Re: Restoration

From: Robert Wiseman (rob(at)wisemaninsurance.com)
Date: Sun Jan 10 1999 - 08:31:11 CST


The mystery continues. I guess I will go with the paint color I have found down
underneath and inside the doors.
Thanks for your help. Rob

Ron Tebo wrote:

> Andy Walker wrote:
>
> > Robert:
> >
> > Unless the early series cars are different, the paint code is stamped into
> > the serial plate rather than silk screened on. I don't know what series of
> > Alpine you have, but both my Series V and Tiger have their paint codes
> > stamped and, to my best recollection, I have never seen a Sunbeam done any
> > other way. What you are probably looking at is the spec plate with all the
> > lubrication, etc. data on it.
> >
> > Have a good one,
> > Andy Walker
> >
> > BTW, the paint code will be the lone 1, 2 or 3 digit # sitting out by
> > itself on the serial plate.
>
> Andy:
>
> The early series cars appear to be different. My Series I (B9000627) has no
> paint code and only the body # (630) following
> the serial # on the ID plate (and on the right side body # plate).
>
> Ron Tebo



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