You're right. The 1725 is a good engine for this car. I'm by no means an
originality fanatic but I intend to keep the 1725. It's been running for 30
years and I see no reason to bother a kid that's playing good. I do intend
to change to electronics for ignition and things like that. Besides it's
always cheaper to rebuild what's in there already.
Just because you put a Ford motor in there, you still can't be sure it won't
leak oil someplace. (It's the old saying, when in Rome, do as the Romans
do.)
Terry Smith
'67 Series V
-----Original Message-----
From: Kurt Eckert <alpine(at)mediaone.net>
To: alpine folks <alpines(at)autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, February 09, 1999 12:03 PM
Subject: Re: to be or not to be?
>Mike, the engine is supposed to leak oil from the front. Otherwise your car
>will rust away into nothingness. :)
>
>You have hit on a very controversial subject here but I will throw my
>opinion in the ring here.
>
>The original Alpine engine, in all sizes, is a workhorse that is good for
>the long haul. It is the engine that is supposed to be in the car and will,
>in the long run, help your car maintain it's value. If, as you say, you
want
>an original car that is reliable you have it already.
>
>Disclaimer: I am in no way coming down on conversions. I have driven Bob's
>car and it is very enjoyable to drive. It is your car and if you want to
>convert it, go ahead. I just happen to be in the originality camp.
>
>Kurt Eckert
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Mike Proper <proper.mike(at)accentleasing.com>
>To: alpine list <alpines(at)autox.team.net>
>Date: Tuesday, February 09, 1999 10:06 AM
>Subject: to be or not to be?
>
>
>>I have a question to put out to all that can give input.
>>
>>I have series V with a correct motor that runs but leaks oil from the
front
>>of the motor.
>>Has no overdrive.
>>Has new wire wheels.
>>The car is in great shape.
>>I also have a spare series V basket case for parts,
>>And I also have a running ford 2.8 V-6 with tranny, and 8 inch rear end.
>>
>>My question is should I opt to rebuild what I already have, which is all
>>original and correct or, do I go the V-6 route which will provide me with
>>what I believe will be a more reliable motor and a transmission with
>>overdrive.
>>
>>If I convert this over I have the steel wheels off the parts car to
replace
>>the wires.
>>
>>I want to have an original car but also want long haul reliability.
>>
>>Can I have my cake and eat it too?
>>
>>What are the price differences?
>>
>>Mike Proper
>>Lansing, MI.
>>67 Series V
>>
>>PROPER.MIKE(at)ACCENTLEASING.COM
>>
>>
>
>
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