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1. Re: Brakes (score: 1)
Author: humbersnipe <humbersnipe@cox.net>
Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 23:21:11 -0500
General rule is start with the furthest from the master cylinder, then work your way towards it. Jon Arzt Omaha, NE USA Check out the new British Cars Forum: http://www.team.net/the-local/tiki-view_f
/html/alpines/2005-07/msg00134.html (7,001 bytes)

2. Re: Engine serial number question (score: 1)
Author: humbersnipe <humbersnipe@cox.net>
Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2005 10:45:57 -0500
As they used to say, "Ask the man who owns one!" You have an engine block from a Sunbeam Arrow station wagon, probably 1967 or 68. (Mine is a 67.) "B08" identifies the Hunter-range Arrow, and LUX des
/html/alpines/2005-07/msg00157.html (9,564 bytes)

3. Re: 66 or 67 (score: 1)
Author: humbersnipe <humbersnipe@cox.net>
Date: Sun, 12 Jun 2005 21:55:42 -0500
You see, that's where it gets tricky. Rootes did running changes on most of their cars, there's no real cutoff of "model year" as manufacturers do today. "Model year" of an older car will depend upon
/html/alpines/2005-06/msg00033.html (9,351 bytes)

4. "proper" Alpine gearbox on ebay?? (score: 1)
Author: humbersnipe <humbersnipe@cox.net>
Date: Tue, 10 May 2005 20:50:41 -0500
Hey folks - found this on ebay. It won't fit a Super Snipe or a late model Alpine, but it will fit a Humber Hawk and I think it'll fit a Talbot Alpine. I seem to recall one or two Alpines amongst the
/html/alpines/2005-05/msg00039.html (6,936 bytes)

5. Looking for Denver, Colorado salvage yard (score: 1)
Author: humbersnipe <humbersnipe@cox.net>
Date: Thu, 12 May 2005 20:40:20 -0500
Any Colorado area listers - I've received a clue that there may be a Humber in a Denver area salvage yard, possibly named something like "Scotland Yard" or such. Does this sound familiar to anyone, o
/html/alpines/2005-05/msg00047.html (7,255 bytes)

6. Driving an Alpine again! (score: 1)
Author: humbersnipe <humbersnipe@cox.net>
Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2005 23:31:55 -0500
Hi fellow Alpine fans! For the past week, I've been driving my SerV Alpine for the first time in six years, and it's been fabulous! I know I've got bodywork to do, panels to replace, and paint to do
/html/alpines/2005-04/msg00045.html (7,287 bytes)

7. Re: Restoring a Car or other Vehicle (score: 1)
Author: "humbersnipe" <humbersnipe@cox.net>
Date: Sat, 5 Mar 2005 09:43:22 -0600
The hot-rod term "resto-mod" comes to mind, a "restoration" with modern parts and materials. Personally, though, I favor the simple difference between "restore" and "rebuild". To quote Webster: re7st
/html/alpines/2005-03/msg00022.html (8,194 bytes)

8. Gearbox guru question (score: 1)
Author: "humbersnipe" <humbersnipe@cox.net>
Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:38:40 -0600
OK, listers, here's the scoop - hopefully someone has tried this before, and also, hopefully, succeeded! I'm trying to put together a column-shifted, non-synchro first gear overdrive gearbox for my '
/html/alpines/2005-01/msg00051.html (7,095 bytes)

9. Re: Gas T fitting (score: 1)
Author: "humbersnipe" <humbersnipe@cox.net>
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2004 17:44:26 -0500
After waiting several months for one, since they're on backorder with everybody, I decided to look into the brass fitting options. Decided a 1/4" compression fitting would work, but most people cut t
/html/alpines/2004-10/msg00003.html (7,651 bytes)

10. Overdrive adapter, anybody?? (score: 1)
Author: "humbersnipe" <humbersnipe@cox.net>
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2004 23:31:20 -0500
Hi folks! I've collected most of the bits to build a non-synchro overdrive gearbox for my '58 Minx with one major exception - the gearbox to o/d adapter. Anybody happen to have a spare non-synchro ov
/html/alpines/2004-10/msg00038.html (6,621 bytes)

