Wow, this is going to be a long and interesting project, and I look forward to watch it all :) Glad to hear also that Olivia is going to be back on our screens too, I missed her!
Yeah, the most optimistic target would be spring 24, but that’s probably quite naive. More realistic target would be to take Olivia for the journey to Padova 23.
Being blessed with 10 thumbs and disconcerting incoordination I am in awe of your departure on this adventure. Love Alfas. Growing up, my neighbour raced a P3 Alpha with his son in the 1950’s and retired with a factory “breathed on” 1750 GTV which was replaced with a 2000 GTV after he ( heartbreakingly) front ended the 1750 and could not bring himself to repair it. Along with the 2000 came me as car-wash-and- detailer-in-chief, driving support dogs-body and all round in-love-with -Alphas - forever. Hope the resto is going well. Don’t forget to post us all an update !
One thing is guaranteed. You will need to buy more of your pink primer. It is a beautiful car and I look forward to your bringing it back together again.
Hi Greasy fingers! This is as well my favorite car, together with the Alfetta and Giulia. Just glorious cars. Congratulation and I look forward to seeing the final product! Have a nice one.👍👏
I have to agree with you, the interior of this car is gorgeous. Those seats are a masterpiece. Hard to believe Giugiaro didn't think this was one of his best designs. Can't wait to see you progress on this beauty.
After a long hibernation this GTV got lucky and found its way into the right hands. I’m looking forward to the multiple episodes of restoration. Even in such raw form, it’s beautiful.
Looking forward to this journey! I have my 2000 GTV more or less down to the shell and I am sure I will learn a lot from this project and your craftmanship, going along!
@@GreasyFingers ...and that's what shot in my head like strike of lightning. But those highly adorable front seats need an adequate location to return to.
Nothing deters Mr Greasy fingers, he is somehow magnetised towards rust. It will be interesting to see this once lovely coupe returned to its former glory.
In case not mentioned, Jethro Bronner’s excellent channel has wonderful Alfa builds and information. His videos are of the same excellent production quality as yours. Two of my favorites.
This can only be described as a potentially delicious project involving an exceptional car. Watching you rummage through the boxes of components was like watching a very excited child on Christmas day faced with the most exciting presents. In the future, witnessing you, with surgical precision face down this daunting challenge will be delightful. May the force be with you!
For me this is the best looking car ever made, and nothing comes even close (well BMW E24 and Miura, maybe). I am both really jealous and happy for you, hope to see her restored like the rest of your cars. (greasy) fingers crossed, good luck and thank you for the entertainment!
Oh, was für ein schönes Puzzle! Da bin ich aber mal gespant und wünsche viel Spaß! Der „Bertone“ ist einfach zum niederknien schön und der 1750 hat zudem noch die schönste Innenausstattung und Instrumentensammlung aus der Serie. Viele Grüße vom Giulia- und Bertone-Fahrer aus dem Erftkreis. 👍👍👍
Hi Greasy finger ! Oh! Another project. Indeed, she will need a lot of love… But I see already the result, trusting in your magic hands. It's a beautiful car, and you will give her, her majestic appearance, that I know. I look forward to seeing the next video.
Thanks, François. I’ll be placing an order for the most evident spare parts this weekend and then get the dust from the welder asap. There’s going to be some work on Olivia first though.
Going through the boxes of parts gave me a flashback of when I brought my shell and bits back home! Really looking forward to see this project come together. It looks like a lot of work but poorly restored shiny cars need about the same amount of new panels replaced. I would start from the floor and work my way out. One part I wasted a lot of time on was replacing half the quarter panels, if I had to do it again I would replace the whole quarter.
Thanks, Geoffrey. I‘m leaving for a holiday today and on my list of leisure things to do is watching all your movies again. And then Jeff’s and then yours again. 😆 What you say is you’ve cut the replacement quarter panels in pieces and used only parts of them?
@@GreasyFingers my project came with 'half' quarter panel replacements it's much easier to use full quarter panels and weld under the windows rather than at the swage line as a lot more welding is needed
Those are so much fun to drive. I shall watch this series with interest, best wishes from Australia. I always started with the door, it seemed to me that once the doors were done, the rest went easy.
Congrats for the project! I’m happy when I find other crazy people on crazy projects like me and my brother… “Never buy a car in boxes they say”… just did it for myself 😅… The pleasure of unboxing and checking what and how good/bas are bits and stuff is an inspiring moment…more rewarding than buying something new ✨
Thanks, Max. You know, you gotta see who you buy it from. I trust the guy who sold it to me and I know he has loads of parts left to help me out if something‘s missing.
@@GreasyFingers it came In boxes wrapped in news paper dated 1987 but most was either broken, dismantled or missing, I had almost zero nuts or bolts that was a pain, so I bought a very rotten donor car to help with missing nuts, bolts and trim, Cheers.
You will awake this sleeping beauty and she will realize she is a princess. The only questions are, at what cost in time and treasure? This video series will represent the want-to-be gtv owner’s (me) dream/fantasy/nightmare. Thanks for taking us along the journey. Excellent pairing of visuals and music. You are getting very good at that.
The costs will be enormous, but still, these cars peak 70k today, so as my wallet empties, my garage increases in value. Thanks for the feedback about music & edit. Much appreciated!
