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by Kermit
Wed Jun 08, 2016 9:00 pm
Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
Topic: Racing Saloon
Replies: 149
Views: 83404

Re: Racing Saloon

037 is probably my favourite rally Lancia of all time, even more so than 038 (delta S4) really. such a poetic thing to watch dance around on the stages 8-) Like this one ?? IMG_0154 (2).JPG IMG_0155.JPG IMG_0158.JPG Also got a short video of it going up Prescott hill in Cheltenham if anyone can let...
by Kermit
Thu May 26, 2016 8:35 pm
Forum: REFURB & RESTORATION
Topic: Car Part Refurbishment
Replies: 4
Views: 8856

Re: Car Part Refurbishment

Nice setup you've got there mate ;) I wish we had such facilities over here. Sand blasting is available here, but powder coat , no. Instead I use Epoxy Primer before painting effected and cleaned parts. That been said, epoxy primer doesnt come cheap :( If given the choice, I would go for powder coa...
by Kermit
Thu May 26, 2016 8:24 pm
Forum: CLASSIC ALFAS FOR SALE
Topic: 84 sud for sale
Replies: 11
Views: 8116

Re: 84 sud for sale

I parked my last Alfa I bought at the bottom of our road. For the first few days I didn't mention it. After a week I started to say "that's a nice looking 33 - I wonder why its parked there" ? After another few days I said " oh its still there" The next day it was on our drive by the time she was ho...
by Kermit
Thu May 26, 2016 8:15 pm
Forum: OTHER STUFF
Topic: 1978 Lancia Montecarlo for sale
Replies: 4
Views: 4779

1978 Lancia Montecarlo for sale

Hi Chaps (and Chapies) I bought the Monte over a year ago as I have never had one and this one came up at auction. As normal I got carried away but still think I got a reasonable deal. So I have drove it for a year and have just taken it for another MOT and she has passed after sorting a non adjusta...
by Kermit
Sat May 21, 2016 4:35 pm
Forum: PARTS WANTED
Topic: S3 rear light brake / indicator rubber
Replies: 2
Views: 2080

Re: S3 rear light brake / indicator rubber

Hi Guy's, still need the nearside rear rubber gasket :o
by Kermit
Thu May 12, 2016 7:32 pm
Forum: ALFA BASED KITS
Topic: Dashboard Blues...
Replies: 117
Views: 80171

Re: Dashboard Blues...

That's got Blake 7 all over it ! Love it . Great imagination 8-) As I'm obviously not as old as "Johnboy" I was thinking more like Space 1999 LOL When will she be "coming out" ?? H Hi Kermie - the answer is, as soon as possible! Cutting a few corners now - the original green canopy will go back on ...
by Kermit
Thu May 12, 2016 7:24 pm
Forum: RACE CARS AND DRIVERS
Topic: Sprint racer
Replies: 291
Views: 166175

Re: Sprint racer

Hi Veesix75, Me and my son come and saw you race last year when you had the problem with your rear caliper. I don't know what he has planed but is it OK to come down on Sunday ? I did send a photo off 67 when she was being towed back to the pits to my long suffering wife telling her "I've only gone ...
by Kermit
Wed May 11, 2016 7:21 pm
Forum: ALFA BASED KITS
Topic: Dashboard Blues...
Replies: 117
Views: 80171

Re: Dashboard Blues...

Johnboy wrote:That's got Blake 7 all over it ! Love it . Great imagination 8-)
As I'm obviously not as old as "Johnboy" I was thinking more like Space 1999 LOL

When will she be "coming out" ??
H
by Kermit
Wed May 11, 2016 7:17 pm
Forum: 75, Alfetta, SZ, RZ
Topic: Drive it day
Replies: 4
Views: 6886

