- 1. Re: Rear license plate (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2006 03:51:05 EST
- In Europe, mine have all come with drilled holes in the boot (trunk), below the chrome handle. Julian.
- /html/alpines/2006-02/msg00003.html (6,437 bytes)
- 2. Re: license plate holes (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2006 11:37:32 -0500
- It is only street legal in Europe on the trunk, due to the location on the plate lamp on the top of the rear valence. Below the bumper would be a no-no, as the angle and bumper would not allow the pl
- /html/alpines/2006-02/msg00004.html (6,516 bytes)
- 3. Re: Harrington Alpine at LeMans (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2006 09:44:32 -0500
- At that price, if it's not one of the Le Mans cars, it would need to be pretty special for some other reason. I seem to recall that the Le Mans cars did have 3000 and 3001 in their VIN number, but ca
- /html/alpines/2006-01/msg00026.html (6,551 bytes)
- 4. Re: Harrington Alpine at LeMans (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2006 12:08:37 EST
- It was indeed 3000RW, as driven by Harper and Proctor at Le Mans, and probably the most important and historic 60's Alpine ever. I found this link to Practical Classics which gives the full history.
- /html/alpines/2006-01/msg00032.html (6,861 bytes)
- 5. Re: Holy hole (for tranny) (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2006 12:12:31 EST
- Another possible cause could be the synchromesh baulk rings are worn and causing this problem. I've have suffered from this in the past, and cured it with new synchro rings. It would need a complete
- /html/alpines/2006-01/msg00033.html (6,780 bytes)
- 6. Re: Holy hole (for tranny) (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2006 12:20:34 EST
- I don't think that was the hole Lauri referred to. The oil filler/level check hole is to the right-hand side of the tunnel, and bunged with a huge rubber grommet +/- 10cm, which I think usually goes
- /html/alpines/2006-01/msg00034.html (6,969 bytes)
- 7. Re: Ebay Harrington Lemans (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 12:36:27 EST
- That is a beauty, and if it lives up to the very comprehensive description on Ebay, a real steal at that price. A Le Mans in that condition would set me back $25,000 in the UK. This is not one of th
- /html/alpines/2006-01/msg00041.html (6,875 bytes)
- 8. Re: Car Cover (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 12:52:57 EST
- I have a Covercraft (www.covercraft.com) for my SIII, with hardtop, which fits just fine, although they somewhat disturbingly advertise it as for MGB/Alpine. I seem to recall it was quite expensive,
- /html/alpines/2006-01/msg00042.html (6,939 bytes)
- 9. Re: VS: Wiper Motor Needed (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2006 04:45:12 -0500
- I may have one lying around in the attic. I'll check this W/E and let you know. Jules.
- /html/alpines/2006-01/msg00076.html (6,538 bytes)
- 10. Re: eBay steering wheel (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2006 08:43:50 -0500
- I've bought several Alpines for considerably less than this, although not Jules.
- /html/alpines/2006-01/msg00080.html (6,464 bytes)
- 11. Re: Front end alignment (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 15:53:32 EDT
- Alignment (toe-in or toe-out) would cause excess tyre wear, but not pulling to one side under braking. Your problem will be, in order of probability, either: 1. Seized front calliper, due to corrosi
- /html/alpines/2005-09/msg00039.html (7,252 bytes)
- 12. Re: Front end alignment (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 14:31:23 EDT
- Yes, that would usually be the case, as the fluid will not pass as easily through the seized calliper, or brake pipe, as the clean one. Sorry, I should have made that more clear. Julian. Check out t
- /html/alpines/2005-09/msg00041.html (6,669 bytes)
- 13. Re: "Frenchy" French Built Alpine?" (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2005 13:20:12 EDT
- Surely that was only for the Venezia? That was modified all right. I've still to see one of those babies in the flesh. Julian. Check out the new British Cars Forum: http://www.team.net/the-local/tiki
- /html/alpines/2005-08/msg00047.html (6,969 bytes)
- 14. Re: June Classic & Sports Car (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2005 10:05:59 EDT
- Is that US or UK publication? If the former, I'll get my brother to pick one up, for when I'm out there in Ohio next month. Jules. Check out the new British Cars Forum: http://www.team.net/the-local
- /html/alpines/2005-07/msg00015.html (6,629 bytes)
- 15. Dayton Alpines (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2005 04:42:00 EDT
- Calling Ohio 'Beamers. I'll be visiting from the UK to my brother in Oakwood during the first 2 weeks of August. If there are any Alpine events planned around that time, I'd love to take a look at Oh
- /html/alpines/2005-07/msg00079.html (6,440 bytes)
- 16. Re: New car, "Frenchy" (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2005 05:26:23 EDT
- Mine was also this colour originally, although it is now Forest Green, which I prefer. I acquired the car, also a Series III, in Belgium in 1971. Julian. - SIII Chassis No. B9205174LRD Check out the
- /html/alpines/2005-07/msg00085.html (6,779 bytes)
- 17. Re: Starter motor (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 15:03:54 EDT
- Changing polarity does not affect the starter motor. It does, however affect the generator, provided you have the original dynamo, and have not upgraded to an alternator, you can switch. You should
- /html/alpines/2005-07/msg00115.html (8,136 bytes)
- 18. Re: Michael Gardner sent you these eBay Item(s) (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 16:57:03 EDT
- We may need some help here from the wider Alpine fraternity. I don't think the ebay gasket/overhaul kit (item 7987181770) will fit. That item fits the following Webber downdraft models: DGV DGEV DGA
- /html/alpines/2005-07/msg00116.html (7,612 bytes)
- 19. Re: Michael Gardner sent you these eBay Item(s) (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 04:37:06 EDT
- No feedback as yet. It is a matter of finding the correct jets. I have Webber in my SIII, which has the later 1725cc engine. I've had it so long, I can't recall where I found the jets. The manifold
- /html/alpines/2005-07/msg00137.html (6,994 bytes)
- 20. Re: Brakes (score: 1)
- Author: JACranwell@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 04:47:10 EDT
- Check the rear wheel cylinders, as these are prone to corrosion and leaks. If it's on a standard SV set-up, you need to bleed the rear from the right hand nipple only, as there is a crossover pipe f
- /html/alpines/2005-07/msg00138.html (7,131 bytes)
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