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Category: Automobilia

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Alfa Romeo Alfasud, Automobile Work, Automobilia

Alfasud work: Floor Heat Shielding, window tinting and more.

by Fred Freyon August 27, 2021August 27, 2021Leave a Comment on Alfasud work: Floor Heat Shielding, window tinting and more.

On past trips to Italy during the summer months getting stuck in Italian traffic in hot weather made it very clear that the factory heat shielding was not doing its job as the floor in the car became very warm. …

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 …

Automobile Work, Automobilia

Alfa Romeo Coil Upgrade

by Fred Freyon September 1, 2020September 1, 2020Leave a Comment on Alfa Romeo Coil Upgrade

Many owners of vintage Alfas change out the mechanical distributor with points to a modern electronic version. 123 Ignitions make a very nice one for Alfa 4 cylinder  engines. Using this system offers more flexibility in advance timing and spark …

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, 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 …

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 …

Auto Shows / Museums, Automobilia, Florida, Photography

Ocean Reef Club – Vintage Weekend 2018

by Fred Freyon January 22, 2019February 20, 20202 Comments on Ocean Reef Club – Vintage Weekend 2018

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 Romeo, Automobile Work, Automobilia

Alfa Romeo – Sticky ATE Brakes

by Fred Freyon December 16, 2018May 10, 2019Leave a Comment on Alfa Romeo – Sticky ATE Brakes

The front right brake on the Giulia Super began sticking just a couple of weeks after the drive from Connecticut to Florida. When braking, the car would pull to the left. After a drive I noticed the right front wheel …

Auto Shows / Museums, Automobilia, Vintage Racing

Lime Rock Park Vintage Festival 2018

by Fred Freyon September 4, 2018May 10, 2019Leave a Comment on Lime Rock Park Vintage Festival 2018
Auto Shows / Museums, Automobilia

Ocean Reef Club Vintage Weekend 2016

by Fred Freyon December 3, 2016March 3, 2020Leave a Comment on Ocean Reef Club Vintage Weekend 2016
Alfa Romeo, Auto Shows / Museums, Automobilia, Europe 2015, Travel, Vintage Racing

Europe 2015 – Part Nine: Museo Mille Miglia

by Fred Freyon July 26, 2015June 13, 2019Leave a Comment on Europe 2015 – Part Nine: Museo Mille Miglia

July 26 2015 – Museo Mille Miglia While Beverley enjoyed the beaches and shopping areas in our little village of Torre del Benaco with Nico, Hans and I took a drive to the village of Brescia, best known as the …

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