Jim,
There is a significant difference between the two crossmembers. The most
prominent being the scallop cut at the front and the mounts for the steering
rack (the Alpine used a steering box). I hope you can balance the fun of
Summer and the desire to go through the front end.
Tom
----- Original Message -----
From: <Rollright@aol.com>
To: <tigers@Autox.Team.Net>
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 10:24 AM
Subject: [Tigers] Subject: Cross-members
> Hello,
>
> Been a little frightened of late as I haven't ever had my cross-member
> out.
> I want very much to do all I can to do the Fulcrum pin fixes and the like.
> Sandblast the thing, check for cracks, and all.
>
> But, to do it in season would be, well, using up precious New England
> warm
> weather drive time.
>
> Here is the question: can you use an Alpine cross-member, and if different
> from a Tiger, do what mods need be done (and of course have the clear
> benefit
> of time)? Seems they must be darned similar.....or what?
>
> And, are they easy to find? I'd imagine if different from a Tiger, Tiger
> cross-members would be hen's teeth, but maybe Alpine ones aren't.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Jim Armstrong
> Mk 1A 382002083
> LRXFE
>
>
>
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