The Duetto Spider Project is "done"

Episode 6/6 - Duetto Spider Project
In this episode of the 1967 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider project I finally get to test drive the car. After doing some electrical work, tuning the carburettors, and setting the valve clearances, I managed a short test drive.
This is the last video in this series.
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[@MrSupergyro]

It's a real pleasure watching someone patient and methodical in their work.

[@JethroBronner]

Haha I was nearing the end of my patience with this particular job.

[@MrSupergyro]

@@JethroBronner seeing coolant on the floor and remembering the engine at perfect access on the stands would have tested my patience as well. Well handled. And a nice closing shot up at Piggly Wiggly 👍

[@robertrishel3685]

He should have 4.3 million subscribers, not 43k…..

[@the-d2506]

The Track: Soothing The content: Informative The Voice-over: Exquisite The video overall: Quality...🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JethroBronner]

Haha that’s very kind of you to say!

[@RQCK0N]

TD you summed it up perfectly, pure class in every way.

[@mikeyadrick5154]

I told my manager once that the only reason I stayed there for over 40yrs was the Glass Bead Blaster. Started there in 1969--eventually my largest project to fit into the cabinet was a Vespa Ralley 200 body! I performed many projects over my years there--including some of my employers customers?!---Mikey, Belfair USA

[@AW_DIY_garage]

I have been looking at a couple different Alfa Spiders lately, which got me thinking about your channel. I just went back through and watched all your Spider videos. Still great. To be clear, your other videos are amazing as well. Hope life is treating you well and you are getting to do the things you enjoy. Thank you for the awesome content.

[@MrMcgooOG]

My father had one when I was a child. Beautiful car

[@Matteo_Licata]

Each time you upload feels a bit as if Christmas has arrived: love your videos as much as the cars that feature in them :) I look forward to watch the upcoming "Porco Rosso" series then!

[@gearhead9828]

Matteo, Jethro and Johannes on the same day, that IS Christmas! Thank you so much 👍👍

[@KarelBeelaertsvanBlokland]

WOW. What a journey. Well done! Perseverance has paid of

[@JethroBronner]

Indeed!

[@veitnams]

i’m so glad i found this channel. something about old alfas are magical and captivating, and your attention to detail and respect you have for these cars is so refreshing to watch.

[@Strike86]

You look so concerned during the first test drive! The pain of being a perfectionist and still finding you have things to do I guess? Absolutely beautiful video as always.

[@gren509]

Brilliant work, both as a mechanic and a video maker - thank you.

[@LubomirFotev]

I've really liked Alpha Romeo but watching these videos really made me whant an old Alpha even more. Thank you.

[@Drummer7030]

what a wonderful work you ´ve done! I had an Alfa Spider of 1968 like yours in the 70th. I loved to drive , to feel the wind and listening the sound of this machine !

[@yaroslavbozhdynsky]

Congratulations.

[@JethroBronner]

Thanks!

[@ClDepoorter]

Super duetto ❤

[@davidorama6690]

Don’t you miss the days when cars were simple machines? This car is stunning and your work exemplary. Envious.

[@JethroBronner]

I do but I also own only cars from the simple days. I’m not sure I would be able to daily drive a car with an ecu

[@alaskanrockvodka9622]

Lovely work J and can't wait for Porco series. 🥂

[@vinceandtheresa1243]

As always, another great video. Was a pleasure watching along on the series. Thanks again for sharing. Looking forward to meeting Porco. Cheers from Canada.

[@aretardridesmotard6128]

Always appreciate the knowledge and patience in your videos. Really nice aesthetic to your editing. Thanks for uploading 😎

[@therealgaragegirls]

Gorgeous car! When you first started it after adjusting the valves, the sound was just lovely. And the rear end of those cars is just beautiful. ❤

[@davidsauls9542]

You make Tenacity look Beautiful. You show all the stumbles and pain of a long hard walk down a road of learning that ends with a lovely view and a treasure chest full of well earned Pride ! You inspire in a quiet, yet very strong way. As a psychiatrist, I watch your work because of the life story. You are a most remarkable young man.

