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    • November 4, 2013 at 8:03 pm #58085
      Anonymous

        Hi everyone. I recently purchased a 1970 Sunbeam Alpine GT. It’s a survivor with less than 33,000 miles on it. As far as I know, it’s been in storage since 1982. I’m looking forward to getting it on the road and learning more about this vehicle. Fortunately the car is pretty much complete, with a few exceptions. It came with only one wheel cover and the radio was removed. I also know I need rear wheel cylinders and could use a new windshield gasket. Any help in locating these items would be greatly appreciated.

      • November 5, 2013 at 10:29 am #65375
        impbarn

          Congrats on your purchase. The Alpine GT is a fun car.

          It seems radios are big money these days. Everything else should be attainable with a little patience. There are a few GT experts here on the forum. Bob (username "65beam") has a stunning example restoration and might be able to give you some pointers on part crossovers and such.

          Welcome!

        • November 6, 2013 at 5:55 pm #65379
          Mark and Nancy Petri
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            welcome aboard!
            Where in "Eastern PA" are you located?

          • November 6, 2013 at 9:40 pm #65380
            Anonymous

              Hi, I live in Frackville, a small town in Schuylkill County. It’s right along Interstate 81.

            • November 7, 2013 at 6:08 pm #65381
              Mark and Nancy Petri
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                quote packard40:

                Hi, I live in Frackville, a small town in Schuylkill County. It’s right along Interstate 81.

                I was in Frackville once (on a "tour" with a friend in a "brass-era" car)… went to a fantastic private museum there.
                Hope to meet you at a BASH or other event!

              • November 8, 2013 at 3:19 am #65382
                Bob and Jean Webb
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                  bill,
                  I have your number in my pile of notes but keep forgetting to return your call. every time I remember it’s very late in the evening. I should have the hubcaps in my parts building. the original windshield gasket is hard to find. there are some universal gaskets that can be used.

                • November 8, 2013 at 5:34 pm #65384
                  Anonymous

                    Hi Mark,

                    The JWR Museum has an amazing collection, mainly brass era and full classics. Here’s a link to their website for anyone who might be interested.

                    http://www.jwrautomuseum.com

                    Being new to this forum, I’m not sure what a BASH event is, but I’m looking forward to meeting you and other members in the future.

                  • November 8, 2013 at 6:34 pm #65385
                    Mark and Nancy Petri
                    Participant

                      I must have taken close to a hundred photos that day in the JWR museum – wow, what a collection.

                      The B.A.S.H. is the annual spring "central PA" TE/AE get-together. It is always a good time.
                      My understanding that it stands for Bring A Sunbeam Here. Someone with more history can correct it if needed. Back in the 70s it had "Fix-in" added with the name… people brought broken cars for fixing "on the spot" or so legend goes.
                      Here is the thread from the 2013 event with write-up and links to some pix:
                      viewtopic.php?f=42&t=2501

                      Watch the forum and the Rootes Review for info on the 2014 version.
                      Mark

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