Johannes, a hearty and large congrats on your latest purchase. Agreed, that interior with the flying buttress seats is the most attractive Alfa interior I've ever seen. This will be a restoration series for the ages. We in the Alfa world have missed you.....and Olivia. Wonderful cars. I have a 73 and a 73. The 73 was a field find purchase from a police impound lot on the Mexico Texas border. While mine was a drier body, yours is a better car. This will be a special series
@@GreasyFingers Not yet. Next week I start out on a 3000 mile trip to the east coast collecting parts for a 66TI and a 61 Spider 1300. I am considering pulling the engine and tranny from the field find GTV placing it into the 66TI and (take a deep breath-going for a EV conversion. The EV conversion is years away.I have a friend with a the mezziotint green Olive colored Super and I like it. Also like English Gray and Periwinkle for the TI
@@stevewuertz3598 That’s good to hear. I’ve just started to an east coast trip myself, with Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts on my route. Watch out for a red 944 Turbo!
Thanks, mate. I guess I’m going to make a similar video about the new 911 soon, but I also think I’m up for some hard core restoration. I might tackle the Giulia’s accident damage soon.
Schöne Aufgabe für ein verlängertes Wochenende. 😜 Ich habe keinerlei Bedenken, dass du daraus ein Prachtexemplar machen wirst. Viel Spaß und gutes Gelingen.
Hey Robert. 66 means 1600, scalino and single headlights, right? What colour is yours? I tend to go for one of the contemporary blue tones, i.e. Bluette, Blu Francia or Blu olandese. That is for two reasons: I found traces of blue at hidden places of the body and though there’s no actual justification, I still like the idea of giving her back the original colour. Second reason: the cacao kind of tone of the interior will give a perfect match with dark blue.
Cool projekt… looking forward to see your progress on the Alfa I have just bougth a project my self… a Triumph Gt6 Mkll who has been neglected for 11 years … no serius rust, but everything need to be restored and redurbished …
You really love and appreciate these cars, it's obvious. A couple of real gems - the steel wheels (must be like hen's teeth now) and better still the steering wheel. BTW, I also love the interiors and particularly the dash and 'clocks' of the 105's (I'm so familiar with them from my childhood in a Giulia Super).
Yeah, you can feel the enormous care and devotion that went into the development and manufacturing of these cars. It’s a such a pity that these few thoughtless mistakes they made in designing quarter panels and sills have ruined Alfa’s reputation. I’ll never understand why they haven’t redesigned it, after - say - five years it must have been clear it won’t work that way.
@@GreasyFingers Yes, I haven't worked on a spider before but I have to say despite the rust problem it's a well built car. I can see why people value them and twin 40s as standard, well you can't beat that choice. 😃😃I will watch some more of your videos as I like watching people doing the job well.
I’ve looked into the US 928 market in the past weeks, but couldn’t get the hang of the pricing. I found low priced cars between 10 and 20k with no obvious reasons to justify twice the price. The same was true for the upper segment. 50-100k and I never recognised what the reason could be. Gave it up and went for a 944 Turbo instead which I’m going to use for a Michigan to NYC road trip in the coming weeks.
@@GreasyFingers I think it has a lot to do with the risky business 928 that sold at auction for 1.8 million recently, that really drove up the price, even for ones in terrible condition
Congratulations on your fantastic new project, Johannes, it'll be wonderful when it's done. Seeing as it's a 68 should it not have the "Scalino" front end? For me Giugiaro's original design is the most pure; the subsequent cars still look good, but the original is so perfectly resolved - a masterpiece. I look forward to seeing it's restored inner metalwork covered in pink epoxy 🙂
Thanks, Angus. In fact it is a master piece especially when you think about Giugiaro’s age when he did it. I’m not an expert in Alfa history, but it appears the GTV became non-scalino earlier than the Junior. I let the experts comment …
@@GreasyFingers Das kenne ich! Aber wenn man erstmal angefangen hat.........😜 Komm schon tu deinen "Jüngern" den Gefallen!😎 Und wenn der Wagen erst mal rollt.....😀
I am so looking forward to enjoying your work on this project - as with all your excellent videos. If you are looking to sell afterwards - I would be very interested !
Interesting… 5 mo. Ago comments, and since quiet… TWO QUESTIONS: Your roll around lift would be perfect for my needs. Whose the maker/where from? My ‘74 needs to be on a rotisserie for a bit, but soon onto a lift(too old for up n dn from the floor!). Have you been buying body repair parts from Classic Alfa? Thnx. (Perhaps I will start filming (editing) , too;)
Welcome to the "pleasures" of Alfa ownership Johannes! That body has had a hard life, but I'm sure you will be able to sort it out. I'm looking forward to the videos! The interior looks great and those are the best seats and dash. Is the engine a 1750?
Thank you, Mark. I was looking for a major challenge in terms of body work and I guess that’s what it is. The engine is a period correct 1750, but not the matching number engine of the very car, I guess. The former owner has about 10 engines in stock and I suppose he took the best one from the shelf for this project.
Hi there, I have been enjoying a lot watching some of your work, specially for the 911 as I have an old 911SC. I have a question if you don't mind, it seems some parts for the brake got restored, kind of zinc/nickel plating? Is there a service you are using that you are willing to share with us? Would you recommend to do it yourself? Will it be possible to describe in your videos the products you are using for your work? Thanks a lot.
Thanks for the feedback! When callipers of my cars need restoration, I send them to a little specialist company in southwest Germany. Drop me a mail and I can forward you the contact. I generally only recommend products if I find them standing out of products of the same kind. If it’s just standard products I mention the kin, but not the brand. If you have questions, just ask.
I suddenly and unexpectedly find myself in the financial position of being able to afford a well sorted 105 series Alfa!! So I have returned to your videos for inspiration. So many choices I don't know which to buy, 1300, 1600, 1750, 2000, Giulia Super there are good ones of all on the market for good prices here in Australia at the moment as Covid mania has subsided and recession has created a buyers market - perfect timing for me lol. Which would you choose???
