The Alfarrari, Ferrari engined Alfa 105 build progress 1

[@sun0]

Kid and life is just crazy right now. I don't have the time to follow each episode. I love this. It's great for us with small kids and no free time. Once I get the time again I'll go back and binge watch your Alfa series. I have been waiting for that since I saw it the first time.

[@jouleskelvin]

Loved it. Definitely summarize every 10 or so, but don't rush the build. There are quite a few of us that enjoy watching the labor and detail unfold. Ms Jeff is lovely, too. 😁👍

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Thanks mate. Just editing it reminded me of how much work it has taken to get here ;)

[@mclarenjohnf1]

@@HomeBuiltByJeff I bet is shocked even you how much you have managed to do in the time since you stripped it and sent it off to have what remained of the paint and the hidden filler areas exposed. Do you keep a track of the man hours you put in to a project. I once totaled up the time I put in to an engine swap and decided never to do it again, But the feeling I had knowing I did it myself changed my mind. This video is brilliant.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

@@mclarenjohnf1 I don't want ot know how many hours ;)

[@eddiegerlach7121]

Wow.....just, wow......first time checking out the video a d my first concern was simply.not replacing the sills on their entirety.....but then.... I continued to watch..... and if something was rubbish, he simply fabricated a new piece.... absolutely impressive and brilliant workmanship. Can't wait to see what this looks like, and more importantly, how it sounds once he's done! Thank you for the eye candy!

[@backyardracers9041]

Dear Mr and Mrs Jeff, I'm really enjoying the build bits for the Porka and the Alfalfa Sprout. After building a car myself (two actually) I can really appreciate the time and effort you're putting in. Also, I understand and acknowledge the important support required from the bride to undertake such projects. Love the presentations and explanations. Keep it coming as you see fit, but don't forget the work/life balance. The Mrs Jeff bloopers were the best. You rock.

[@dumpsterstu4474]

I have got to say when Mrs Jeff loses it after saying rear access OMFG she is just amazing. You're a lucky guy Jeff.

[@steenlassen5718]

Maybe an idea: The plenum on the Ferrari is quite tall, and will obstruct the view from the steering wheel. I think Maserati uses the same engine in their Qatroporte, but with a lower plenum, as it is a front engined rear wheel drive, not to obstruct the view.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Never! It is a Ferrari to the end ;)

[@truthseeker8483]

I think Jeff mentioned trimming the height of the inlet manifold at some stage

[@tomahoks]

TRUTH SEEKER Yes, by a 60mm or so.

[@gazzafloss]

Jeff, good to see it in a condensed version after having seen all the detailed version, it gives dimension to the job. Loved the Mrs Jeff out takes, she's a "staunch" lady.

[@GTOFERN]

I don’t understand how anybody can dislike these videos. They’re awesome! Thanks Jeff, great work and content. Look forward to every new video you release. Really like these progress videos, they remind me of the Porsche video that went viral.

[@rosscairns6733]

Holy smokes you have come a long way! Even the Mrs Jeff bloopers real highlights just how much work goes on in each video just to make the video without actually using a power tool. Keep up the good work.

[@lowguidoschopshop]

so I binge watched the whole series last night. and then tonight I watch it all again :)

[@kenfeldmanLA]

What incredible work. I had a 1968 GT Junior with a 2.0 liter, carbs and a hot cam back in 1986. It was super fun, and also a complete rust bucket. I had thought about fixing some of the rust but now that I've seen what's involved my mind is blown. Blown. Thumbs up and a subscribe, can't wait to see how fast it will with the Ferrari motor.

[@sroman5963]

That's fantastic to watch love watching people restoring old cars and making them a bit more special. Nice work.

[@sivakumar103]

Saw one of these a few months ago going really cheap here. But that was a goner. Watching this video makes me very happy. Waiting for the finish product.

[@alexhu765]

Wow, best builder I seen yet on KZbin

[@iDropPhats]

Pretty crazy how small those engines really are, you never get too much of a perspective just looking at it in the engine bay. Then again I’m used to seeing huge big blocks and blown small blocks stuffed into engine compartments so maybe it’s just me. Great start to what will be an EPIC project, best of luck to ya mate keep us updated and we’ll keep you in mind!

