1968 Alfa Romeo "Scalino" Restoration

In this blog, the complete restoration of our 1968 1600 Giulia GT Scalino will be constantly updated. The updates are in reverse order, so that the latest developments are listed on top of the page.

September 26

Bodywork is actually quite ok for a GTV. It will get most of the outer panels, but the general structure is not hopeless, unlike on most others. Compared to other projects, it is a fairly easy task.

September 24

Body is back from blasting.

September 22

Axle parts back from sandblasting and coating, more zinc plated parts

September 14

More rusty stuff. But also some zinc coated and painted parts coming back...

September 7

Front axle and suspension parts back from blasting and paint. Radiator, heater etc. going out for overhaul.

Inox parts polished, now preparing other trim parts, heater, dash etc.

August 16

Car dismantled and completely stripped. Sent away for blasting

August 12

Starting off...