Hi mate. That is a fortunate! For 20, I’d take a 1300 Giulia, for 30 a 1600 Giuilia, for 40 a 1300 GT, for 50 a 2000 GT. Special models and model years like the first series 1750 peak 70k in the meantime.
Hey, enjoying your postings for some time. Ahead for me: Yet to redo my 74 2L. GTV again, after poorly done professional sills work. I found water leaking and ruined floor driver side, so removed for full replacement. Have had 67 GTV, 65 GTA, and 66, 74 spiders, others... Currently also a 72 GTV racecar with many lightweigh-ting modifications. KTM or KTL? Is that a heavy protection layer for the underside or inside of sheetmetal? I will use a rotisserie. Curious why you don’t? (Did the racecar on an adjustable one I made up)
I think it’s a bit more than a VIN plate and a dream. It’s a rather well preserved car with, however, a miserable body. A looked for a challenge, you know …
The seats look like they might be the duluxe leather option? Very nice if so. Interesting that you are going down the E coat route, so many different opinions on this topic I’m still undecided.
Hey Joe. I’m not sure about the leather. People keep telling me the seats are very rare, but I’m not an expert in the 105’s history and I don’t want to say anything wrong. When it comes to KTL, I’m driven by the fact that it has been the method of choice in the contemporary car industry for 2-3 decades now. Of course today’s body designs are tailored towards it, and that’s exactly what challenges me: how to apply it to an ancient design?
@@GreasyFingers @Greasy Fingers There company I spoke to about doing mine said ( for the initial dip) holes needed to be drilled in any areas where the solution could not drain once it was removed from the tank. In addition, it was advised to E-coat before outer ( and possibly) middle Sills were fitted to reduce the risk of the acid solution collecting in the flanges where the panels meet, and to allow the coating to be applied to these areas properly. In the end, I figured modern Epoxy primer and cavity wax applied properly would likely outlast my lifetime anyway - so that's why I'm swaying away on my 66 GTV but might opt for my GTV 2000
@@joehounsham424 Thanks, Joe. That’s exactly my thoughts too. I was thinking along the lines of e-coating it without the middle and outer sill, maybe even without the quarter panels (and coating these separately of course). Doing all the adjustment work of the sill panels before (and tacking it together, but then disassemble it again) would make sure that things fall in place after the coating took place.
I definitely have. I’ve just bought a Giulietta and another GT, so there’s going to be a lot. Please contact me via halvar.v.flake@googlemail.com or in Instagram.
Hi ich freue mich wahnsinnig auf dieses Projekt. Seit Walter bin ich mit dabei. Ich stehe aktuell vor einem ähnlichen Punkt. Mein Auto war beim KTL, nächstes mal würde ich jedoch erst die schweisarbeiten machen, da ich fast alles was grundiert wurde, ohnehin wieder entfernen musste… Im Video konnte ich nicht feststellen ob du die KTL vor oder nachher machen willst. Und wieso? :D Beste Grüße
Hi Maxi. Ja, ich bin auch am Überlegen, wann für die KTL der richtige Zeitpunkt ist. Die Alfas haben ja diese spezielle Problematik der Blechstapel in den Schwellern und der großen Öffnungen über den Wagenheberaufnahmen. Manchmal frage ich mich, ob ich die Schweller erst einpasse, dann nochmal auseinandernehme, zum Verzinken gebe und dann erst rein punkte. Das würde die ganze KTL-Idee in Frage stellen. Muss noch drüber nachdenken …
Dazu hilft es evtl zu wissen das ich an einem 356 baue, und hier teilweise 3 Bleche aufeinander kommen. Als ich nach der KTL die Falze teilweise trennte, kam der volle Rost dazwischen raus. KTL ist also nur für Hohlräume an die ich sonst nicht rann komme, und ich komme an jeden dran weil sowieso alles kaputt ist bei diesen alten Kisten. Ich würde nächstes mal lieber alles schweißen, Schweißnähte gut vorbereiten und evtl sich verschließende Hohlräume vorher mit 2k Epo Grundierung bereits auslackieren. Bleibt die Frage ob KTL dann nicht nur Mode ist. Sind doch einige Mäuse die evtl gut anderweitig mehr bringen. Mein Auto musste zwei mal getaucht werden und hat dann bei Carblast 7Steine gemacht… Beste Grüße
@@GreasyFingers Pleased to hear it. I love that Alfa. Drove one when I was 20 years old and it was sheer exuberance as it accelerated. Good news about your new workshop
Thanks, Holden. I’m currently restoring a 115 Spider for a customer, so Alfa content is in the pipeline. I guess I’ll be able to release the first film by the next 8 days.
1. Serie, sehr schön! Welche Farbe ist die originale? giallo ocra wäre ein Traum ... Viel Spaß beim Projekt und herzlichen Dank für die schönen Videos!
Ich habe an verdeckten Stellen Spuren von blau gefunden, weiß aber noch nicht ob es sich um Bluette, Blu Francia oder Blu Olandese handelt. Auf blau habe ich mich schon ziemlich eingeschossen, weil’s einfach zum Niederknien aussieht mit den cacaofarbenen Sitzen.
Wow, this is going to be a long and interesting project, and I look forward to watch it all :)
Glad to hear also that Olivia is going to be back on our screens too, I missed her!
Yeah, the most optimistic target would be spring 24, but that’s probably quite naive.
More realistic target would be to take Olivia for the journey to Padova 23.
