New year , what's in the pipeline for your 145/6? Options

[se145]

hopefully get these back on my motor

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[ChrisS]

To get my Red 145 back on the road and to fix the appalling body & mechanical work done at large expense by a supposed expert....

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[dante giacosa]

Wow! look at those wheels se145!!!


Looks like a significant bit of pre body-shop prep there, Chris..?

[STEVIE BOY]

To get my Red 145 back on the road and to fix the appalling body & mechanical work done at large expense by a supposed expert....

Gordon Bennett, what did the expert b**ger up mechanically?

[ChrisS]

Wow! look at those wheels se145!!!
Looks like a significant bit of pre body-shop prep there, Chris..?

Thats after they finished - each bit of tape is a paint fault... many more on the side & rear. Total mess needs doing again, will do myself next time!

[SteveG]

For me, first job will be MOT - due on 11/01/18. To that end, fit NOS headlights and get the dent in N/S sill sorted and trim repaired/replaced.

Fitted a DAB radio some time back, but the windscreen antenna is crap, so combined FM/DAB roof aerial is planned. Also, replace Bose front speakers, as I'm driving them from normal radio! Intended to fit Bose system, but only after purchasing 147 sub/amp & rear speakers did I realise I needed whole wiring loom. Decided to abandon that and just upgrade front speakers.

Use it! It's been a bit neglected the last 6 months since the temporary addition of a 124 Spider to the fleet (leased) - the theory is by the time the lease expires, the X1/9 will be done

Happy and safe New Year to all

Made a start - headlamps fitted, new battery fitted, cleaned interior/exterior, inflated near flat o/s/r tyre (slow puncture - need to get this fixed). MOT booked for 1300 tomorrow. Not sure if dent in sill will fail - see soon enough. Needs sorting anyway.

Also ordered replacement speakers and combined FM/DAB roof aerial

[malfarati]

Hi all,

My plans are to make a start on a non-runner restoration project, usual itinerary such as:
 
* External body work.
* Floor pans.
* Subframes and suspension.
* Interior.
* Engine.
 
I made a start just before Christmas by stripping the interior to help dry the floor out before much more is done. Trying to find a local resource to weld the floorpans - any recommendations?
 
I’ve also removed the engine and while waiting to sort the welding, decided to work on the engine. I’ve actually got 1.1/2 engines (1x 90,000 mile runner and 1/2 a 68,000 mile non-runner) and hope to get the lower mileage one up together and do a leak down test to make sure all’s Ok, anyone carried out a test like this before? Tips/advice would be appreciated 😉.
 
Not sure whether to get the underneath shot blasted or soda dipped, just in case there are any hidden nasties. I know it means removing the subframes and suspension, does anyone think it would be worth doing?
 
One of the main problems I face is trying to take the car anywhere, it’s basically a rolling shell and will cost a fortune to trailer anywhere, so ideally looking for services in the Southampton area - again, any recommendations?
 
Need to complete it by April 2021, as my twin daughters want to be taken to their prom in it - no pressure then 😳😬 and good choice girls! 👍
 
I'll post some updates as and when the project progresses and perhaps see you at some of this years events.

[SteveG]

Made a start - headlamps fitted, new battery fitted, cleaned interior/exterior, inflated near flat o/s/r tyre (slow puncture - need to get this fixed). MOT booked for 1300 tomorrow. Not sure if dent in sill will fail - see soon enough. Needs sorting anyway.

Also ordered replacement speakers and combined FM/DAB roof aerial

MoT result - FAIL
Dent in sill not an issue. Here are the fails:

Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects):
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Rear exhaust silencer clamp is broken/missing. (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) - they did let me drive it 0.25 miles home!

Repair immediately (major defects):
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front washers. (3.5 (a))
Front Headlamp aim too low Both front headlights (cant adjust). (4.1.2 (a))

Noticed washers were struggling yesterday, I'll try clearing with airline, otherwise new pump
Really annoyed with headlights - adjusters all worked yesterday - all I can think is manual levelers are set to highest setting and range of adjustment is not sufficient. Tester may have been confused as there is an electric adjuster on the dash, but new lights were manual, so I left them as I've used the leveling precisely never!

