Raising Junior - Episode 10 Alfa Romeo Gt Restoration (How to replace the front valance)

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5 жыл бұрын

Episode 10 - The nose job
Its time to fix its nose! The front panel of our gt junior needed to be repaired however there were many other parts that needed attention as they were repaired poorly. We had to repair the anti roll bar mounts as they were welded poorly as well as the engine bay/inner wheel wells before we could carry on and assemble the front. The radiator cross member was a home made mess so had to make it right again and install a new reproduction part that looked like the original was back when the car was new. Last but not least we repaired the area underneath the battery tray, as well as remade a new battery tray from thick gauge steel.
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@stevewuertz3598 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent work and presented in such a way many of us hope and believe we can also bring our 105s back from the dead. Thanks for the clear examples. Regarding the pieces fabricated for the anti roll bar, what gauge metal is required?

@raisingjunior6389 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great comment :) The sheet we used is 17/18 gauge (1.1mm) for the sides however the black replacement part is closer to 16 gauge (almost 2.0 mm) We used 20 gauge (around 0.8mm) for the non structural parts)

@alfaclassicarestore 3 жыл бұрын

great job from nice island Malta.bests regards from slovakia

@raisingjunior6389 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@cw4608 4 жыл бұрын

I have binge watched since early this morning, can’t wait to see the final result. Hello from Montana, USA

@raisingjunior6389 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! the next video is the works, usually I try to finish an area then post a video so it takes some time, still stay tuned :)

@anonymousgeorge4321 5 жыл бұрын

Nicely done.

@backstagetools 5 жыл бұрын

Great... Tks for your vídeos... Paraná - Brazil

@raisingjunior6389 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for following

@lowtus7 3 жыл бұрын

Alfa romeo, so beautiful, yet so rusty. You guys are brave! Look forward to seeing you finish. Greetings from New Zealand.

@raisingjunior6389 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yup this car was rough!!.The finish line for paint is in sight, finishing the restoration will take a bit longer hehe...stay tuned :)

@HomeBuiltByJeff 5 жыл бұрын

Great work again Geoff. I have only just got around to this video but happy to see some great progress.

@raisingjunior6389 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, hopefully the major rust will be done in a couple of months :)

@oldwheels817 4 жыл бұрын

You've done a great job on these videos! Keep em coming!

@raisingjunior6389 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, we're working on the next episode but they always take long

@oldwheels817 4 жыл бұрын

@@raisingjunior6389 they are worth the wait!

@pinshaw 5 жыл бұрын

Great watching you work away, I have 2 projects and a friend willing to teach me to tig weld. Cant wait to get started. Very helpful

@raisingjunior6389 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks ! I would try MIG welding first before TIG. I Tig welded the quarter panel and warped quicky, it takes a lot of practice to Tig bodywork, MIG is easier to start

@pinshaw 5 жыл бұрын

@@raisingjunior6389 thank you, have a feeling he will tig the side panels, trunk n rear I'll tackle, either way it will be a learning curve Im long overdue for

@GreasyFingers 5 жыл бұрын

Great work again, many thanks for sharing. Thanks too for letting us know where you live. Your dialect sounded more like a Eastern Europe to me.

@raisingjunior6389 5 жыл бұрын

Hehe yeah few people manage to point out my accent, usually its other Maltese who do!

@brucethomson2049 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent methodical work, bravo!

@raisingjunior6389 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, my dad helps me keep it methodical :)

@alfaclassicarestore 3 жыл бұрын

i am very sorry about that.seven year ago I also worked gt bertone year 67.so I know it well .now i am doing one alfa berlina year 70.

@raisingjunior6389 3 жыл бұрын

Nice car too, at the moment I'm preparing to paint the Junior, hopefully it's one colour by the end of summer

@woosi 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Excellent job! Insiring and keeps us going:) any idea where to buy the stepnose components to re-convert my 67’ junior? It was converted some point in time to the veloce face :(

@raisingjunior6389 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks...check out Classic Alfa and Alfaholics sites, they're big parts suppliers that restore cars too, based In the UK. The panels aren't cheap but good quality. You can buy the front end which includes the the step front maybe it will save you buying the front mudguards. They stock headlamps, chrome trim and grilles too

@gwynn1104 5 жыл бұрын

What gauge steel are you primarily building with? Good watch as always

@raisingjunior6389 5 жыл бұрын

I used 17/18 gauge for the sides (just over 1mm thick) however the black anti roll bar mounts were about 2mm as it was a purchased part. We use 20 gauge for non structural repairs

@ansonico2557 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, Thanks for your great videos! I'm restoring my step nose Junior andI would like to know how did you weld the bottom of the front panel with the radiator cross member? Hope you can help me!

@raisingjunior6389 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!You're this video doesn't show the front edge joined to the crossmember. I drilled a series of holes along the edge about 40 mm apart where the front panels rests on the crossmember, I left out 2 places where the front panel doesn't touch the cross member as there is a water drain, so mark before drilling. I aligned the edges together and held with clamp, then filled the holes in the front panel with plug welds. If you have a powerful spot welder you won't need to drill holes. Hope this helps

@ansonico2557 4 жыл бұрын

@@raisingjunior6389 Thanks a lot for your full explanations, I really appreciate it! I'll try to do the same! again thanks for the great videos, you're a source of motivation!

@alfaclassicarestore 3 жыл бұрын

you are from malta or gozo?I know malta quite well.I saw collection mr.Galeas in qawra.also very nice.

@raisingjunior6389 3 жыл бұрын

I'm from Malta, in the Southern part. I agree he has a great museum, unfortunately Mr Galea passed away a few weeks ago

@alfaclassicarestore 3 жыл бұрын

I had it painted on pino verde if you want.send me your email i can send image my bertone.

@raisingjunior6389 3 жыл бұрын

raisingjunior@gmail.com, thanks