Engine bay completed!

[napa 1]

Well...mostly. Wanted to share my progress to date on the engine bay. (don't look too closely at my home made linkage). Now the big question is, will it actually run?

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2082289870099835553KVYLOf


Thanks for all your help to date.
John.

 

[Bill Blue]

John, haven't you heard? With an engine bay looking that good on a 45 year old car, running is optional.

Bill

 

[Steve Kirk]

That looks very nice

 

[Drnobeam]

Awesome John! Now I know why you kept the expansion tank, it polished up nicely! I noticed you're Series II is earlier than mine - the bonnet support rod is in the back vs. the side where mine is.

You have spent a lot of time here and it shows. Really good job.

 

[Green67Alpine]

Head on over to Georgia and fix mine up like that ! (only in green)
Very nice indeed.

Tom J

 

[jumpinjan]

That's a nice detailing job. I know how much work is involved to make it look that nice.

 

[65beam]

engine bay

you need the finishing touch; call rick at SS and buy a bright white washer bottle.i just put the new one under the bonnet of the harrington and it looks great!

 

[skywords]

A+++ Very clean and orderly. looks like I just opened the hood at the dealership and the answer is why yes I'll take it!!

 

[atallamcs]

Engine Detail

Hi John,

Wow, sure came a very long way from when I had that car. It looks as good as the rest of your restoration work--perfect. Another great Series I brought back to life--thanks for that?

Bill Atalla

 

[64beam]

Hi John,

Engine bay looks great and we're all hoping it goes as well as it looks. Keep up the good work.

Regards, Robin.

 

[Jeff Scoville]

Sure nice to see more folks giving every area of their Alpines the attention they deserv.
I get a kick out of cars that look great until you open the hood and see a different color than the outside, and what looks like 40 years of nothing but adding oil.
It's sure raising the bar for us obsesive folks.
Very nice job, and all without Alberts help!

 

[napa 1]

Hi John,

Wow, sure came a very long way from when I had that car. It looks as good as the rest of your restoration work--perfect.
Bill Atalla

I guess a before photo would be in order. Thanks again Bill for getting me started with in the Alpine world!

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2234316890099835553OHKMiW

John

 

[Bill Blue]

I have to admire people that can do that kind of stuff. I can't. I can adapt GM brakes for a 4000 pound car onto an Alpine and fit them inside a 13" wheel, but don't ask me to detail the damn thing.

Bill

 

[tfctpa]

Wow!

Looks Great!

 

[Series3Scott]

Someone recently posted a pic of their engine bay, and the valve cover was done in a really nice black crinkle finish. I can't find that pic anymore - does anyone have it or the link?

 

[napa 1]

Someone recently posted a pic of their engine bay, and the valve cover was done in a really nice black crinkle finish. I can't find that pic anymore - does anyone have it or the link?

Scott, I believe that was Andy's (DRNOBEAM)
series II

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2280038800099876592RXyQel

John.

 

[Series3Scott]

That's it John, thanks. I really like the look of that black finish.

 

[weaselkeeper]

Both very nicely done. Hours and hours of effort and patience. Gives me hope.

 

[Green67Alpine]

I like your Rootes logo's on the wheel hubs The engine bay, showroom fresh. How's it drive ???

Tom j

 

[Series6]

I guess a before photo would be in order. Thanks again Bill for getting me started with in the Alpine world!

Gee thanks Bill..... Sold him the one with the engine. My feelings aren't hurt! much...



Ok enough sarcasm.... Geez that's pretty... Nice job.