11. A monumentous occasion! (score: 1)
Author: "humbersnipe" <humbersnipe@cox.net>
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2004 23:07:54 -0500
Hi all, Couldn't do a lot of work today, as I wrenched my back yesterday at work, and I'm still feeling it. Fortunately, a long-awaited pair of exhaust clamps came in yesterday as well. I figured lyi
/html/alpines/2004-10/msg00042.html (9,529 bytes)

12. Re: Stroking 1725 (score: 1)
Author: "humbersnipe" <humbersnipe@cox.net>
Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2004 13:40:12 -0500
But even Avenger pistons are pretty old technology. Has anyone looked into using a modern off-the-shelf piston with a different rod? For instance, I'm parts manager at a Saturn dealer, and the 1.9 en
/html/alpines/2004-09/msg00047.html (8,030 bytes)

13. Re: front end photo (score: 1)
Author: "humbersnipe" <humbersnipe@cox.net>
Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2004 21:53:04 -0500
And if you want it to be authentic, you'll have to paint it with a brush - that's what they did at the factory. Everything behind the chrome strip at the bottom of the grille opening is black. If I r
/html/alpines/2004-08/msg00038.html (7,498 bytes)

14. Re: front end photo (score: 1)
Author: "humbersnipe" <humbersnipe@cox.net>
Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 14:59:35 -0500
Not sure about the early cars, I'm sure there's someone on the list far more informed than I! But the SerV had the area in front of the radiator behind the grille painted black, by hand, with a brush
/html/alpines/2004-08/msg00043.html (8,019 bytes)

15. Re: Lost keys (score: 1)
Author: "humbersnipe" <humbersnipe@cox.net>
Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2004 19:54:42 -0500
Easiest and quickest? Move the starter relay end of the wire that goes from the starter relay to the ignition coil, to the hot side of the fuse box. Then, either push the button on the starter relay
/html/alpines/2004-07/msg00026.html (7,823 bytes)

16. Re: Tire Size (score: 1)
Author: "humbersnipe" <humbersnipe@cox.net>
Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2004 20:18:28 -0500
You might try either 165R13 or 165/80R13. They're a little taller, closer to the original diameter. I had a set of 155/80R13s on my SerV until just recently. Way too small in the wheelwell, just didn
/html/alpines/2004-07/msg00084.html (8,026 bytes)

17. Re: Tire Size (score: 1)
Author: "humbersnipe" <humbersnipe@cox.net>
Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2004 20:36:17 -0500
I hope to have it rolling again within a month or so, if all goes well. I'll take some pics as soon as I have them on! Jon Arzt Omaha, NE USA
/html/alpines/2004-07/msg00089.html (6,983 bytes)

18. Cross country journey - completed safely (score: 1)
Author: "humbersnipe" <humbersnipe@cox.net>
Date: Mon, 31 May 2004 11:29:14 -0500
Hello all, Just wanted to let everybody know I made it home safely, if quite tired and sore. 2500 miles in 3 days is not my idea of a good time, especially with the return trip being in the repaired
/html/alpines/2004-06/msg00000.html (7,090 bytes)

19. Re: Series V, 8" clutch ? (score: 1)
Author: "humbersnipe" <humbersnipe@cox.net>
Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2004 13:10:40 -0500
Hi Jonathan, Sorry to be so late into the discussion, but I'm just catching up on my email after my Commer hauling trip. Which ties into your clutch problem - the clutch you took out looks just like
/html/alpines/2004-06/msg00011.html (9,695 bytes)

20. Re: "Hillman - " Cross country journey - completed safely (score: 1)
Author: "humbersnipe" <humbersnipe@cox.net>
Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2004 21:18:09 -0500
Not to mention a healthy (unhealthy?) amount of just plain insanity. Jon Arzt Omaha, NE USA (still working on the looooong story) Geeze Jon, Congradulations on your tremendous accomplishment. Just sh
/html/alpines/2004-06/msg00017.html (6,779 bytes)

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