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    SIII Steering Column Leaking fluid

    i came in from a drive and found fluid on my shoe. Traced it to the top of the steering column just inside the dash where it appears to be weeping out the top of the steering column tube. I have a stock steering column but have changed to a wooden wheel so lost column adjustability but...
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    1960 Hillman Husky engine parts

    Im in need of engine parts to rebuild my 1960 Hillman Husky 1390. It’s a major rebuild and I know parts are nearly impossible to find so may not be realistic but thought I’d try. Anyone know of sources? Short block? Crank shaft? Etc. Thanks!
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    Series 3 soft top side cables

    i know I see of lot of recommendations to go with replacement tops that use the Velcro on the side windows, but I’m determined to re-use the spring and cable guides original to the Series 3ST frame. Just because :). Of course that would be a lot easier if the old top had been on the car and...
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    Painted Wire Wheel Color

    I have grey painted wire wheels on my S3 ST that need refinishing. Anyone know a correct color for these? Paint vs Powder coat recommendations? Anything I should be aware of or pay attention to?
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    Wire Wheel resources

    I may not get to the wheels this year - but with new paint in the car it will be hard not to. Any resources in the NE for wires? Thinking they should be stripped, tried, and repainted? Other advice?
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    Series 3 Engine Compartment finishes

    We're getting closer to getting the car back from paint so cleaning and prepping a lot of parts. To make it more challenging we've never seen another Alpine "in the flesh" so scrounging web pictures for reference points. Not going for concourse but want to be as correct as possible. Looking...
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    Series 3 Hood Badge

    Looking for a correct Series 3 hood badge for the project car my son and I are working on
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    Series 3 Hood Badge

    Looking for a Series 3 Hood badge for the car my son and I are working to bring back to life
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    Series 3 badge and images

    My son and I are working to save a neglected Series 3. In the middle of metal and paint now. Looking for a Series 3 hood badge - anyone? Also would be a great help to have some really good engine bay images from another Series 3 for reference. Thanks!
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