Spark plug socket/swap meet/Alfas won't become stolen cars

[Milanogold@domain.elided]

Greetings Alfisti!
    First,on the subject of spark plug sockets for reaching into the spark 
plug wells for the V6's.Go to Wal Mart, or stores where the Popular mechanics 
brand of tools (made in Taiwan, and decent tools for the price).They have a 
thin walled spark plug socket available with a swivel mounted on top, costs 
about $4.50 US or so...........Fits perfectly and the swivel helps around the 
plug closest to the Brake MC.(Remember to use Lodge plugs when changing plugs 
though................:) 
        Talked with Autocraft in York,PA yesterday (trying to find a close 
source for the gearbox for Lazarus) and Mr.Stohlman,the owner mentioned that 
there's an Alfa parts swap meet scheduled for early June at his shop.Anybody 
have any firm info on this?Mr.Stohlman wasn't sure of the date....
       Also, on the subject of car thefts........Alfas probably have one of 
the lowest instances of car thefts of any brand in the US.This is for two 
reasons.1.there's no real market for a chop shop to sell the stolen parts to 
(except to Alfisti) and  they;re too unique,few and far between to be 
stolen,new VIN's attached and then resold and driven, unless they're possibly 
exported to other countries.(Heard of this happening in the DC area 
recently,primarily with new "P"cars being stolen while on test drives).
           Now, if you own a newer Honda Civic,I'd worry about that.In the DC 
area, these are at the top of the stolen cars "hit parade".Out of 5 recent 
long term (1-2 months) car rentals at my office;all 5 were owners of Honda 
Civics.Only one was recovered;the rest's whereabouts are known only to God 
and car thieves.This won't happen to Alfas,uniqueness and exclusivity has 
it's advantages.That's also why most of us pay relatively cheaper insurance 
rates for Alfas than people who own similarly classed BMW's,. P cars,3 point 
star garbage,Toyota Supras(also a DC hot hit item)etc.Valuations have a lot 
to do with it, but when's the last time you heard of an Alfa being stolen? 
Enjoying my Alfa,
Terry Akins
alexandria,VA
1987 Milano Gold (Alfie)
1979 Alfetta Velocissima (Lazarus,with the missus asking if an Alfetta sedan 
automatic would work in this car.Oh no............................)   

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