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  1. beamS3

    seat foam for early series

    Tim Raymond, (Horn #48 from 1987) describes using MGB Squabs Left to Alpine Right & right to left. V Notching the front face 2" wide by 1.5" deep and glueing the cut faces together. "This will then give the same profile across the front as the original Alpine Microcell filling does." Bob
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    Hood Emblem for an S III

    Michael is correct, however; some non alpine variants are slightly different in diameter. It has been several years ago, but I obtained my badge from Malcolm Anderson Imp Parts, Bay House, Main Road, Norton Fitzwarren, Nr Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6QS :D
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    looking for letters and a S III hood badge..

    Got my Front Badge: Malcolm Anderson Imp Parts Bay House Main Road Norton Fitzwarren Nr Taunton Somerset TA2 6QS Tel: +44 (0)1823 350360 Mon-Fri (9am - 6pm) Fax: +44 (0)1823 350370 (24hr) malcolmimps@aol.com Be specific badge desired is for Alpine Bob
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    Eppie Weitzes Alpine

    Eppie Weitz The white car previously mentioned is owned by Al Weller. Al owns 2 racing Alpines including Eppie's. However, the car mentioned is the Rootes sponsored Dennis Coad's car which was in fact a series 2 car with the fins shaved to look like a series IV. As I understand, the...
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    Suitable for framing....

    Limey Good day The GTs produced from Series 3 onward were Body coloured. I believe the early series could be factory ordered in body colour - not all Black. Bob
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    Series IV Automatic

    John Boggis's site claims 87 produced as "GT" variant with Automatic. he makes no claim on the number of Alpine "ST and GTs" built with the Automatic. Looking at the SAOCA series IV registry of 166 listed 21 of those are Automatics - at that rate I suggest approximate 1500 Series IV cars were...
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    Series IV Automatic

    John Boggis's site claims 87 produced as "GT" variant with Automatic. he makes no claim on the number of Alpine "ST and GTs" built with the Automatic. Looking at the SAOCA series IV registry of 166 listed @1 of those are Automatics - at that rate I suggest approximate 1500 Series IV cars were...
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    Removing Badgesand Letters

    John do a search under badge / emblem removal. I think those letters should be pot metal not PLASTIC.:)
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    Shifter rattles

    Re: Service Bulletin. I received mine through Paul Norton - SAOC (but several years ago). Part 1 of 3: "Remove the change speed lever and check that the flange above the ball end of the change speed lever is not fouling the change lever shaft. If this fouling is apparent (normally indicated by...
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    Shifter rattles

    Rootes Service Bulletins Light Car Range (WSM 124) Bulletin E6 and E8 address this issue. Bob
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    How many built

    Bill the published number of automatics 87 were for GTs only. Looking at the survival rate I suggest that about 1000 units we're produced as automatics of the about 12000 series IV total. Bob
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    Brackets for Driving Lights

    Original fitting for Driving/Fog lamps and badge bar was to an auxiliary steel bar which fastened behind the front bumper between the bumper mounts. The ends of this bar were offset about 1 inch so the bar was not visible behind the bumper. beamS3
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    Diagnosis help with Front End Shake

    I have encountered a similar shimmy with old brake hoses breaking down. I presume you changed the hoses - a good precaution even if it fails to solve your "Shakes" Bob beamS3
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    SV instruments and panel lights

    Good day SRQJeff Check "www.vintagebritishcables.com" They had a copy online of "SMITHS The Care of Instruments" which may help sort some of your problems. Bob beamS3
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    Embassy Black Alpine - Interior Colour

    Bill Sorry to Nit Pick -- but: in order to get it right: On early cars carpeting was on the side rails, and on the transmission hump, the floors were covered in Black rubber matting. Looking at your example; the red interior had red carpeting. Bob
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    SAOCA Polo Shirts

    Dennis- Nice Shirt Thank You. Bob BeamS3:)
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    Anyone know whats going on? Electronics Question

    This is the bracket I intend to use. Jeep generator to alternator universal bracket - $16 from ebay Bob
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    from Generator to Alternator???

    Jan Bought from Ebay... Check out this listing: http://cgi.ebay.ca/NEW-Kubota-V1502-engine-ALTERNATOR-v-1502-/270399632455?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3ef512f447#ht_3053wt_1141 Everything seems good - I will be installing in about two weeks. Bob
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    from Generator to Alternator???

    Try Denso Mini Alternator as used on Toyota Kubota? fork lifts. P/N12180 45 amp internal regulated 3 wire - about $90 Bob
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    tonneau cover ?

    Yes - watch fastner placement Bob
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