33 P4 Project For Sale
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:21 pm
Hi all.
Whilst this isn't my own car, i offered to help promote the sale of it for the owner Matt, as i'm on here a lot more than he is, plus, as the man who made it steel again, i'm probably bet placed to answer most likely queries too.
Here is the text that Matt sent me, just so you know i'm not blowing smoke up my own arris!
A test of the water to see if anyone is interested in taking on my P4 restoration,
a bit of background on it is, I purchased it 2 years ago, it was advertised to me a little economically to say the very least, after organising transport to bring it back the 130 or so mile I met Shrew up there to go and get it -Instantly it become apparent to us both that all was not as advertised, at all!
Eventually I decided that instead of walking away I took a gamble and instead of the P4 being trailered back home, it was taken to Shrews workshop where he would investigate further without the old owner behind our backs!
And this is where it stayed for around 14 months, in the meantime Shrew worked wonders on basically constructing loads of new metal, as more and more bad metal was found, new sills, rear sill/arch junctions, rear panel, around the fuel filler & a full refurb of the fuel tank was undertaken. The floor has been extensively repaired, and reinforced around the seat mounts, and the backing of the viscous coupling area, a known P4 weakness (or you should know!) all four jackpoints relocated and reinforced etc etc - all to an excellent standard.
Along the way, as many of the faults and failings of the 33 body assembly has been improved or eliminated, so area's where typically dirt and damp would trap, have been smoothed, closed off, reshaped etc.
All areas of repair have been seam sealed, stoneguarded or similarly treated, and the main outer body is now awaiting the final stage of sanding back and painting. This is largely due to lacquer peel and paint fade typical of rosso red Alfa's, not rust!
I spent lots and lots on this, although I realise i will never get this back, after it being returned to me last winter, i have not had the opportunity to take it any further, with two children under 3 and running my own business time is just against me with this, and for the for seeable future, sadly.
I have lots and lots of pictures available of the work that has been undertaken.
The car since I have owned it has always been garaged, so the good work put in has not been ruined by the cold and wet, the car is all there, complete with an excellent recaro interior, but will need finishing mechanically and cosmetically, and a lot of parts recommissioning back, brake lines, fuel lines, etc, engine was running and sounded very healthy.
A complete rosso 130 red paint kit will come with the car, alone that cost £200 for the paint, so there is little in the way of further outlay needed, more time and energy than funds.
If anyone is interested, come and see it, i will be able to send loads of pictures of the work carried out and the cars current condition.
Car is not driveable and will need trailering.
And so thats the advert, and here are just a handful of the pictures i did myself for Matts record of the restoration work.
Whilst this isn't my own car, i offered to help promote the sale of it for the owner Matt, as i'm on here a lot more than he is, plus, as the man who made it steel again, i'm probably bet placed to answer most likely queries too.
Here is the text that Matt sent me, just so you know i'm not blowing smoke up my own arris!
A test of the water to see if anyone is interested in taking on my P4 restoration,
a bit of background on it is, I purchased it 2 years ago, it was advertised to me a little economically to say the very least, after organising transport to bring it back the 130 or so mile I met Shrew up there to go and get it -Instantly it become apparent to us both that all was not as advertised, at all!
Eventually I decided that instead of walking away I took a gamble and instead of the P4 being trailered back home, it was taken to Shrews workshop where he would investigate further without the old owner behind our backs!
And this is where it stayed for around 14 months, in the meantime Shrew worked wonders on basically constructing loads of new metal, as more and more bad metal was found, new sills, rear sill/arch junctions, rear panel, around the fuel filler & a full refurb of the fuel tank was undertaken. The floor has been extensively repaired, and reinforced around the seat mounts, and the backing of the viscous coupling area, a known P4 weakness (or you should know!) all four jackpoints relocated and reinforced etc etc - all to an excellent standard.
Along the way, as many of the faults and failings of the 33 body assembly has been improved or eliminated, so area's where typically dirt and damp would trap, have been smoothed, closed off, reshaped etc.
All areas of repair have been seam sealed, stoneguarded or similarly treated, and the main outer body is now awaiting the final stage of sanding back and painting. This is largely due to lacquer peel and paint fade typical of rosso red Alfa's, not rust!
I spent lots and lots on this, although I realise i will never get this back, after it being returned to me last winter, i have not had the opportunity to take it any further, with two children under 3 and running my own business time is just against me with this, and for the for seeable future, sadly.
I have lots and lots of pictures available of the work that has been undertaken.
The car since I have owned it has always been garaged, so the good work put in has not been ruined by the cold and wet, the car is all there, complete with an excellent recaro interior, but will need finishing mechanically and cosmetically, and a lot of parts recommissioning back, brake lines, fuel lines, etc, engine was running and sounded very healthy.
A complete rosso 130 red paint kit will come with the car, alone that cost £200 for the paint, so there is little in the way of further outlay needed, more time and energy than funds.
If anyone is interested, come and see it, i will be able to send loads of pictures of the work carried out and the cars current condition.
Car is not driveable and will need trailering.
And so thats the advert, and here are just a handful of the pictures i did myself for Matts record of the restoration work.