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Because he has openly stated he will not sell to Alpine owners. Doesn't make sense from a business point of view but that's the way he is...........
As I've been stating for 34 years, Tigers are just Alpines they took cutting torches to. The statement (the person with the Tiger fettish) makes me want to say things (many) I should not say here. I will be making it a point to avoid that 'kind' at all costs. I'd get my stuff via outrageous shipping from the UK before I paid any primadona while having to make excuses to do so. Insert puking sound here......
You (Ghoul) deserve a huge pat on the back and a list of compliments as long as my arm for taking on this project. Sorry I'm late to this already lengthy thread but I have to say since this is a Series III it makes it a bit more worth saving. Not that any Alpine should be let go but I think you get my point.
I lived in the UK for 5 years and let me tell you they have the intestinal fortitude of the Vikings when it comes to attacking rust problems. I spent a fair amount of time with Steve Smith of Coventry balancing (and friend Martin Kingshott) while they restored a serious basket case Series V, and it was worse than your S III. The cowl area adjacent to the vents even had perforation rust, and they repaired that as well, one of the most difficult areas of the car to do metal restoration to. They used the body rig/frame thingy (sorry) that you bolt to the car so you can just roll it to get access to everything. His car went on to memorable performances at places like Brands Hatch and got cheers (not jeers) for his performance from the Aston Martin pit crew, (his track position was between an Aston and a lightweight E-type). His specialty is engines and balancing so needless to say it was quite a runner.
At any rate kudos to you and don't let the negative comments get you down.
As I've been stating for 34 years, Tigers are just Alpines they took cutting torches to. The statement (the person with the Tiger fettish) makes me want to say things (many) I should not say here. I will be making it a point to avoid that 'kind' at all costs. I'd get my stuff via outrageous shipping from the UK before I paid any primadona while having to make excuses to do so. Insert puking sound here......
You (Ghoul) deserve a huge pat on the back and a list of compliments as long as my arm for taking on this project. Sorry I'm late to this already lengthy thread but I have to say since this is a Series III it makes it a bit more worth saving. Not that any Alpine should be let go but I think you get my point.
I lived in the UK for 5 years and let me tell you they have the intestinal fortitude of the Vikings when it comes to attacking rust problems. I spent a fair amount of time with Steve Smith of Coventry balancing (and friend Martin Kingshott) while they restored a serious basket case Series V, and it was worse than your S III. The cowl area adjacent to the vents even had perforation rust, and they repaired that as well, one of the most difficult areas of the car to do metal restoration to. They used the body rig/frame thingy (sorry) that you bolt to the car so you can just roll it to get access to everything. His car went on to memorable performances at places like Brands Hatch and got cheers (not jeers) for his performance from the Aston Martin pit crew, (his track position was between an Aston and a lightweight E-type). His specialty is engines and balancing so needless to say it was quite a runner.
At any rate kudos to you and don't let the negative comments get you down.
the leaks seem alot more likely than what I though.Think the water would not stand in the heater box would drain out on the floors. These car always get water in them and it is soaked up by the jut and carpets then just rusts the bottoms out and rust never sleeps.
If it makes you feel any better I replaced all 3 rocker panels on each side of mine, as well as all 4 floors. If I hadn't had the car for so many years, driven it from Ohio to California and back, and generally had many memories with it then it probably wouldn't have been worth it. We all do things others sometimes look at and wonder exactly how sane we are.....
And if you want, I can bring a VB rocker and a correct one alone to Invasion and you can see the difference. The VB one can be used but requires some rework.
Not minding sheet metal work puts you in a lonely category. I think half of us hate it and half of us can't do it.
Bill
If we were rational and operating on dead center, we'd never get into Alpines.
Bill
How's the underside: frame, rear spring mounts, etc.?