone week after next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 I would like to do a project like this in the future, there are so many cars that deserve this kind of restoration..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilicos Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 My clients who own the Historic Endurance Rallying Organisation have just finished restoring a Lancia Fulvia Zagato and a very rare 1968 Porche 911 SWB. The restoration costs are substantial but the end results are amazing. Here is some of their current collection. http://www.heroevents.eu/HEROArriveDrive/ Might be an idea to enter one of their rallies. If you want me to have a word about a discount just let me know;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 A few more, think the engine and box will be going in quite soon. With a bit of luck the car should make its debut at the Silverstone Classic http://www.silverstoneclassic.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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