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  • 2mAn
    Moderator
    • Aug 2010
    • 20077

    #301
    Originally posted by MrBurgundy

    That's a knee slapper right there.. soon you kid will be able enough to be your free labor
    Shes already holding the flashlight for me...
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    Had a fairly productive week leading up to departure for the Historics, I put over 100 miles on the Nuova in one day just to make sure she would be up for the challenge ahead of her and she did great.




    However, something else came up and I ended up leaving her home. Sadly, I wasn’t able to make the grand reveal out there like Id planned so you guys here get to see it.






    ​I have white vinyl for the roof and the blue light, but those will have to wait
    Simon
    Current Cars:
    -1966 Lotus Elan
    -1986 German Car
    -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

    Make R3V Great Again -2020

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    • Chilezen
      E30 Mastermind
      • Dec 2013
      • 1881

      #302
      Dictionary

      ca·ra·bi·nie·re
      /ˌkerəbəˈnyerē/
      noun
      plural noun: carabinieri

      Were these Alfas actual police cars?

      Currently building a badass coffee table
      Random stuff on insta @kevanromero

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      • 2mAn
        Moderator
        • Aug 2010
        • 20077

        #303
        Originally posted by Chilezen
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        Were these Alfas actual police cars?
        Special Police. Yes



        Sadly, that other thing that came up was an offer... that I accepted.



        This closes the chapter of THIS Alfa with me... but the Twin Spark Motor is with me and should start to see some more progress in addition to the 996 ... and this other thing Im playing with...



        Next stop is Portland where the new owner is excited to polish up the paint and deal with the endless mini projects that this car has and needs.

        Simon
        Current Cars:
        -1966 Lotus Elan
        -1986 German Car
        -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

        Make R3V Great Again -2020

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        • hasa
          Wrencher
          • May 2013
          • 278

          #304
          I love the Carabinieri theme. I can imagine time back to 70's and coastal road of Lago di Como.

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          • roguetoaster
            R3V OG
            • Jan 2012
            • 7744

            #305
            Originally posted by 2mAn
            This closes the chapter of THIS Alfa with me...
            Tell us more.

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            • 2mAn
              Moderator
              • Aug 2010
              • 20077

              #306
              Originally posted by roguetoaster

              Tell us more.
              Cant get anything past you LOL

              "the Twin Spark Motor is with me and should start to see some more progress in addition to the 996 ... and this other thing Im playing with..."

              The thing with this other thing is that its not much of a thing yet... its currently some new bits and bobs. Basically tired of starting with shitboxes and rusty heaps... so Im building from the ground up. Its not much yet.

              I guess its time to start another thread isnt it?
              Simon
              Current Cars:
              -1966 Lotus Elan
              -1986 German Car
              -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

              Make R3V Great Again -2020

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              • rturbo 930
                R3VLimited
                • Dec 2005
                • 2602

                #307
                Some kind of twin spark powered locost 7 or what?

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                • Chilezen
                  E30 Mastermind
                  • Dec 2013
                  • 1881

                  #308
                  Originally posted by 2mAn
                  This closes the chapter of THIS Alfa with me... but the Twin Spark Motor is with me and should start to see some more progress in addition to the 996 ... and this other thing Im playing with...
                  I'm sad but I saw this coming once the Poorshe rolled in.
                  Guess you'll never find the secret surprise I left

                  Originally posted by 2mAn
                  The thing with this other thing is that its not much of a thing yet... its currently some new bits and bobs. Basically tired of starting with shitboxes and rusty heaps... so Im building from the ground up. Its not much yet.
                  Soo... you'll work on it next Thanksgiving?

                  Currently building a badass coffee table
                  Random stuff on insta @kevanromero

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                  • 2mAn
                    Moderator
                    • Aug 2010
                    • 20077

                    #309
                    Originally posted by Chilezen

                    I'm sad but I saw this coming once the Poorshe rolled in.

                    Guess you'll never find the secret surprise I left

                    Soo... you'll work on it next Thanksgiving?
                    Yea, the fact that I could take the 996 to the track and also put a baby seat in the back and take the kiddo to C&C events gave it a HUGE leg up on the Alfa. I saw a few shoulder belt conversions for the rear seats and I didnt really feel comfortable with that holding my child down

                    Might be a few trips up North before Thanksgiving but not sure I will have anything ready to install. Goal is to give myself a roller by Christmas. Would be nice to have real progress on the engine build between now and then also.
                    Simon
                    Current Cars:
                    -1966 Lotus Elan
                    -1986 German Car
                    -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

                    Make R3V Great Again -2020

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                    • Chilezen
                      E30 Mastermind
                      • Dec 2013
                      • 1881

                      #310
                      Even if you did strap a baby seat in there, that car is still a tin can with wheels lol. Driving that car on the road made me VERY aware of how small and fragile both me and the car are, compared to others on the road. But I loved it anyway.

                      Currently building a badass coffee table
                      Random stuff on insta @kevanromero

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                      • 2mAn
                        Moderator
                        • Aug 2010
                        • 20077

                        #311
                        Originally posted by Chilezen
                        But I loved it anyway.
                        I did too. It was fun and the next project should be even more fun. I recorded an intro-ish video that will be ready to share someday in the future
                        Simon
                        Current Cars:
                        -1966 Lotus Elan
                        -1986 German Car
                        -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

                        Make R3V Great Again -2020

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                        • uturn
                          E30 Modder
                          • Dec 2010
                          • 983

                          #312
                          Bye bye Super Nouva!

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                          • 2mAn
                            Moderator
                            • Aug 2010
                            • 20077

                            #313
                            Originally posted by uturn
                            Bye bye Super Nouva!
                            Shes up in Portland now. Hopefully someone sees it around.

                            Simon
                            Current Cars:
                            -1966 Lotus Elan
                            -1986 German Car
                            -2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

                            Make R3V Great Again -2020

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