Being blessed with 10 thumbs and disconcerting incoordination I am in awe of your departure on this adventure. Love Alfas. Growing up, my neighbour raced a P3 Alpha with his son in the 1950’s and retired with a factory “breathed on” 1750 GTV which was replaced with a 2000 GTV after he ( heartbreakingly) front ended the 1750 and could not bring himself to repair it. Along with the 2000 came me as car-wash-and- detailer-in-chief, driving support dogs-body and all round in-love-with -Alphas - forever. Hope the resto is going well. Don’t forget to post us all an update !
Love your comment, Ian.
It’s so cool how just a few childhood experiences are able to create lifetime car love.
I just go in and press like and then sit and enjoy the show 😁
😁😁
I love it, another project from Greasy, a constant sauce of inspiration
Thanks, Andrew!
Thanks, Andrew!
WOW. Looking forward to this project. Congrats on the new Alfa!
Thank you!
Well, it will be a long journey but I will gladly watch it all.
This 1750, is a very lucky one!
Glad to have you on board again!
Looks like this is going to be a great project. Plenty of work ahead of you but it will be great.
Thank you, Jeff.
I’ve already started watching the early Alferrari videos again.
Would be great, if I could ask for experiences now and then …
@@GreasyFingers Your skills are pretty impressive. I think you will make it great again.
One thing is guaranteed. You will need to buy more of your pink primer. It is a beautiful car and I look forward to your bringing it back together again.
😆🎀
Hi Greasy fingers! This is as well my favorite car, together with the Alfetta and Giulia. Just glorious cars. Congratulation and I look forward to seeing the final product! Have a nice one.👍👏
Wow, what a project!! This will be an epic series 👍👍
That’s what I fear, too.
I have to agree with you, the interior of this car is gorgeous. Those seats are a masterpiece. Hard to believe Giugiaro didn't think this was one of his best designs.
Can't wait to see you progress on this beauty.
It’s funny he says that, isn’t it?
One would actually think he must be very proud on it.
After a long hibernation this GTV got lucky and found its way into the right hands. I’m looking forward to the multiple episodes of restoration. Even in such raw form, it’s beautiful.
You’re right, it’s kind of a loss to restore it.
Thanks, Bob!
Looking forward to this journey! I have my 2000 GTV more or less down to the shell and I am sure I will learn a lot from this project and your craftmanship, going along!
Thanks for the encouragement! 😊
Congratulations! Looks as if you were as far from boredom as one can be! What a great yet frighteningly huge puzzle!
I really love the expression “great but frighteningly huge puzzle”.
It exactly describes my feelings.
@@GreasyFingers ...and that's what shot in my head like strike of lightning. But those highly adorable front seats need an adequate location to return to.
Nothing deters Mr Greasy fingers, he is somehow magnetised towards rust. It will be interesting to see this once lovely coupe returned to its former glory.
Yes, but this time the what-have-I-done feeling is stronger than normally.
@@GreasyFingers I suspect you paused but for a moment at this realisation.
@@uniqueaustraliandestinatio1352 I did!!
Excellent news! I’m very excited for you and thrilled for we viewers, too! This will be a fascinating project and wonderful video series, I’m sure.
Thank you, Alastair. I promise I’ll do my best.
Looks like months of hard work ahead, I can’t wait to see the ongoing updates, thank you for keeping everyone updated with your splendid efforts!
Much appreciated, David.
In case not mentioned, Jethro Bronner’s excellent channel has wonderful Alfa builds and information. His videos are of the same excellent production quality as yours. Two of my favorites.
Thank you, David.
Jethro and myself, we’re in regular contact. Much enjoy exchanging my thoughts with him.
Collaboration with you and Jethro ? I am sure one of you needs to fly across the world :-)
@@davidgray5583 Collaboration is not the word. We talk to each other and plan to meet up in Italy later this year.
That is one lucky car! It will be better than factory at the end.
Which is a goal not set very high. 😀
Beautifully shot and explained, as always.
Thanks, mate.
Now this is great! Exciting! Looking forward to something fun.
Fun? It’s a very serious project! 😀
Wow!
I'm glad to be in on it from the start.
Glad you’re there, Talita.
Lovely project. Really looking forward to watching your progress 🙂
Thanks for joining!
The Alfa content brings me here.
Great work, great project.
Will be better than new when finished.
Which is an aim not set too high! 😆
Cheers, Scott!
YESSSSSS... just when I thought your videos could not get any better - well done sir.
Thank you, Gideon. 😊
Congratulations on your choice of a 1750 GTV to restore: a car full of exuberance and joy!
Thanks, Holden.
A very good way of saying!
Looking forward to this project Sir.
Love those cars, been following Jethro Bronner, Jeff with the Alferrari also.
You became the German Fitzee LOL
I’m honoured about mentioning me in one breath with theses guys. Thanks a ton!
This can only be described as a potentially delicious project involving an exceptional car. Watching you rummage through the boxes of components was like watching a very excited child on Christmas day faced with the most exciting presents. In the future, witnessing you, with surgical precision face down this daunting challenge will be delightful. May the force be with you!
Thanks, Obi Wan Pulsford.
Yes, I know what you mean!
When I watched the film myself, I kept thinking: man, it’s an unpacking video!
For me this is the best looking car ever made, and nothing comes even close (well BMW E24 and Miura, maybe). I am both really jealous and happy for you, hope to see her restored like the rest of your cars. (greasy) fingers crossed, good luck and thank you for the entertainment!
Yes, it’s an epic design.
Greasy thumb up!
