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- Wed Jun 13, 2018 11:47 am
- Forum: Modified Alpine
- Topic: Alpine 2.8 Cologne (FORD) V6 Conversion Components for your driving pleasure
- Replies: 0
- Views: 857
Alpine 2.8 Cologne (FORD) V6 Conversion Components for your driving pleasure
If you review some of the "other" POSTS on the 2.8 V6 Conversions you will find that I am offering components for a full range of items. I designed "STRAIGHT-Back" Headers similar to the Tiger system, mine do not "stick out" the side of the car! My engine mounts are muc...
- Tue Jun 12, 2018 10:52 am
- Forum: TE/AE Official News & Announcements
- Topic: The Rootes Archives matching funds opportunity
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1828
Re: The Rootes Archives matching funds opportunity
As Treasurer of the SAOCA, I'd like to report we made a contribution of $2700 to the Trust..... SAOCA Motto is to "Keep'em-on-the-Road", so in an effort to do so, that contribution was matched by an anonymous donor bring it to $5400.00
- Thu May 31, 2018 5:40 pm
- Forum: Rootes Event Announcements
- Topic: Sunbeam SOS/Invasion-Columbia, SC March 23-24
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1798
Re: Sunbeam SOS/Invasion-Columbia, SC March 23-24
Just to bring the Carolina Classic up to date with a few PIC's.... There were a lot of others but this is all I can find. I'm sure other have some too!
Look close, The Gent leaning on the Blue Alpine is our SAOCA President - Jim Stone... it was Great to have him pay us a visit:)
Look close, The Gent leaning on the Blue Alpine is our SAOCA President - Jim Stone... it was Great to have him pay us a visit:)
- Tue Feb 06, 2018 8:49 pm
- Forum: Stock Tiger
- Topic: Steering Wheel Restoration
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1087
Re: Steering Wheel Restoration
I have some American Walnut that was cut about 50 tears ago from the old home place in St George of my Brother-in-law. He was generous and gave me a bunch a few years ago and I utilized some to build a couple Custom Dash unit in My Sunbeam Alpines....Very nice stuff! I have thought of trying to do a...
- Sun Jan 14, 2018 9:31 am
- Forum: Stock Alpine
- Topic: Excessive play in steering
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10146
Re: Excessive play in steering
Vintage Sports, I was browsing thru the POST and saw where you were asking about replacing the cross link.... Did you ever figure how to remove and replace?
- Fri Jan 12, 2018 6:31 pm
- Forum: Modified Alpine
- Topic: Alpine v6 Conversion
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3059
Re: Alpine v6 Conversion
Thanks for the compliment! I truly love the Sunbeam's.
- Wed Dec 13, 2017 9:33 pm
- Forum: Rootes United XXXVII
- Topic: United XXXVII (37) Sept. 13-17, 2018
- Replies: 62
- Views: 7460
Re: United XXXVII (37) Sept. 14-17, 2018
Sy, I sure hope the alpine that received the "hit" was not that absolutely beautiful one that took 1st Place at the United?
All is well here in Sunny South Carolina:)
DanR
All is well here in Sunny South Carolina:)
DanR
- Sun Nov 19, 2017 6:52 pm
- Forum: Modified Alpine
- Topic: Like new Conversion kit For Sale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1560
Still have "kit" for sale (jose)
I have a JOSe V6 Kit for sale which I took in trade for Kit components I designed to convert your Sunbeam Alpine with a 2.8 V6 mated to late Mustang T5 or and Automatic C3/4 and A4LD..... the jose stuff is like new for $1200 includes shipping anywhere in the lower 48. My conversion components with s...
- Sat Oct 28, 2017 9:52 pm
- Forum: Modified Alpine
- Topic: Conversion Components PRICE LIST UPDATE
- Replies: 0
- Views: 675
Conversion Components PRICE LIST UPDATE
Here is a PRICE LIST FOR MY CONVERSION COMPONENTS: - 2.8 V6 FORD (Cologne) Engine swap into your Sunbeam Alpine by DanR as of October 1, 2018 1. Headers, w/Ball& Socket Straight back (Highly Recommended) similar to the Tiger System: with 1 ½ inch tubes into a 2 ½ Collector and 3/8” thick Header ...
- Tue Oct 03, 2017 8:13 am
- Forum: Rootes United XXXVI
- Topic: Thanks to all! One great United.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2496
Re: Thanks to all! One great United.
I and my son had a great time looking at all the great Sunbeams....Meeting folks face to face for the very first time was exciting too! Sharing memories of our Sunbeams and when we first came in contact with an Alpine..... Parts galore in the PARTS ROOM. Thanks to all the "Makers of the success...
- Wed Jun 07, 2017 9:22 pm
- Forum: Modified Tiger
- Topic: Out for a Saturday drive at the Arkansas Mile.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2273
Re: Out for a Saturday drive at the Arkansas Mile.
First out of the chute it seemed to falter, quickly regained ran great thru 5th all the way!
I saw 184 on the screen.... Bet it will be better next time.
Thanks to showing,
DanR
I saw 184 on the screen.... Bet it will be better next time.
Thanks to showing,
DanR
- Mon Jun 05, 2017 7:10 pm
- Forum: Modified Alpine
- Topic: Conversion Components for the Alpine to 2.8 V6 Cologne
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1093
Conversion Components for the Alpine to 2.8 V6 Cologne
I have tried to get the best prices available for my designed components for converting an Alpine utilizing the FORD (Cologne) 2.8 V6. The steering link that runs behind the engine and serves as a replacement for the stock cross link cost me almost the exact same as what I sell them for. Lately the ...
- Mon Jun 05, 2017 6:26 pm
- Forum: Modified Tiger
- Topic: Out for a Saturday drive at the Arkansas Mile.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2273
Re: Out for a Saturday drive at the Arkansas Mile.
Tried to play your video.... Got an error....said to try later.
- Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:08 am
- Forum: Stock Alpine
- Topic: body repair panels
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2744
Re: body repair panels
You must be slightly aggressive but humble when trying to get something from a very busy shop:)
- Sun May 28, 2017 12:04 pm
- Forum: Rootes Event Announcements
- Topic: Friends In Sunbeams - 2017
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2651
Re: Friends In Sunbeams - 19 thru 23 June 2017
Just imagine you in your Sunbeam driving along.... These nice curving, crooked roads with cornfields and all sorts of other peaceful sights..... Here is some comments Ken Ellis posted on another link (SAOCA) I wish to share: The lure of Indiana is strong, but I currently have work commitments that ...