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<\/a>This picture borrowed from the AlfaBB shows the original color of my TI and the original 15″ wheels I hope to find a set of. Anyone?<\/strong><\/p>\nWhat are the specifications I’m working toward?<\/p>\n
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- 2 liter engine<\/li>\n
- Single downdraft carb<\/li>\n
- Decent late transmission<\/li>\n
- All electrical working<\/li>\n
- Safe brake system<\/li>\n
- Original 15″ wheels<\/li>\n
- Period radio for Commute listening<\/li>\n
- Shoulder seat belts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
I already found a good used 2 liter engine and ‘most likely’ rebuilt transmission (I’m willing to take a chance). I have a 105 single down draft manifold already but still need a carb, I’m thinking a Weber DGV or another DCD, this time probably a 36\/36. Before I put the 2 liter in I plan on doing the head gasket, oil passage o-rings and front and rear main seals. I have a nearly new clutch I am going to use but I plan on rebuilding the hydraulic cylinders (did I mention the car is already converted
\nto hydraulic clutch?) and replacing the flexible hydraulic line. Before I install the freshened up drivetrain I will replace the brake flexible lines, inspect all hard lines and hook up the booster. I will also do all the electrical system checks and rewiring.<\/p>\nHow long will all this take? I am thinking about 30 hours. How much will it all cost? I am thinking $1200. $1200 you ask? It goes like this:<\/p>\n
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- Engine and trans with cores traded in: $600.<\/li>\n
- Engine fresh-up parts: $150.<\/li>\n
- Hydraulic system parts: $50.<\/li>\n
- Carb: $100.<\/li>\n
- Wheels: $100.<\/li>\n
- Battery: $50.<\/li>\n
- Seat Belts: $50.<\/li>\n
- Radio: $100.<\/li>\n
- Maybe I should add $200 for ‘stuff’<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/a>This is the interior that goes with the Bluette paint. Well, not the right hand drive, but you get the idea. I doubt I will find a set of these door panels, but they are on my dream-to-have list.<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"bluetteposs3\"](\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/05\/bluetteposs3.jpg?w=300&resize=300%2C225\" "\\"bluetteposs3\\"")
<\/strong><\/a>This is what it would have been like if I had a big budget to work with while doing cosmetics. Engine compartment here looks fabulous.<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"giulia1300ti\"](\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/05\/giulia1300ti.jpg?w=300&resize=300%2C225\" "\\"giulia1300ti\\"")
<\/a>I have these tail lights and I think this bumper. Another car with the Bluette. I will need a “GIULIA 2000 TI” badge.<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"alfa20260020paint20swatches202815020dpi20-20medium29\"](\"http:\/\/giuliettas.files.wordpress.com\/2009\/05\/alfa20260020paint20swatches202815020dpi20-20medium29.jpg?w=142&resize=142%2C300\" "\\"alfa20260020paint20swatches202815020dpi20-20medium29\\"")
<\/a>Here’s a scanned page from the color catalog I also borrowed from the AlfaBB.<\/strong><\/p>\nSo, my nice-to-have’s:<\/p>\n
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- New Carpet<\/li>\n
- Redone seats in red as seen above<\/li>\n
- TI or Super dash in miles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Dream-to-have’s:<\/p>\n
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- Paint!<\/li>\n
- Correct TI bumpers<\/li>\n
- Correct red\/gray TI door panels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
There you have it, the plan. Wish me luck. Stay tuned for the next somewhat above averagely exciting episode.<\/p>\n