[@craigyirush3492]

Glad you put it out. Look forward to the Ti series!

[@trondasdam6443]

You make such amazing videos Jethro! They are so we'll made!

[@JethroBronner]

Thanks Trond! I just need to make them more often now!

[@williamclayton1485]

He's got a myford lathe too ! You are a classy man Jethro ...

[@gori277]

That is such a beautiful little car and must’ve been such a joy and also such a heartbreak to see it finished. Must be so fulfilling to be able to do that.

[@JethroBronner]

It's always a little sad to see them go, but I'm happy that it's out there on the road again.

[@philipsdefreville6138]

Super cool! Music is perfect!

[@SeasideGarage]

I am impressed by your ability to keep clean while working on cars... One thing is you, another thing is the workshop! And then also the tools! :O

[@JethroBronner]

That's the magic of editing!

[@ShanePleasance]

Thank you for taking us on your adventuri.

[@EthelbertSch]

You deserve millions of subscribers and even more views.... You are doing a service to humanity, by giving back life to masterpieces. Well done.

[@1BCamden]

Great episode, beautiful car, can’t believe the cams out moment 🤣 but it sounds great, nice bit of Weber detail too. Thanks so much. Best regards

[@JethroBronner]

Yeah, I feel like I’m constantly doing cams in cams out with these Alfas

[@trroland1248]

Thanks Jethro. 👍🏻 We all thought that the Duetto series was just great.

[@brianpercival1829]

Oh, I thought you went on a long summer vacation. Car looks great, nice job. Looking forward to Porko.

[@JethroBronner]

It’s been a long winter for me!

[@213davidhunter]

You won the struggle with the edit, ad this was an excellent video. Thanks for making them!

[@im2noob4bronze]

what a beautiful car, just a delight in the eyes... Great job restoring it, fantastic. Wish i can own one in the future

[@JethroBronner]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@friguy4444]

Always so glad to have a new video for Jethro Bronner!! YAY! Really sweet job of cleaning that fuse panel! I thought you were showing us a brand new one for a second there when you held it up. LOL.How cool is it that we got to go for a ride in it with him today! Sounds great even on video! As usual, world class beating quality video at that!

[@barriepooley6940]

That's a great car video series. Thanks for making and sharing it👍.

[@OnlyARoadtripAway]

07:06 - it is a detergent after all, you're kinda cleaning the shop floor... Really digging the vibe, and a casual slide always helps. 😁

[@bustermaw]

I loved my old Alfa's . Twin overhead cams and 5 speed gearboxes when the Fords at the time had tappets and four speed boxes . I followed your pain as you steadfastly soldiered on with it . Thank you very much .

[@srdjanrapaic3184]

Your knowledge is mind blowing. There are so few this good channels about old Alfa Romeos, and your is one of the best. Keep doing it.

[@FordHawke1]

I often use a long length of 3/8" hose into the radiator and siphon the coolant out into my bucket. Depending on the design of the radiator, you can sometimes get the hose almost to the bottom, and get nearly all the coolant out, and not spill a drop. Sometimes you have to insert the hose into the engine hoses to get the rest of the coolant out. It takes extra time, but you don't make a mess, and sometimes you can reuse all the coolant.

[@pierrelataillade7564]

Jethro good to see back on the channel..... I see the Duetto is finally street worthy .... just can't get enough of that alfa sound, brings back sweet memories. I just hope the proud owner will maintain this sweet little car. Good luck buddy.

[@JethroBronner]

I'm sure he will do it justice

[@RichardFanders]

I really enjoy watching your videos, thank you.

[@JethroBronner]

Glad you like them!

[@seanfinlay7393]

Excellent! Always great watching you work. So relaxing.

[@JethroBronner]

Thank you very much!

[@raytheron]

Great work on a lovely car, Jethro!

[@malanne1]

As usual, spectacular! I’m always learning something new ...keep up the great content!

[@JethroBronner]

Thanks, will do!