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

You can follow along with the weekly videos too ;)

[@chrispietersen804]

YES MAN! LOVED IT! Good Job! Let's keep the passion alive!

[@theveeman]

Brings back 14 months of memories building mine. And you have other projects on the go at the same time..

[@-MacCat-]

An excellent idea executed excellently. Extremely well done. Please do it again.

[@PirataSports]

Eight people hate top quality free entertainment - must be Foxtel customers.

[@adamgilesconcoursdelegance9302]

Stunning work Jeff...so happy I found your Chanel!!!

[@tomhughes6486]

Thanks for the outtakes of Mrs. Jeff.

[@sword7786]

Having watched all the series as they arrive the detail (and frustrations) are great to see. This reminds me just how much effort you put in! Mrs Jeff must have patience of saint but as always a star and well worth the wait!

[@anthonypena9820]

Could you imagine how successful a company or county would be if they had people with this mans talent knowledge and work ethic this is ridiculous how he can achieve so much all on his own

[@waen606]

That was great Jeff....if only our projects could all be as quick.

[@zedixe13]

I enjoy your work very much , great video summarizing your build . Salutation du Québec .

[@craigwoodfolk3240]

Nice summary episode. Love watching welding and fabrication. I liken it to watching a trauma (e.g. war zone) victim being rehabilitated. The exception being is that watching you in this restorative process is engaging and satisfying. Keep up the good.

[@VolV8]

Progress makes the struggle worth it. Loved the video. Thanks, mate.

[@bosselof1341]

Fantastic work done by the MetalKing 💥🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🍾

[@simonjohnson2103]

This is great! Only just found this, so the catch-up is really good... cant wait to see the rest now!

[@battista788]

Bravi ragazzi siete forti, il meglio che abbia mai visto. Andate avanti cosi.

[@ad3574]

Mr Jeff, the real Gold Fingers is you , very impressive talent

[@l3R1CK70P]

Hi, would you consider to make a playlist of this videos with "build progress"? I could watch this for hours... so satisfying. Great work, keep on.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

I will, but you can follow the regular build videos if you don't want to wait for that.

[@mikewoodward5249]

Wow, there wasn't much of that car left! So much fabrication that you've done on it.

[@punkbloater]

Great summary on the Ferralpha! 😁👍🏻

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Where did the 'ph' come from ;)

[@fredericrike5974]

Yeah, buddy- somewhere between 5 and 10 episodes sounds about right- as you have warned us many times, sometimes it takes a lot of time to see any progress. I am still amazed that you got around the car going all dimensionally flopsy when you took out so much structure without bracing it to preserve the door sill shape dimension, floor level, etc- scared me silly! I was certified to work on Alfas in the mid '70s- the Guilietta was one of my favorites, but the body shop guys weren't impressed with "dimensional regularity" at all. I can see now why! Much of the pain and detail you went through is more apparent in the "fast forward mode". and some bits that were left on the edit floor- so do this! If nothing else, it should give you some satisfaction that much did get done, though slower than you would have preferred. Mrs. Jeff working on "getting it right" is a worthy reel all by itself!FR

[@Talasas]

Nice vid Jeff, I appreciate the summary video as I haven't caught every one of your build videos in detail so it works for me, also had a laugh at the blooper reel.

[@repkam09]

This was great! I did watch every episode, but it was good to see it all in an overview again just to keep track of the progress

[@sailorbuckobuckley5217]

That was great to behold and the best build progress vid I have seen

[@LucaMastrolacasa]

So excited for the final product :)

[@Johnnygibson007]

100% Master craftsman indeed. Subscribed and look forward to seeing the result. Of course if you live near the ocean, excluding the engine swap this is a regular 10'000 mile service on a 60's - 70's Alfa

[@jesper1406]

In one word: WOW! In a few more: This is the first time I watch your channel, and my God, are you well organized! And what a job, you basically rebuilt that chassis from the ground up. My only complain is that you make what you do look SO easy - and I know it's not! ;) I was surprised by the relatively small weight difference between the original engine and the Ferrari engine. I look SO much forward to the rest of the serie of videos - you are VERY good at telling a story in the filming alone - you hardly need to explain anything. I will of course binge watch the previous videos...

