Registry Up Date
Ken,
I wish to say thanks for your efforts to make "our" club better! and the "Best"!!!
I have three (3) Sunbeam Alpines that are not in the "REGISTRY" as of yet.
I did submit the information a couple years ago but for some reason they never were included. That is OK! But, if possible, time permitting and should there be a person that can add them, I would again say thanks.....
My Alpine Data is as follows:
1. Body No: B 940 0766 GT BW LRX Color Code 39 (Carnival Red)
Engine No: It seems to be blank (un-marked or milled)!
Other Engine Block Data: 1980 898 D 9-11-64 R 3
SAL: 375145
Note: This Alpine is one of the Rare Automatic transmission cars. When I received this car the BW35 was missing. Even though it is a GT, it came to me with a convertible top (Not installed) and wire wheels. This car was purchased for a spare parts car by PO but was never cannibalized. The prior owner removed the right front caliper and the right rear fuel tank for installation on B94103819. Otherwise it is original. I purchased this car in 1980. Has a lot of rust but, I now have it on the rotisserie for a complete body restoration. It is also undergoing a V6 transplant. I have designed and produced component parts for the conversion, especially the transmission mounting bracket for the Mustang T5 to the BW35 Alpine application. Sold some and perfected additional components including dual exhaust (Headers that run straight back "not out the side"). The initial V6 scheduled for installation was a 2.8 1975 Mustang II. Rebuilt completely, bored and balanced, Cam from Delta Cams, Ofy 4bbl intake, Holley 390 4 bbl Carb, '97 Mustang T5 from a 3.8 V6 #1352-238, then before putting on the road I removed the engine and installed in my ;67 Commodore Blue 13260. What do a stupid thing like that? Well it was said a 4.0 V6 could not be put in an Alpine without changing the front suspension and lots of cutting on the car, so I'm hard headed and don't yet believe It Cain't Be Done
It now has a '94 FORD 4.0 V6 OHV engine mated to an A4LD, fitted with Custom Headers designed specifically for the Alpine by me (DanR). A Fuel system is next. Perhaps a 4 BBL Intake ? Or better yet MICROSquirt
2. Body No. B 941 03819 OD LRX Color Code 70 (Maroon)
Engine No: B 941 03819 OD LRX
Other Engine Block Data: 1980 898 CC 27-5-65 R 3
SAL: 502898
Note: This car is completely original. It came with the Hardtop, Over Drive and wire wheels. I purchased it in 1980 from a friend (Kirby that bought and drove in England while He was stationed there), along with the B940 0766. It was driven for a couple of years, then had engine trouble, parked in storage since about 1982-83.
It too is awaiting restoration.
3. Body No. B 395 013260 LRX Color Code 106 (Commodore Blue)
Engine No: 395 013260 LRX
Other Engine Block Data: 1724 198 1100 C 30-11-66
SAL: 611 989
Note: Purchased in 1987-88 from a gent that lived in Waterloo, SC. He purchased it from a gent by the name of Jimmy Wham who bought/traded it from his brother (both live in Greenwood, SC).
Met Jimmy at a car show in Greenwood (2015). I saw a fellow giving my car more than a once over and was curious. Watch him for a while, then approached to see what his interest was. Introduced myself and discovered through our discussion He was a former owner. Learned a bit of Commodore Blue's History.
My Eldest son Danny drove the car for a few years. Had oil problems. Parked in storage till April 2011 when it began restoration. Placed on Rotisserie, little to no rust, one small patch panel approximately 4"x8" on right front quarter, cleaned thoroughly, used POR-15, painted original color code 106 Commodore Blue, coated inside with "Lizard Skin", then covered with "DynaMat" through-out the inside of passenger compartment and trunk area, converted wires to 4 bolt 7x15 chrome, new wiring harness, new radiator 17 fins per inch (in lieu of the original 9), If it needed replacing I have done so! Still, going!!!!
I also designed and installed a Vintage Air heat and air unit that is tight fitting but very effective heating and cooling the Alpine.
Since I finished restoration, I've driven all over the place, shows and events in a good many towns. Enjoyed immensely. Then I had a gent approach me wanting my engine (13260). Enough money passed hands and I installed a 2.8 V6! Yep, the one out of the 0766 that now has the 4.0.
Plenty of power and drives nicely. Completely accomplished with my designed conversion components including StraightBack Headers.
This is respectfully submitted for your information (December 14, 2016 Update).
Happy Touring,
DanR