This GTV looks like a great project. With your skill and caring , she will be a beautiful car again. Go, Go, Go.
Thank you, James!
Yo are so fortunate to have those interior parts in good condition. Agreed, its the nicest interior of them all, the ‘68
Yes, I’m aware about the luck I had with the interior. I was less lucky with the body though.
Wow! What a beautiful project
Thanks, Andrew!
Oh, was für ein schönes Puzzle! Da bin ich aber mal gespant und wünsche viel Spaß! Der „Bertone“ ist einfach zum niederknien schön und der 1750 hat zudem noch die schönste Innenausstattung und Instrumentensammlung aus der Serie. Viele Grüße vom Giulia- und Bertone-Fahrer aus dem Erftkreis. 👍👍👍
Das Wort Puzzle gefällt mir sehr gut in diesem Zusammenhang. 😁
Erftkreis, ist das BM?
@@GreasyFingers Ja, leider BM - Stommeln, Pulheim die Ecke. Die Oldtimer haben „BM“, das Firmenfahrzeug zum Glück „K“ im Kennzeichen. 🤭
wow, am very excited about this project.
Glad you like it, Mike. Films will be coming …
Hi Greasy finger ! Oh! Another project. Indeed, she will need a lot of love… But I see already the result, trusting in your magic hands. It's a beautiful car, and you will give her, her majestic appearance, that I know. I look forward to seeing the next video.
Thanks, François.
I’ll be placing an order for the most evident spare parts this weekend and then get the dust from the welder asap.
There’s going to be some work on Olivia first though.
Oh boy what a beautiful model they were
So true, Jason!
Ich muss schon zugeben, die Überzeugtheit mit der du die Sache wieder angehst grenzt zu Teilen an Wahnsinn - schöner Wahnsinn!
LG von der Ostsee
Wahnsinn ist genau das richtige Wort. 😆
Looking forward to your transformation.
This week, I’m going to find out whether she’s reasonably straight. Don’t know whether that will be enough for a film though.
Indeed, beautiful interior.
Yeah, it’s magnificent.
Nice Alfa project !
Thanks, Manjit!
Going through the boxes of parts gave me a flashback of when I brought my shell and bits back home! Really looking forward to see this project come together. It looks like a lot of work but poorly restored shiny cars need about the same amount of new panels replaced. I would start from the floor and work my way out. One part I wasted a lot of time on was replacing half the quarter panels, if I had to do it again I would replace the whole quarter.
Thanks, Geoffrey.
I‘m leaving for a holiday today and on my list of leisure things to do is watching all your movies again.
And then Jeff’s and then yours again. 😆
What you say is you’ve cut the replacement quarter panels in pieces and used only parts of them?
@@GreasyFingers my project came with 'half' quarter panel replacements it's much easier to use full quarter panels and weld under the windows rather than at the swage line as a lot more welding is needed
Excellent.
It’s all going to depend on the replacement panels’ fit.
Sehr schönes Projekt! Da freue ich mich auf die neuen Videos. 👍
Danke! Ich freue mich auch sehr darauf.
Ich bin jetzt auch auf Mig Hartlöten umgestiegen (CuSi3). Am Anfang etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig, aber genial!
I can't wait for you to get going with this. I have no doubt it's going to be magnificent.
Thanks, mate!
Wow big job ! My mum & auntie both had one of these, lovely vehicles & highly sort after now. I look forward to seeing the Alfa's video's. 😎
Thanks, Craig.
You have a cool mom and auntie. Back in the days they were the cars for the it-girls.
Looking forward to this journey :)
Thanks!
Those are so much fun to drive. I shall watch this series with interest, best wishes from Australia. I always started with the door, it seemed to me that once the doors were done, the rest went easy.
Thanks, John.
In my Giulia project I started with the doors too.
Congrats on a nice find and project
Thanks! The buying as such already was a huge pleasure.
I’m looking forward to video as you tackle restoration of the car✅
Thanks, mate.
The series is going to start end of January, I guess.
@@GreasyFingers Good news!😀
Lots of work ahead. I really enjoy the Alpha videos, Also the steering wheel is on the "correct" side of the car!
Thanks, Kim. 🇺🇸? 🇨🇦?
@@GreasyFingers USA🙂
Congrats for the project! I’m happy when I find other crazy people on crazy projects like me and my brother…
“Never buy a car in boxes they say”… just did it for myself 😅…
The pleasure of unboxing and checking what and how good/bas are bits and stuff is an inspiring moment…more rewarding than buying something new ✨
Thanks, Max.
You know, you gotta see who you buy it from. I trust the guy who sold it to me and I know he has loads of parts left to help me out if something‘s missing.
Great project, well found. I really admire your work, keep the videos coming
Thanks you, Phil!
So did I, 5 years ago. Taken apart in 1968.. I reassembled it In 2018.. good luck.
Thanks, Jon. Was yours complete?
Please lie to me if not.
@@GreasyFingers it came In boxes wrapped in news paper dated 1987 but most was either broken, dismantled or missing, I had almost zero nuts or bolts that was a pain, so I bought a very rotten donor car to help with missing nuts, bolts and trim, Cheers.
God bless you for doing this.
Thanks, Tony. 😊
What a project! Forza 💪
Danke, Matthias. Lange nichts gehört, hast Deine Jule verkauft?
@@GreasyFingers Bis jetzt habe ich es noch nicht übers Herz gebracht! Muss aber eigentlich 😉
Metal condition of the inside panel seems to be not bad. And lots of noice parts with beautiful condition. Have fun🍀🍀🍀
Thanks!
