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Recent content by cal44

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    If you're a 'Breaking Bad' fan ...

    Breaking Bad has been one of my favs. Lots of twists and turns. I'll never forget the role played by Raymond Cruz as Tuco...........damn mike
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    '63 For Sale (No affiliation)

    http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/3389685619.html Mike
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    Treasure

    No affiliation http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=0&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=4564994
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    66 MK1A TIGER "PROJECT" For Sale

    I shouldn't but I "assume" the car is the same on Craigslist in Las Vegas. http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/2556358974.html Mike
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    Broken Pushrods ==> failure analysis and repair options

    You mentioned HiPo heads. True early Hipo heads not only have screw in rocker studs but cast in spring cups and narrow oblong push rod holes and of course they are cast iron. Is this what you have?
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    All time classic eBay For Sale listing!

    I thought I was funny............. this guy makes me look and act like John Kerry............
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    Series 1 Hood for Sale and go to the Scrap/ Junk Yard ?

    Being new too the Sunbeam gig I don't get something. These parts are cheap, in fact in SoCal I can buy whole cars for under a thousand dollars, I didn't write they are running. Granted it cost alot to restore cars but after all, it is a hobby. Series one car parts without rust? and not one...
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    Recommed Reading

    Thank you all. Mike
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    Recommed Reading

    I believe I have developed Sunbeam fever. So I would like to be educated on the differences of each model. For instance. Series 1 difference of series 2 ect. Which would be the best two or three books to aquire. I am lovin' the finned cars and eventually would like an early one (no...
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    Differential Cover?

    ford crazy, come over to the California Association of Sunbeam Tiger Owners. More activity and a bunch of Tiger guys in SoCal. It's a Dana 44.........those covers were made in gazillions. Here is an example of what happened this weekend in Long Beach. Mike
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    Differential Cover?

    How bad is the cover? Got a picture? If it is not too bad you fill in the pitting with any number of products and finish smooth. I use lead instead of plastics. Or, get a new Dana cover, remove the emergency brake bracket and weld it to the new lid. Paint with Por-15 and that is the end of...
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    WARNING (for those with points)

    Another one of my hobby cars pinged so bad I stopped driving it. Someone mentioned that since I tried everything else, pull the dizzy and have it done. Amazing the difference. No ping and crisp acceleration. Like a new car. Learn somethin' all the time
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    callie1's Alpine in Texas

    No one knows this car..............anyone? It's back on ebay
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    Series II Aluminum Hardtop

    There is one advertised on Criaglist in San Diego for a '62-'63 http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/pts/2428700200.html No affiliation Mike
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    callie1's Alpine in Texas

    I was tempted to make an offer on the car but something was holding me back. It indeed looked/s nice. Sure would be neat if someone knew the car and would chime in. All I need is another hole to throw money ..............
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