[@henkbielderman4243]

Aha! 'Twas but a few days ago I went to your account to see if I had perhaps missed a posting from you. Thanks mate! I will be sure to enjoy this one.

[@spokebloke1]

Thanks for another great series Jethro! Greetings from another country that drives on the correct side of the road - Australia.

[@JethroBronner]

Yes, driving on the left like civilised people!

[@billplaney2585]

Bravo on your excellent work! I somehow missed the fact that the car was someone else's... that's one lucky owner!

[@JethroBronner]

Yes he chose well!

[@1240enzo]

Nicely done Jethro with the spider and as also an owner of a ‘69 Giulia 1300 TI it will be interesting to see what you do with yours.Mine needs a lot of love one day, eg. full suspension overhaul, conversion to twin DCOEs, rust removal and interior tidy up etc.

[@JethroBronner]

Mine still needs a lot of work, including a full suspension overhaul too.

[@marcusott2973]

I had to wait to get home and have some peace and quiet to watch this. Much awaited much appreciated excellent as always.

[@jackp1351]

When working the fuse box there was a moment I thought you were going to relocate it! (Presumably in the passenger compartment). You're already on a pedestal for the stellar Alfa knowledge and the eloquent presentation of it all, I was ready to proclaim your divinity.

[@JethroBronner]

Haha yeah that’s how later 105s are setup. I don’t think I’d move an early car’s box inside the cabin, but I would service and clean the fuse box more regularly than one in 50 years.

[@PhilipDjaferis]

excellent!! Always love watching your work and videos. Impressive.

[@OriginalgEd]

Thanks for the final video in what has been a lovely series to watch. It's such a pretty car and your mechanical skills are very impressive. Looking forward to watching future content from you. rgds from London.

[@JethroBronner]

Thanks!

[@bobbyspade4710]

I absolutely love your work and always look forward to your videos!

[@JethroBronner]

Thank you!

[@milanfreddymucka6440]

Really nice work. Pleasure to watching your videos.

[@christianmichael1970]

Always pleasurable and relaxing to watch

[@AndreasMartinLaute]

I really like your calm way of presenting your content. Finally a video on YT with the right music. Keep up the good work! Andreas, Lute & Guitar

[@lynnhooley7608]

Thank you for a great video. I'm happy to see it, but sad it's the last in this series.

[@JethroBronner]

Glad you enjoyed it! I'm really looking forward to uploading videos about something different, sometimes it feels right to move onto fresh material.

[@renerobes30]

The engine compartment is an objet d'art, well done.

[@JethroBronner]

Thank you!

[@Audion]

Perfect! Thanks for the update! Looking forward to seeing more.

[@JethroBronner]

You bet!

[@mikenixon4637]

Marvelously fun to watch.

[@addariracing]

Great job as usual, the final test drive and the engine sound is just amazing! Your videos provide such a high number of information that are of great help for people like that spend a siginificant amount of time in rebuilding his old Alfa. Even if you will say goodbye to your fantastic Duetto, the fact project is completed and a glorius car can come back on the streets is a fantastic news. Please do no stop to produce your videos and to show how passion can produce incredible results.

[@JJTWagenaar]

Lovely to see you back on the Tube once again. Luckily the upload was completed ;) Fantastic video. Also good to see that you're also a Montblanc enthousiast. M149 heren, love to see your pen. Keep up the good work, love it.

[@JethroBronner]

Yeah I use a 145, it's been great. It was very 2nd hand when I got it but it's still performing wonderfully.

[@astleseethal130]

The motor in there looks amazing dude, definitely making me want one more. Also, going to miss that road.

[@JethroBronner]

You'll have put an Alfa engine in your Champ Project

[@EnglishroG]

So happy you're back. Please don't be too keen on editing everything down - I really enjoy the detail in your videos.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Looking really nice Jethro - well done for getting to the finish line! For the record, I don't think that your viewers are too worried about whether your episodes are neatly finished off, or "complete" - we just enjoy watching you do your stuff! I need to listen to my own advice and get another vid out myself ;0)

[@peter.alixhuebscher1119]

Good to see you again Jethro. Your workmanship is up to the standards of a Swiss watchmaker. Congrats on finishing the Spider. 🎉

[@yoesomite2199]

Looks Great!

