My New Project

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Mitch916

Discussion Starter · Apr 27, 2009

Not sure if I've done the right thing, but picked up my new (to me) GTV Twinnie at the weekend. Cam belt failure. Pretty straight for it's age. Wanted a project to help get my son involved in Alfas as he is getting into cars fullstop. Wish me luck!

Picking her up.

At home. Nice new garden ornament!

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srb71

· #2 · Apr 27, 2009

Looks very nice, good luck with the project.

G

· #3 · Apr 27, 2009

It looks in FANTASTIC nick - good find!

nigelread

· #4 · Apr 27, 2009

Body work looks in great condition:thumbs:
Good luck with the project and keep us updated with the progress

greg172

· #5 · Apr 27, 2009

looks good especially for its age. is that ph2 interior too?

Nicky

· #6 · Apr 27, 2009

Photos like the first one don't do much for Alfa's reputation for unreliability :lol:

Although it does show their owners' unwavering solidarity :thumbs:

liam156

· #7 · Apr 27, 2009

Congratulations on the new car and good luck

Mitch916

Discussion Starter · #8 · Apr 27, 2009

Cheers guys, steep learning curve ahead I reckon. Rebuilt a 1500 MG Midget engine about 17 years ago but nothing since. The GTV is in pretty good nick for a 12 year old car, some of the paint has gone a little pink, couple of stone chips and 2 car park dinks but thats about it. Good service history too but only one belt change at 76K, now on 160K!! Anyway, I will keep you posted!

baby278278

· #9 · Apr 27, 2009

Best of luck Mitch :thumbs: :thumbs:

G

· #10 · Apr 27, 2009

Good find :thumbs:

aggy8888

· #11 · Apr 27, 2009

Hi Mitch

Mind if I use your photo as a desktop background?

I have never before seen a vehicle with towed car parked across two sets of double yellow lines, a cross hatched section of carriageway and by the look of it, backed into a wall.

Do you by any chance wear a senior coppers uniform. If not, may I have one of your 'get out of jail free’ cards?

Oh, and best of luck with the rebuild.

Kind regards, Aggy

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Mitch916

Discussion Starter · #12 · Apr 27, 2009

1. If you like
2. It's not parked, the 156 has the engine running, just a quick pic as a record, there is no "cross hatch", just lines to indicate a turning area, it's a dead end, and no, I didn't hit the wall.
3. The road is as said a no through road, only residents use it so we weren't in anyones way, I'm sure any police would have been far too busy to notice.
4. Thanks.

pas5898

· #13 · Apr 27, 2009

Nice find mitch. Hope all goes well with the rebuild and you update us with your progress

Emlyn

· #14 · Apr 28, 2009

That's one of the best angles to have caught the GTV from in the towing picture.
Looks great. Shame it's dead though...

Wish mine was red.

BIDET FITZAKAZI

· #15 · Apr 28, 2009

Well done, best of luck with her.

Little Bear

· #16 · Apr 28, 2009

Good find mate' what a stunning looking 156SW that red thing not to bad as well :lol:

Gibbo

· #17 · Apr 28, 2009

The lengths people go to to avoid mowing the lawn

All the best with your project Mitch

Mitch916

Discussion Starter · #18 · Apr 28, 2009

Little Bear said:
Good find mate' what a stunning looking 156SW that red thing not to bad as well :lol:

Yeah it's not bad for a tank! :lol:

Gibbo said:
The lengths people go to to avoid mowing the lawn

All the best with your project Mitch

Cheers Gibbo, I can't believe how calm the misses is being about it in "her" garden! She must love me I guess :lol:

GTV Gav

· #19 · Apr 28, 2009

You have found my girls twin sister!

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Mitch916

Discussion Starter · #20 · Apr 29, 2009

:lol: So I have!

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