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    04-08-2012 12:40 AM #1
    Hey guys, I'd like to share a few shots from earlier today at Dubs on Defrost. Some may like it, some may not, but it sure is something different. Owned this car for about 7 years and loved every second of it. Almost have the car looking/running the way i want it to, always a work in progress. Any comments/questions are appreciated!





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    04-08-2012 12:42 AM #2
    Wow, nice!

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    04-08-2012 12:46 AM #4
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    04-08-2012 12:55 AM #5
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    04-08-2012 12:58 AM #6
    Thanks guys! I installed a QTP exhaust cutout on it last week, so I figured i would open it up and let everyone hear it

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    04-08-2012 01:04 AM #7
    Great looking alfa!

    Most that I have seen in person dont look nearly as clean


    its too bad we never got the awd 6 speed in the states, also with a more powerful v6

  8. 04-08-2012 01:05 AM #8
    Always liked the styling of the 164, glad to see what appears to be a nice clean example still on the road.

    Looks good...

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    04-08-2012 01:25 AM #10
    One of the better looking Alfas in my opinion! Nice car!

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    04-08-2012 01:27 AM #11
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    04-08-2012 05:41 AM #13
    Quote Originally Posted by Alfa164S View Post
    The 164 is still one of my all time favorite Alfa's. Damn that's a fine looking car.
    Looks great, tasteful mods.

    What's next if it's almost there? Hopefully no clear tail lights.
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    04-08-2012 06:10 AM #14
    Quote Originally Posted by 71DubBugBug View Post
    Great looking alfa!

    Most that I have seen in person dont look nearly as clean


    its too bad we never got the awd 6 speed in the states, also with a more powerful v6
    I had a Q4 for about 6 years. I loved it and I hated it but mostly loved it. It had 230 hp but did have a weight penalty. Fantastic awd system.

    OP, thanks for keeping yours on the road. I prefer the lower cladding to be body color but it looks great with those wheels anyway.
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    04-08-2012 06:41 AM #15
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    04-08-2012 08:08 AM #16
    Dude I was drooling over your car yesterday, I was really impressed. My buddy had a 164 Verde growing up and I was really happy to see such a mint Alfa!

    Really nice work man
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    04-08-2012 08:14 AM #17
    A couple shots of your car I took yesterday...







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    04-08-2012 08:22 AM #18
    Car looks dope

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    04-08-2012 08:49 AM #19
    Lovely car, always liked these after getting smoked by one at the lights in the middle of the night. Sound so good!
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    04-08-2012 08:56 AM #20
    Great looking car. Though it does look better with mirrors.

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    04-08-2012 08:59 AM #21
    Looks awesome dude.

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    04-08-2012 09:31 AM #22
    very, very clean, Im in love

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    04-08-2012 09:53 AM #24
    came in looking for engine bay pics :-(; I love the car otherwise.

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    04-08-2012 09:57 AM #25
    Very clean, cladding isn't even fading
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    04-08-2012 10:39 AM #26
    Thanks everyone, and thanks for those shots, they look great! I had the lower cladding painted to match the black, but i have since went back to the original flat charcoal color. I think it looks better this way. I just rebuild they engine last year with some headwork and race cams, waiting to put my megasquirt unit in and tune it. I will post some engine bay pictures up shortly

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    some engine shots:




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    04-08-2012 11:58 AM #28
    I hace some pics on my phone from yesterday. Awesome car! Definitely one of the most unique in attendance
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    04-08-2012 12:22 PM #29
    How is parts availability?

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    04-08-2012 12:33 PM #30
    Thanks!
    There are several parts vendors/warehouses across the country such as international-auto.com, alfissimo.com, and centerlinealfa.com. Or you can always hop on italian, german, or english ebay to find those rare parts.
    I have several parts cars and a shed full of parts so it makes things easier

    My older brother also has a 164S that we are currently rebuilding. Here is the motor that I rebuilt before it was installed:

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    04-08-2012 12:41 PM #32
    Awesome, I love the 164 and you have a great example there!
    Makes me wish I went to that show, I was under the impression it was just gonna be a bunch
    of hellastance dubbers so I skipped it.
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    04-08-2012 12:50 PM #34
    Very nice. Any shots of the interior?

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    04-08-2012 01:14 PM #35
    Those alfa V6s are some of the best looking and sounding engines
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