Our very own "barn find"...

[aggie57]

Refurbished and calibrated tachometer and speedometer returned from Howard Instruments.

Very noice!  Seriously, well done for mentioning the great work by a local supplier.

[Evan Bottcher]

Seriously, well done for mentioning the great work by a local supplier.

Agreed we should promote the locals!

Howard Instruments are in Heidelberg Heights.  Contact details: http://www.howardinstruments.com.au/

The brightwork was restored by Vic at Brighton Chrome Bumper Bars, Nepean Highway in Brighton.  03 9557 5276.

Trimming work is being done by Bray Mills, Darebin Rd in Thornbury.  03 9497 5509.

All highly recommended from me.

Of course reassembly and mechanical work is being done by club sponsor Bruno Collauti and his team at Maranello Pur Sang in Brunswick.  03 9386 9650.

[Evan Bottcher]

I found this old copy of Australian Classic Car, which I bought when published back in 1997.  I had my first Alfasud Ti back then, and knew very little about 105s but after reading this article I knew the 1750 GTV was the car to have!

[giulia_veloce]

Yeah,,,great car the 105
When I saw this new post,,I was expecting an update on the cars progress
July 30
So,,wheres the update

[Evan Bottcher]

Sorry Rob, things have definitely slowed down.  Waiting for me to extract an engine and gearbox and get things started on those.  It's been a slow winter, and it's still bloody freezing in Melbourne. What's up with that?

[giulia_veloce]

Not a good enough excuse Evan

Every man deserves to spend a few nights a week in his man cave
Go to Daddy Day Care (Bunnings),,and get yourself a heater.
At least ,,in the freezing winter months,you can drive your 105 with the excellent heater.

Another beautifull Sunny day here in Sydney.
Might go to the beach later.
You could also move here
2 funny

Robert

[Evan Bottcher]

Surprise!  You might see another update or two here in the next few months, as I finally extracted the engine and gearbox from storage so we can move forward with this project.  The last couple of years have seen another couple of projects get attention including a new engine and gearbox for the race car, so all energy and budget was going that way.  Now we're back in the game here.

Here's the engine as extracted from a garage in Preston after almost 15 years 

I have no idea if it's the original engine that came with the car from the factory, my paperwork file only goes back to the late 80s.  The head marking is correct for a 1750 GTV.

[Evan Bottcher]

I also retrieved the old radiator, which has now been professionally refurbished and tested and ready to fit.

[ItalCarGuy]

Good stuff Evan. Might help motivate me out of my project hibernation too...

[Colin Byrne]

What's the plan for cleaning up the engine Evan? water jet blasting? a million cans of degreaser from super cheap?

[werdna]

Good stuff Evan. Might help motivate me out of my project hibernation too...

Which project Derek?  haha

Look forward to the pics Evan.

[Evan Bottcher]

What's the plan for cleaning up the engine Evan? water jet blasting? a million cans of degreaser from super cheap?

Water jet blasting is the plan. Expensive, but gee it looks nice and I only plan to do this once...

[AikenDrum105]

I only plan to do this once...

[avi81n]

Have you had an opportunity to test the iSimple setup Evan? I was planning to fit a modern Bluetooth streaming head unit behind the glove box door but this might be a better solution.

[Evan Bottcher]

Have you had an opportunity to test the iSimple setup Evan? I was planning to fit a modern Bluetooth streaming head unit behind the glove box door but this might be a better solution.

I haven't yet Carl.  I've become hooked on bluetooth streaming everywhere else - in my house, other car, and portable speakers.  It's bloody convenient not having to hook up to cables.  So I thought I'd have another look at that option when we start making progress again.