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Recent content by mccormac98

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    Gas Tank Repair/Sealant

    Hi Fred, I think I'm next in line behind you on this job! I saw a good looking radiator shop in Santa Clara - Radiatorland. I'm further north in Oakland and am looking at a Radiator shop in Berkeley. I had thought about doing the job myself but I'm worried that I wouldn't be thorough enough...
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    Old/cheap tires wanted - NE Ohio

    If you have original rims, you should be able to find something in R13 165/80 or R13 175/70. Not sure about other sizes. I know you are looking for used, but can get new tires in these sizes for around $40. You might try auto wreckers - they sell used tires. Good luck! Bill
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    Series III hood badge

    Page 24 of SS catalog.
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    Live in Oakland, CA. Own a red Series III.

    Live in Oakland, CA. Own a red Series III.
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    Series 3 project in Norcal

    There's a Series 3 project for sale for $2200 is listed near Galt, CA (Norcal). Looks like it has been sitting in the elements for a while. https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/6144539446.html Bill
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    need sunbeam mechanic for engine replacement

    Hi Stevel, I have a couple of possible places. 1) British Car Specialists in Stockton. Not quite Sacramento but reasonably close to you. I haven't used them. http://www.britishcarspecialists.com/ In the south Bay Area (Campbell) there's another promising place called British...
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    California Series 3 on Craigslist

    Ad has been pulled The S3 ad is no longer active - looks like someone snapped a nice car.
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    California Series 3 on Craigslist

    Someone in Santa Cruz/Capitola just listed a nice, rust-free California Series 3 with original black plates on Craigslist. Check it out: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/cto/4914443201.html Cheers,
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    looking for top help

    Hi Kevin, I'm in Lafayette with a series 3 that has its original top. If your upholsterer wants to see it, let me know and I can arrange a time. Cheers, Bill
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    Wells Fargo Poster featuring an Alpine

    Hi guys, I was in my local Wells Fargo branch today (Sunnyvale, CA) and saw a poster advertising a new credit card. It features an Alpine! Check it out. Bill McCormack Series 3
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    Nice Series III for sale

    Hi guys, There's a nice Series III (early VIN - B9200325) on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190879028853&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:3160 Location: Washington state Cheers, Bill McCormack Series 3
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    New Cyl Head - Won't Run

    Just to confirm, did you adjust the valves?
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    This goes in the "other discoveries" section

    A late, wingless version of a WW2 glider? http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_k07pirzBU34/SmGFq20vWEI/AAAAAAAABs0/F4CZhGzG-aA/s400/troop_carrier_glider.jpg
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    New owner of Vader

    Welcome aboard! Cheers,
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