Man, I envy you. Anyone with such a working knowledge of Alfa cars from the 1960's and 1970's ... can confidently own and drive some of the most soulful sport coupes and sedans ever to grace boulevards and roadways.
Jethro, fun video! My 16 y.o. buddy and I are doing exactly this work right now on a '69 1750. In addition to the disassembly, we have ordered full floor pans as well as a full trunk pan and wheel will pan. We found a bit of rust! 👍🤓
So nice to watch someone else tear about a vehicle. It makes me feel better about my heap in the garage. You definitely know your stuff! Can't wait to see it back on the road.
Thank you for the video Jethro. It's by far the best argument I've ever seen for NEVER attempting to restore a car that runs... My new motto now is "patina = embrace the rust" or "what you can't see can't hurt you" (not until it does anyway)...
I love your channel. I recently returned home to Kenya, an RHD country after many years abroad. I am hunting for a GTV shell to restore. Don't stop doing what you're doing. You're inspirational.
Can't wait for the engine work. I tried to do some major work on a fuel injected 1750 on a platform in my dining room over thirty years ago. I did something wrong and it never started again... But I fell in love with the sensual beauty of the aluminum castings and machined parts.
They are beautifully made engines. I’m going to get into engine work this weekend, I have to original 1750 at the back of the workshop that I need to get apart so I can see what’s going on.
Always enjoy your videos .I Like how you edit out some of the frustrating disassembly that some of us would have, they just run so smooth. ( one problem I would forget what goes where with so many spare parts around .) I especially love the idea of a budget build and faster timeline . Just getting to drive it sooner will be great .
stewand 0 you end up with a pretty good diagram in your head of these cars once you’ve built a few. They’re pretty simple and minimal in a lot of ways.
Awesome Jethro, great work filming and explaining as always. These videos are such a relaxing way to get my day started with a cup of coffee. Cheers, can't wait to see the build up!
Great work Jethro. I always look forward to your next installment of the "taking things apart " episodes I think many Alfa enthusiasts can sympathize with you , because we love to "take things apart " on Alfas with the intention of putting them back together eventually.
titanus49 Well this car was half taken apart, years ago, with the intention of it going back together someday. I’m just finishing was was started back in 1980 haha.
Nice progress! Don't worry about taking things apart, if you stay consistenly on the same project, you'll start rebuilding soon. Might be a good time to coat it in clear as its stripped!
Jethro.... as I watch you, i'm reminded of myself. Great work ethics and you a certain quality called it has to be right mechanically.... stay that way....
Great video and agree to do a restoration properly you need to strip back to see true condition and from there you can restore - looking forward to progress from here
Looking good mate. Very much looking forward to you putting them back together, and don't get down too much. I have been going at it on my channel for 2 and a half years with 4 project cars and I still haven't finished any of them ;)
That was gutsy... pulling motor and trans at the same time by yourself. Bravo and your editing skills and story narrative seem to get better each episode. Now, about that "never putting stuff back together" thingee...
When you're in a hole, stop digging. Start by looking at the current Alpha project by a few approaches: What new/used parts am I going to need to complete the list (everything from brake hoses to door seals), approximate the costs and double it (shipping, taxes, etc.), locate all those parts, start cranking the credit card. Also consider costs on motor rebuild, trans overhaul, new clutch, etc. Then add in body work, paint, tires, etc. and if I'm not mistaken your going to be at 30-40K Euros... most likely double that. What can I do to save money? How much do I want to spend? What's this all going to cost? What's the vehicle worth after this investment of time, effort and serious cashola? If you're mega rich, unlike most of us, none of these will phase you. (And you might be mega rich considering how well you've equipped your garage.) If you've got any project management software this might be a good time to start planning your success.
