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re: Tiger parts book

To: Paul Memont <prmnes@verizon.net>, Tiger Group
Subject: re: Tiger parts book
From: Rande Bellman <rande@thecia.net>
Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2005 09:20:43 -0500
Paul,

A couple of things about the parts book. If you dealt with the the same 
eBay vendor that is currently advertising the parts book, it is a 
photocopy, and the vendor writes that '...this is a copy...', and the 
vendor mentions in the auction that anyone unhappy with their purchase 
should contact the vendor. I hope that you can come to some accomodation 
that works for both of you.

You notice that the pictures of the book show two different copies. One 
is in a three ring binder and the pages look worn (in other words an 
original parts book) and the other shows it spiral bound and the pages 
look new( presumably a photostat copy of the book).
I contacted the vendor a few months ago to point out this fact, but they 
still continue to use the same pictures. I would use your best 
diplomatic skills in asking to return the book for a full refund or any 
accomodation that works for you.

The eBay book covers cars made up until January 1967, according to the 
auction. You may be able to buy a very good photostat of the Tiger / 
Alpine parts book dated January 1968, probably a much more inclusive 
book, from Classic Sunbeam (www.classicsunbeam.com). I bought a copy 
from Curt. the owner, and it's great. Buying a later book is important 
because it covers the complete production run of the Tiger, which 
continued to be made until June 1967, and the Alpine which continued  to 
be made until January 1968.

Finally, the pictures in the auction show just the Sunbeam Tiger 
supplement. As most of the car is Alpine stuff, you want a book like 
Curt's that includes both the main Alpine parts book and the latest 
Tiger supplement section.

Just like the auction for the $700 L.A.T valve covers that Rick at SS 
sells for far less, it's best to spend some time learning about the 
individual items you need, and using this list is a great way, before 
you commit to buying.




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