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Recent content by Cobralee1

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    Engine/trans removal (out the bottom)

    Pulling the V8 Out I purchased a '66 Sunbeam with a Buick 215 V8. We had no choice but to pull it from the top since the crossmember was welded in place. We pulled the motor and trans out together...very tight but managed to get it out. Prior to reinstalling the motor and trans, we did do...
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    Hurst Linkage for T5

    I'm looking for a new linkage for my T5 trans. Naturally I always look at Hurst, but there's a model out there by Core Shifters that uses some internal Hurst components, no lock-out nuts needed, etc. It's also less expensive. Anyone have experience with the Core Shifters or have...
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    Momo Steering Wheel

    Thanks for your input. I'll look into the Mota Lita adapter and check out their steering wheels as well as if it'll fit other brands, i.e. Momo, Le Carra, etc. Ron
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    Momo Steering Wheel

    I have a Momo steering wheel that I'd like to put on my '66 Sunbeam...does anyone know if there's an adapter available and where one can be found? Talking to shops that deal with steering wheels, they tell me that Mota Lita is the only source I have for steering wheels and adapters...
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    15x6 and 15x7 wheels ?

    Rota Wheels Can I ask how much these Rota wheels cost...no tires....they look great. I'm looking for a set of 14 x6 for my Alpine. Thanks, Ron
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    Looking for Wheels

    Can anyone give me some information on where I can pick up a set of 4 new or good used minilite type wheels for my Sunbeam...Panasport or GB wheels at a good price? I'm looking for size 14x6. Thanks, Ron
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    Pulling V8 and Trans Out

    Pulling the V8 Out Thanks for the helpful tips. We'll start this weekend and will provide how the progress is going. Ron
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    Pulling V8 and Trans Out

    Pulling the V8 Out Thanks Billm for the information. That seems to be the most common mode to pull the motor out.
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    Series V Bumper Brackets and Grill

    Bumper and Grill Wanted Thanks for the input...I'll check with SS for these parts. Ron
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    Pulling V8 and Trans Out

    Pulling the V8 out Thanks Michael for the information. The Youtube was very helpful. Ron
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    Series V Bumper Brackets and Grill

    I'm looking for bumper brackets for front and rear for a 1966 Sunbeam along with a front grill for the same
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    Pulling V8 and Trans Out

    Can I get some help on whether or not I'm able to pull the V8 and trans out of the Tiger from the top? I've heard stories where it might have to come out of the bottom instead. Thanks
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    66 Faux Tiger

    New Owner of Alpine Although red is my favorite color on cars, I've decided to keep the Alpine a dark blue, but may change the shade a bit. As for the interior, black seems to be the basic and most common interior color, but I may want to go to a tan interior, which I think is a great...
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    66 Faux Tiger

    New Owner of the Faux Tiger Hello Everyone- I haven't received the Alpine as yet but expect to this weekend or early next week. My original intent was to find an Alpine in a fairly stock fashion, then install my 350 Chevy and Muncie 4 speed which I've had looking for a project to install it...
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