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  1. Jeffrey.Sweeney

    Installing door swing limiters

    I just purchased a set of swing limiters for my Alpine and looking at them and the door I believe I need to take the door apart in order to install them. Does anyone have the steps necessary to install them? I do not want to disassemble the door if I do not have to. The old limiters are...
  2. Jeffrey.Sweeney

    Gauges - 1962 SII

    Some time ago I decided I would swap out the mahogany dash that my brother made in 1981 for one with a little more professional looking finish (and with a glove box). I received the dash a couple months ago and finally got around to opening up the box. A very nice piece of work. Now I'm...
  3. Jeffrey.Sweeney

    New starter

    When I go to start the car the starter is really slow to spin. I get that ‘oh no, the battery is dead’ feeling n my belly whenever starting it. The battery is new, fully charged and in good condition. I’m wondering if throwing a high torque starter might help. Or is this part of the allure of...
  4. Jeffrey.Sweeney

    Steering wheel shaft snd spline count?

    Does anyone know the steering wheel spline count and diameter? I shipped my wheel to the U.K. so I can’t check.
  5. Jeffrey.Sweeney

    Steering column/subframe swap S2 to S4/S5

    Has anyone done this, if so, how bad was the process and do you have any photos of what all it entails. Is it pretty straight forward or is there a lot of re-engineering required? How does the overall handling of the car change? Just mulling over a few options.
  6. Jeffrey.Sweeney

    Series II Replacement Radiator Options - if any

    You ever start a project and it just cascades into more and more projects? Let me introduce you to my 1962 SII. Put the car on jacks today to start a few winter projects and discovered that the radiator is leaking ... bad. It is not the original radiator, but one out of a mid 1970's Pinto...
  7. Jeffrey.Sweeney

    Photos of SII steering wheel with horn rim

    Can I get a few close up photos of some series II steering wheels with the horn rim installed? I have a new "used" horn rim and I'm trying to see how it all fits together. It may just be that my existing plastic hub center is slightly distorted in shape and thus not allowing me to press the...
  8. Jeffrey.Sweeney

    Steering Wheel Removal

    Does anyone know off the top of their head the size of the nut that holds the steering wheel to the upper shaft in an S2? It's bigger than any socket I have so I'm going to buy the correct size. I don't want to buy a full set so I'm asking if anyone knows.
  9. Jeffrey.Sweeney

    Series II Hard Top trunk hinge pins needed

    I'm hoping someone may have a set of these or someone had them reproduced. My hard top pins, while functional, have seen better days. The screws that hold the pin assembly to the hard top are broke so that they just spin and I can't remove the assembly without some surgery and then I don't...
  10. Jeffrey.Sweeney

    Body No. Tag Series II

    Is anyone familiar with where I can get a new Body No. tag? Mine is wrecked. (I don't want to talk about it).
  11. Jeffrey.Sweeney

    Series III- V Horn Ring on Series II steering wheel

    Has anyone put a series III horn ring on their series II steering wheel? I'm wondering if it is possible and how does it look? Thanks, Jeff
  12. Jeffrey.Sweeney

    Installing a Series III - V dash in a Series II

    My Alpine has the standard dash (wood wasn't an option back then). I would like to install a wooden dash in the car and have been told it is possible and not too difficult. I would love to hear from anyone who has done this so I can have a better judge of how hard it really is and what...
  13. Jeffrey.Sweeney

    Another wheel thread

    So I am going to go with a slightly taller wire wheel for the Alpine. 14 x 4.5 or 14 x 5.5 from MWS (leaning towards the 4.5 version). My plan is to replace the hubs with something a bit deeper so allow me to safely install the new wheels. They are recommending the RSK 194 and 195 because the...
  14. Jeffrey.Sweeney

    Missing VIN placard

    Some time between 1978 and last week, the VIN placard was removed from my dad's 1962 Alpine. We have the NJ Registration information so we know know what the VIN is, we just don't have anything hanging on the card with the VIN. Is there a way to get a reproduction VIN decal that we can rivet...
  15. Jeffrey.Sweeney

    Shock tower brace

    I'm not exactly sure what the part is called, if runs from the side of the engine compartment to the firewall. Two bolts on each end. It is used to help stiffen up the suspension/body. Hopefully the picture will make clear what I'm referring to. I'm trying to find this piece for teh driver's...
  16. Jeffrey.Sweeney

    Car Cover Options - 1962 Alpine

    The alpine arrived today. It is a bit of family history. It has been in the family for 42 years and I hope to pass it along to one of my children some day. For now I need to keep the car safe from scratches etc and want to get a good car cover. Does anyone have a recommendation on the best...
  17. Jeffrey.Sweeney

    Swapping out the underpinnings - 1963 Alpine

    I'm brand new to this group. My family has owned a couple Alpines since the late 1970s. I recently came into possession of a 1963 Alpine that is in very good condition. My automotive background is really in modern muscle Fords. ie, I like to go fast. Having said that, I've been wondering...
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