8C 2300 Alfa

Buildlarge · 06-19-2009, 12:38 AM

Well here we go, to many wants, not enough time/money. But today I again got a super deal on a Pocher. For many years I would only buy a kit, but with the prices as much as a used car for one of the high end kits, I now look for re-buildable assembled cars. And as favor would have, I believe today I got a complete car at a price that makes me one happy boy. I received another kit this past Monday (FIAT), then yesterday I made a offer for this one and the guy accepted this evening. Did not take long to log onto Pay-pal and pay for this gal.

I will go thru the car, tear down and rebuild, this I believe would make the 5th 8C Alfa I have had. This version offers a unlimited world of mods and or versions. Will clean up and will work on down the road, got a Cord 1st on build list.

Herman · 06-19-2009, 09:23 AM

My father once built this Alfa. Then it stood in the closet for years, and finally he gave it away. (when I was 12 or so)

Years later, with Internet getting popular, I did a search on "Pocher Alfa". That is when I saw the Pocher Bugatti. The rest is history...

hot ford coupe · 06-19-2009, 09:04 PM

Looks like you have a lot to work with there. It's not a basket case at all. It should clean up really well.

Buildlarge · 06-20-2009, 12:13 AM

Went online today and purchased a few items for this re-do. From the photos as posted looks to be 100%. I will also pick a few items up from Model Motorcars. I have had enough time with this little jewel to know what needs attention and what to leave alone. I am not going for a full blown, detailed w/every additional part out there, just enough to get away from box stock and not overwhelm with details. Have found that way too many builds do not get to completion because of detail burnout.

keramh · 06-20-2009, 08:55 AM

hello,

The number sheets and the pointers look very good.
do the raised rings also participate around the instruments? are not to be seen in the picture.

Buildlarge · 06-20-2009, 12:21 PM

I believe you use the instrument housings/rings that come in the kit. Both of these PE kits came from your neck of the woods, FRG. There is also a complete stainless steel PE floorboard from the same mfg. I have not decided if I want to do this as most photos show some type matting in the floor. Thanks for you interest. Rick

keramh · 06-20-2009, 01:42 PM

hello,

thanks for the fast information.
personally the metal interior equipment with dashborad and floor pleases me best.

Buildlarge · 06-20-2009, 04:39 PM

If you go to ebay f/Pocher you will find these and some other items for bid. I looked to see if I could find a e-mail but, could not find. has some really nice items for Pocher kits.

RonOC · 06-21-2009, 10:28 AM

There is an "ask seller a question" link with each eBay item. However you must be logged in to do so.

Ron

RonOC · 06-23-2009, 05:01 PM

Buildlarge,

Do me (and everyone else here) a favor and let us know how the parts you ordered work out.

I keep thinking of ordering a few things from them myself.

Thanks

Ron

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Buildlarge Members Gallery Level 2 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lowell, N.C., Gaston County Posts: 170 Biography: A ole car gezzer, building models all my life, a grand pappy, married, with a Boston. Interests: Paper models and 1/8th Cars Occupation: ole folks home maintenance Send Buildlarge: a Private Message	Went online today and purchased a few items for this re-do. From the photos as posted looks to be 100%. I will also pick a few items up from Model Motorcars. I have had enough time with this little jewel to know what needs attention and what to leave alone. I am not going for a full blown, detailed w/every additional part out there, just enough to get away from box stock and not overwhelm with details. Have found that way too many builds do not get to completion because of detail burnout. Attached Thumbnails

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keramh Members Gallery Level 2 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: with Berlin, Germany Posts: 110 Interests: Oldtimer and Harley-Davidson Send keramh: a Private Message	hello, The number sheets and the pointers look very good. do the raised rings also participate around the instruments? are not to be seen in the picture.

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Buildlarge Members Gallery Level 2 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lowell, N.C., Gaston County Posts: 170 Biography: A ole car gezzer, building models all my life, a grand pappy, married, with a Boston. Interests: Paper models and 1/8th Cars Occupation: ole folks home maintenance Send Buildlarge: a Private Message	I believe you use the instrument housings/rings that come in the kit. Both of these PE kits came from your neck of the woods, FRG. There is also a complete stainless steel PE floorboard from the same mfg. I have not decided if I want to do this as most photos show some type matting in the floor. Thanks for you interest. Rick

06-20-2009, 01:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
keramh Members Gallery Level 2 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: with Berlin, Germany Posts: 110 Interests: Oldtimer and Harley-Davidson Send keramh: a Private Message	hello, thanks for the fast information. personally the metal interior equipment with dashborad and floor pleases me best.

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Buildlarge Members Gallery Level 2 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lowell, N.C., Gaston County Posts: 170 Biography: A ole car gezzer, building models all my life, a grand pappy, married, with a Boston. Interests: Paper models and 1/8th Cars Occupation: ole folks home maintenance Send Buildlarge: a Private Message	If you go to ebay f/Pocher you will find these and some other items for bid. I looked to see if I could find a e-mail but, could not find. has some really nice items for Pocher kits.

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RonOC Members Gallery Level 1 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 76 Send RonOC: a Private Message	There is an "ask seller a question" link with each eBay item. However you must be logged in to do so. Ron

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RonOC Members Gallery Level 1 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 76 Send RonOC: a Private Message	Buildlarge, Do me (and everyone else here) a favor and let us know how the parts you ordered work out. I keep thinking of ordering a few things from them myself. Thanks Ron

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