I bought an abandoned Alfa Romeo GTV (Alfa GTV Restoration EP1)
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- čas přidán 8. 10. 2020
- It's time for a new project, and here it is! A 1972 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV that I found abandoned in a shed. It's going to get a full restoration on the channel over the next year.
Instagram: @jethrojamesbronner
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#AlfaRomeoGTV #ClassicAlfa #1750GTV
Here are the old videos about this project:
• Barn-find GTV Episode ...
• Building a rotisserie ...
• Alfa GTV engine build ...
• Alfa GTV rust and sill...
• Weber Side-draft Carbu...
• Alfa Romeo GTV gearbox... - Auta a dopravní prostředky
This is a perfect youtube video. All information clear and precise. No music to irritate the viewer. The right length, no too long or short. Is professional quality. I like the project from start to finish like the Duetto. I am glad you made the decision to restore it to original with that great classic colour.
Wow, thank you!
@@JethroBronner I agree with this assessment. Found this purely by accident (or CZcams algorithm) but am already looking forward to the next restoration update.
I second Brian's assessment, Jethro. Very professionally done. You do an amazing job both mechanically and in your video editng.
Agreed, I was thinking the same. Great sum up on the video of the barn find 105.
I like how nonchalantly you mention "So I built an octogonal rotisserie..."! That looks like a project all by itself! 😂
@Glenn44149 🤣 I thought I was the only one that noticed that. If remember correctly it had to be modified it to fit through the front door.
It was a bit of a big project... And yeah I couldn't get it through the door once it was done, which is why it only has 5 sides now.
Plus those panels you cut off didn't hardly look bad at all, very thorough mindset. Was thinking it'd be a good idea to do a bit of electrolysis derusting on that 2000 engine
So glad I came across this channel. I am a recovering Alfaholic, having owned 27 of them between 1975 and 2014. At that stage, I had just retired from 31 years at FNB's IT Division, and started offering 4x4 Offroad Tours info Africa, and I then sold my last Alfa, a 155 V6. At one stage in the late 1990s and early 2000s, I owned 4 x 105 series Alfas at the same time, a 1969 1750 Berlina in Ocre - Giallo Ocra (2000 engine), a 1969 1750 Duetto Spider Veloce in British Racing green - Verdi Inglesi), a 1975 Giulia Super Nuova 1600 in French Racing blue (with oatmeal (essentially white) seats (1750 engine) and for about a year in this period a 1975 2000 Giulia GT Veloce.
The Giulia was my and my wife's car for 30 years.
At the same time I owned another 1969 1750 Berlina (red brown) which I raced in Historics and I raced the ocre Berlina in Marque Cars, winning the Inland Marque Car championship for three years in a row, 1994, 1995 and 1996. I used to tow the Racing Berlina to the track with the Marque Cars Berlina and raced the both, and then towed the racing car back home with the Marque racing car. That ocre Berlina was fairly standard, yet fairly quick at the same time, it could run to 7000 RPM in 5th gear fitted with a 2000 Berlina's LS diff.
I also rallied the yellow Berlina for a year, actually came 5th in th LM Classic rally to Maputo (think it was in 1995). That car was phenomenal, I only checked water and oil once every second or third race (I never needed to add either) and serviced it once a year, after the racing season.
It was super economical at the same time, returning 8.5 lt per 100km cruising at 140 to 160kph up here on the Reef. In an Austin Healey Club Economy Run/100 Mile Rally (SAMCA Event), I got overall second place with a fuel consumption figure of 6.1lt per 100km, just pipped by a Austin Healey 850cc (Frog Eye) Sprite at 6.05lt/100km. My son wrote the Berlina off in 2008 and I sold the wreck to a Alfa Club Member in Durban.
During that Period I also owned a 1983 (but only registered 1986) Alfetta Super Executive Turbo, no 5 of only 51 built. That was another BEAST that!!
I could share some of the pictures of my 105 collection with you if you send me your email address mvcoller at simba 4x4 tours dot coza.
Alfa greetings
Malcolm van Coller
Bedfordview
South Africa
Why oh why...did I ever abandon my 69 1750 GTV.... it has been 45 years and I still miss it. ..... it is the love of my life !
