Fellas (and ladies?) -
I'm active duty military, currently stationed in Naples, Italy. Have a few musclecars back home (68 GTO convt, Nordic Blue/White/Parchment, built 455, TH400; 66 Fairlane GT convt, Black/Black/Red, built 428, 4 sp; 71 Javelin road race project, 401, 4 sp, NASCAR 9"), but thought I would buy something local to restore here.
Here I am with the CFO and our daughter at the Colosseum -- Rome is only about 2.5 hours from here.
And our rental house in the Naples suburbs; the garage takes up the basement level.
After quite a bit of research, I found the "sweet spot" for character, looks, aftermarket support, affordability, etc -- the "smooth nose" Alfa Romeo GT Junior produced from 1970-1975. Projects can be had for about $6k, but I paid about twice that for mine. It was a fairly solid (relative term -- these cars have rust issues) and original car with only one repaint evident. Was running and driving, but now I've started to completely disassemble it.
Here it is as I found it at the prior owner's house in Pozzuoli, Italy. About 20 minute drive from my house.
Plan is a complete restification -- won't be a concours correct trailer queen, but it will be a great looking little track day toy that will also be street legal. Plan is to take it back to the states when my tour here is done -- very easy to do as long as the car is 25 years old -- you don't have to worry about U.S. safety and smog standards.
BTW, these cars look great in "track day" configuration:
I have a large-ish and well equipped garage, and typically have done all work myself, except for body and paint. Have built numerous engines, transmissions, etc, and figure it's time to learn how to do bodywork and paint.
I have an 80 gallon Quincy 5 hp two stage compressor, Miller 211 MIG, angle grinders, cutoff wheel, DA sanders, sanding blocks, shot bag for metal forming, dollies, body hammers, spoons, etc, etc. Just need to order a few more things -- HF 30" brake and a stud gun. Car will need some new metal, and I think I'm ready for that.
More to follow!
Scott
First Paint Job - 72 Alfa Romeo GT in Naples, Italy!
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72 Alfa Romeo GT 1300, Amaranth Red/Tan
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that's actually a pretty cool car. Not a huge fan of alfa rameo but cool
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I like it! Would look great like that black one you pictured. Where are you going to spray it?
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Thanks, I'm partial to them as well. At 2,000 lbs and 2.0 liters, it's a lot different than the 3500+ lbs and 7+ liters I'm used to working on. Scott 72 Alfa Romeo GT 1300, Amaranth Red/Tan
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Not sure yet on where to spray it. Leaning towards a homemade booth in the garage. Will probably go with a factory color -- right now I'm leaning towards metallic olive -- like the car in this thread -- http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/alfa-ro ... 600-a.html Thanks, Scott 72 Alfa Romeo GT 1300, Amaranth Red/Tan
66 Fairlane GT Convt, 428, 4 sp, Black/Black/Red 68 GTO Convt, Owner Built 455/TH400, Nordic Blue/White/Parchment 71 Javelin Road Race Project, Owner Built 401, T-10, 9" |
Nice project. As for the color I'm with Novafreek on the black being a better choice.
Of course its your car so whatever you want is what matters. The olive green is too light IMHO and takes away some of the dignity of the GT. 1968 Coronet R/T
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I've seen the olive cars in person here, and they do look nice. It will be several months before I have to make a final decision. All I can say right now is that it will not be red. Too many red ones out there. Thanks, and love your R/T. Still miss my 71 GTX, black/black, 440/4bbl, hemi 4 speed, spoilers, air grabber, track pack w/3.54 Dana, gauges, etc. Had a 68 hemi RR, too. Original 383 car with a strong pump gas hemi w/solid roller, aluminum heads, etc. 72 Alfa Romeo GT 1300, Amaranth Red/Tan
66 Fairlane GT Convt, 428, 4 sp, Black/Black/Red 68 GTO Convt, Owner Built 455/TH400, Nordic Blue/White/Parchment 71 Javelin Road Race Project, Owner Built 401, T-10, 9" |
Wow, those are some nice Mopars you had.
I miss a few of my old Muscle cars and wonder why I ever sold them. Who knew they would be worth so much money today? 1968 Coronet R/T
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