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  1. bernd_st

    Happy Thanksgiving

    Wow, that's an amazingly sized bird ! Post another picture showing it in fried condition. Happy Thanksgiving...
  2. bernd_st

    Overdrive problem

    Has been asked before, but what fuse rating are you using ? On a side note: Remember that you were searching for a S1 solenoid earlier. Has your solenoid coil been rewired ? P.S. The standard fuse rating should be 35Amps on both switched & non switched circuits. The solenoid draws around 17Amps...
  3. bernd_st

    Early Harrington LeMans for sale

    A pity that Jan Iggbom isn't with us anymore, but I understand the difference between early "promotional" and early "production" cars. Nevertheless and appearantly Rootes started to promote the HLM in Europe from this very Geneva Show. Interesting hint about that belgian car. There is another...
  4. bernd_st

    Early Harrington LeMans for sale

    Jerry, thanks for the extensive Info. When talking about 5 '62 Geneva cars at least 2 LRX survivors all built around Dec. 61 can surely be attributed to this event: B9109161 & B9109530. The first one previously owned/restored by a club mate was one actually suffering from a cracked/badly...
  5. bernd_st

    X frame repair sections.

    Indeed. Quite a rare condition. Body originates from US, but can't tell from where exactly. No papers whatsoever. Seems not California so perhaps from East coast. Driver side sills rotten, but could pull out a passenger side non rotten middle sill. Rare enough. See the picture: Actually a...
  6. bernd_st

    Early Harrington LeMans for sale

    Great, thanks
  7. bernd_st

    X frame repair sections.

    Quite an interesting thread. I'm about to Isolate a near rust free X-frame from a donor S2. Only a bit dented on the passenger side front outrigger, but otherwise near perfect. Need the bits for my MkIa Tiger. Have a look (my private after work garage party today ;-):
  8. bernd_st

    Early Harrington LeMans for sale

    Jeff, send me the pictures and the intended price please. Jerry, there must have also been 5 promotional cars for the Geneva Auto Show in '62. How do I know : There are still people (friends) in Switzerland remembering this fact. Unfortunately Rootes forgot to put antifreeze into the cooling...
  9. bernd_st

    Initial Startup of New Numbers Matching Le Mans engine

    Jerry, after just returning from the UK NEC really good to see your progress. Regarding the run- in oil contamination, I'ld be a bit concerned however. Looks as if your machine shop lacks a bit of cleanliness...
  10. bernd_st

    Early hardtop headliner search

    Great picture/ update, thanks. Color is good...
  11. bernd_st

    Camshaft Identification

    Yep duration, of course...
  12. bernd_st

    Camshaft Identification

    Definitely an aftermarket or modified/reground cam. Would read it as 274° overlap with 0.305" lift...
  13. bernd_st

    1962 Alpine driver $5

    The original Lake Blue S2 cars only came with bright blue interior and dark blue piping. A very stylish combo (ask James Bond :)) From my point of view one of the most tasty combinations. No black interiors ever. Wonder how many were sold since this colour choice was only offered during S2...
  14. bernd_st

    1962 Alpine driver $5

    Wow that was quick. Thanks. An original Lake Blue car is very scarce...
  15. bernd_st

    1962 Alpine driver $5

    Congrats! No rust in the floors is already excellent news. Would appreciate if you could post more pictures here ;-)
  16. bernd_st

    Bob Brissenden - in memoriam

    Very sad to hear that since I knew him personally from several UK events, a visit he paid to our National @ Nordheim in his highly tuned "Autobahn" HLM as he called it and a counter visit to his home in Spain during a Spanish Rootes Club National. A real Sunbeam character who indeed did things...
  17. bernd_st

    1962 Series II - Release Bearing Fork Finish

    I'ld say semi gloss black finish...
  18. bernd_st

    Sunbeam Alpine: Adventures in Norfolk U.K.

    A bit weird. Normally several ring gear screws shake loose which results in extensive noise when the ring gear starts to move. Perhaps only one screw failed with catastrophic result, but up to proper/detailed analysis. Anyway you had fun and that's what counts...
  19. bernd_st

    Early hardtop headliner search

    Thanks. That one really looks close. " German Vinyl" "Mercedes" - very interesting...
  20. bernd_st

    Early hardtop headliner search

    Michael, can you post some pictures please ?
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