Retro-Pete

Hey you guys!!! I want to know what make the rear bumper splitter is! Thank you please!

Ok here are some pics all measurements are from center of the holes to the edge of the roof skin/rubber seal edge! You'll need to use the flush fitting rivnuts though or the rails sit on the raised part of the other type of rivnut rather than on the roof panel!

Hi guys they must be OEM but not OEM prices Any thing considered ok! Ta

Looking for £75 Collection from Le19 0r Le17 post codes (leicester)

Hi guys, Am looking to buy an after market stereo for my ipod to connect and have bose sub box that I want to modify (external amp) for my 156 54 plate jtd and would like to retain the steering wheel controls! Anyone have any experiances they'd like to share?? Thanks in advance, Pete

Thanks buddy

Hey, I'm thinking of fitting HID's to my SW has anyone else done this conversion? Lots of kits on the bay and seeing as they're not illegal MOT wise (unless incorrectly fitted) its got me thinking! The FL lights have no projector (magnified) unit so will the reflector go mad with the HID's fitted??

Rattle cans are for small areas really! Bumper corners etc the materials in the can are not really designed for long term finish! I could write a massive reply to you so what I will do is a step by step guide with pictures so everyone will see whats involved!

Get bloody spraying lad!

If you want to spray the grille you'll need some "acid etch primer" its available from Halfrauds (if you have a trade card its a good discount) Get some 320 wet'n dry and give it a reet good sanding! No shine! Degrease and spray about 2-3 medium coats on, leave to go tacky then Spray on a couple of coats of filler primer and leave to dry. Flat off with 5-600 wet'n dry (don't flat through) degrease and spray on satin black JD!! Remember rattle cans are not as good as 2k!

Depends which shade of Purple/Rosso you require bud I'd have to choose from the 7 shades on there right now. Got ya! PM me some pics and I'll quote you happy (hopefully)

small question, why did you not paint the the top of the rear door? would painting this not help blend in with the rest of the paint? I appreciate you are a pro, but was just curious I was blending up the front door frame and the rear 1/4 D pillar! If it doesn't need painting its not worth introducing a potential problem area however small!

Post up some pics bud, need to know what I'm dealing with! Will take pics 2moz of all body work. Cool bud

Post up some pics bud, need to know what I'm dealing with!

Depends which shade of Purple/Rosso you require bud old 130 or newer shade? Wing, bonnet bumpers or side etc?

Hi guys heres some of my handy work on my SW JTD some much needed TLC as the PO had neglected it! I do it for a living and am Alfa friendly!! Always happy to give advice!

Hey guys good news I found the measurements I'd scrawled on to a raggity old bit of paper so panic avoided!!! I'm getting creative tonight! Painting bonnet, front bumper, wings and 3 doors! Oh and door mirrors (had bases blasted) and roof bars!! I'll post up some pics of my workings!!

Ta bud! But already have a set of bars!!

Hi guys, I got some roof bars for my sportwagon and while I was there I took measurements of where to drill the holes (so it looks like they were factory fit)and now I've lost said measurements! So $64,000,000 question is - can anyone furnish me with the correct measurements please? Thank you, RP

I always treat floor pans like this- scrape all flaky paint off 1st (wear some goggles!) 4.5 inch angle grinder and a wire cup brush attatchment on the rusty bits and left over bits and bobs the I use jenolite liquid rust destroyer (the M.O.D use it on tanks, so good enough for me lol) then I use the "Acid etch" primer in cans you can buy from Halfords (good stuff) a bit of PU sealer on the pressed D tags then use Black waxoyl sprayed on then go round all the edges of the pans and joins with a brush to seal the seams! I restore cars for a living so its easy for me on a ramp! Anybody want some help message me! Advice is free!

Ha ha ha my reputation is out!!

What's your AlfaDriver forum name: Retro-Pete Whereabouts in the world are you?:Leicester What are you driving these days?: Alfa '99 166 Super with Zender and '54 156 JTD 16v x2 '96 155 2L How did you find AlfaDriver?: Through a friend Describe your introduction to the Alfa Romeo brand: Repaired a 6 month old 155 loved the styling and the way it drove, promised myself I'd get 1 now I own 4 alfa's lol Outside of Alfa Romeo, what are your interests?: Travelling! What do you do for a living?: Car body and mechanical shop owner. Tell us an interesting/crazy/unusual fact about yourself: I once got chatted up by Jordan and said "NO TA" Close 1 What's your "special skill"?: Multi tasking If money was no object, what four vehicles would be in your dream garage?: Alfa Montreal- Dream daily driver: RWD 155- Dream track car: Bugatti Veyron- Dream all-rounder: Maclaren F1- Wildcard entry: What are you personally hoping to get out of AlfaDriver?: To be able to speak my mind without people taking things to seriously! We're all car mad so how can a fact be offensive?? And finally, describe yourself in five words Easy, Helpfull, Eager, Generous, Late,