Curious as to what you do with all the nuts, bolts and bits that you take off. Can't see where they're bagged and labeled. How do do you get it all back together with the right stuff ??
stathisko1 not on every part because I’m sending a lot of stuff out to be done by experts. In a 1 month build I can’t restore every part myself. But I will do major components like the engine and gearbox
Hy! Like you videos, they are informational and filmed nicely, again and again! Thank you for that! But I´ve never seen this tricky little thing you you used to remove the stearingwheel! Can you schow this again in your next video?! It´s always hard to remove the stearingweehl but how you do it, it looks pretty easly!
Are all of the Alfa’s you own manufactured in South Africa? Do SA cars have a lot of rust or is it fairly dry like California? It’s very rare to see an old Alfa on the roads here in Los Angeles, but I’ve seen a few lately.
Well I'm definitely looking forward to these next few videos. Love your work mate. Can't wait to see the process.. and it being done. P.s. where are you located?
I frankly wouldn't know how to react if you put a car back together in an episode. Would the fabric of reality tear itself asunder? I don't know but I'm curious to find out. Keep it up Jethro!
Nicely done, very interesting and for a change a channel without annoying loud EDM in the background. Lots of youtubers make great videos, but destroy them with hideous music. BTW is this what you do for a living? (watching this from Norway) Looking forward to see the build.
per januschas Yeah I try not to do the music/time lapse thing because you don’t really have a sense of what’s going on. I used to do this for a living, now I’m changing things up a little.
I used to own an Alfetta 1978 model. a rustbucket for sure, but fond memories of how it handled. I'm looking for a late 60's or early 70's 105 these days, but I'd rather not do any rust repair, so looking at your 1750 GTV I got serioulsy envious....finding an alfa sans rust up north is like sourcing hens teeth, as roads are soaked in salty brine october-april.
per januschas Yeah I was in Norway for a couple of months with my 64 GT over December/January and the rust I got from just two months was pretty crazy.
Not surprised, and my 78 was rusted out completely in 1984. Kicking the tires left a bowl of brown cornflakes on the ground (lol/sob) Alfas are terrible in that respect. I guess to much fresh steel i.e. the recycled content is too low. Rustproofing is good business here.
Hey Jethro, the reason you never put things back together is because you love these cars so much that you are restoring them to a really high level of perfection. The whole purpose of putting this much effort is to someday enjoy these cars again. Having said that, a little less perfection in your builds could move you closer to finishing and putting them back together.
I really, really hate to be a boring old fart but Jethro, when you're working under a car you need more than your glasses on your face. A farmer friend of ours was underneath a hitch when a bolt dropped straight through one of his lenses... Also, when you're hauling lumps of engine around, have some safety boots on. Apart from this I greatly admire your confidence and competence and your choice of subject matter. I love Alfas.
Man, I envy you. Anyone with such a working knowledge of Alfa cars from the 1960's and 1970's ... can confidently own and drive some of the most soulful sport coupes and sedans ever to grace boulevards and roadways.
Very true!
I honestly enjoy watching people taking things apart :D
BTW this channel keeps getting better and better.
John Capidecallu Thanks for the support 👍
these videos are getting as addictive as petrolicious
Jethro, fun video! My 16 y.o. buddy and I are doing exactly this work right now on a '69 1750. In addition to the disassembly, we have ordered full floor pans as well as a full trunk pan and wheel will pan. We found a bit of rust! 👍🤓
Well done - I am at the same stage with my 74 GTV. It left for media blasting today. Thanks for sharing from the US!
Thanks! Good luck with your restoration!
John! Are are a week behind you up in South Dakota, on a '69 1750!
Media blasting scheduled for mid next week!
So nice to watch someone else tear about a vehicle. It makes me feel better about my heap in the garage. You definitely know your stuff! Can't wait to see it back on the road.
Darth Volvo Hopefully it will only be a few weeks until it’s done.
I'd be conflicted about making a rat rod out of that one, looks to be virtually rust and crash damage free free. Love the videos (and your garage).
Thank you for the video Jethro. It's by far the best argument I've ever seen for NEVER attempting to restore a car that runs... My new motto now is "patina = embrace the rust" or "what you can't see can't hurt you" (not until it does anyway)...