I started USAF pilot training in August 1973. One of my classmates had this weird looking car I had never seen before. You guessed it, it was a 1972 Alfa GTV. Three years later I bought a 1971 1750 Spyder. I wish I still had that Spyder and I think the GTV's are among the best looking cars ever built. So cool seeing you restore this one.
Currently serving as a crew chief❤✈
@@evancox2065 On what. My son is an Apache crew chief.
I panicked when you said "ratrod", so happy that you do a proper restoration!
Maaan as an italian i got an heart attack too immediately ahahaha
This is how you do a restoration. In Italy we have a famous youtuber, now tv star, Davide Cironi, that talk about restoration having all the parts given away for free by an Alfa History Parts Company , some of them unavailable on the market on normal purchase channel, and really good car workshops doing all the work. His commitment on the projects was just open the expensive boxes, smile, drive the car and keep it for him.
But you are a real passionate car restorator. Congrats.
Hope you are well and back soon, I'm sure I'm not the only one missing your work. Best wishes from the UK.
Wow, so happy to get this recommendation from CZcams
First smile: When you said it wont be a rat rod, and you will be returning it to its previous glory. Not to dis on the rat rod idea/community, the talent and time you put into these cars far surpass the rat rod idea. Second smile: Oh the door closing...only a person with a mechanical OCD knows what satisfaction it is to have a nice, almost effortless "click" instead of "slam" of the door. Looking forward to new series!
And 105 Coupes often have such a bad door shut. It's the sort of thing that makes a car difficult to live with.
Great to see a project finished and very much looking forward to your progress on the GTV.
And I'm looking forward to seeing your GTV come together too! I think they will be polar opposites in style, but they'll both be great builds.
ugh this episode was great, the GTV has such a gorgeous shape, and as much as I don't really like yellow on cars, that Yellow Ochre looks great on a GTV
I remember hearing Giorgetto Giugiaro telling us (..a bunch of Alfa GT owners!) that that car was NOT one of his most loved design. Apparently he was not happy with the shapes he himself had created, and as he was about to tell us why somebody from the Alfa Club interrupted him and changed argument. Quite puzzling...
Alfa Romeo never called the 105/115 series coupés GTVs. They were either Giulia Sprint GT Junior [1300 cc engine], Giulia Sprint GT [1600 cc engine], 1750 GT Veloce [1779 cc actual], or GT 2000 Veloce with the racing versions being GTA [for Alleggerita (lightened or lightweight) which had carbonators] in Corsa (Race) and Stradale (Street) trims and the (track only) GTAm [for modificata (modified) which used the Spica mechanical fuel-injection system].
The GTV moniker did not come into official use until the 116 series Alfetta (transaxle) fastback coupés.
The color, often referred to as "yellow" ochre, as was original to the Giulia Sprint GTs was actually more orange than yellow. It has been re-introduced as an available metallic finish on current 2020 M.Y. Giulias.
@@wallacem41atgmail Thats cool info thanks for that :)
@@samcoote9653 You are welcome. Beginning at age 28, I owned a 1969 1750 Spider Veloce, next a 1974 Berlina 2000, and later a 1979 Spider 2000 Veloce ... all purchased new ... all great driver's cars as is my current 2018 Giulia Ti Sport Q2!
My dad had a 75 GTV here in Brazil in the mid 80s. I loved that car so much I wish it wasn't sold. Now they are rare and crazy expensive to buy even in bad shape. Just found your channel and subscribed even before I watch the video. Keep up the great work!
Thank you! Welcome aboard
Good choice to restore as original color. This car is absolutely a piece of the Italian motoring heritage in the world! Thanks Jethro for this video!
Thanks! Yes it deserves to be returned to how it was when it was new, because it’s a valuable piece of history now.
Jethro Bronner yes! I’m so proud of what you do! Bravo Jethro!
I have a white '71 GTV 1750 and it will be fun to watch the process with your '72. You got lucky with how little rust you found with the paint off. Sitting in storage at least meant your '72 was not outside dissolving like a teaspoon of sugar poured into a cup of coffee.
