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CT to FLA, Drives

CT to Florida 2021

by Fred Freyon October 24, 2021February 3, 2022Leave a Comment on CT to Florida 2021
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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 …

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Europe 2021, Europe 2021, Travel

Europe 2021

by Fred Freyon August 30, 2021January 21, 2022Leave a Comment on Europe 2021

This year with difficulty traveling to the EU, once we got to the Netherlands we decided not to venture outside of the country – plus there was much work to be done in the new condo.   Many trips to the …

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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. …

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Recipe

CAPRESE PANINI

by Fred Freyon August 26, 2021August 26, 20211 Comment on CAPRESE PANINI

Ingredients: Chibata Rolls Red and Green Pesto Tomatos Mozzarella Cheese Parmesan Cheese Dry Oregano Paprika Salt Cayenne Pepper Heat panini press to correct temp (low on this unit) Apply one pesto to each side of the bread Add sliced tomatoes, …

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Auto Shows / Museums

Fiat Freakout 2021 – Lancaster PA

by Fred Freyon June 28, 2021August 18, 2021Leave a Comment on Fiat Freakout 2021 – Lancaster PA

Fiat Freakout 2021 – Lancaster Pennsylvania Wednesday June 23, 2021 with our destination Bethlehem PA, where we would spend the night. Weyerbacher Brewing was our first stop on the road. Bethlehem is best known for its former steel production and …

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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 …

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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 …

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FLA to CT

Fla to CT 2021 – Day One

by Fred Freyon April 23, 2021April 24, 2021Leave a Comment on Fla to CT 2021 – Day One
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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 …

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CT to FLA, Drives

CT to Florida 2020 – October 23-25 2020

by Fred Freyon October 25, 2020February 3, 2022Leave a Comment on CT to Florida 2020 – October 23-25 2020
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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 …

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