Cost of 105 GTV

Originally Posted by alfatastic

I'm gutted, all this thread about Berties got me thinking this afternoon, its been raining so the salt has all gone and the suns shone all day drying out the roads, got home at 4:15 (the back footwell of the 155 swiming in water still nevermind) I'll go for a spin.

Rushed up the road to Berties garage checked the levels, got in, pump the accelerator and turned the key and .......... NOTHING, not even enough juice to move the wipers. I'm parked into the garage so no chance of a jump start and no one around for a bump start. Guess I'll have to wait for the weekend now. So back to this forum and dreaming.


Nick

don't you just hate it when that happens

What a bummer.
Maybe you could leave subtle hints for one of these for Valentines/Easter/Birthday...
http://www.airflow.uk.com/battery-conditioner.htm

I'd by one myself but, as its a neighbours garage who won't allow me to pay towards using it, a battery charger draped halfway around the place (if he even has a plug) would be a bit brassy. I charged the Battery the 1st week in December overnight, and have only used the car once around 6 weeks ago, do you think it may need a new battery? ( there are no lights clocks etc to drain the battery)

Nick

Doesn't sound great does it??
It should last longer than that if there are NO drains at all.
But it has been very cold and damp recently!
Worth taking the earth cable off next time just to see??

Originally Posted by RicksAlfas

What? The 500bhp one??

No. I was thinking of the pucker GTA he's selling at the mo.

Here it is (bottom of page):
http://www.classicalfa.com/cars.htm

Originally Posted by RicksAlfas

I think one does the front and one does the back.
You need to bleed both circuits together, with the engine running to scavenge the servos.

Agreed. One circuit for the front, one for the back.
On left hookers, both circuits are actuated by a single combined master cylinder and servo unit (and the pedals are hinged under the dash). On right hookers, there was no room above the carbs for the single master cyl/servo, so two master cylinders were put UNDER the floor, meaning that two boosters were needed (one for each circuit) and the pedals had to come up through the floor. Cue a wet road, cue water splashing into the car and around the master cylinders and .... you've guessed the rest. You wont see many (original) RHD Giulia coupes that are not rusted to buggery around the pedals.

I've just had a new drivers floor put in as the original had been repaired that often around that area. Any Tips for keeping rust free for a while?

Nick

Originally Posted by Bill Smith

No. I was thinking of the pucker GTA he's selling at the mo.

Here it is (bottom of page):
http://www.classicalfa.com/cars.htm

I'm not sure I like those big arches Bill.
This is more my cup of tea:
http://www.johnwilliamsclassiccars.c.../$file/GTA.jpg
Alfa Romeo GTA 1300 Junior
Serious enquiries invited for this GTA. Known history and provenance with the correct bits and pieces. This is a rare opportunity, not to own the ordinary, but to own the extraordinary.

£39750


Do you think he would knock 33 grand off it because I'm a nice chap?



And if the fapping image tags were turned on we'd be able to see the lovely thing.
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

Progress, my dimpled arse.

Originally Posted by alfatastic

I've just had a new drivers floor put in as the original had been repaired that often around that area. Any Tips for keeping rust free for a while?

Nick

Keep it in the garage.


j/k

Look at this one!!!
1978 model!!! That must be last of the last of the last!
http://www.rtcc.co.uk/photos/alfa%20side.jpg
From http://www.rtcc.co.uk/pages/stockpage.htm

Originally Posted by RicksAlfas

Look at this one!!!
1978 model!!! That must be last of the last of the last!
http://www.rtcc.co.uk/photos/alfa%20side.jpg
From http://www.rtcc.co.uk/pages/stockpage.htm

That is a late one. I thought the last Juniors were built in 1976. Maybe it was sitting around in a showroom for a while - or maybe it was on back order from Alfa GB for two years (very plausible).

Originally Posted by RicksAlfas

Look at this one!!!
1978 model!!! That must be last of the last of the last!
http://www.rtcc.co.uk/photos/alfa%20side.jpg
From http://www.rtcc.co.uk/pages/stockpage.htm

Priced well, but unless it's my monitor it looks a bit doggy around the arches.????

Originally Posted by IanM

Priced well, but unless it's my monitor it looks a bit doggy around the arches.????

I have just picked up my first 105 coupe today.a 75 1.6 Junior, twin headlamps every panel fibreglass except the roof and sills..........floors have been patched (lots) and the car has been off the road for 10 years......Im planning on making her into a fast road car, but firstly Im going to fit new floors and sills..............if anybody has any bits for sale (suspension, steering etc) id be pleased to hear from you.