Re: Drive it day

Nice one . Had a chat with a guy at the petrol station the other day with a great BX gti 16 valve. I had one twenty years ago. Just don't see them now. Was a nice car. Then I went back to Alfas :D OMG I went from Suds to BX 1.9GTI then Xantia 16 valve and 156 1.8, 156 Sportwagon GTA (very nice) to ...
by Kermit
Wed May 11, 2016 7:05 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: 33 doors
Replies: 4
Views: 3139

Re: 33 doors

Hi,just a bit of luck I'm looking for S1/2 Door handles as "to me" look better than the S3's as there "sunk". I was going to to do a swap with Alex 33 (ebay) but if your interested I can tell Alex that you need them. I am told that the S3's rend to break when owners (who should know better) leave th...
by Kermit
Fri Apr 29, 2016 9:58 pm
Forum: GENERAL DISCUSSION
Topic: Oh so tempted!
Replies: 9
Views: 5464

Re: Oh so tempted!

Typical, sold the 164 and off you go on Ebay.

If only I married you we'd be *millionaires" rodder's :D

Anyway I thought you were saving u for my 75 :o
H

PS there's only room for two green machines - mine and Lauren's :D
by Kermit
Fri Apr 29, 2016 9:51 pm
Forum: FORUM MEETS & EVENTS
Topic: Spring Alfa Day
Replies: 34
Views: 18325

Re: Spring Alfa Day

Hi "H", Did you toot and pass me on the A34 as I was turning off at Sutton Scotney? I turned off to take a more scenic route and as I got on the slip road I heard a horn toot and looked right to see a gun metal grey 75 pass. Only got a quick glance but wondered if it may have been you. Plucking at ...
by Kermit
Fri Apr 29, 2016 6:58 pm
Forum: FORUM MEETS & EVENTS
Topic: Spring Alfa Day
Replies: 34
Views: 18325

Re: Spring Alfa Day

Hi Guy's, me and "number one son" ( I call him that as he IS the only one :D ) I did make it there (in the 75) The funny part was we were directed to the area with the 33's and she is in one of the photos (behind the series 2 red sports wagon that at 2.00 pm failed to run on all cylinders ! There wa...
by Kermit
Fri Apr 22, 2016 9:11 pm
Forum: PARTS WANTED
Topic: S3 rear light brake / indicator rubber
Replies: 2
Views: 2080

S3 rear light brake / indicator rubber

I've had quite a few but none that I can use as when I go to clean them up they just Break up.
I don't mind paying for the whole light - just need a good rubber seal :roll:
Thanks
H
by Kermit
Fri Apr 22, 2016 9:08 pm
Forum: PARTS FOR SALE
Topic: S3 Sud rear repair arches
Replies: 11
Views: 3838

Re: S3 Sud rear repair arches

Hi Steve, john at justsuds made me a god offer for them so he has them now, so please feel free to contact him
Thanks
H
by Kermit
Fri Apr 22, 2016 9:02 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: 1978 White S1 Sud Ti - Anglia Classic Car Auctions
Replies: 52
Views: 29938

Re: 1978 White S1 Sud Ti - Anglia Classic Car Auctions

Is it me or our we forgetting that if anyone here a few years ago would be turning down £5000 for their sud ??
by Kermit
Sun Apr 03, 2016 8:46 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Matts old White P4
Replies: 22
Views: 11677

Re: Matts old White P4

Photo of 33 and FMJ
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by Kermit
Sun Apr 03, 2016 8:44 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Matts old White P4
Replies: 22
Views: 11677

Re: Matts old White P4

Had some quality time with her today, got the wheel arch covers off to see what the advisory was all about. 026.JPG 021.JPG No holes just surface rust which with some new age treatment shouldn't get any worst. TBH thelast owner probably went over the top as he body shultz over the original "dinorol"...
by Kermit
Mon Mar 14, 2016 11:34 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Matts old White P4
Replies: 22
Views: 11677

Re: Matts old White P4

Can someone tell me where the central locking module is located on the P4 as it is always on and drains the "new" battery

