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Recent content by jfcroni

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    SV popping out of Third Gear

    Thanks all - I'll be tearing into this soon.
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    SV popping out of Third Gear

    Doubt there's an easy answer for my 1966 SV popping third. Probably a syncro????
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    Seat Foam

    Here are some pics from when I did mine.
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    Christmas Present for Alpine Owner

    Not much driving in the winter around here. Once they drop salt on the streets, it's kinda over until spring - for me. Good old Chicago weather.
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    Christmas Present for Alpine Owner

    Very cool!
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    Christmas Present for Alpine Owner

    Already have all but rally Lights. Thanks!
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    Christmas Present for Alpine Owner

    That would be nice...
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    Christmas Present for Alpine Owner

    Awesome, love to see it!
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    Christmas Present for Alpine Owner

    That's a good one|! Thanks!
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    Christmas Present for Alpine Owner

    Anyone have any ideas for Xmas gifts for a Sunbeam Alpine owner? Already have coffee cups, round placard for garage art, and shirts...
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    Switch Position

    I converted mine from metric to Down is Off. Works better for me. :)
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    Walnut dash in series 2

    I used a nice oak veneer. I pulled the dash and used contact cement to bond the veneer to the plastic, then I used a two-part clear to seal and make look pretty.
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    Steering Wheel Finish

    I sanded mine and shot it with gloss engine black. It looked fine and held up. I later put a leatherskin on the wheel. It looks and feels better than the painted wheel IMHO.
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    Sad 61

    I fell for one of those too. I drove to Milwaukee to look at a minimal rust 1966 SV. OMG.... it was less than a parts car. I politely said I wasn't interested... the guy called me 10 minutes after I left... and cut the asking from $1000 to $500. I declined.... he called again and asked if I...
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