Sheldon Mcintosh
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« on: September 01, 2008, 10:50:53 PM » |
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Just picked up a 1986 GTV6 over the weekend. She's a bit baggy and has a few mechanical problems but nothing too major, we hope, so far.
Wasn't in the market for one at the moment, but it came up at the right price, so i couldn't refuse really. By all accounts i only just sealed the deal in time too.
Engine may need head gaskets done, unsure yet, but feels extremely healthy, as does the clutch and gearbox. brakes need a bit of work, there's a few electrical/switchgear issues to sort, then just some little niggly things. Overall she's pretty good though, rust in the tailgate, paint a bit rough, but interior and rest of body very good.
Feels lovely to drive. I was expecting it to be very similar to the 90, but it was quite a lot nicer. Hard to explain why though...Maybe it was all in my head.
Only got one pic when I got her home. Lucky I didn't take it today, as there's a rather large puddle of brake fluid on the drive at the moment!
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90 - Grey one. (Ironsides). For track use only
90 - Blue one. For road use only
GTV6 - Blue.
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Sheldon Mcintosh
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« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2008, 10:55:48 PM » |
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I lied, one more pic.
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90 - Grey one. (Ironsides). For track use only
90 - Blue one. For road use only
GTV6 - Blue.
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dehne
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« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2008, 12:35:59 AM » |
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shame on you all those 90's will now be left homeless
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1x road 90
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dehne
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« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2008, 12:36:31 AM » |
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looks like a nice car though
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1x road 90
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Sheldon Mcintosh
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« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2008, 12:41:05 AM » |
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shame on you all those 90's will now be left homeless
ha ha. I'll keep tracking Ironsides, and the missus can have the road 90. I'll always have a soft spot for the 90 since it was my first Alfa. I think they'll get jealous though, no doubt about that. |
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90 - Grey one. (Ironsides). For track use only
90 - Blue one. For road use only
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Phil Baskett
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« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2008, 08:48:36 AM » |
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Well done Sheldon  Is this the one that popped up on the forum the other day? Certainly sounded like a bargain. |
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1977 Alfetta GTV Group S - Race car
2008 WRX - Road car
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Phil Baskett
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« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2008, 08:53:06 AM » |
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Never mind, I just saw your hijaked post. Still, congrats  |
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Edward Hellsten
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« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2008, 05:12:10 PM » |
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Well, now that you have off street parking, you gotta fill it with Alfas'. Stops them being hit by little old Granny's too
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80 Alfetta GTV 2000 - red
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76 Sud L 1.3 - white
85 33 1.5 - red
00 156 Selespeed - red
77 Alfetta GTV - Group S project - yellow
86 SudSprint 1.5 - clubsprint car - red
77 Alfetta GTV - Tarmac rally/Group S - red
03 156GTA 3.2 manual - daily driver - black
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Sheldon Mcintosh
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« Reply #8 on: September 04, 2008, 06:38:13 PM » |
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Doesn't look too bad after a wash. Yes, that front guard has an abomination of a paint job, and yes that is a puddle of brake fluid under the rear. Loving the blue colour though, she stands out from the crowd. Can't wait to get her roadworthy. Will be getting her up on the hoist tomorrow to change the brake caliper. Brakes will be nice! Luckily not too many old grannies in Mercedes' to smash into my Alfas where we're living now. For those who don't know, this is what we're referring to:- http://www.alfaclubvic.org.au/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,68/topic,998.0/ |
90 - Grey one. (Ironsides). For track use only
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Sheldon Mcintosh
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« Reply #9 on: September 04, 2008, 06:48:39 PM » |
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And another.
Would it look better without the Autodelta sticker, or should I leave it on?
See Ed, I still have your sponsorship on Ironsides. Almost a year now, still waiting on the cheque.
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90 - Grey one. (Ironsides). For track use only
90 - Blue one. For road use only
GTV6 - Blue.
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Edward Hellsten
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« Reply #10 on: September 04, 2008, 08:12:14 PM » |
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Well I do love racey stickers on a race car, so keep it.
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Now -
80 Alfetta GTV 2000 - red
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76 Sud L 1.3 - white
85 33 1.5 - red
00 156 Selespeed - red
77 Alfetta GTV - Group S project - yellow
86 SudSprint 1.5 - clubsprint car - red
77 Alfetta GTV - Tarmac rally/Group S - red
03 156GTA 3.2 manual - daily driver - black
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Colin Byrne
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« Reply #11 on: September 04, 2008, 09:20:43 PM » |
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nice one Sheldon, can't wait to see it, i've always liked the GTV6 even though its not a 105! I'll keep tracking Ironsides Ha! i bet the GTV will be out on the track on the next track day (Same stud pattern as the 90 yea?) |
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89’ Skyline station wagon (Tow car/Alfa support vehicle)
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Sheldon Mcintosh
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« Reply #12 on: September 04, 2008, 09:22:59 PM » |
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ha ha, you know me so well. Not the next day, but considering Phillip Island!
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Scott Farquharson
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« Reply #13 on: September 05, 2008, 12:09:19 AM » |
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Well Sheldon, I don't know what to say - I think the 90 community has gone into melt down....why don't you just slap them in the face....
PS so what is the car for.....daily, track, sundays....?
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Mick Aarons
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« Reply #14 on: September 08, 2008, 11:12:41 PM » |
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hey mate, well done on finally getting a real alfa.  |
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