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by alpine5gt
Thu Apr 25, 2013 10:26 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Welsh trip to llandridnod wells
Replies: 6
Views: 9559

Thank goodness I live in tropical (well almost) downtown Australia, we dont have that problem. Maybe pot holes but no ice.
by alpine5gt
Thu Apr 25, 2013 8:23 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Welsh trip to llandridnod wells
Replies: 6
Views: 9559

They are there to deposit all the Lucas bits that stop working :D
by alpine5gt
Mon Apr 22, 2013 9:58 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Throttle linkage
Replies: 11
Views: 19492

Re: Throttle Linkage

Hi Alpine5gt, all LHD Tigers had a cable operated carb,RHD would have the linkage. The throttle pedal and cable are fixed to the trans tunnel,and run to a bracket on the inlet manifold. Quite correct. I have bought a linkage unit to convert my Tiger to RHD. I will have the cable assembly for sale e...
by alpine5gt
Mon Apr 22, 2013 6:19 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Throttle linkage
Replies: 11
Views: 19492

My Mk1 Tiger had a cable as standard, I wonder what Tiger has linkages? Oh by the way, I am talking a unmolested LHD MK1.
by alpine5gt
Sun Apr 21, 2013 10:03 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: What Is Your Car History?
Replies: 45
Views: 60933

1958 Morris Major series 1 (with MGB motor) ( chewed axles all the time) 1963 Holden Panel Van (with hot motor, murals on the inner roof & mattress) 1964 Morris Mini 1963 Austin Mini Yamaha 600 M Bike Indian 750 M Bike Landrover series 2 with holden motor. Austin 1800 Suzuki LJ60 4x4 Mini Moke Sunbe...
by alpine5gt
Sat Mar 16, 2013 7:48 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger Restorations
Topic: door fitment
Replies: 2
Views: 10137

Update, It was annoying me (nicer word) so I got a straight edge and checked the rear B piller. Yes, a bulge (it was a doner, not a NOS unit) I then got the longboard out and there was BOG there. 5 mins worth and the door closed. Tight fit but closed. so this proffessional gave it a quick look, said...
by alpine5gt
Sat Mar 16, 2013 4:27 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger Restorations
Topic: door fitment
Replies: 2
Views: 10137

door fitment

Hi, I have a tiger that was hit on the right side many decades ago. When I got it I removed both front fenders, the right rear fender and replaced the right door. Now I am a handyman not a body man. I spent a long time removing the front & rear right fenders. I made sure the weld holes lined up ever...
by alpine5gt
Thu Mar 14, 2013 8:26 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Body/frame measurements
Replies: 1
Views: 5183

Body/frame measurements

Does anyone have the body/frame measurements for a Tiger/Alpine. My Tiger was hit hard on the rights side a long time ago. The body man wants to measure things to make sure it is correct before he refits doors etc. Oops, found them in the Rootes workshop manual. For the Alpine however will be the sa...
by alpine5gt
Sat Dec 22, 2012 10:41 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: A hard top that didnt sell
Replies: 4
Views: 7663

Down under, the scarcity of good hardtops is such that a $2,000 asking price is usual. Thats in restored condition of course.
by alpine5gt
Sun Nov 18, 2012 9:46 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Power steering
Replies: 8
Views: 11676

I have been told that the corsa set-up does not centre as it has been designed for a front wheel drive vehicle so there is not sufficient load on the front wheels. If so take care on roundabouts :oops: Can anyone clarify this :?: If you check a few posts above, apparently Jim Owen has made kits and...
by alpine5gt
Sun Nov 18, 2012 7:10 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Power steering
Replies: 8
Views: 11676

Does anyone have a parts list or kit forfitting a Corsa eletric power setup in a RHD Tiger. I am in Australia so any help, advise would be appreciated.
Steven
by alpine5gt
Fri May 04, 2012 6:23 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: Sunbeam Tiger MK3
Replies: 16
Views: 24266

Mal wrote:Carbon fibre body shell :mrgreen:
Na, coudn't use my welders. :lol: :lol:
by alpine5gt
Sat Apr 28, 2012 7:48 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: early 289 block
Replies: 4
Views: 8250

Thanks for the advise, I bought it and it seems to have very little wear, will wait till I get time to do a full measurement.
by alpine5gt
Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:31 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: TAC - Tiger/Alpine re-shelling discussion thread.
Replies: 722
Views: 675493

Steven, This whole STICKY thread has been for the sake of discussing "Re Shelling" No one on here is questioning the legitimacy of your car because you have changed wings (Fenders? Mudgaurds?) It is still obviously a Tiger. The point we have been trying to thrash out here is this, The subtly modifi...
by alpine5gt
Mon Apr 23, 2012 7:54 am
Forum: Sunbeam Tiger
Topic: TAC - Tiger/Alpine re-shelling discussion thread.
Replies: 722
Views: 675493

While this thread has been active again, my Mk1 is about to have its left front mudguard replaced. I have already replaced both right side mudguards and door. All replacements are from accident damage, not rust. It seems a shame to replace non rusted panels however I will keep them where possible. I...