1982 Alfasud 1.5Ti ex Wheeler Dealers

[tonylanciabeta]

Jan 17, 2017 11:41:02 GMT jamesd1972 said:

Very nice, have never seen the wheeler dealers with this on - did it involve welding !

BTW seat's original - note that the red pattern is lots of red "Ti"s

Ours was the same year but much less standard and probably faster

Only needed 2 small patches.
First thing a mechanic at work said when he saw the seats was, "why have got tit written all over your interior"

[luckygti]

Love it. Nice work Tony

[DarrenW]

Very nice! More photos required

[peter96]

Brilliant. Nice to see a tidy Sud.

[nigxl]

Jan 17, 2017 18:14:17 GMT b3nson said:

Jan 17, 2017 16:41:34 GMT jpr1977 said:

And also make sure your mates are all aware the handbrake works on the fronts before they comically pull it whilst your driving...

For real? Every day's a school day!

I had one in the eighties, inboard disks were a pig to get at and the handbrake used to seize on mine so it was never used.
Instead I used to leave it in gear and hope it didn't jump out of gear as I live on a hill. Until one day.
One totalled Sud sitting on a beach and some wiped out railings later that was the end of my Alfa experience.
I'd have another one tomorrow

[brc76]

On my 1350Ti, I used to adjust the front disks with a 1/4 T-handled driver with about 3 extensions on it so it'd reach the calipers from above and a feeler gauge. by moving using the extension for the adjustment, it made enough room to get one hand in to use the feelers, but still somewhat time consuming! Replacing front disks was always a fun day.

My handbrake never seized, but I was told some old wives tales about moving it in reverse regularly with the hand brake still on and releasing it as you started releasing the clutch. I don't know if that worked but the handbrake always did, so maybe.

I put Koni adjustable inserts in my shocks, and also a JustSuds lowered springs set. I had to modify the front hubs to keep the camber at a sane level, but what a difference that made. At the same time, my boss had a then new Honda S2000. He couldn't manage to keep with me in corners, I just didn't have to slow down. I also knew that if I lifted off the throttle, the rear would come around with no hesitation, so I had no choice! To be honest though, once the smallest straight appeared, I had no chance. They are not fast cars, but so, so much fun.

[ChasR]

That's a lovely motor! If I make this year's Gathering, enjoy!

[greencloverleafpat]

Jan 17, 2017 11:41:02 GMT jamesd1972 said:

Very nice, have never seen the wheeler dealers with this on - did it involve welding !

BTW seat's original - note that the red pattern is lots of red "Ti"s

Ours was the same year but much less standard and probably faster

Hi james i regret selling that red sud of yours it was such a fun car to drive on the road and very fast too.
I embarresed some cars with it.