Yeah it was in pretty good shape. I'm glad it was in a dry shed for all those years and not under a tree.
White is my 2nd favourite colour on a 1750 GTV, after yellow.
I ride Alfa for more then 20 years and i ❤️ the old Alfa Romeo's!
I will stay tuned for this one!!
Keep up the good work!
Thank you!
I can’t believe I’ve been subscribed for 2 years.
I'm a vet, left when you lost focus, now I'm back to enjoy the continuation of this build. welcome us both back :)
Much admiration for your patience. I'm still tinkering away with my 1967, 1750, berlina.i was almost at my wit's end trying to dismantle/ reassemble the steering system. I'll persevere with my limited space and tooling. If I had your facilities, I'd look forward to getting down and dirty. Sadly it's on the driveway in the rain, wind and bitter cold.
Yeah I’ve been there! I’m very lucky to have my workshop.
@@JethroBronner Jethro, I've witnessed your commitment and attention to detail, you've taught me a great deal. Therefore, you deserve everything. Many thanks 👍
So awesome. I'm happy if I can replace my wiper blades without swearing up a storm. These kind of restorations blow my mind.
I can't wait for the development of this beauty, so much potential!
Love from an Alfa Romrro person here in italy... ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️... Please keep these jewels safe... Are from an area that alfa romeo will not see anymore....
Mauro I will do!
They don't come along too often, but Jethro's videos are always such a pleasure to watch. I absolutely love that original colour. Not keen at all on rat rods or overly customised cars. Just put them back to how they left the factory with maybe a few technology upgrades - electronic ignition to replace points, etc. Great job Jethro and looking forward to this build very much!
Yeah I’m going to upgrade the ignition, and do some upgraded brake discs, GTA upper control arms, and maybe an LSD. All tasteful and will just make the car drive that much better.
@@JethroBronner All good, sensible choices. With that original colour and these upgrades this is going to end up being a very desirable car. I understand that Alfas were manufactured in Uitenhage for a while. Where I am in Thailand they assembled the 156 in limited numbers in the early 2000's. Thailand has a big car assembly industry, but most are Japanese models. 156's for the local market would have been RHD, I'm not sure if they also produced LHD. The factory was owned by Fiat and General Motors. Over many years I've seen a few 156's and also a few classic Alfas, but in this part of the world they are extremely rare. As a teenager the friend I used to go to work with sometimes turned up in classic Alfas and riding in these cars left a lasting impression.
Your video made me excited and moved, thanks for bringing these masterpieces back to life .. a greeting from Italy .. from an Alfa Romeo enthusiast
Great to see you in another project! I really like all the indepth manufacturer information you use in all of your projects. Can't wait to see this car evolve!
I cannot WAIT to follow this project! So glad you’re doing the original ochre color!
So glad you are back to the GTV. This project will be a joy to watch!
Every new video from your channel makes me so happy. I love watching them because the quality is amazing, your voice over is great and of course the content itself- absolutely wonderful stuff. I hope that one day I'll lay my hands down on some old Alfa and do a restoration such like yours. I know sometimes it is a pain in the ass but the final product is definitely worth it.
Cheers from Poland!
Hi Im from capetown love the channel ...a big fan of the classic alfa romeo's ... best of luck for the future projects and hope one day you get to the never never corner and bring them back to life again...it will really be something special ...
Awesome! Thank you!
"I can't say no to a project" very relatable
Nice one Jethro. Had a 1300GT Junior in my "youth" so will be following this build with interest...
Your content is one of a kind, what a gem your YT channel is :D. Can't wait to see more videos from GTV series.
Have been so waiting for this build to restart!!! Really looking forward to the new episodes.
my favorite car! nice to see it getting restored, awesome project as always
one of the videos that brought me here love your work and dedication
I was really looking forward to watch this rebuild !Feels great to watch you black on this GTV ! Finally!
Keep the great work Jethro and take care 💪
I'm pretty glad that I have subscribe to this channel. The duetto build inspired me to show my series 2 spider (My first car and Alfa) to my channel. looking foreword to the GTV build, my grandfather loved building classic alfas for racing.
What a cool 1st car!
