Clivepococ(at)aol.com writes:
>1. I have already removed the windscreen in order to swap it with a
>very
>reasonable spare that came with it but now that is off I really think
>the
>dash vinyl needs replacing. Any ideas on how to do this and how does
>one get
>the nice curved front when most of the hard foam has disintegrated?
Buy a new one from Sunbeam Specialties. If your old one us uncracked
(I found a good one off a parts car) it can still be used. The foam
underneath can be replaced. I simply used aerosol foam insulation.
Works great.
>3. Which is the best source for soft tops? What is the correct finish
>leatherette or pin-point?
I'm not certain of this, but I believe pinpoint is correct. I have a
Robbins top and am satisfied with it. Installed it myself (never done
it before) without a hitch. There is a supplier which makes canvas
tops for Alpines/Tigers. Not original, but quite nice. they advertise
in British Car Magazine.
>4. Does anyone have a detailed picture or schematic of the dash with
>the
>switches clearly marked. Most of mine are black plastic and I would
>like to
>replace them with the correct type in the correct places. The main beam
>switch is a pull out knob type with a chrome bezel with the word
>"lights"
>embossed in it. Does this sound like the original one?
You should purchase a Parts Manual from Classic Sunbeam. This has
detailed diagrams of nearly every part of your car. Sorry, I don't
know much about early Series Alpines.
Good luck with the wife, you're starting out on the wrong foot.
Hopefully you won't have too much trouble.
Christopher
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