Worn hinges are something to expect for a 40 plus year old car. The Alfa Romeo Giulia Super (and Berlina) hinges were made from steel with a simple split pin pressed into the hinge as a pivot. Even with lubrication …
Replacing Old Trunk Springs
Over time, the springs holding the trunk (boot) lid stretch out as they are normally in the extended state while the trunk is closed. This causes the trunk lid to not stay open fully and is a source of head-banging …
Electrical Improvements – Headlight Relays and more
Older Alfa Romeos are well known for having very basic electrical systems that is constructed with good quality components and last a long time. But eventually wires and connections age and build up electrical resistance reducing voltage and creating heat. …
Installing Hella Hazard Light Flasher Kit
Starting in the mid to late 60s, American imported Alfas were required to have four-way hazard flashers. European versions of Alfa Romeos where not required to have four-way hazard installed until much later. My1972 Giulia did not include them so …
Fast and Easy Berliner Weisse Home Brew
Berliner Weisse: Low in alcohol, refreshingly tart, and often served with a flavored syrup like Woodruff or raspberry, the Berliner-style Weisse presents a harmony between yeast and lactic acid. These beers are very pale in color, and may be cloudy …
Ocean Reef Club Vintage Weekend 2019
Every year, the Ocean Reef Club, in Key Largo Florida, hosts the “Vintage Weekend”. The spectacular show gives owners of vintage planes, boats and automobiles a chance show their cherished possessions to an appreciative public. The video below focuses on …
Alfa 105 Transmission oil change
Its been quite a few years since the transmission fluid was changed so before a long road-trip to Florida I thought it was a good time to do so. Unfortunately it was very cold and snowing/raining.. Step one is to …
Studio of Banana
Bev wanted to move here studio out of the bedroom and into a larger space. Since there was nowhere in the house to do this, a new remote addition to the house was needed. The “Golden Goddess” was born.
New insulation, sheetrock and windows in bedroom
The old double hung windows were a source of cold air blowing into the house as they had terrible weather sealing as well as the insulation inside the walls being quite old and lacking in quality. First step was to …
New well tank
The well pressure tank that came with the house has seen better days. Its made of metal and has started to rust badly. Rather then wait for it to fail, a new fiberglass one was installed using “quick connect” connections …
Deck sanding and staining
The decks were built several years ago and were never treated with any preservative. The wood used was pressure treated against rot and insects but the sun will grey, splinter and bend the untreated boards. A floor sander was rented …
New tankless – on demand hot water system
Suddenly the 50 gallon hot water tank/heater developed a leak. This is not very surprising as the water from the well causes corrosion and eventual the metal tank rusts and leaks. Options were to replace the tank and oil burner …