Yes man! Was so hoping you were gonna take on the 1750 next! I am so glad to hear your choice on restoration! This is a perfect candidate for factory spec restore!
Really looking forward to this build. My dad had a GTV when I grew up and I have so many great memories with that car!
You must be a visionary, seeing the opportunity in a project like this. It is something to behold. I admire you for your way of going about it. Good luck.
Brilliantly shot and really well put together. Looking forward to this series !
I have exactly the same car ( 1971 ), only left hand drive ! Original paint stil on it , the color ; Amaranto. (Kind of a purple/ Bordeaux red color. )
Also needs lots of attention so looking forward to all your coming videos , a great help and guide to me.
Thanks man , I won’t miss a single episode.
Nice! I have a 1971 2000 GTV as well, that was Amaranto too!
Can't wait to tag a long with CZcams, the upcoming year! Good luck with the rebuild!!
I’m totally looking forward to this. I remember when it was supposed to a “get this rat rod on the road in a month” challenge! I follow that yellow Alfa as well, love it, it’ll be perfect for this car
I have a 1969 red 1750. Imported from Italy. Still beautiful and running!!!
This is great, the duetto was an ok looking car, but this is more my style. Love the lines on a GTV. Congratulations on a job well done also.👍🏼
Yeah I’m also much more of a fan of the GTV shape, but the Duetto is also an iconic car to me.
The first GTV I saw was that yellow - back in 1969.; I thought it was awful. It grew on me and now I absolutely love the color! Great work Jethro!
So ready for it! And love the colour! We have a Jeep YJ in yellow and love it, always been one of my favourite colours for cars that can pull it off.
Giulio Baecker The world needs more yellow cars
Looking forward to latest build . Yes I guess I am a veteran of your channel . Love your colour decision and also the fact you are going to restore back to factory specs ......All the best from Canada .....
George Ryan thanks! Yeah I’m sure people are going to be pleased to hear it’s going back to original.
I am so looking forward to this project!
best looking small sport car ever. my uncle had a white one and i loved it. Many different models with minor differences but overall i prefer the 4 lights versions with the bigger brake lights in the back
wow!!! can't wait to see all the episodes
Like the original colour! Makes a change from black and red.
Yeah I think black and red is little overdone, and Alfa had so many cool colours to pick from in the 60s/70s
Jethro...I am so happy to see you get the GTV out again, I can't wait to see how the build goes sir. I really like the body style on this car, and I think the yellow is certainly the color to back with, it'll be awesome. I'm so looking forward to every video, really nice work Jethro, thank you.
Yes Jethro! Hoping to see a few how-to’s since I’m in the process of restoring my dad’s 1974 GTV2000 and have never worked on an Alfa Romeo. Things like brake master cylinder replacement, gearbox/suspension bushings, driveshaft center bearings, etc. would be super helpful. Also toying with the idea of trying to replace piston rings with the engine in the car by removing the cylinder sleeves (she’s got low compression on cylinder 3)
Beautiful videography as always. Looking forward to this series!
Daniel G yeah these dual circuit master cylinders are pretty tricky to bleed.
Another great video. Another Alfa soon to be back on the road. I really enjoy your videos Jethro, keep then coming.
Dave Sharnock will do!
Great project, looking forward to seeing how you go along the way.
Unbelievable, what a project! Admire your courage.
Thank you very much! It's a big project for sure.
That colour is amazing, i've seen an Alfasud with it on, and it's really elegant
It’s an iconic color!
oh man... I am so ready for this!
Nice to see this one back on track! This project is why I follow your channel. Will follow with interest. Good luck!
I love this channel. After finding it a few months ago and started searching for an Alpha....here in the States they are insanely expensive. Oh well. Great job on this. You're work is top notch.
Thanks! Yeah the prices have gone crazy here too. I think I’ve probably gotten my last cheap Alfa.
You’re a bloody legend and an inspiration Jethro!! Loved this!!
The mechanical work looks top class and of course the cars are lovely but I love your narration the most. Great stuff.
Great Job!!! Sincerely compliments for the effort ,capacity and for the Alfa! I love that model... Bravissimo! 👍
Looking forward to seeing you work on the new/old project, good luck 😉
Finally, I’ve been waiting for this
looking forward to this restoration!