[@boastyy]

Awesome video! I wish I was as talented. You must have the patience of a saint , I know I would not get those results from the car you started off with. Well done mate.

[@Rekinortiher]

These type of videos are a great idea Jeff. Good stuff.

[@nicholaszamelis9471]

Dude, what a wild project. Awesome.

[@gregb5978]

Hi,Jeff the only thing i can say is amazing,your are just that!! I was flabbergasted seeing you make your very own reversible body stand !With your insane skill as machinist you have virtually rebuilt the Alfa's body from scratch.I am going to prepare myself a great meal this week-end and binge watch all the episodes,i see on the right side that it goes all the way to part 25 at least! Like i said before AMAZING!! Happy new year old chum.

[@Tigersmundo]

*FREAKING AWESOME editing and quality performed skills!*

[@MrGrentch]

Subbed. Never mind the engine car combo, which is _wonderfully_ bloody nuts, I saw the rust 😮 AKA Official Italian iron oxide chassis lightening and thought what kinda crazy mad fecker is going to give this a go. And then you showed up and did. Kudos sir. 😀👍🏻

[@vinnierolla]

How have I just found this channel now. Awesome build mate...look forward to seeing the rest of the build 👌

[@serge.crispino418]

Super tradesman !! Awesome work.

[@Djwally13]

Great compilation! It's amazing to see how far you have come from a rotted out metal body to a pristine ready for paint Alfa. 😁

[@danielmartuneac]

Great idea, Jeff! The detailed clips were too boring for me. I am not a hardcore enthusiast, I just love to see work done fast and how wrecks become born again street gems. Keep up the good work!

[@ev9466]

I have the 105.21, which is the carbureted italian version. I suggest to take care in the rear suspensions, unless you want to build a drift car. The original ones are very crude so you might want some GTA kit which makes the car sit a little on the rear and be less of a hazard. You could also put the same GTA wheels. The front suspensions are great, the wheel needs some tightening up sometimes but yields great sensations. Stylistically if the engine is higher than the original, you might want to consider doing a scalino (little step, see the first series alfa giulia 1600 gt) instead of a bump or a hole. Careful about the body overall, original starts having aerodynamic problems at 160km, with the front that starts getting lift. Personally the original is exhilarating enough, no contest compared to fluffy modern cars. You can beat stronger cars at the green light because you have a very direct feel of the thing. Dynamically, it is already a bit pointed on the front. GTA is a bit better. So with an engine swap (rape!!) you will get a monster. In the rain you have two options, lethal understeer and lethal oversteer so I suggest trying to push it only when you are comfortable enough and with plenty of space.

[@DestroyerWill]

Awww mate just found this channel! Legend! I’ve got a 1986 Sprint that I’ve owned for 26 years and always wanted to turn into a Giocattolo but with a 355 engine in the back so I’m very interested in following this build of yours - best regards from Mackay Queensland

[@eduardomartone8120]

Complimenti veramente bravo un lavoro eccellente superiore anche a quelli che noi in Italia chiamano battilastra una figura professionale ormai scomparsa da noi veramente eccezionale bravo

[@bombaydan]

Fantastic video....thanks for sharing &best of luck with the build 🇬🇧

[@vmoutsop]

Soothing music

[@juakoman]

Really amazed with your work. You do it like we all could do it! But you know there is a lot of money in your workshop, and even more knowledge un you. Want to ser the alfarrari finish!

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

I have built the garage over time. Watch the Porsche vid. I had none of it.

[@juakoman]

@@HomeBuiltByJeff i had, love It!

[@pelper1]

This is gonna be nuts!!!

[@danielcidone8259]

I really enjoyed it. I have seen all the Alfa videos. Having serious ADD this was perfect for me. lol. Keep the content coming. love all your videos.

[@steveveness3829]

G'day from West Australia, Jeff. Nice one. Mrs Jeff thumbs up from me. Actually said with sincerity 😉🙂👍👍

[@daanfarrazijn841]

This is grazy! Can't wait to see it running

[@petrolventure]

Great job! I also like this format better👍

[@quemada100]

Hi there you two.. Great video. Was good to see the build in a short segment. Good idea to keep doing it now and again..

