- 81. Re: Rear Leaf Springs (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2002 12:25:59 EST
- Dale used a small eye in front because it allows much less sideways movement compared to the original large eye. I left out one sentence (cut and pasted wrong). He has added an extra half-leaf from
- /html/alpines/2002-01/msg00128.html (7,700 bytes)
- 82. Re: Haynes Weber Carb Book (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2002 23:35:51 EST
- I have the Haynes Weber book (#393). What info do you need? Jim Leach Pacific Tiger Club Seattle
- /html/alpines/2002-01/msg00141.html (6,530 bytes)
- 83. Re: Index of Thermal Efficiency (ITE) (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2002 03:13:56 EST
- Lotus had not homogulated 500 cars at that time. Consequently, they were not in contention. Jim
- /html/alpines/2002-01/msg00246.html (6,858 bytes)
- 84. Re: can (??) (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2001 21:43:58 EST
- Assuming it is not broken, you could send your camshaft to Delta Camshaft in Tacoma, Wa. and they can weld back material that can be ground to your specifications. They are equipped to heat-treat an
- /html/alpines/2001-12/msg00039.html (6,446 bytes)
- 85. Re: Engine/Transmission Help (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2001 01:32:07 EST
- I am currently building engines for two PTC members, and I could build yours as well. Jim Leach Pacific Tiger Club Seattle
- /html/alpines/2001-12/msg00308.html (6,745 bytes)
- 86. re: The Birds! (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 18:58:15 EST
- It was an Aston Martin DB2, but to be a bit more accurate I believe it was more specifically an Aston Martin DB2-4 Mk 2 (3-litre), covered with bird sh..! Jim
- /html/alpines/2001-12/msg00381.html (6,292 bytes)
- 87. Re: [RE: Lotus Sunbeam] (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 21:17:00 EST
- I think you underestimate the modern technology in currently road racing Tigers. You are correct, on a rally course the Lotus Sunbeam would probably be head and shoulders above a Tiger in any config
- /html/alpines/2001-11/msg00099.html (7,006 bytes)
- 88. Re: Announcing the Sunbeam Alpine Owners Club of America (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2001 23:18:28 EST
- << You would clearly see that the existing clubs in the US have not filled the void that the Alpine owners are wanting filled. All of these clubs are Tiger based organizations that make the Alpine pa
- /html/alpines/2001-11/msg00206.html (10,421 bytes)
- 89. Re: Announcing the Sunbeam Alpine Owners Club of America (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2001 10:01:14 EST
- I understand it is hard to know what happens in other Clubs without being directly involved in them, or at least being a member receiving a newsletter. Thank you for the apology, and you might find
- /html/alpines/2001-11/msg00213.html (8,515 bytes)
- 90. Re: Sunbeam on National TV (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 22:51:52 EST
- On a much earlier Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, he had a skit as a salesman with a red Series Hillman Minx. He did something simple like kicking its tires, and the car disassembled itself. The wh
- /html/alpines/2001-11/msg00301.html (7,201 bytes)
- 91. Re: Non-Stock Hardtop (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2001 23:40:08 EDT
- I bought my first Alpine (fourth Rootesmobile) in 1975, and this is the same hardtop that was on the car. The owner wanted to sell it separately, and I declined. It barely fit the car, with a signif
- /html/alpines/2001-10/msg00106.html (6,653 bytes)
- 92. Re: Switching Carbs (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2001 00:56:37 EDT
- The Zenith carbs and manifold will bolt directly on to your 1725 head with the possible exception of the rear water passage from the manifold-to-head: late heads do not have that passageway drilled
- /html/alpines/2001-09/msg00039.html (6,827 bytes)
- 93. Re: Commer (no Alpine content) (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2001 00:16:28 EDT
- I would appreciate collecting the series! I bought the book Rootes Commercial Vehicles, and although it has many good pictures, it is chock full of errors and miscaptions. Thanks in advance! Jim Lea
- /html/alpines/2001-09/msg00230.html (6,594 bytes)
- 94. Re: International Money Orders (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2001 01:48:49 EDT
- I cannot imagine spending a $25 fee to buy a $5.00 part. Sorry, you're nuts! Jim Leach Pacific Tiger Club Seattle
- /html/alpines/2001-08/msg00120.html (6,742 bytes)
- 95. Re: C&D Alpine article and Imps (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 01:56:23 EDT
- The Alpine has a soft "boulevard-ride" suspension compared to a twin-cam MGA, MGB, Healey or Triumph...let alone Lotus, TVR, Alfa, Porsche, Devin, etc. Originally, it was never expected to by a "spo
- /html/alpines/2001-08/msg00137.html (7,373 bytes)
- 96. three spires? (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 02:19:39 EDT
- The three spires are reflective of the Church on the Hill above the Coventry Rootes Works plant, as shown on the Hillman Group Badge since...ever. Jim
- /html/alpines/2001-08/msg00138.html (6,246 bytes)
- 97. Posters received! (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2001 02:17:26 EDT
- I also want to publicly thank Tom Wiencek for his efforts to get the Sunbeam history posters from France. They are first rate quality and I am very pleased. KUDOS! Jim Leach Pacific Tiger Club Seattl
- /html/alpines/2001-08/msg00155.html (6,377 bytes)
- 98. Re: Loose Crown Gear Bolts (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2001 03:04:29 EDT
- I wrote a tech tip several years ago for PTC regarding loose differential cap screws. I can scan it for you and send it to you as a JPG if you wish. Jim Leach Pacific Tiger Club Seattle
- /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00000.html (6,073 bytes)
- 99. Re: SAL ? (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2001 18:46:11 EDT
- The best guess I have heard is the SAL plate was used to identify the particular body as it traveled thru the process of assembly. The number corresponded with a "build-sheet" determining if the car
- /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00072.html (6,919 bytes)
- 100. Re: Venezia V8 (score: 1)
- Author: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 22:48:33 EDT
- I have spoken to Roger Foote, and the Venezia he is restoring was rough when he started. He has been collecting Tiger-specific parts to create what could have been the car that saved the Rootes Grou
- /html/alpines/2001-07/msg00102.html (6,653 bytes)
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