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Sunbeam 2000 build
- Thread starter belmateo
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belmateo
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belmateo
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Currently working on the roll bar. In the begining I was trying to use the stock roll bars with all the plastic around them as well as speakers in the hoop area. Tried to modify them to work but in the end they are just too bulky and didn't have the room for them, hence going with a convetional roll bar keeping the mounting as much as original without drilling any holes. This will also allow me to keep the storage compartment that fits between the seats that houses a trunk release button (yes the trunk is high tech) and a power plug for charging phone etc.
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belmateo
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I have been busy trying to figure out how to change from HID headlights to Halogen or LED what a PITA! Finally figured it out, parts are on the way. In the meantime started working on the grill and surround, it is going to be so cool, hope you guys will like it. Off to Spain, Portugal and France for a little R&R
Back soon.
Back soon.
George Coleman
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As I understand all Alpine peaked eye lids were painted , I used a set of chrome ones but they came off a Hillman Super minx.
belmateo
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Thank you Peter,
I am not sure how I feel about having Chrome Series Rapiers on an Alpine. Might be too much chrome up front. You already have the bumper and grill that is bright. My only concern is if the car is painted with them on and you install the headlights after they may be damage to the paint.
Guy
I am not sure how I feel about having Chrome Series Rapiers on an Alpine. Might be too much chrome up front. You already have the bumper and grill that is bright. My only concern is if the car is painted with them on and you install the headlights after they may be damage to the paint.
Guy
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Tried the Rapier headlight rims with the chrome eyebrow on my 67' rescue(had a nos set) they didn't fit quite right, a little larger then the Alpines.
.... David
.... David
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I was hoping they'd(Rapier) fit as I liked the small chrome accent on the rims and they'd add to the side trim. I've seen them on a couple Alpines in photo's, not sure if they had been custom fitted or they came off another Rootes car ... maybe a Singer? The peaked stock rims chromed in my option are a little to much shine for my taste. ... and I love CHROME!
... David
... David
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Shops that specialize in restoring Alpines / Tigers have found that it's better to fit the headlight buckets and rims prior to painting. This allows the fitting of the rims to the body and having a smooth transition from body to rim.Then they remove the buckets and rims and paint the rims as separate units. This allows the bucket to retain it's original black color. Another trick I learned from Doug @ Tiger Auto is that if you have the buckets set and ready to install the rims is to turn the rim off center and turn the bucket to slide the top bracket of the rim behind the attaching point of the bucket. This prevents the bending of both the rim bracket and the bucket bracket.