I see it like you. Hopefully there won’t be too many bad surprises.
You will awake this sleeping beauty and she will realize she is a princess.
The only questions are, at what cost in time and treasure?
This video series will represent the want-to-be gtv owner’s (me) dream/fantasy/nightmare. Thanks for taking us along the journey.
Excellent pairing of visuals and music. You are getting very good at that.
The costs will be enormous, but still, these cars peak 70k today, so as my wallet empties, my garage increases in value.
Thanks for the feedback about music & edit. Much appreciated!
What a car Johannes!!!
It is, isn’t it?
Oh yes! Lots of amazing content coming up. :-)
Food for year to come!
Freue mich auf all die Videos und Projekte! :)
Danke, Alfred!
Johannes, a hearty and large congrats on your latest purchase. Agreed, that interior with the flying buttress seats is the most attractive Alfa interior I've ever seen. This will be a restoration series for the ages. We in the Alfa world have missed you.....and Olivia. Wonderful cars. I have a 73 and a 73. The 73 was a field find purchase from a police impound lot on the Mexico Texas border. While mine was a drier body, yours is a better car. This will be a special series
It’s great to have you commenting again, Steve. I missed you!
Have you decided about what colours yours will get?
@@GreasyFingers Not yet. Next week I start out on a 3000 mile trip to the east coast collecting parts for a 66TI and a 61 Spider 1300. I am considering pulling the engine and tranny from the field find GTV placing it into the 66TI and (take a deep breath-going for a EV conversion. The EV conversion is years away.I have a friend with a the mezziotint green Olive colored Super and I like it. Also like English Gray and Periwinkle for the TI
@@stevewuertz3598 That’s good to hear. I’ve just started to an east coast trip myself, with Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts on my route. Watch out for a red 944 Turbo!
@@GreasyFingers Fantastic time of year to visit.I've never been to those 3 states-good on you. Maine is sooo pretty from what I've seen. Enjoy!!
I love that car ..!! I just subscribed can’t wait to see all process of restoration..!! Saludos desde Cuzco 🇵🇪
Thanks, mate.
Cuzco, Peru? Nice!!!!
@@GreasyFingers yes, Cuzco it’s the imperial capitals of the Incas, Machu Picchu (one of the new 7 wonders ) it’s located close by, Saludos 🖖
Roll on that new 911 project Johnnes.... this looks a mammoth task you have taken on but we/me have confidence in you totally..
Thanks, mate.
I guess I’m going to make a similar video about the new 911 soon, but I also think I’m up for some hard core restoration. I might tackle the Giulia’s accident damage soon.
Schöne Aufgabe für ein verlängertes Wochenende. 😜 Ich habe keinerlei Bedenken, dass du daraus ein Prachtexemplar machen wirst. Viel Spaß und gutes Gelingen.
Thanks, Brother Louie. 😁
I have a 1966 Giulia Sprint GT Veloce, will follow this closely,and yours is a MK1 1750! I would love a Giallo Ochra or metallic light gray!
Hey Robert.
66 means 1600, scalino and single headlights, right? What colour is yours?
I tend to go for one of the contemporary blue tones, i.e. Bluette, Blu Francia or Blu olandese. That is for two reasons: I found traces of blue at hidden places of the body and though there’s no actual justification, I still like the idea of giving her back the original colour. Second reason: the cacao kind of tone of the interior will give a perfect match with dark blue.
We want more videos like this. More AR :-)
There’s A LOT of them coming …
Goodness what a beautiful car but what a mess. Will be fun watching you work your magic.
An enormous mess! That tangle of melted iron at the front traverse!
Big big project, But with your skills and patience you can manage it!
Thanks, mate. I’ll do my best.
Cool projekt… looking forward to see your progress on the Alfa
I have just bougth a project my self… a Triumph Gt6 Mkll who has been neglected for 11 years … no serius rust, but everything need to be restored and redurbished …
Thanks, Peter.
Cheers, that is a very cool car!
Would be a great project 🙏👍
You really love and appreciate these cars, it's obvious. A couple of real gems - the steel wheels (must be like hen's teeth now) and better still the steering wheel. BTW, I also love the interiors and particularly the dash and 'clocks' of the 105's (I'm so familiar with them from my childhood in a Giulia Super).
Yeah, you can feel the enormous care and devotion that went into the development and manufacturing of these cars.
It’s a such a pity that these few thoughtless mistakes they made in designing quarter panels and sills have ruined Alfa’s reputation.
I’ll never understand why they haven’t redesigned it, after - say - five years it must have been clear it won’t work that way.
Great channel and I like your work. keep it up 👍👍
Thanks, Ben!
Just browsed through your work at the Spider. Same story, I guess.
@@GreasyFingers Yes, I haven't worked on a spider before but I have to say despite the rust problem it's a well built car. I can see why people value them and twin 40s as standard, well you can't beat that choice. 😃😃I will watch some more of your videos as I like watching people doing the job well.
Will you ever work on a 928?
I’ve looked into the US 928 market in the past weeks, but couldn’t get the hang of the pricing. I found low priced cars between 10 and 20k with no obvious reasons to justify twice the price. The same was true for the upper segment.
50-100k and I never recognised what the reason could be.
Gave it up and went for a 944 Turbo instead which I’m going to use for a Michigan to NYC road trip in the coming weeks.
@@GreasyFingers I think it has a lot to do with the risky business 928 that sold at auction for 1.8 million recently, that really drove up the price, even for ones in terrible condition
@@serpentza Was that Steve Jobs‘ car?
