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Recent content by kiwichris

  1. K

    Got her running

    So I thought I’d try to see if the 61 I purchased recently that had been parked in a barn for 25 years would start. Starter motor pinion was stuck, freed that up and it cranked over. Put a ser of points in her, poured a bit of gas down the carbs and cranked her over. To my surprise she fired...
  2. K

    61 alpine complete running gear for sale

    Wow not a lot then, is it worth trying to get it running??!
  3. K

    61 alpine complete running gear for sale

    Also is this where the engine number should be cos I’m not seeing a number
  4. K

    61 alpine complete running gear for sale

    The vin starts with B910....?
  5. K

    61 alpine complete running gear for sale

    I’ll get you some pics. It does turn over by hand right now and it “ ran when parked” as they say. Price wise I’m really not sure what these are worth. Hit me with a price that is good for you and fair for me. I’d like to see it get used. Also it appears this car may be a series 1. I thought...
  6. K

    ...where Wretched Excess is only a starting point...

    Oh I hear ya. That’s why I said flirting. Trouble is the more people say it can’t be done the more I want to do it..... Im going to have a Coyote engine in the shop for a cougar conversion I’m doing so I’ll be taking a long hard look at that re the alpine
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    Rookie question

    Are you saying the Tiger had IRS like the jag and corvette???
  8. K

    Got it home!

    Got it home and did a quick clean out. Found this stuff buried in the trunk, appears I have two sets of door window frames and a hand crank handle?????? The (last pic)
  9. K

    Rookie question

    Ahhh no, if I want an anchor that bad I’ll buy a boat
  10. K

    Rookie question

    Are they 400 hp strong.
  11. K

    ...where Wretched Excess is only a starting point...

    I’m flirting with the idea of using a coyote motor.......
  12. K

    Wire wheel knock offs ??

    Thanks for the info.
  13. K

    Rookie question

    Ok that makes sense. I’m learning Think I may go with a Ford 8” narrowed to suit
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