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Recent content by Aldave

  1. Aldave

    The Registry

    Done and Thank You. Owning a Sunbeam again was a Juvenile Thrill relived. I regrettably will be selling "Sunny" to the best offer I receive due to garage space requirements for Our recent Toy acquisitions. Thank You for Being there! Dave D.
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    The Registry

    How do I edit My entries in the Registry, I entered incorrect information by mistake?
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    Getting To The "Rootes" Of The Matter...

    I hear Vermont title registrations used to be a popular option. There is a thread on it somewhere in here. Best Wishes!
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    S1 Convertible top front Bow or complete frame wanted.

    Many Thanks to Albert G Mason for His expertise at assisting Me with this problem. SOLVED! Installing new top next week. :)
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    S1 Convertible top front Bow or complete frame wanted.

    looks like the same frame i already have. The fit is similar, but not correct for this windscreen. A trim shop in the next town thinks the 1 i have can be modified slightly to fit. Going to take the car there on the 29th of May and They will advise further. Hoping this local solution works. I...
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    S1 Convertible top front Bow or complete frame wanted.

    So after going to the end of the internet, I figure I will need left and right cantrails and S1 front bow, clamps, if available. Clamps not too big an issue, as I can swap them from the hardtop.
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    S1 Convertible top front Bow or complete frame wanted.

    I am trying to find the article I read about S1 soft tops. Up to a certain number, cantrails were not used. In the parts manual I have, it states from, B9107516. It doesn't show any before that #. ? Hmmm. I could have read it when ordering the top. I will have to get in touch with them unless...
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    S1 Convertible top front Bow or complete frame wanted.

    The Cantrails. No, unfortunately I do not. I will go through the manual this evening and see if the mounts I have will work for them. Currently pulling master cylinder out for a redo today. The mounts could be later issue, not sure yet. Thank You.
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    S1 Convertible top front Bow or complete frame wanted.

    A picture could help, The Kid Luke that I bought the car from claimed there was a new convertible top with the car when I bought it from Alberta. There was an incomplete S5 frame in the back seat. I could take legal action, but it would cost more and deliver nothing in the end. So Caveat Emptor...
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    S1 Convertible top front Bow or complete frame wanted.

    In Ontario Canada by any chance?
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  12. Aldave

    1st time valve adjustment

    A little mineral oil or wd-40 to soak old material. should soften up nicely for easier removal. Gaskets are used to make up for any imperfections to the surfaces being mated, so a factory smooth original finish isn't required, unless You are obsessive compulsive like most Alpine Caretakers. I am...
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    1st time valve adjustment

    I use a plastic scraper because the Aluminum is soft, and easy to damage.
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    S1 Convertible top front Bow or complete frame wanted.

    S1 needs the front bow of the convertible top frame. the one I have is S5, Curve of windscreen is different. Thank You Luke. Canada.
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    wire harness replacement

    With a few hours of tracing, I was able to match wire colours I have with a few schematics, and voila, everything works! It was a factory horn relay i could not place. Took alot of head scratching, but it is where it is supposed to be in the new harness. wiper motor draws alot so it is getting...
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