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BIBA RESTORATIONS
1969 ALFA SPIDER - BEFORE, DURING & AFTER |
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Obviously
a good candidate for restoration. Having been parked early in
its life near the ocean in Southern California, later in a dampish
garage quite some distance from CA, it did have some fairly severe
surface rust issues. One of the best things about this vehicle
is the client had owned it for a number of years. BR does have
difficulty with those owners who have just purchased a car, often
for a great deal of money, then (mentally) include this amount
in the restoration fees / costs. Both costs are totally separate
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(l) "Deplaning"
upon the Spider's 2500 mile trip.
(r) Original grill could not be saved so quality reproduction
one was sourced. Final grill is critical to have during the bodywork
stage to insure a close fit.
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(l) Body in primer
before final sanding.
(r) Perhaps not the
most sophisticated spray booth, but BR has successfully sprayed
numerous cars here.
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(l) The dual brake
booster arrangement on '69 Spiders is quite complex. Perhaps
you can see the numerous zinc coated hardlines snaking beneath
and to the side. These are new Bosch boosters.
(r) Though the battery,
radiator overflow bottle, and air box have not been installed,
the engine bay is fairly complete.
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(l) Right front forward
wheel well detail. Note new Konis and aftermarket springs, along
with careful undercoating.
(r) Though lid was
repainted note the original paint sticker. Both on the interior
and trunk, rubber mats were custom fitted. Not shown on the right
is the electric antenna unit with special exterior mounting.
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(l) BR custom cuts
and installs a dense, thick, reinforced mylar backed padding
to minimize both interior heat and sound.
(r) Completed interior.
Note custom installed, subtle speakers for the modified Blaupunkt
radio. The leather shift lever boot was also specially made.
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Hopefully
within these photos you can see Biba Restorations attention to
detail in all aspects of the restoration itself. While BR strives
for complete originality, along with the the client's input,
slight variations can be introduced to enhance the aesthetics,
mechanics, or comfort level. BR has developed a covered headlamp
system which utilizes period correct rims. The car sits about
one inch lower than original thanks to aftermarket springs on
all four corners. Trust us though, these hubcaps are correct. |
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