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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 – 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 …
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 …