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Recent content by junkman

  1. J

    Clutch won't disengage

    The travel of the piston is not affected by misplacement, so it is traveling the correct distance out of the slave cylinder. But if it's mounted on the forward side of the mount it won't have enough travel to disengage the clutch. Hope this helps. It has been done by the best of us I'm sure. Jeff
  2. J

    What Data is available for Frame Straightening?

    That's the one we use.
  3. J

    Clutch won't disengage

    You do have the slave cylinder mounted on the correct side of the flange?
  4. J

    63 S3 GT for sale

    Ok everyone, Spring is here and the local car shows are starting to happen. Wouldn't it be fun to head down to your local show in this sweet S3 GT? Send me a message or give me a call @78l. 829 O55O on the weekdays. Thanks, Jeff
  5. J

    Boot weatherstripping

    There should also be square rubber o rings on the rear bumper mounting bolt ferrules.
  6. J

    Soft top from a S-4 or 5 and Installing on a Series 3 - WON'T FIT

    I found 1. See how it comes out.
  7. J

    Soft top from a S-4 or 5 and Installing on a Series 3 - WON'T FIT

    Yes the pivots are bent and will require straightening. One of the ways to stand the windshield up is to trim the front edge of the dash pad under the body to frame gasket. It may be 1/32" but multiply that by 12" to the top of the windshield. Also the adjuster nuts as mentioned replace the...
  8. J

    Soft top from a S-4 or 5 and Installing on a Series 3 - WON'T FIT

    Did you grind the padding off the bottom of the dash pad where it goes under the windshield frame? As Michael said, the frame is bent quite a bit. Kinda frustrating, but not insurmountable, you'll get it.
  9. J

    S-III windshield chrome trim

    It's magnetic or non-magnetic that will tell you the quality quickly. Just sayin....
  10. J

    S2 nice pair of doors needed

    I am in need of a nice pair of series 2 doors for my Harrington LeMans project. I have cash or parts to trade. Thanks for your interest. Jeff 78l 829 O55O
  11. J

    Lift The Dot, Stud, 10/32

    Maybe alert one of our US suppliers, so they can sell us the correct part for this application. Just a random thought....
  12. J

    SIII GT or SV Wanted

    I have 2 Slll GTs for sale. One all done in bronze w/black interior, less than 50mi on the restoration.(see it on pg 3 of Alpine cars and parts for sale on this site.) The other one is in primer that needs an interior. Good engine but does need completion,( front end ).
  13. J

    66 S5 project $1800

    Here is a fairly complete later S5 originally #106 commadore blue engine is stuck from sitting. Will need an interior, hydraulics and some body work. $1800 located in Hanover Ma. I do have a title, formerly Ian Spencers car.
  14. J

    Alpine Brake rotor mounting bolt pattern

    108mm
  15. J

    Brakes

    On the inside of the backing plate at the top you will see a 7/16" square bolt sticking out. that is your adjuster, by tightening it you will spread the shoes towards the drum. Always turn by hand after. adjusting to insure minimal drag.
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