Great video. Working with a lift makes things much much easier.
bruno d 100% the best investment I’ve ever made.
It's good that you are getting stuck into it,it will be good to watch the transformation.
I love your channel. I recently returned home to Kenya, an RHD country after many years abroad. I am hunting for a GTV shell to restore. Don't stop doing what you're doing. You're inspirational.
Can't wait for the engine work. I tried to do some major work on a fuel injected 1750 on a platform in my dining room over thirty years ago. I did something wrong and it never started again... But I fell in love with the sensual beauty of the aluminum castings and machined parts.
They are beautifully made engines. I’m going to get into engine work this weekend, I have to original 1750 at the back of the workshop that I need to get apart so I can see what’s going on.
Always enjoy your videos .I Like how you edit out some of the frustrating disassembly that some of us would have, they just run so smooth. ( one problem I would forget what goes where with so many spare parts around .) I especially love the idea of a budget build and faster timeline . Just getting to drive it sooner will be great .
stewand 0 you end up with a pretty good diagram in your head of these cars once you’ve built a few. They’re pretty simple and minimal in a lot of ways.
Great! Looking forward to see the result! I'm just finishing mine after two years of hard work:)
Super Cool. Keep up the good work and keep the momentum going.
Awesome Jethro, great work filming and explaining as always. These videos are such a relaxing way to get my day started with a cup of coffee. Cheers, can't wait to see the build up!
Great work Jethro. I always look forward to your next installment of the "taking things apart " episodes
I think many Alfa enthusiasts can sympathize with you , because we love to "take things apart "
on Alfas with the intention of putting them back together eventually.
titanus49 Well this car was half taken apart, years ago, with the intention of it going back together someday. I’m just finishing was was started back in 1980 haha.
Nice progress! Don't worry about taking things apart, if you stay consistenly on the same project, you'll start rebuilding soon. Might be a good time to coat it in clear as its stripped!
Jethro.... as I watch you, i'm reminded of myself. Great work ethics and you a certain quality called it has to be right mechanically.... stay that way....
Very usefull Video! Thank you Jethro.
Great video and agree to do a restoration properly you need to strip back to see true condition and from there you can restore - looking forward to progress from here
Looking good mate. Very much looking forward to you putting them back together, and don't get down too much. I have been going at it on my channel for 2 and a half years with 4 project cars and I still haven't finished any of them ;)
Home Built By Jeff thanks for the encouragement man. Yeah I think it takes a lot mentally to finish a car, it takes a lot out of you.
Where's the Alfa Jeff and you have Mrs Jeff to keep you motivated, not every one has a Mrs Jeff ?
Haha, I have 3 cars on the go, I will try to get some finished before I start the Alfa.
3:50 I know that feel. Thanks for the video!
That was gutsy... pulling motor and trans at the same time by yourself. Bravo and your editing skills and story narrative seem to get better each episode. Now, about that "never putting stuff back together" thingee...
Hanlon Greg Yeah gotta work on the building Cars aspect of it all.
When you're in a hole, stop digging. Start by looking at the current Alpha project by a few approaches: What new/used parts am I going to need to complete the list (everything from brake hoses to door seals), approximate the costs and double it (shipping, taxes, etc.), locate all those parts, start cranking the credit card. Also consider costs on motor rebuild, trans overhaul, new clutch, etc. Then add in body work, paint, tires, etc. and if I'm not mistaken your going to be at 30-40K Euros... most likely double that.
What can I do to save money?
How much do I want to spend?
What's this all going to cost?
What's the vehicle worth after this investment of time, effort and serious cashola?
If you're mega rich, unlike most of us, none of these will phase you. (And you might be mega rich considering how well you've equipped your garage.) If you've got any project management software this might be a good time to start planning your success.
Keep Em coming Jethro
It would be interesting to see some context to your work, some narrative about how you got into cars, your garage and if this is your living etc
great video as always.
