To dos

Lots of little projects in the future:

- Conversion to spin-on oil filter (https://www.centerlinealfa.com/catalog/oil-filter-housing-spin-on)
- Clamp for Alfa airbox or change to K&N filters
- Electronic ignition (http://www.123ignition.nl)
- Electric fuel pump & regulator
- Replace radiator and fuel hoses
- Coat trunk in POR-15
- Stainless steel header & exhaust
- High performance starter
- Door pins and bushings (http://www.alfaholics.com/browse-parts-by-car/105-series/panels/coupe/door-hinge-repair-kit/)

Fuel tank repaired

The dent in the fuel tank was pulled out, and the tank was sent off for cleaning and pressure testing. It took a bit of fettling to get it back in.

Bodywork progress

The metal repairs are looking really good.

And some new surprises:

New battery and spark plugs

New spark plugs (NGK Iridium BPR7EIX) in.

One of the old plugs broke while I was removing it.

A new battery (Optima Red-Top) installed.

Changing the fluids

The Alfa spit out some of the foulest looking oil I have ever seen. It must have been in the engine for a long time. After a filter change and 6.5L of fresh Valvoline VR-1 20W50, everything looked and smelled much better.

We also sprayed some lubricating oil into the cylinders so the engine did not turn over dry.

The radiator was down about 2L of anti-freeze.

New steering wheel on

The broken steering wheel was very stubborn. It's not a big surprise, it did take a lot of force when the car was rear-ended. We had to break the old horn buttons and hammer a puller through the holes to get it out.

Everything went back together easily.