
Builder Last Online: Aug 2014


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Started: 07-23-08
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Some time ago I picked up a partially built Pocher Alfa Spider on the cheap as I wanted the spoke wheels for possible use on an original 32 Ford. While waiting for the rigging thread for the Camel I exhumed the beast to see if it might be salvageable. First problem is the guy put the spokes into two containers. Checking against the
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drawings of the spokes it looks like I have one set of 71024-210-K spokes and a double set of 71025-210-K spokes but none of the longer 71026-210-K spokes. I am going to start on the wheels anyway but if Paul or any of you Pocher guys can tell me up front how important the extra length is I would appreciate it.
The only other problem I see at first glance is that he had broken off half of the right rear brake backing plate. When I get the wheels done I will look over the rest of the model in detail probably disassembling much of what he did on the running gear, engine and possibly the frame to see if I can be assured of a decent end model. If not I can sell the wheels for more than I paid for the kit and use the other parts to maybe rework my original Alfa now that I have had so much help from the site in learning techniques.

The only other problem I see at first glance is that he had broken off half of the right rear brake backing plate. When I get the wheels done I will look over the rest of the model in detail probably disassembling much of what he did on the running gear, engine and possibly the frame to see if I can be assured of a decent end model. If not I can sell the wheels for more than I paid for the kit and use the other parts to maybe rework my original Alfa now that I have had so much help from the site in learning techniques.
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