[@JethroBronner]

Thank you!

[@yoesomite2199]

@@JethroBronner your an inspiration. I have a 1969 105 Stepnose sitting in my shed. Im almost finished my 79 Alfetta sedan (Im using it as a way to learn restoration) , then I have a 79 GTV to restore. After that I will start restoring my 105 and I hope to use your videos as a guide . I look forward to any videos you post ...

[@malcolmscott4150]

Thanks Jethro as always excellent video and the details are thoroughly enjoyable- bring on porco 🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏

[@JethroBronner]

I'm really looking forward to getting the Porco series up, the video footage came out really well.

[@iracema1]

Those carburetor repairs were amazing! I think you’ve acquired some new specialty tools as well which is fun to see. Can’t wait to see Porco segments!

[@andeanrider6355]

Great job. Thanks for a nice relaxing video.

[@JethroBronner]

Thanks for watching

[@geoff3656]

Hi Jethro, What a great idea, I had a 1600 that was re-camed by someone who didn’t know what he was doing so I converted it to 2000 inlet and ex. You have to turn the engine over gently to check for valve clearance which isn’t hard but must be done to not bind. That engine out performed std. 2000! Spiders and GTV’s oh the inlet valves were already modified to 44mm . It was a great upgrade and very retractable in city or freeway., Cheers my friend

[@geoff3656]

Carbs 32mm dellorto’s Jets were 130 main ,50 idlers ,emulsion tubes 7’s and 200 air correctors. If I used 190 air correctors it went harder but was more thirsty.. !

[@Lahai100]

Good to see you back on the Tube!

[@JethroBronner]

Good to be back

[@ABROOKSH]

Thanks for the video. I will be adjusting valves on my 77 ponder this fall/winter. It will be my first tiMe doing so. Content like this helps build my (and all other 1st timer’s) confidence. Can’t wait to see more about ‘Porko’. Love the seiko…and the music too.

[@JethroBronner]

Well in the Porco series I go into more detail about setting valve clearances, so keep an eye out for that.

[@dutchdb]

Beautifully. Thank you.

[@JethroBronner]

Thanks for watching!

[@tadficuscactus]

I wish I was as patient as Jethro.

[@AW_DIY_garage]

great editing, relaxing voice overs, and amazing work. always a pleasure watching your videos. setting the valves looks like a real pain on those cars.

[@michaelskinner896]

Glad to see you back Jethro! I was just looking at your page 2 days ago, in the event that I had missed a previous release, or had not been notified by YT. But, anyway, always glad to watch perfection at work and looking forward to seeing the new chapter!

[@robertrishel3685]

Lovely car. Beautifully filmed video…just…😍

[@jackom11]

Beautiful car

[@AlejandroRamirez-vl8mr]

Even tho now I never get within attack range from 4 cylinders and the cult of the V8 has engulfed me again. I absolutely love watching your videos, don't get me wrong, I've worked with everything mechanical, even Alfas, specially racing, with some old time mechanics up to 2019. It's the passion you exude that captivates the eye, and how you treat everything with the care and respect it deserves. The wait is always worth it with you.

[@upfactoryracing4148]

Beautiful as always! Your skills are worth selling for the right price. Any vehicle you take on will always be magnificent.👍😎

[@JethroBronner]

Yes I've become very selective about customers, the owner of this car is a great guy.

[@shedtime_au]

Nice to see the end of this series, and great work as usual. I'm looking forward to the Summer here in Australia, as I have a few projects of my own. A 1997 BMW Z3 1.9L, a 2008 Alfa 147 Ti 2.0L and a 2008 Fiat 500 Diesel 1.3L are all beckoning from the shed.

[@JethroBronner]

That Z3 should be a lovely summer car 👍

[@shedtime_au]

@@JethroBronner Absolutely. She has 309,000 km on the clock but I'm confident that there's not much wrong and should have her back on the road with very little effort.