Thanks
H
by Kermit
Sat Feb 27, 2016 10:19 pm
Forum: FORUM MEETS & EVENTS
Topic: Race Retro in Feb
Replies: 44
Views: 22446

Re: Race Retro in Feb

Would suggest 10.30 latest which would allow us to get a good place to watch from
by Kermit
Sat Feb 27, 2016 7:17 pm
Forum: FORUM MEETS & EVENTS
Topic: Race Retro in Feb
Replies: 44
Views: 22446

Re: Race Retro in Feb

If it's the same as previous years there are eating areas inside and just one burger van outside so would suggest being at the outside one next to the pit area / go cart set up point.
See ya at 11.00 :D
by Kermit
Fri Feb 26, 2016 7:46 pm
Forum: 75, Alfetta, SZ, RZ
Topic: New member of the 75 club
Replies: 52
Views: 44492

Re: New member of the 75 club

Getting loads of likes on face book, can't be bad for Alfa's :D
by Kermit
Fri Feb 26, 2016 7:45 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Matts old White P4
Replies: 22
Views: 11677

Re: Matts old White P4

Mot'd :D just need to get the coupling or mounting for the prop and off we go Don't know the final bill yet though :shock: Cool mate Thanks Chris, went down and met Alex (33 bits) - what a nice guy :D He has a "new" mounting which will need to be modified and I also got a great pair of mirrors and ...
by Kermit
Wed Feb 24, 2016 8:07 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Matts old White P4
Replies: 22
Views: 11677

Re: Matts old White P4

Mot'd :D just need to get the coupling or mounting for the prop and off we go
Don't know the final bill yet though :shock:
by Kermit
Mon Feb 22, 2016 9:38 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: Matts old White P4
Replies: 22
Views: 11677

Re: Matts old White P4

MOT time has arrived :roll: Test date22 February 2016 Test ResultFail Odometer reading82,836 miles MOT test number8586 7281 9909 Reason(s) for failure Horn not working (1.6.2a) nearside front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top mount (2.4.A.3) offside rear...
by Kermit
Sat Feb 20, 2016 7:42 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: FMJ820Y
Replies: 180
Views: 95104

Re: FMJ820Y

really pleased to see it looking so sharp after all the turmoil H, looking really nice indeed 8-) Thanks Kev , it was all started by you. If you hadn't taken her on I'd still be doing the body work :D Hope your lancia has had some loving now you seem to be working 24/7 Hopefully see you at race ret...
by Kermit
Fri Feb 19, 2016 11:09 pm
Forum: ALFASUD, SPRINT, 33
Topic: FMJ820Y
Replies: 180
Views: 95104

Re: FMJ820Y

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Coming along nicely, ICE man here today but needs another visit - something to do with a bad earth :lol:
Decided to bite the bullet and get the brakes done by a local indie cloverleaf cars, then off to Mecsport for the engine :D
Fingers crossed for NAD
H
by Kermit
Tue Feb 16, 2016 8:39 pm
Forum: FORUM MEETS & EVENTS
Topic: Race Retro in Feb
Replies: 44
Views: 22446

Re: Race Retro in Feb

Is everyone meeting up beforehand to make sure they arrive as one ?
by Kermit
Mon Feb 08, 2016 7:21 pm
Forum: PARTS WANTED
Topic: S3'parts to finish fmj820y
Replies: 2
Views: 2005

Re: S3'parts to finish fmj820y

justsuds wrote:Hi Harvey, - I'm sure I can help with seat belt cover and pin and clip, will check tomorrow.
John.
Hi John that's great, just remember I need 2 of each pins & clips
Thanks
H
by Kermit
Sun Feb 07, 2016 1:20 pm
Forum: PARTS WANTED
Topic: S3'parts to finish fmj820y
Replies: 2
Views: 2005

S3'parts to finish fmj820y

Along with these
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I cannot find the pin and spring clip to attach the strut to the bracket on the hatch
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I will have to paint them anyway so doesn't matter if rusty
Thanks
H