RobCarpent(at)aol.com wrote:
>
> Jeff Nichols wrote:
>
> << Maybe its time to start the 'AAC', Alpine Authentication Committee, to
> ensure that Alpines have the correct engines and tags attached by the
> original rivets. We don't want no stinkin' re-engine cars. >>
>
> To Alpinists:
>
> The above jovial comment appeared in reply to a question about engine and
> chassis serial numbers matching. Can we take this one step further?
>
> I am enjoying working on my Series V which I acquired last October. I am
> learning a lot which is not so hard when you start near zero.
>
> One problem arises that I never would have guessed: to use or not to use
> 'original' parts.
>
> I want my car to be safe and reliable on the road. I do not seek high
> performance and certainly do not plan to race but I would like to have the
> best available parts. At the same time I suppose I will want to show it
> someday. For that I hear you get downgraded if you make changes.
>
> I can understand a V6 Alpine will not show well in concourse. I understand
> that putting in electronic ignition or some other new system that was not
> available at the time of manufacture would take away from originality. My
> question is where does this quest for originality end. I am told I could
> lose points for using synthetic bushings and newer brake flex hoses.
>
> Is that crazy or what? Of course they can only dock you for visible parts
> so Ramon's rod bolts should be OK. Any comments before I change the caulking
>
> under the fenders?
>
> Rob Carpenter
> Series V [up on jacks, front suspension out, pile of mud below each front
> wheel well]
> >>
Oh no, please don't lets get into this again!! Let's just drive em and
enjoy em. It's your baby and it's your choice.
Tony
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