First Paint Job - 72 Alfa Romeo GT in Naples, Italy!
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Thanks. It was a really neat car, one of 300 or so GTO hardtops in 1970 with the Ram Air IV and 4 speed. It was optioned to race -- manual drums, manual steering, M21 close ratio 4 speed, steel wheels, and a 4.33 rear. I originally wanted to build a Pure Stock Drags car with it, and had the engine built to the limit of the rules, but it ended up being too nice (and valuable) to beat on, so I sold it. 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" |
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Nice Mopars and Pontiac, What was the story on the GTX?
I have a soft spot for Mopars and Pontiacs my self Dennis B.
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GTX was owned by a guy who passed away in the 1970's. His buddy ended up with the car. I bought it from the buddy in 2005 in Northern VA. Sweet car and very complete and original except for the engine, which was from a later model C body if I recall correctly. I sold it to a Mopar guy in 2010 or 2011. He made some progress on the restoration, then sold it to another guy, who had it painted, I think. Then he sold it to a friend who hasn't done anything to it. I'd like to be in a position to buy it back, but it's not in the cards anytime soon. 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" |
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Fellas -
Soon enough, it will be time to strip off the old paint. Here's what I'm thinking -- I have an 80 gallon compressor, a DA sander, and a fair bit of sandpaper for it -- this is what I plan to use for the larger areas - hood, fenders, doors, roof, decklid, etc. I'm assuming you use something like 36 grit. I think I have some that coarse, but much of it will be finer (60 grit, I think). As for the harder to reach areas, I have a small angle grinder that I can use coarse paper on. For areas that are not accessible for the small angle grinder, I thought I would use a sandblaster (for areas with thicker metal that won't warp) or hand sanding (areas that may warp). I live in Italy; do not have access to a soda blast facility (at least not one that I'm aware of), and not sure where to buy good chemical paint stripper. 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" |
Here I buy Aircraft Paint Stripper: http://www.autozone.com/paint-and-body/ ... 60023_0_0/
This stuff will take it off but it is nasty so don't get it in your eyes or inhale the fumes unnecessarily. 1968 Coronet R/T
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From the ad, "This item cannot be shipped to any US State, US Territory or US Military address." My address is US Military. 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" |
It may be available locally. Autozone, Home Depot and Walmart carry it here but I would imagine you have similar outlets over there?
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