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  1. jfcroni

    SV popping out of Third Gear

    Thanks all - I'll be tearing into this soon.
  2. jfcroni

    SV popping out of Third Gear

    Doubt there's an easy answer for my 1966 SV popping third. Probably a syncro????
  3. jfcroni

    Seat Foam

    Here are some pics from when I did mine.
  4. jfcroni

    Christmas Present for Alpine Owner

    Not much driving in the winter around here. Once they drop salt on the streets, it's kinda over until spring - for me. Good old Chicago weather.
  5. jfcroni

    Christmas Present for Alpine Owner

    Very cool!
  6. jfcroni

    Christmas Present for Alpine Owner

    Already have all but rally Lights. Thanks!
  7. jfcroni

    Christmas Present for Alpine Owner

    That would be nice...
  8. jfcroni

    Christmas Present for Alpine Owner

    Awesome, love to see it!
  9. jfcroni

    Christmas Present for Alpine Owner

    That's a good one|! Thanks!
  10. jfcroni

    Christmas Present for Alpine Owner

    Anyone have any ideas for Xmas gifts for a Sunbeam Alpine owner? Already have coffee cups, round placard for garage art, and shirts...
  11. jfcroni

    Switch Position

    I converted mine from metric to Down is Off. Works better for me. :)
  12. jfcroni

    Walnut dash in series 2

    I used a nice oak veneer. I pulled the dash and used contact cement to bond the veneer to the plastic, then I used a two-part clear to seal and make look pretty.
  13. jfcroni

    Steering Wheel Finish

    I sanded mine and shot it with gloss engine black. It looked fine and held up. I later put a leatherskin on the wheel. It looks and feels better than the painted wheel IMHO.
  14. jfcroni

    Sad 61

    I fell for one of those too. I drove to Milwaukee to look at a minimal rust 1966 SV. OMG.... it was less than a parts car. I politely said I wasn't interested... the guy called me 10 minutes after I left... and cut the asking from $1000 to $500. I declined.... he called again and asked if I...
  15. jfcroni

    Front g-box seal

    As said above... but when replacing, be sure not to push the seal in too far. It will go in another 1/4". Keep flush.
  16. jfcroni

    Transmission Rebuild

    I sent him your info. He'll likely call you soon.
  17. jfcroni

    Transmission Rebuild

    I know a guy in Minnesota that works on them. Let me know if you want his info.
  18. jfcroni

    New Series V Seats

    Yes, I ordered the kit with new foam and rubber webbing (below foam). Do one seat at a time to be sure you have a reference of how things go back together.
  19. jfcroni

    New Series V Seats

    I did mine myself with SS kit. I also have an upholstery sewing machine for other touches.
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