Could have been worse!

[dante giacosa]

could have been a lot worse!

[SteveG]

could have been a lot worse!

You're right, it could - I'm only annoyed because I put the new headlights in to avoid alignment issues! That's Alfa's for you I guess!

[JeremyG]

You're right, it could - I'm only annoyed because I put the new headlights in to avoid alignment issues! That's Alfa's for you I guess!

Where did you get the headlights from, Steve - were they new or used?

Also - I recently bought a genuine washer pump to replace the crap aftermarket unit I bought initially. Not cheap but definitely worth spending the extra cash:

https://www.shop4parts.co.uk/?name=store&am...1&sku=40565



This post has been edited by JeremyG: 23rd January 2019 22:30

[SteveG]

Where did you get the headlights from, Steve - were they new or used?

Also - I recently bought a genuine washer pump to replace the crap aftermarket unit I bought initially. Not cheap but definitely worth spending the extra cash:

https://www.shop4parts.co.uk/?name=store&am...1&sku=40565

Lights were NOS, bought off ebay, all in original boxes, stickers on lenses, definitely never fitted:


I think I have a spare washer pump, but not sure if it's genuine - will look over the weekend - if not, I'll take your advice and go for genuine

[dante giacosa]

genuine washer pumps are the only course of action

bizarrely; it seems a pattern-part has never replicated the 'quality' of the originals

[JeremyG]

Lights were NOS, bought off ebay, all in original boxes, stickers on lenses, definitely never fitted:

Well... I also bought a NOS headlamp last year (from the AROC parts website) - which also came with a broken adjuster. I guess they have all aged and the plastic is prone to breaking whether they have been used or not. And when the adjuster breaks, the headlights point downwards...

In the end I bought a new pattern headlamp for a LHD car and swapped in the glass lens and the low beam reflector unit from my original Alfa RHD unit. So it least it looks like an original part from the outside... it's now noticeably brighter than the original unit on the other side...

This post has been edited by JeremyG: 25th January 2019 09:55

[Ganz]

hopefully get these back on my motor

Really like the wheels. Love the body kit too

Hi all,

My plans are to make a start on a non-runner restoration project, usual itinerary such as:
 
* External body work.
* Floor pans.
* Subframes and suspension.
* Interior.
* Engine.
 
I made a start just before Christmas by stripping the interior to help dry the floor out before much more is done. Trying to find a local resource to weld the floorpans - any recommendations?
 
I’ve also removed the engine and while waiting to sort the welding, decided to work on the engine. I’ve actually got 1.1/2 engines (1x 90,000 mile runner and 1/2 a 68,000 mile non-runner) and hope to get the lower mileage one up together and do a leak down test to make sure all’s Ok, anyone carried out a test like this before? Tips/advice would be appreciated 😉.
 
Not sure whether to get the underneath shot blasted or soda dipped, just in case there are any hidden nasties. I know it means removing the subframes and suspension, does anyone think it would be worth doing?
 
One of the main problems I face is trying to take the car anywhere, it’s basically a rolling shell and will cost a fortune to trailer anywhere, so ideally looking for services in the Southampton area - again, any recommendations?
 
Need to complete it by April 2021, as my twin daughters want to be taken to their prom in it - no pressure then 😳😬 and good choice girls! 👍
 
I'll post some updates as and when the project progresses and perhaps see you at some of this years events.

Welders.. they're all bloody expensive and the one I had did a 'sufficient' job.

[SteveG]

Well... I also bought a NOS headlamp last year (from the AROC parts website) - which also came with a broken adjuster. I guess they have all aged and the plastic is prone to breaking whether they have been used or not. And when the adjuster breaks, the headlights point downwards...

In the end I bought a new pattern headlamp for a LHD car and swapped in the glass lens and the low beam reflector unit from my original Alfa RHD unit. So it least it looks like an original part from the outside... it's now noticeably brighter than the original unit on the other side...

Took the lights off today, cracked them open (not literally!) - all 4 adjusters snapped. They are just so brittle.

I'd previously bought a pair of these from fleabay:headlight adjusters
Absolute crap, nothing like the right shape. Sent for a set of the Bulgarian ones, hoping they don't get lost!