[@peterferryman4905]

Bloody brilliant! Pardon my french 😎 Impressive piece of work! 👏👏👏

[@speedking72]

great show and work mate, keep it up

[@delahayenator]

Great project & fabrication! And the outtro is hilarious :)

[@paulbull1993]

Couple of plastic storage boxes some lengths of down pipe and a bead roller...... You my friend are awesome. On ya bloke, love ya work!!!!! New subscriber, and you can read between the lines as to what I think mate. 911 is my all time favourite, I have been lucky enough to go through the plant in Germany twice. Don't claim to know all about them but have wanted one since I was 12. Is your better half from the north island or South Island? 😂 Great, great, great

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Dunedin ;)

[@herme99]

That’s a lot of work!

[@HeidiandFranny]

holy crap Jeff! That was some insane work! So fun to see this come together :) Mrs. Jeff is as adorable as ever :) Loved it!

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Haha, thanks guys. Looking forward to 3.2 updates :)

[@grrfy]

such a beautifully styled car,in my top 5 easy.and your work is just bellisima! subscribed.

[@Queensre1ch]

Awesome work! Crazy skills!

[@cheftush]

Nice summary Jeff. Thanks.

[@ObserwatorII]

Nice project, great skills and women with "italian beauty":) Greatings from polish Alfa Romeo forum! 45 people had broken mouse or glasses and pressed dislike...

[@irwannadzleahmad]

damn....you are so talented bro..all rounder, i wish i can have all ur skills..

[@The-Alfa-Farm]

Oh My God, I don't need any coffee for a week! I'd want you on my team if I had a team. Great video!

[@chowd.a.d.8309]

Dammit, skills for two...impressive.

[@Djwally13]

Love the blooper reel! 😆

[@chadlegault9993]

Love it. I will watch all the videos now

[@johnbouchard9447]

Your craftsmanship is just mind-boggling I think it'd be awesome if you and the guys at bad Obsession Motorsports got together and get a project at least speak the same language thank you for these videos are awesome.

[@yannickribau8101]

excellent stuff, as good as project Binky !!

[@tonyspiga2505]

incroyable quel travail magnifique

[@nickmcarr617]

Yep, great vid. Good idea mate. You are both such a pair of characters.

[@WilloW0024]

Amazing work.

[@bigkeg9173]

I can't wait to see what you do with the bonnet to fit the engine in 😃👍😃

[@gunnarwensell5806]

Wow! Talent and knowledge!

[@gehaasper]

Lot of work... good job!!!

[@wannesvanhoudt6429]

Lovely video. You make it look like a weekend of work 😅

[@1BCamden]

hi guys, great job, and idea, really interesting to see the journey recapped. Although, who could forget the rear window fitting, refitting, and fitting again. Mrs Jeff is great, although this could give her a headache from either laughter, or teeth clenching. Anyway for what it’s worth - 🏆🏆🏆❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍🍾🥂🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 (love it)

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Great vid Jeff. There has been alot of progress made!

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Thanks mate.

[@AmericasChoice]

I stayed for the rocking music.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Haha, thanks.

[@satrialiar69]

AWESOME WORKS!!!!!

[@kkrc999]

good on you mate, great skills & know how. can't wait to see the 1st road test 👍🏼

[@calleyamichel9786]

Ce sont de grands artistes, très compétents… j’aimerais être aussi gifted qu’eux….

[@alfaholic3]

Im loving the build even if i don't like the engine swap choice.👍

[@LonTierney]

OMG. I’ve missed so much! Thought I was caught up... love the outtakes!

[@ΝικοςΒλασσης-γ5θ]

Δεν παίζεσαι είσαι απίστευτος

[@brendanmoore2143]

Amazing work!

[@RaymondStarr007]

Good day Jeff bloody hell I just watch this video has I,am quite new too your channel boy oh boy Jeffhave you done some work just alone on the body it’s was a piece of scrap Jeff but now you can see where all your hard work has gone into well worth watching big thumbs up Jeff

[@rudievert7838]

Brilliant job

[@patsampeer8547]

that was very god-like...and a great idea, well done, very detailed, and well filmed and that wife of yours is made for this stuff, funny,good looking and charming keep them coming please