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Assorted ramblings of things important to someone

  • Travel
    • Europe
      • Europe 2019
      • Europe 2018
      • Europe 2017
      • Europe 2016
      • Europe 2015
      • Europe 2014
      • Europe 2013
      • Europe 2012
      • Europe 2011
      • Europe 2010
      • Europe 2009
    • USA
      • Road Trips
        • Ommegang and Alfa
        • FLA to CT
        • Drive to Florida
        • Austin to Connecticut
        • Connecticut to Austin
        • Alfa Romeo Convention
        • Cross Country Drive
          • 2011 NY to California
          • 2011 California to NY
          • 2013 NY to CA on Route 66
      • Florida
      • Austin
      • Colorado
    • United Kingdom
      • United Kingdom 2019
      • United Kingdom 2016
      • United Kingdom 2014
      • United Kingdom 2010
    • Netherlands
      • Netherlands 2017
      • Netherlands 2016
      • Netherlands 2010
      • Dutch Alfa Club Trips
    • Ireland
    • Italy
      • Drive to Italy
        • 2018 to Lake Orta
        • 2017 to Lake Orta
        • 2014 Auto Moto d’Epoca
      • 2010 Alfa Romeo Centennial
      • 2010 Post Alfa Centennial
      • 2009 Italy Alfa Romeo Pre Centennial
      • Fiat 500 Club Italy
  • Automobilia
    • Automobile Work
    • Automotive Restos
      • 1972 Alfa Romeo GTV
      • 83 AlfaSud
      • 68 Fiat Dino Spider
      • 73 Giulia Super Rebuild
    • Auto Shows / Museums
    • Vintage Racing
  • Recipes
    • Marinara Sauce
    • Queso
    • Hummus
    • Chana Masala
    • COCONUT CURRY
    • Oat Bars with Fruit
    • Grain Free Dog Cookies
    • Appelgebak
    • PIÑA COLADA
    • Banana Bread with Honey And Applesauce
    • Bean, Cheese, Tomato and Chili Tortilla
    • Granola
    • Banana Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
    • Chickpea & Black Bean Vegetable Balls
    • Pretzels from Scratch
  • Craft Beer
    • Brewery Visits
    • Home Brewing
  • House Projects
  • Alfa Drive
  • Film Reviews

Author: Fred Frey

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73 Giulia Super Rebuild, Alfa Romeo, Automobile Work, Automobilia

Electrical Improvements – Headlight Relays and more

by Fred Freyon January 10, 2020October 14, 20202 Comments on 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. …

73 Giulia Super Rebuild, Automobile Work, Automobilia

Installing Hella Hazard Light Flasher Kit

by Fred Freyon December 23, 2019October 14, 20201 Comment on 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 …

Craft Beer, Home Brewing

Fast and Easy Berliner Weisse Home Brew

by Fred Freyon December 3, 2019February 24, 2020Leave a Comment on 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 …

Auto Shows / Museums, Automobilia, Florida

Ocean Reef Club Vintage Weekend 2019

by Fred Freyon December 12, 2019February 20, 2020Leave a Comment on 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 …

Automobile Work

Alfa 105 Transmission oil change

by Fred Freyon November 12, 2019November 12, 20196 Comments 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 …

House Projects

Studio of Banana

by Fred Freyon November 7, 2019November 9, 2019Leave a Comment on 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.  

House Projects

New insulation, sheetrock and windows in bedroom

by Fred Freyon November 7, 2019November 7, 2019Leave a Comment on 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 …

House Projects

New well tank

by Fred Freyon September 25, 2019November 9, 2019Leave a Comment on 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 …

House Projects

Deck sanding and staining

by Fred Freyon May 25, 2019November 9, 2019Leave a Comment on 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 …

House Projects

New tankless – on demand hot water system

by Fred Freyon October 12, 2018November 9, 2019Leave a Comment on 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 …

House Projects

Kitchen redo – again

by Fred Freyon May 9, 2018November 9, 2019Leave a Comment on Kitchen redo – again

The white composite flooring IKEA was quite easily damaged and the light color showed every scratch and muddy dog print.  Vinyl plank flooring is similar looking but is much more durable, waterproof and the darker color will not show every …

House Projects

Bathroom rebuild

by Fred Freyon June 26, 2017November 9, 2019Leave a Comment on Bathroom rebuild

A bathroom project is one of the most complex and time consuming jobs. It involves many types of materials, fixtures, electric and water. Usually its all confined to a small space and special care must be taken to avoid leaks, …

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