Sunbeam Tiger Top For Sale

[BruceV]

This top was in the process of being restored when my son-in-law (the restorer) died. See disclaimer below. As far as I can tell it is complete except of the small chrome piece that joins the read window trim on the bottom (see pictures). The top one is present. I assume it is a tiger top since the read quarter windows open. The rubber on the top appears to be new. It is flexible and not cracker. There is no rust on the top. There is rust on the catches that attach to the windshield. The quarter windows are crazed. The headliner has been reupholstered. The top is in Cincinnati, Ohio. The asking price is $3000.

Disclaimer:

My son-in-law rebuilt Sunbeam Tigers and turned Alpines into to Tigers. He died unexpectedly. I have a large quantity of left over parts from doors, hoods and windows to motor mounts. I know very little about these parts. I have tried to be as accurate as possible but please look at the pictures. This forum will only allow 10 pictures. If I have missed an area you are interested in please ask and I will take more and forward by email. If I have made an error in the description let me know and I will fix it.

 

[DanR]

Bruce, Your Hard Top (is considered a late Series) will fit Series III -V Alpines and Tigers.

If the top is rust free your asking price is not unreasonable even with the hardware pieces less than perfect.

You could take some four ought (0000) steel wool and rub the chrome a bit to see if it cleans up. I keep my chrome work clean and shiny using the very fine 0000 steel wool.

If you need help posting pictures send me them in an E-mail: tiger2dan at gmail dot com

 

[puff4]

Just a tip... instead of using steel wool, I advise using bronze wool. Steel wool has two serious problems... the bits that fall off get caught into cracks and crevices and will eventually rust (and, worse yet, spawn rusting on nearby surfaces), and the steel will scratch chrome permanently. Bronze is safe since it is softer than chrome (but still cleans corrosion nicely) and it does not rust. I basically never use steel wool on anything anymore. You can get it online or in better hardware stores, and it comes in the usual grades.

For really stubborn corrosion or staining, put a bit of 3M polishing compound on the bronze wool and give it a rub. I guarantee you’ll be pleased with the results and your chrome will remain unscratched and bright.

 

[65beam]

This top was in the process of being restored when my son-in-law (the restorer) died. See disclaimer below. As far as I can tell it is complete except of the small chrome piece that joins the read window trim on the bottom (see pictures). The top one is present. I assume it is a tiger top since the read quarter windows open. The rubber on the top appears to be new. It is flexible and not cracker. There is no rust on the top. There is rust on the catches that attach to the windshield. The quarter windows are crazed. The headliner has been reupholstered. The top is in Cincinnati, Ohio. The asking price is $3000.

Disclaimer:

My son-in-law rebuilt Sunbeam Tigers and turned Alpines into to Tigers. He died unexpectedly. I have a large quantity of left over parts from doors, hoods and windows to motor mounts. I know very little about these parts. I have tried to be as accurate as possible but please look at the pictures. This forum will only allow 10 pictures. If I have missed an area you are interested in please ask and I will take more and forward by email. If I have made an error in the description let me know and I will fix it.

Bruce,
Several of us live in the Cincinnati southern Ohio area. What was your son-in-laws name?

 

[mikephillips]

And if you want help identifying stuff, once they allow us out I'd be happy to help since I live on the east side.

 

[PROCRAFT]

Just a tip... instead of using steel wool, I advise using bronze wool. Steel wool has two serious problems... the bits that fall off get caught into cracks and crevices and will eventually rust (and, worse yet, spawn rusting on nearby surfaces), and the steel will scratch chrome permanently. Bronze is safe since it is softer than chrome (but still cleans corrosion nicely) and it does not rust. I basically never use steel wool on anything anymore. You can get it online or in better hardware stores, and it comes in the usual grades.

For really stubborn corrosion or staining, put a bit of 3M polishing compound on the bronze wool and give it a rub. I guarantee you’ll be pleased with the results and your chrome will remain unscratched and bright.

Good tip on the bronze wool, a little Grey Scotch Brite and simichrome will also do nicely.

 

[BruceV]

I understand the bronze wool. I have used it on other projects. The catches that hold the top to the windshield are the problem. The other chrome/stainless bits are in good shape. The metal (black) part of the top is rust free. I believe the top was in the process of restoration when he died. The metal looks great. The headliner is new. My son-in-law was Joe Warner
I have another set of windshield catches on a soft top bar but they also have the same rust issues. The bar and a soft top frame will come up on ebay soon.

 

[65beam]

Bruce,
I wondered since we lost Steve Mitchell in Dayton about a month ago. He did a lot of paint and body restoration work part time working out of Tiger Auto.

 

[cdk84]

Hi Bruce,

How much would you like for the metal top?

Thanks in advance,

David

 

[BruceV]

I had originally asked $3000. I accepted an offer for $2000 plus buyer payed shipping. This offer fell through. I am still looking for the same terms. The shipping cost to California is $285 to crate and approximately $300 for transportation. Exact transportation amount determined once the top is crated and the transportation company can weigh it.

 

[T.Jack]

Sorry for you and your families loss. It's never easy to loose someone unexpectedly.

 

[Warren]

I had mine hanging like that too great till you forget and bang your head on it... 2500 to 2750 is a good price in the land of guys the need hard tops UK the Pac. No. West. and places that have real weather. Shame to have to pay so much on shipping. When i tried to sell a super clean zero rust shell for 1500 I got push back of opinions on its cost. As guy pay 95 dollars an hour on metal work several hundred for a paint job and then the pricing for the rubber at S.S. the the PiTa it is to install just the rubber then ending up with plastic windows that are easily scratched and then the sheer weight of the top foot printing the paint. All that said guys still want them and a rusty core still sells for 500 to 750 . Hold out someone will come along . If I had a real nice one I wanted to sell without the car I'd put it on BaT 47 8X10 glossy pics including the condition of the chrome bits as those are the really big money bits to have plated.

 

[mike_also]

I had originally asked $3000. I accepted an offer for $2000 plus buyer payed shipping. This offer fell through. I am still looking for the same terms. The shipping cost to California is $285 to crate and approximately $300 for transportation. Exact transportation amount determined once the top is crated and the transportation company can weigh it.

Please check your PM.

 

[remaxman]

BruceV I live 20 mins from Cincinnati and would be interested in discussing other parts that would might have for sale. What is the best way to contact you?