Curious as to what you do with all the nuts, bolts and bits that you take off. Can't see where they're bagged and labeled. How do do you get it all back together with the right stuff ??
Dont worry just do your thing and enjoy it..
Are you going to make a vid about each part you restore, for example, restoring brake servos, carbs, calipers.....it would be interesting
stathisko1 not on every part because I’m sending a lot of stuff out to be done by experts. In a 1 month build I can’t restore every part myself. But I will do major components like the engine and gearbox
Jethro Bronner i forgotten that it was an 1month build
Hy! Like you videos, they are informational and filmed nicely, again and again! Thank you for that!
But I´ve never seen this tricky little thing you you used to remove the stearingwheel!
Can you schow this again in your next video?!
It´s always hard to remove the stearingweehl but how you do it, it looks pretty easly!
Dirk Dützmann Cool, will do!
Whow, that`s really nice from you!
It looks "selfmade", that makes it eve more symphatetic.
Thank you!
Are all of the Alfa’s you own manufactured in South Africa?
Do SA cars have a lot of rust or
is it fairly dry like California? It’s very rare to see an old Alfa on the roads here in Los Angeles, but I’ve seen a few lately.
Buick Mackane Yeah all of my cars are SA built. Cars do rust here, it’s a bit of a myth the whole “rust free” SA car thing.
Well I'm definitely looking forward to these next few videos. Love your work mate. Can't wait to see the process.. and it being done. P.s. where are you located?
James Steele I’m in South Africa, near Durban
braveheart.
I am wondering how do you do with all the nuts. How do you know where to put them back?.
I'm very familiar with these cars, so I can look at any bolt and tell you where it goes. But that said, I can only do that with Alfa 105 series cars.
I frankly wouldn't know how to react if you put a car back together in an episode. Would the fabric of reality tear itself asunder? I don't know but I'm curious to find out. Keep it up Jethro!
Nicely done, very interesting and for a change a channel without annoying loud EDM in the background. Lots of youtubers make great videos, but destroy them with hideous music. BTW is this what you do for a living? (watching this from Norway)
Looking forward to see the build.
per januschas Yeah I try not to do the music/time lapse thing because you don’t really have a sense of what’s going on.
I used to do this for a living, now I’m changing things up a little.
I used to own an Alfetta 1978 model. a rustbucket for sure, but fond memories of how it handled. I'm looking for a late 60's or early 70's 105 these days, but I'd rather not do any rust repair, so looking at your 1750 GTV I got serioulsy envious....finding an alfa sans rust up north is like sourcing hens teeth, as roads are soaked in salty brine october-april.
per januschas Yeah I was in Norway for a couple of months with my 64 GT over December/January and the rust I got from just two months was pretty crazy.
Not surprised, and my 78 was rusted out completely in 1984. Kicking the tires left a bowl of brown cornflakes on the ground (lol/sob) Alfas are terrible in that respect. I guess to much fresh steel i.e. the recycled content is too low. Rustproofing is good business here.
Hey Jethro, the reason you never put things back together is because you love these cars so much that you are restoring them to a really high level of perfection. The whole purpose of putting this much effort is to someday enjoy these cars again. Having said that, a little less perfection in your builds could move you closer to finishing and putting them back together.
I really, really hate to be a boring old fart but Jethro, when you're working under a car you need more than your glasses on your face. A farmer friend of ours was underneath a hitch when a bolt dropped straight through one of his lenses... Also, when you're hauling lumps of engine around, have some safety boots on.
Apart from this I greatly admire your confidence and competence and your choice of subject matter. I love Alfas.
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i really enjoy these videos but i do wonder where jethro gets all his money from?
May I ask how much did you pay for it ? greetings from italy
I didn’t pay very much for it. The owner pretty much wanted it out of his shed, and he accepted a couple thousand euros.
Jethro, how come you never get dirty?
That's what the gloves are for.
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I thpught only boats had prop shafts. Cars have drive shafts. Language is interesting eh?
Yeah that's a British vs American thing I think.