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    Seat back finishing

    I installed the Sunbeam Specialities reupholstered seat covers a while back and a little unclear on the way the factory finished off the bottom of the back top portion of the of the seats. I've seen them screwed in with four screws at the bottom and others that had the vinyl glued to the front...
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    Factory finishes

    I am cleaning up my engine compartment and want to paint/finish some of the engine components. Does anyone know the OEM finishes/color/sheen of the following? Thanks! - Radiator overflow tank - Overflow tank bracket - Washer bottle bracket - Fan shroud - Radiator - Alternator bracket -...
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    Online parts site invite

    As an aid to help my restoration, I've been building an online Tiger and Alpine parts catalog and thought I would share the project with the group. I've had some nice folks help me out by sharing their parts and have a good starting point. The site allows anyone to easily add/edit to the...
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    Carb spacer question

    I am installing a Edelbrock Performer intake and a 0-80457S Holley carb. I am curious if anyone has a carb spacer recommendation that they found has worked well?
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    Smith Clock Repair?

    Does anyone know how to remove the face on a Smith clock? I have removed the glass and chrome but looking at removing the hands and black face to paint and refinish the numbers with some dry transfer lettering. My clock actually works and I don't want to minimize the damage I might do...
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    Wiring Help

    Hi everyone, I am in the process of rewiring my dashboard and don't think I have the correct wiring for my amp meter and ignition. Does the amp meter have a ground wire connected to the finger nut? What wires are connected and to the ignition and at what state - always on, etc. I have the...
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    Soft top source / options

    I need to upgrade my soft top and have been looking at the Robbins tops. Does anyone know the stock color of the inside of the top? My existing top is black on the outside, white on the inside but not a stock item.
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    Rear window chrome

    Does anyone know if these parts are available after market anywhere? What is a good price for used chrome if I happen to come across them?
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    Engine upgrade options

    I am looking at getting more power from my Tiger and wanted to get some thoughts on the pros/cons of a couple of different options I am looking into. Currently, I have a bone stock setup - 260, original 2BBl carb and manifold. I would like to build an engine that will get over 200 hp but still...
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    Engine upgrade options

    I am looking at getting more power from my Tiger and wanted to get some thoughts on the pros/cons of a couple of different options I am looking into. Currently, I have a bone stock setup - 260, original 2BBl carb and manifold. I would like to build an engine that will get over 200 hp but still...
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    Door locks - all types

    I am looking for the locking mechanism only for the cubby and trunk with the code 836
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    Correct seats for a Mk1?

    I have a Mk1 and trying to determine the correct seat rebuild kit. I believe it is the standard slip cover on the back (the one without the middle flap) and a diaphragm underneath. Unfortunately, after taking it a part it is a combo of both types of seats form the previous owner's 'handy work.'...
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    Continued Brake work

    I have an early Mk1 and have been updating the brakes, but have not gotten them to level of stopping where I would think they should be. I have replaced the master cylinder, rebuilt the 5" brake booster and installed Porterfield pads / shoes. The lines do not leak and I have tested the booster...
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    Brakes

    I am a new Tiger owner (3 weeks) and have just replaced my brakes (new master cylinder from Sunbeam Specialties, rebuilt drums, new pads and shoes from Porterfield.) After driving the car around the block a couple of times, I noticed that the stopping ability of the car is good but not great...
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