DCMasters(at)aol.com writes:
> This is a request for information regarding series one Sunbeam Alpines.
> Specifically, what to look for when looking at one for potential purchase.
> I saw one recently that was almost, but not quite a basket case. It had
> some floorpan rust holes and evidence of pieces riveted into the sills. It
> didn't look beyond repair but I was not able to get underneath. Any help
> would be appreciated.
There is an Alpines mailing list. I have copied the list on this
reply. You will no doubt get some helpful responses back. To join
the list, mail a "subscribe alpines" message to
majordomo(at)autox.team.net.
Also, there is an Alpine buyer's guide on the web at
http://www.team.net/www/rootes/sunbeam/alpine/mk1-5/buyersgd.html that
you should find helpful.
Based on your description above, it's probably a good thing that you
didn't buy the one you looked at. Unless you can get it for almost
nothing, and plan to do a ground up restoration, skip any car that
needs sill work. A solid, rust-free body is one of the most
important, if not the most important, factors to consider when
purchasing an Alpine.
Hope this helps,
-- T.J. Higgins tjhiggin(at)ingr.com Huntsville, AL
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