Very excited for this new series on GTV! I have a GTV 2000 that I'm working on. Slowly but surely making progress. Getting help with some parts too actually. Cheers.
Once again, thanks for an awesome video. Your attention to detail is amazing. Keep up the great work.
Thanks, will do!
giallo ochre is one of my favourites, looking forward to this build
So looking forward to the rest of this build!
Didnt really het the rat rod thing. Happy you have chosen for the back to original way 🙂. Thnx for adding my name at the end
Joël Rohaan Thanks for the support over on Patreon! It really helps me spend more time on videos
Great work!!
Jethro.....! Good to see your back..... It's also good to see the GTV...again too, I'm glad that your build plan for her is to bring her back to the glory she deserve....good luck, and we'll be watching....
Pierre Lataillade Thanks! Yes I think it’s the right thing to do.
Looking forward to following this restoration and also very much like the original colour paint.
I love these old GTV's! (Almost as much as I love BMW 2002's 😉). An college friend had one years ago, and I really liked it. Sadly, I am neck deep in a 2002tii restoration and it will probably be my last restoration (unless a GTV falls into my hands).
Cheers and Best Wishes!
Thanks! And good luck with the BMW project! Those are great cars
Great to see you Jethro!
Looking forward to seeing the rebuild. I own a 74 GTV 2000 that I bought from an original owner about a year ago. Although it drives great without issues, it definitely needs work which I plan to start on sometime in 2021 or 2022.... lol
Hopefully this rebuild of yours will inspire me and give me some ideas.
I aim to inspire! Good luck with the project, I hope it's in better shape than mine.
Really enjoyed this video, no irritating music and silliness! Thank you!
yesss!!! and thanks to you too for making our days happier with these Alfas🥰
My pleasure!
...cant say no to a project car 😊 Have the same illness. Cheers from Germany and merry christmas, Jethro !
Can't wait!
Nice one 👌🏽 looking forward to this series ! 😁
Very glad to see we have a project series again
Been waiting for this to start again for SO LONG
Keep up the hard work Jethro, you're such an inspiration for the young generations passionate about vintage cars and vintage Alfas.
Thank you! Yeah I hope I can inspire more young people to get interested in mechanical work, even if it's on a motorcycle or a cheap project car.
Couldn’t agree more on that Giallo Ocra, looks great on this shape, looking forward to this upcoming series!
Yes! I'm so happy that this project finally is getting started! Sorry for you that it has to have a complete mechanical rebuilt but for me... all the better! Good luck and keep the episodes coming!
Will do! Any 50 year old car will require a lot of mechanical work. But luckily this car doesn't have any serious mechanical damage like the Duetto did.
Thank you so much, Jethro. Amazing video as always.
Glad you enjoyed it!
You beauty ... can't wait ! I love your work Jethro. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Marc- Perth, Western Australia
Thanks for watching!
Great video as always! Im doing a similar project right now, enjoying every minute of working on it!
TheSam0079 nice!
Great way to reintroduce the car. Looking forward to the build!
Terrific choice for your next project Jethro and love that you're going with the original engine and colour. Looking forward to this 🙂
This is the best video content I have seen on TV, cinema or internet in a long time. Should get a bloody Emmy or Oscar. Thank you Jethro.
I'm sure that yellow ochre is the exact same colour as the Giulia Super my dad bought in 1971. It is indeed a nice, restrained colour (not a love it or loathe it one), but still bright enough to bring out the lines of a car. I agree that the 1750 will look great in it.
Thanks for the vicarious pleasure - can hardly wait to see it painted and running!
You and me both! It's in my top 3 Alfa colours for sure.
YOU HAVE MY LIKE AND SUPPORT! YOU ARE A TRULY ENTHUSIAST, THANKS TO RESCUE A SUCH A STUNNING CAR, IT WILL BE NICE TO SEE THE FINAL RESULT!
Thank you very much! yes I think the end result will be worth it.
Yes! More 105! Keep it coming.
VERY nicely done!
Alright. The Duetto is complete and on to another beautiful Alfa! This is my classic Euro car fix, thank you Jethro!
Glad you like it!