One of the downfalls of traveling with a pet is the need to stay at “pet friendly” hotels. Some of the large chains permit dogs with an exorbitant fee, the Red Roof Inn is one of the few that welcomes …
Fla to CT 2021 – Day Two
Sunrise over the St. Johns River was a welcome start to a day that would mostly be via the dreaded Interstate 95 – the famous road to Florida (or away from). Time for a fill up – and why not …
Super work in Miami
A four day drive from Key Largo to Connecticut in a nearly 50 year old car requires proper preparation. Making sure the car is running properly is one of themost important requirements. The 1973 Giulia Super developed a clunking sound …
Replace Giulia Super Hinge Pins
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 …
Greenwich Concours d’Elegance 2019
Greenwich Concours d’Elegance | May 31st – June 2nd, 2019. 2019 will be the 24th Greenwich Concours! Recognized as one of the premier concours in the country and the largest in the Northeast, Greenwich is unique in that it is two concours back to back. Sunday – European …
Florida to Connecticut via Giulia Super 2019
The yearly trip to Connecticut – now that the cold weather and snows have finished. The method of transportation is a 1973 Giulia Super and the route this time is via the Eastern coast of the USA taking as many …
Florida to Connecticut via Giulia Super 2019 – Day Two
Drive 370 mi, 8 hours, 6 minutes After most of the day spent on the dreaded I95 yesterday I was looking forward to some back roads and “blue highways”. Starting out getting some non-ethanol gas then taking the ring road …
Florida to Connecticut via Giulia Super 2019 – Day Three
Setting off and heading north on I40, the first thing to do was to fill up on some non ethanol fuel so I exited the interstate for the more scenic route 11. Heading toward the Chesapeake bridges and tunnels along …