Originally Posted by trackmeister

I have just picked up my first 105 coupe today.a 75 1.6 Junior, twin headlamps every panel fibreglass except the roof and sills..........floors have been patched (lots) and the car has been off the road for 10 years......Im planning on making her into a fast road car, but firstly Im going to fit new floors and sills..............if anybody has any bits for sale (suspension, steering etc) id be pleased to hear from you.

Nice One , I have lots of bit's but I'm hanging on to them, you never Know you know...
Love to see some pics..... , are the fibreglass panels from Wright restorations? This Chap??
At least they won't rust anyway...

Hi
Thanks for the welcome...............the car was originally in the north east and I think the bodywork was from the chap you mention.........Ive stripped the brakes down today, both front calpers badly seized up, so I have ordered a pair of recons from Richard Banks
Ive decieded I am going to run the car in its present cosmetic condition this summer, patch the floors up where needed and get it through an MOT......but Im going to put all the fun bits on now...........I was thinking of

Richard Banks Springs and Front Anti Rollbar (lowers the car by 2 and a bit inches im told)

Koni Sport Shocks all round

Set of those fab looking carb trumpets

Remove rear anti roll bar

Rebush where needed/ new bottom ball joints.

Thats the plan as of now............any advice welcome,new to Alfa Romeos (105s anyway)...so Id like to know others opinion of optimum setups for fast road/ track use.

Cheers

Matt

Sounds very familiar. I can't remember where my springs/front roll bar came from, but otherwise, you've pretty much described the setup on my car.

If you need to stop, braided hoses, a good fluid and (eventually) 2000 calipers/discs would be a wise investment and when you're finished playing with the suspension, make sure that you get the geometry checked out.

Hi Matt
Welcome to AO!

Was yours the car on Ebay, with the 2600 style bonnet?

Originally Posted by RicksAlfas

Hi Matt
Welcome to AO!

Was yours the car on Ebay, with the 2600 style bonnet?

Hi Rick

Thanks for the welcome...............yes thats the car!!!

I have done the deed and oredered the followinf from Richard Banks this morning

4x Koni Sports adjustable

1 X Lowering spring kit and thicker anti roll bar

4 X New brake discs

1 x set of fast road ferrodo pads for the front

1 x standard set for the rear

1 x complete set of bushes/arms etc

2 x recon brake calipers for the front.

My credit card is smoking!!!!

I am doing this car the wrong way round really..................it could do with new sills and floors to make it 100%(and a repaint) but Im doing the mechanicals/suspension first and then at the end of the summer I will get new floors and sills put in..(the floors and sills are heavily patched with past repairs, which I will add to to get it through its MOT).

Does anyone know the approx cost of having new sills and floors fitted??

Also I want to replace the seats but dont like the look of GTA seats......I fancy some wrap round seats with harness holes, anybody reccomend any(I am of generous build)

The big parcel will arrive in the morning and I cant wait to skin my knuckles and swear!!


Regards

Matt

Originally Posted by trackmeister

Also I want to replace the seats but dont like the look of GTA seats......I fancy some wrap round seats with harness holes, anybody reccomend any(I am of generous build)

www.ridgardseats.co.uk

The RS4 is the recommended one for the 105.
http://www.ridgardseats.co.uk/Web_pa...DUCTS_RS4.html

If you can't get any joy ringing Bob Ridgard direct, contact Simon Whiting at Gran Turismo Engineering 020 8332 7633, as he deals with him.

Matt
While you are crawling around underneath, check the condition of the Chassis rails, the ones coming from the front, welded to the cross members under the front seats. Also the cross member itself.
If the floors are a bit dodgy, there is a good chance these bits are as well.

When you are looking at outer sills make sure you get the correct ones with the jacking points in. Mine has the correct ones on one side but some of the continous ones on the other. These became available before the correct type did, and mine was partly restored during that period.
The duff ones don't seem to have a jacking point, and I am still trying to figure out where to jack it...

Just an opinion of course, but I would sort your body/Chassis before adding the fun bits. You don't want to find yourself in the ditch because something broke....
Also it is probably a good idea to get a feel for the Car as it was before you tweeked it, that way you know what you have achieved when you do. Thats my theory anyway

If you do change your mind, send the bits on to me, I can look after them for you....