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andyauto

Inherated a 63 Alpine convert with a 351 ford engine, now what? I have a small car collection (all chevs), and basically don't know what I have here. The car is in nice shape & has been in inside storage for 15 years. I think most of you true fans hate to see a car get basterdized with a different engine or drive train so I'm guessing this isn't a "good" thing? Or is it? Thinken maybe should sell it if I can't get excited about it. But then what do I ask??? any Ideas would be most appreciated. Thanks,
andyauto@lakedalelink.net
 
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Chuck Ingram

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andyauto said:
Inherated a 63 Alpine convert with a 351 ford engine, now what? I have a small car collection (all chevs), and basically don't know what I have here. The car is in nice shape & has been in inside storage for 15 years. I think most of you true fans hate to see a car get basterdized with a different engine or drive train so I'm guessing this isn't a "good" thing? Or is it? Thinken maybe should sell it if I can't get excited about it. But then what do I ask??? any Ideas would be most appreciated. Thanks,
andyauto@lakedalelink.net
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Andy
Was that a grey or sort of silver one?
I have my Lister clone with the 351 windsor.Its mild ,270 HP and 330 pounds of torque.I have the motorsport 5 speed and 8 inch ford rear end.Nice and docile but it can pull.I have never opened it all the way as I chickened out at 125 MPH
I think you may want to drive this for a while and then see how excited you may get.
maybe you can let us know a bit more about this car.
 
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64beam

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andyauto said:
Inherated a 63 Alpine convert with a 351 ford engine, now what? I have a small car collection (all chevs), and basically don't know what I have here. The car is in nice shape & has been in inside storage for 15 years. I think most of you true fans hate to see a car get basterdized with a different engine or drive train so I'm guessing this isn't a "good" thing? Or is it? Thinken maybe should sell it if I can't get excited about it. But then what do I ask??? any Ideas would be most appreciated. Thanks,
andyauto@lakedalelink.net
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Hi,

There are people on both sides of your question when it comes to conversions. Was the conversion done well or has it been chopped up badly? Personally, a Ford motor in the Alpine would be a good addition to your collection ;). Are you able to post ant pictures?

Regards, Robin.
 
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