Really interested to see where this goes -- sometimes I think about buying an old Alfa and then wise up.
A wise person keeps telling me: get out of your comfort zone, Viking-faced mechanic. She’s as naughty es she’s wise.
Like the looks of this car far better than Olivia. You'll be busy a while. Looking forward following this project.
Well, you see: monogamy is overestimated, you just have to love them all.
@@GreasyFingers My car begs to differ ;)
Congratulations on your fantastic new project, Johannes, it'll be wonderful when it's done. Seeing as it's a 68 should it not have the "Scalino" front end? For me Giugiaro's original design is the most pure; the subsequent cars still look good, but the original is so perfectly resolved - a masterpiece.
I look forward to seeing it's restored inner metalwork covered in pink epoxy 🙂
Thanks, Angus.
In fact it is a master piece especially when you think about Giugiaro’s age when he did it.
I’m not an expert in Alfa history, but it appears the GTV became non-scalino earlier than the Junior.
I let the experts comment …
I have to stock up on pink primer, thanks for reminding me.
@@GreasyFingers that's correct
Das wird eine SEEEEEHRRRRR lange Videoreihe und ich freue mich jetzt schon auf jede Sekunde!🖖
Ich fürchte auch.
Im Moment habe ich sehr gemischte Gefühle aus „o Gott, was habe ich getan“ und „ich möchte sofort anfangen“.
@@GreasyFingers Das kenne ich!
Aber wenn man erstmal angefangen hat.........😜
Komm schon tu deinen "Jüngern" den Gefallen!😎
Und wenn der Wagen erst mal rollt.....😀
@@dirkdutzmann9250 Raus aus der Komfortzone, rein in die Werkstatt!
@@GreasyFingers Yeeeeehaaa!🤩
I am so looking forward to enjoying your work on this project - as with all your excellent videos.
If you are looking to sell afterwards - I would be very interested !
Hi Paul. Please contact me via my mail address that you can find in the About section of the channel.
I am new to the channel , this looks very promising !
Hope you continue to enjoy it!
those seats 😮😲😍🥰
They are, aren’t they?
Interesting… 5 mo. Ago comments, and since quiet… TWO QUESTIONS: Your roll around lift would be perfect for my needs. Whose the maker/where from? My ‘74 needs to be on a rotisserie for a bit, but soon onto a lift(too old for up n dn from the floor!). Have you been buying body repair parts from Classic Alfa? Thnx. (Perhaps I will start filming (editing) , too;)
Yeah, too many customer projects this winter. The lift is a Twin Busch.
Awesome project. I hope you have a very flat surface to work up from. That's had more hits than the Beatles.
Help me if you can, I’m feeling dow-ow-own, and I do appreciate you being arou-ou-ound, help me get my feet …
Welcome to the "pleasures" of Alfa ownership Johannes! That body has had a hard life, but I'm sure you will be able to sort it out. I'm looking forward to the videos! The interior looks great and those are the best seats and dash. Is the engine a 1750?
Thank you, Mark.
I was looking for a major challenge in terms of body work and I guess that’s what it is.
The engine is a period correct 1750, but not the matching number engine of the very car, I guess.
The former owner has about 10 engines in stock and I suppose he took the best one from the shelf for this project.
Yes yes yes!
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Hi there, I have been enjoying a lot watching some of your work, specially for the 911 as I have an old 911SC. I have a question if you don't mind, it seems some parts for the brake got restored, kind of zinc/nickel plating? Is there a service you are using that you are willing to share with us? Would you recommend to do it yourself? Will it be possible to describe in your videos the products you are using for your work? Thanks a lot.
Thanks for the feedback!
When callipers of my cars need restoration, I send them to a little specialist company in southwest Germany. Drop me a mail and I can forward you the contact.
I generally only recommend products if I find them standing out of products of the same kind. If it’s just standard products I mention the kin, but not the brand. If you have questions, just ask.
I love the colour of the Opel Manton/Berleneta in the background. What is the colour name?
I have to ask the owner …
Love it too.
The body is almost as good as when it left the factory 😁
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I suddenly and unexpectedly find myself in the financial position of being able to afford a well sorted 105 series Alfa!! So I have returned to your videos for inspiration. So many choices I don't know which to buy, 1300, 1600, 1750, 2000, Giulia Super there are good ones of all on the market for good prices here in Australia at the moment as Covid mania has subsided and recession has created a buyers market - perfect timing for me lol. Which would you choose???
Hi mate. That is a fortunate!
For 20, I’d take a 1300 Giulia, for 30 a 1600 Giuilia, for 40 a 1300 GT, for 50 a 2000 GT. Special models and model years like the first series 1750 peak 70k in the meantime.
*) All in Europe and Euro.
Ah, pretty similar here A year ago they were much higher. There are quite a few here still as rust is not as big a problem. Thanks for the reply!
Hey, enjoying your postings for some time. Ahead for me: Yet to redo my 74 2L. GTV again, after poorly done professional sills work. I found water leaking and ruined floor driver side, so removed for full replacement. Have had 67 GTV, 65 GTA, and 66, 74 spiders, others... Currently also a 72 GTV racecar with many lightweigh-ting modifications. KTM or KTL? Is that a heavy protection layer for the underside or inside of sheetmetal? I will use a rotisserie. Curious why you don’t? (Did the racecar on an adjustable one I made up)
Hi Stephen, yes, I will too build me a rotisserie.
Catholic dip painting … I’m still contemplating about it.
@@GreasyFingers Perhaps Cathodic Dip Painting...? I think Catholic version uses wine......
