Hi Chuck,
Thanks but that's not what I need.
If an Alpine was built in 66... At what point was it considered a 67..
You know how cars that are built the year previous are considered the
current years model.
"Keep the 'beam alive"
Ohan Korlikian
Vancouver, BC
'64 Series IV Alpine GT B9405413 LRX
'66 Series V Alpine B395007717 LRX
'67 Series V Alpine B395009458 LRX
www.sunbeamcanada.org
>From: "Chuck Nicodemus" <armorseal@spiretech.com>
>To: "Ohan ." <yvrcanada@hotmail.com>
>Subject: Re: 66 or 67
>Date: Sun, 12 Jun 2005 13:47:40 -0700
>
>Ohan, You may have this already,,
>
>Ser 4 - Jan 64-Sep 65,, B9400001- B9407936 (A) 7936 cars
> (B)
>4470
>
>Ser 5 - Sep 65-Jan 68,, B39000001 - B395019122 - 19122cars
>
>SERIES IV
>
>The Series IV was introduced in January of 1964. Identification by serial
>number can be revealed by the B94 prefix. The seven number ID was changed
>to eight in September of 64. Production saw 12,406 units by September of
>1965. The Series IV continued to use the 1592cc engine along with the
>single twin choke Solex carburettor. Still available in both GT and ST
>variations, the Series IV became the Alpine to see the most visually
>drastic changes. The first and most obvious change would be the removal of
>the fins. Now a more squared off rear end sporting newly designed tail
>lights. The front indicator lights were also changed to a two bulb unit
>with an amber turn signal and a clear parking lamp.
>
>Other exterior changes include: New bumper over riders, hinged gas cap,
>single bar grille with rootes medallion, Series IV badge motif located
>under the Alpine scripts and on the right hand side of the boot lid. Midway
>through Series IV production, there would be a change to the Series IV
>serial number and an extra digit would be added. These have become known
>today as Series IVa's and begin with chassis number B94100000. The Series
>IVa also marked a change in transmission from a non-syncronized gear box to
>a fully syncronized unit. The Borg Warner type 35 automatic transmission
>was also available on both the Series IV and Series IVa platforms. They can
>be identified by a B.W. stamped after the Serial number. It's not known how
>many of these Automatics were produced and they are quite uncommon to find
>today.
>
>SERIES V
>
>Production began in September of 1965 and ceased in January of 1968. Series
>5's have a nine digit serial number and can be identified by the B395
>prefix. The 1592cc motor that was so successful in the earlier models is
>now replaced with the 1724cc motor fitted with twin Stromberg carburettors
>and a 35 Amp alternator. The addition of the alternator meant that the
>Alpine would now be NEGATIVE ground.
>
>The most obvious changes to the exterior of the Series 5 would be the
>removal of the "Sunbeam" letters on the front of the vehicle. It should be
>noted that the Series 5 didn't have a bonnet badge either. A Chrysler
>pentistar was now placed on the lower right hand fender of each car and the
>fender badge reads 1725. Still equipped with rubber floor mats and not full
>carpeting, the Series V no longer had seats with contrasting piping to the
>body color. The hard metal convertible top boot has also been replaced with
>a soft vinyl cover that snaps neatly into place to cover the top when in
>the down position. Some interesting changes near the end of Series V's
>production include the addition of non-peaked headlight rims (after
>B395017900) and bumper mounted rear license plate lights. The Series V was
>also still available in GT and ST form, however, the ST would be the only
>version available to U.S. buyers.
>
>
>
>Hope that helps
>
>Chuck
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