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cpk33
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 Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 12:59 am Post subject: Hello All |
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Hi All,
Just thought I'd introduce myself, I am Chris from Lingfield in Surrey and I have just rescued a 33 from a miserable end!
The cars a series 2 cloverleaf that's in need of some TLC. It had been owned by one old boy and garaged for 18 years.. The car did have an Alfa FSH and 35K on the clock, believe me 18 months ago it must have been concourse! BUT it has been molested by some young lads who thought it was a great idea to rip out the interior (which they threw in a skip!) and thrash it within a inch of it's life at a track day. Now I must bring it back to life!
About me well...I have owned various Italian cars down the years, Maserati 422, Fiat X19, Fiat Bravo HGT, Alfa GTV V6 (That was the last one)... Always fancied owning a Boxer engined Alfa though as tried to buy one when I was 17 and couldn't insure it! Ended up with a poxy 850cc Mini!
Anyway look forward to interacting with you guys and maybe meeting up at one of the AROC or Auto Italia events.
Cheers All,
Chris 
P.S. Anyone know where I can get an interior, and when I say interior I mean everything apart from the dash and front seats! 
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lee16v
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| Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 3:09 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Chris,
Welcome to the forum. Good to see that you've saved the 33 from a fate worse than a fate worse than death!! I'm sure once you get it running well again you wont regret it for a moment. I've had my 33 nearly 6 years now and it still keeps me entertained on the roads........and in the garage 
As for your interior, Paul Hide on here (user name paulhide) might be able to sort you out with something......and he doesn't live a million miles away from you either (about 20 miles according to the AA route planner.  )
Good luck with it all and maybe we'll meet at one of those events.
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johnboy
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| Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 3:25 pm Post subject: |
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Hi chris
well done on saving another 33.it's shocking when people rip the seats out for track day 
as for the engine,the carb's are proberly out of sink,for starter's
have fun
regards john
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lee16v
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| Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 3:36 pm Post subject: |
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it's shocking when people rip the seats out for track day
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It's even worse doing it with 20 cans of lager in you |
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johnboy
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| Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 3:38 pm Post subject: |
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| johnboy wrote: |
it's shocking when people rip the seats out for track day
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It's even worse doing it with 20 cans of lager in you |
Don't know what you mean
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bobbber
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Hey Chris... welcome to the forum
Need to get back on the trail of sorting out my 33 too soon... now where did I put those 20 pints???
Bob
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lee16v
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| Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 3:18 pm Post subject: |
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now where did I put those 20 pints???
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Down the back of your neck knowing you Bob! |
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bobbber
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Oh yeah! Forgetful lark this drunkeness.... must go to the shop for some more...
Belgian shop... "SHOP" :
"Do you speak English???"...
"Yes sir, I am from Bangalore... you are buying a lot of most many of my lagers on this today of days... I go retire back to returning of India when you leaving SPA tomorrow day in voy of con"
What a guy!
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gritsop
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johnboy
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Sorry chris we've hijacked your post. your get used to it
SPA is king 
regards john
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bobbber
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| Where was this shop Bob? Aywelle? |
Certainly was Sir...
Yeah... sorry Chris...
Bob
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lee16v
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'And as if by magic the 'SHOP' keeper arrived'
Bloody godsend that place..........would have been some hungry dry peeps that night! |
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paulhide
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Hi Chris, yes I've probably got all that you need, if you didn't get my email. PM me with details and I'll get back to you.
Yep, Spa sounds good.
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cpk33
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| Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 7:07 pm Post subject: |
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No worries re the thread change, chat is always good!
Yes Paul got you mail and will be in touch soon when I have a few quid available for some interior...
Cheers,
Chris
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