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65beam
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hood release cables without the T handle broken are very rare. all five of my cars had them broken. when i restored my white GT i had a locking cable unit for the front trunk lid of an imp. the T handle is probably twice as heavy as the one on the GT. it also gives me the option to lock the hood release from inside the car. i was able to source an original cable in the U.K. a few years back via ebay but have not seen any for awhile. the only sunbeam parts supplier in the states that had any stock for these cars was tiger tom and he went of business several years ago. the wife bought everything he had for the fastbacks so we have quite a stock of parts specific for these cars including glass . if you e mail me what you're looking for i will check to see if we have extras she would be willing to sell. i know that she won't sell things such as the badges or rubber parts but we have a lot of other items.
hood release cables without the T handle broken are very rare. all five of my cars had them broken. when i restored my white GT i had a locking cable unit for the front trunk lid of an imp. the T handle is probably twice as heavy as the one on the GT. it also gives me the option to lock the hood release from inside the car. i was able to source an original cable in the U.K. a few years back via ebay but have not seen any for awhile. the only sunbeam parts supplier in the states that had any stock for these cars was tiger tom and he went of business several years ago. the wife bought everything he had for the fastbacks so we have quite a stock of parts specific for these cars including glass . if you e mail me what you're looking for i will check to see if we have extras she would be willing to sell. i know that she won't sell things such as the badges or rubber parts but we have a lot of other items.
H One-Twenty
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Locking bonnet release cable:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hillman-I...hicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3ccef1ea91&_uhb=1
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This is the proper one for your Alpine, a wee bit expensive for an old used one I think:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1971-Humb...hicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4d02cb7fbe&_uhb=1
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I have several used Sunbeam, Hillman Imp & Hunter ones back in Scotland, I won't be there again 'till the summer though. Let me know what other parts you are looking for, I may be able to help or point you in the right direction.
I don't remember seeing a broken bonnet release handle on any of the 20+ Rootesmobiles we've had; maybe something to do with the warmer climate in Scotland
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hillman-I...hicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3ccef1ea91&_uhb=1
Or
This is the proper one for your Alpine, a wee bit expensive for an old used one I think:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1971-Humb...hicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4d02cb7fbe&_uhb=1
No affiliation
I have several used Sunbeam, Hillman Imp & Hunter ones back in Scotland, I won't be there again 'till the summer though. Let me know what other parts you are looking for, I may be able to help or point you in the right direction.
I don't remember seeing a broken bonnet release handle on any of the 20+ Rootesmobiles we've had; maybe something to do with the warmer climate in Scotland
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Here's a parts car in Oklahoma:
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/3572596846.html
Probably more than you'd like to spend on a bonnet release cable
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/3572596846.html
Probably more than you'd like to spend on a bonnet release cable
65beam
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i have at least six hood pulls hanging in the parts building from alpines that have one side of the T handle broken. all five of my fastbacks had broken T handles. i think the location of the pull handle on the fastbacks contributes to the breaking on cars here. i know in my younger days i reached over from the left side to pull the handle. it broke off on me one day while doing that. maybe the summer heat here has something to do with the breaking.
i have at least six hood pulls hanging in the parts building from alpines that have one side of the T handle broken. all five of my fastbacks had broken T handles. i think the location of the pull handle on the fastbacks contributes to the breaking on cars here. i know in my younger days i reached over from the left side to pull the handle. it broke off on me one day while doing that. maybe the summer heat here has something to do with the breaking.
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Mystery solved then! I've never had to reach over for the bonnet release handle as it's rarely more than 12" from my right knee
65beam
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it's on the right because they were brit built cars and they would have been RHD cars. if you look at the hood latch on the front panel you will see that it would have required a different body panel and a different latch. it was more cost effective to leave it on the right side rather than add additional parts.
it's on the right because they were brit built cars and they would have been RHD cars. if you look at the hood latch on the front panel you will see that it would have required a different body panel and a different latch. it was more cost effective to leave it on the right side rather than add additional parts.
H One-Twenty
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Mini-Cuda, that's why I have a supply of undamaged ones back home in Scotland - our cars have the bonnet release and the steering wheel on the same side
whiterhino
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1960 Red Sunbeam Alpine Convertable
I have a 1960 Red Sunbeam Alpine Convertable for sell. Has a rebuilt
engine with only 22000 miles. Outside the body is good no rust. Interior
looks good. Just put a new windshield on have over $7000 into it and
would like to sell it for $5000, don't have time for it anymore. Needs
someones love. Can e mail me at rkggmille@hotmail.com or call 949-770-2543.
The car is in Orange county California
I have a 1960 Red Sunbeam Alpine Convertable for sell. Has a rebuilt
engine with only 22000 miles. Outside the body is good no rust. Interior
looks good. Just put a new windshield on have over $7000 into it and
would like to sell it for $5000, don't have time for it anymore. Needs
someones love. Can e mail me at rkggmille@hotmail.com or call 949-770-2543.
The car is in Orange county California
H One-Twenty
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I don't want anything for it but the postage, you'll have to wait 'till the summer before I can get it to you though. Ill see if i have a bonnet badge too. Not everyone appreciates these old busses, I'm happy to be of assistance to someone who does.
H one, I do appreciate it. The GT was my Grandfathers. I wanted this car since I was 14. Now that I have it, I want to keep it original. Waiting is no Problem, I have quite a few things to start working on. The tires are 42 now and they don't hold air very well. Time to replace!
kwhite
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So sorry we did not cross paths sooner. I sold a pristine T assembly to a person via ebay last year who sent negative ratings because of minor surface rust at release end on a 45 year old part. Good on you Man! My first was an easy resto on my Grandfather's pristine 1936 Ford. Enjoy every moment of frustration and elation!