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Alfa Romeo, Auto Shows / Museums

Viva Alfa Romeo

by Fred Freyon November 7, 2021November 23, 2021Leave a Comment on Viva Alfa Romeo

Viva Alfa Romeo his hosted every year by Central Florida AROC and is held in Celebration Florida. This years show was held on November 5&6 2021.

Alfa Romeo, Alfa Romeo Convention, Auto Shows / Museums, Vintage Racing

Watkins Glen Vintage GP 2021 Alfa Romeo Featured

by Fred Freyon September 12, 2021December 17, 2021Leave a Comment on Watkins Glen Vintage GP 2021 Alfa Romeo Featured

  Thursday September 9th 2021 The start of the official Vintage Weekend events began with the Lakewood Vineyards FLX Alfa Romeo Show and Journey to the Top Car Show and Rallye. Alfa owners from all across the USA converged on …

Alfa Romeo, FLA to CT, Road Trips

Fla to CT 2021 – Day Three

by Fred Freyon April 25, 2021May 4, 2021Leave a Comment on Fla to CT 2021 – Day Three

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 …

Alfa Romeo, FLA to CT, Road Trips

Fla to CT 2021 – Day Two

by Fred Freyon April 24, 2021May 4, 2021Leave a Comment on 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 …

73 Giulia Super Rebuild, Automobile Work, Automobilia

Super work in Miami

by Fred Freyon April 19, 2021April 19, 2021Leave a Comment on 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 …

73 Giulia Super Rebuild, Automobile Work, Automobilia

Replace Giulia Super Hinge Pins

by Fred Freyon March 1, 2020October 14, 20202 Comments on 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 …

73 Giulia Super Rebuild, Alfa Romeo, Automobile Work

Brake booster change on 1973 Giulia Super

by Fred Freyon February 3, 2017January 6, 2023Leave a Comment on Brake booster change on 1973 Giulia Super

On the drive to from Connecticut to Florida it became apparent that the brakes were feeling very hard and not very grippy. If a sudden locking of the brakes became required the use of the  handbrake would be needed to …

73 Giulia Super Rebuild, Alfa Romeo, Automobile Work

Replacing Old Trunk Springs

by Fred Freyon January 14, 2020January 10, 2021Leave a Comment on 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 …

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 …

Alfa Romeo, Auto Shows / Museums

Greenwich Concours d’Elegance 2019

by Fred Freyon June 4, 2019June 17, 2019Leave a Comment on 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 …

Alfa Romeo, Drives, FLA to CT, USA

Florida to Connecticut via Giulia Super 2019

by Fred Freyon April 17, 2019May 10, 2019Leave a Comment on 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 …

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