Sounds to me like the best solution might be to put the V6 etc. in the
basket case and have two Alpines! What kind of shape is the SV parts car
in?
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Proper <proper.mike(at)accentleasing.com>
To: alpine list <alpines(at)autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, February 09, 1999 9:04 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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