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by pushrod
Wed Jan 25, 2017 11:11 pm
Forum: Club Events
Topic: USA TIGER TOUR - Tiger 50 Finale Tour
Replies: 19
Views: 37776

Flights and hotels now booked, currently sorting out the shipping formalities. We have managed to get some track laps at the Mazda Laguna Seca race track when we are in Monterey. I doubt if we will be going fast enough to run out of brakes entering the legendary "corkscrew" bends, like the driver of...
by pushrod
Sat Jan 21, 2017 8:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 14" Minilights for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 8387

14" Minilights for sale

For Sale. Set of four 14 x 5.5 JBW Minilite copies (Minilight). Wheels are in good general condition, one has some flaking around the centre and nut recesses another has a scuff on the rim. Front tyres were barely legal rears had a mm or so left - Conti 185/60. Complete with centre caps and full set...
by pushrod
Tue Dec 13, 2016 10:24 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Black colour shade for hardtop
Replies: 2
Views: 6885

Thanks Paul.

I just need to touch up the corners for now.

I was beginning to think that no one was going to reply after 308 views, thanks for responding.
by pushrod
Tue Dec 13, 2016 10:01 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger Restorations
Topic: Radiator mounts
Replies: 4
Views: 11574

Try Concept Racing, they sold a rubber bobbin type radiator mount.

http://www.conceptracing.co.uk/sunbeam- ... -radiator/

Lou.
by pushrod
Thu Dec 01, 2016 9:05 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Engine oil
Replies: 6
Views: 11872

All engines with flat tappets require motor oil that contains 1000 to 1500 parts per million (ppm) zinc dialkydithiophosphate (ZDDP). Without the correct amount of ZDDP, which provides protection by clinging to the metal at high-friction areas, cam lobes can and will wear away. I asked Real Steel wh...
by pushrod
Mon Nov 21, 2016 1:08 pm
Forum: Club Events
Topic: USA TIGER TOUR - Tiger 50 Finale Tour
Replies: 19
Views: 37776

There are seven UK Tigers on the California Tour next June. Flights and hotels are now booked. We will be joined on the Pacific Coast Highway by some US based Tigers for our journey up Highway 1 to Tigers United XXXVIII. The route will include: Los Angeles Malibu Ventura Carmel/Monterey (Whale watch...
by pushrod
Mon Nov 21, 2016 12:55 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Get your Tiger's photo on the new STOC website
Replies: 3
Views: 8228

Please follow the instructions on the website.

Email press@sunbeamtiger.co.uk with your cars chassis number and attach a recent image of the car.

You can't upload an image yourself.
by pushrod
Thu Nov 17, 2016 11:44 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Get your Tiger's photo on the new STOC website
Replies: 3
Views: 8228

Red Tiger B9473055 HRO FE added to website gallery, under Media heading.

Get yours on the website.
by pushrod
Thu Nov 17, 2016 4:30 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Club Branded Clothing. Christmas Promotion
Replies: 1
Views: 5187

Club Branded Clothing. Christmas Promotion

Richard Danby has negotiated a 10% special sale discount with the club clothing supplier for all items in the STOC on-line shop. Go to www.totalclothingshop.co.uk/sunbeamtiger/branded-clothing to see the wide range of clothing available - also linked from STOC website. The promotion only lasts until...
by pushrod
Mon Oct 31, 2016 7:44 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Header Tanks for sale - SOLD
Replies: 0
Views: 8515

Header Tanks for sale - SOLD

Reproduction Alloy Sunbeam Tiger Header Tanks for sale. Purchased new last year and never fitted. Complete with radiator cap. £225 plus P&P PM me if you're interested. (also be offered for sale on Ebay) http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m490/oldrustynuts/IMG_6133.jpg http://i1128.photobucket.com/a...
by pushrod
Mon Sep 19, 2016 7:27 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Black colour shade for hardtop
Replies: 2
Views: 6885

Black colour shade for hardtop

Anyone know what the black colour shade is for a hardtop, (or something close)?
by pushrod
Thu Sep 01, 2016 10:57 pm
Forum: Club Events
Topic: 2016 National at Wroxall Abbey Hotel, Warwick
Replies: 0
Views: 8392

2016 National at Wroxall Abbey Hotel, Warwick

STOC National this weekend at Wroxall Abbey Hotel near Warwick.

Friday - Check in and evening BBQ.

Saturday - Road Run, Treasure Hunt & Gala Dinner.

Sunday - Concours.
by pushrod
Thu Aug 25, 2016 10:31 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Fuel tank stop cock
Replies: 5
Views: 10150

I think I may have found out what that tap was for on my O/S fuel tank. I recently met up with the guy who I thought was the second owner of my Tiger. He told me that the chap that he bought the car from wasn't the original owner and that the car was initially owned by a guy who used it a lot for lo...
by pushrod
Wed Aug 17, 2016 9:21 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Ken Miles
Replies: 2
Views: 6996

Ken Miles

50 years ago today Ken Miles was killed while testing the Ford "J" car at the Riverside circuit in California. Ken, a British WW2 tank commander had moved to the California after the war and started racing in a MG special. A very good racing driver and engineer, Ken eventually went to work for Carro...
by pushrod
Sun Jul 31, 2016 5:24 pm
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Cats Whiskers 98
Replies: 3
Views: 6985

Excellent edition, top marks Graham.

Liked the Falcon feature.