[@AlejandroGonzalez-np4sq]

Looking forward to watch Porco’s videos!

[@JethroBronner]

I think the Porco series will turn out very well!

[@kamoboko86]

Awesome results as always. I can’t wait for the new series. I hope you’re safe and can keep living there in the future. God bless!

[@JethroBronner]

I'm doing well, but not sure how much longer I can live here.

[@kamoboko86]

@@JethroBronner I am so sorry about the reverse racism and I pray that you will be safe there.

[@kamoboko86]

@@JethroBronner I’m from America and I live in Japan. I have only a little bit of understanding about the situation going on in South Africa. With the riots and street killings and the anti white government. It would help a lot if you could give a short explanation/recap of what’s going on from the perspective of someone there. Probably most of your viewers are totally unaware.

[@ad_fletch]

@@JethroBronner Whoa thought your accent was Australian, perhaps with a hint of SA or US in the mix. You’d blend in well in Aus if you decided to move here (Melbourne would be your best bet for Alfa lovers and resources).

[@jeffmac3071]

Beautiful. Congrats on the completion.

[@symonhlophe3581]

Incredible work Jethro. Looking forward to the Porco series.

[@JethroBronner]

Thanks bud! Yeah it’s going to be a good series, I’m really happy with how the footage worked out.

[@andrewbristow7305]

Such a pleasure to watch and listen, the 1750 such perfection: perhaps the only mod for a duetto an alfisti could accept!

[@JethroBronner]

It's a really great fit in that car. I think I prefer the 1750 to the 1600 in a Spider, although I prefer the looks of a 1600 Spider.

[@SkylarkCamperAdventures]

Another beautifully filmed and narrated video, worth the wait. Great to have you back and can’t wait for the new series.

[@atharvakale2730]

Yay! A series on the Giulia! I’m looking to get one too(as my first car) and would love to see what I should be looking out for. Excited!

[@JethroBronner]

I'm excited to finally give Porco some real time on the channel.

[@jozsefizsak]

Very nice. I really enjoyed this blast from the past and the wonderful work you put into it.

[@JethroBronner]

Thank you!

[@hanswurl583]

Great job, Jethro. For a video that you had trouble with, I think it turned out great. I was so sad for you when you had to start disassembling the thing again. I've been there! Looking forward to the Ti vids.

[@MrF3athers]

Amazing, and so relaxing to watch you work! ☺️👌👌👌

[@JethroBronner]

Thank you so much 😀

[@modelleg]

Hi Jethro. A couple of suggestions: On RHD cars it is easier to remove the carbs if you disconnect the drivers-side motor mount and carefully tilt the engine from below with a jack to gain better access to the fasteners and throttle linkage. Also, you don't have to break the timing chain or remove the cams entirely for a valve lash adjustment. With the timing chain tensioner fully retracted, it's possible to remove the cam from it's journal while maintaining the chain on it's cam sprocket. Valve followers may be removed, etc. Hope this helps.

[@meatcreap]

great job

[@battista788]

Fantastica Alfa Romeo

[@jonwagstaff4150]

Great to have you back, really enjoyed it. Looking forward to the new series

[@norbertr823]

Jethro it’s always such a treat when you post - this was a particularly good one 👌 Off topic, but I spotted your Myford - so that’s a third thing we have a common interest in: old Alfa’s , vintage Honda’s, and now Myford lathes 😂I recently picked up an ML Super 7

[@JethroBronner]

Nice! The Lathe in my Workshop was a Gift from a friend, after he retired he sent it my way, it’s been an amazing addition to the workshop

[@norbertr823]

@@JethroBronner A very generous and useful gift ! You certainly will put it to very good use though... It's a great piece of kit, with a massive amount of resources online, plus they still manufacture them in the UK, so most parts are still available which is awesome.

[@tonedcos]

Nice job ;)

[@peteronay381]

Really excellent clip. Thanks, Jethro

[@amgguy4319]

Great Jethro! Enjoyed it all... great works.

[@JethroBronner]

Thanks!