@@raphaelhamm3853 😆😆😆
I am just 2 min in and I fear what you bought was a VIN plate and a dream :) but I know "you can do it" as Bela Karoli would say
I think it’s a bit more than a VIN plate and a dream. It’s a rather well preserved car with, however, a miserable body.
A looked for a challenge, you know …
The seats look like they might be the duluxe leather option? Very nice if so. Interesting that you are going down the E coat route, so many different opinions on this topic I’m still undecided.
Hey Joe. I’m not sure about the leather. People keep telling me the seats are very rare, but I’m not an expert in the 105’s history and I don’t want to say anything wrong.
When it comes to KTL, I’m driven by the fact that it has been the method of choice in the contemporary car industry for 2-3 decades now. Of course today’s body designs are tailored towards it, and that’s exactly what challenges me: how to apply it to an ancient design?
@@GreasyFingers @Greasy Fingers There company I spoke to about doing mine said ( for the initial dip) holes needed to be drilled in any areas where the solution could not drain once it was removed from the tank. In addition, it was advised to E-coat before outer ( and possibly) middle Sills were fitted to reduce the risk of the acid solution collecting in the flanges where the panels meet, and to allow the coating to be applied to these areas properly. In the end, I figured modern Epoxy primer and cavity wax applied properly would likely outlast my lifetime anyway - so that's why I'm swaying away on my 66 GTV but might opt for my GTV 2000
@@joehounsham424 Thanks, Joe. That’s exactly my thoughts too. I was thinking along the lines of e-coating it without the middle and outer sill, maybe even without the quarter panels (and coating these separately of course).
Doing all the adjustment work of the sill panels before (and tacking it together, but then disassemble it again) would make sure that things fall in place after the coating took place.
Ha, Ha, indeed Olivia saw this GT coming in, and she must be jealous now
Is the Giulia Super getting painted now/ done ?… starting a new project while another is incomplete is certain death for the halfway done car
Ok never mind. I saw you answering my question at the end of the video
Now you gut me!
It has a 1750 Mk2 front panel
Where is the bracket on the nose for the 1750 grille?
Thanks for commenting.
Yes, as I say in the film, the nose is not right.
What bracket you mean?
Have you got plans for more Alfa related content in the future? Would be interested in sponsoring any of your future Alfa videos! Great work!
I definitely have. I’ve just bought a Giulietta and another GT, so there’s going to be a lot. Please contact me via halvar.v.flake@googlemail.com or in Instagram.
KLASSE !😄
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I too noticed a bit of patina.
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Hi ich freue mich wahnsinnig auf dieses Projekt. Seit Walter bin ich mit dabei. Ich stehe aktuell vor einem ähnlichen Punkt. Mein Auto war beim KTL, nächstes mal würde ich jedoch erst die schweisarbeiten machen, da ich fast alles was grundiert wurde, ohnehin wieder entfernen musste…
Im Video konnte ich nicht feststellen ob du die KTL vor oder nachher machen willst. Und wieso? :D
Beste Grüße
Hi Maxi. Ja, ich bin auch am Überlegen, wann für die KTL der richtige Zeitpunkt ist. Die Alfas haben ja diese spezielle Problematik der Blechstapel in den Schwellern und der großen Öffnungen über den Wagenheberaufnahmen.
Manchmal frage ich mich, ob ich die Schweller erst einpasse, dann nochmal auseinandernehme, zum Verzinken gebe und dann erst rein punkte. Das würde die ganze KTL-Idee in Frage stellen. Muss noch drüber nachdenken …
Dazu hilft es evtl zu wissen das ich an einem 356 baue, und hier teilweise 3 Bleche aufeinander kommen. Als ich nach der KTL die Falze teilweise trennte, kam der volle Rost dazwischen raus. KTL ist also nur für Hohlräume an die ich sonst nicht rann komme, und ich komme an jeden dran weil sowieso alles kaputt ist bei diesen alten Kisten.
Ich würde nächstes mal lieber alles schweißen, Schweißnähte gut vorbereiten und evtl sich verschließende Hohlräume vorher mit 2k Epo Grundierung bereits auslackieren. Bleibt die Frage ob KTL dann nicht nur Mode ist. Sind doch einige Mäuse die evtl gut anderweitig mehr bringen. Mein Auto musste zwei mal getaucht werden und hat dann bei Carblast 7Steine gemacht…
Beste Grüße
Is the Alfa on the back burner? I keep wondering about it.
She’s still there and I’m sure going to tackle the project soon after the new workshop is finished.
@@GreasyFingers Pleased to hear it. I love that Alfa. Drove one when I was 20 years old and it was sheer exuberance as it accelerated. Good news about your new workshop
Thanks, Holden. I’m currently restoring a 115 Spider for a customer, so Alfa content is in the pipeline. I guess I’ll be able to release the first film by the next 8 days.
1. Serie, sehr schön! Welche Farbe ist die originale? giallo ocra wäre ein Traum ... Viel Spaß beim Projekt und herzlichen Dank für die schönen Videos!
Ich habe an verdeckten Stellen Spuren von blau gefunden, weiß aber noch nicht ob es sich um Bluette, Blu Francia oder Blu Olandese handelt.
Auf blau habe ich mich schon ziemlich eingeschossen, weil’s einfach zum Niederknien aussieht mit den cacaofarbenen Sitzen.
@@GreasyFingers das passt auf jeden Fall!
WOW I hope you realise that is the rare factory leather interior. the sway bar you put at the front is the rear one.
Thanks, Ian.
I’m aware about the leather. It eventually tipped the scales to buy the car.
The ARB is of course a mistake.