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  1. ernestovumbles

    Watercolor Sunbeam

    I was gifted this amazing watercolor painting of my Sunbeam today from the prior owner. The artist who created it is a regular at the car shows I attend. He will sketch and take photos of the cars during the show and then finish up the work later at home. Here he is at work on another car..
  2. ernestovumbles

    Gas leak crossover pipe connectors

    Walked out to a small gas leak coming from the left side as tank/crossover pipe connector today. A small snugging of the hose clamps seemed to take care of it. Is this common? I've had it happen a couple times over the past 6 years.. All in the wintertime.
  3. ernestovumbles

    Happy Halloween!!

    Have a Happy Halloween!!
  4. ernestovumbles

    Happy 60th B-Day to my Sunbeam

    According to the VIN lookup my Sunbeam Series III-GT was built 60 years ago this week along with 213 other cars. I'm 3 weeks older than my car, but I think the car is in nicer shape than I am.
  5. ernestovumbles

    13 inch wheels - Chicago area free pick-up

    set of 5 wheels/tires that were originally on my 63 Alpine ~6 years ago before I owned it. Free for local pickup in Chicagoland.. Going to the trash next week if no takers
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    1st time valve adjustment

    Working on doing my first time valve check/adjustment on my 63 S3 later this week.. I've read thru the forum info, manual and watched the videos, so hopefully I am prepared.. I figure I will measure/check the valves cold first to get some practice before doing it hot. Right now I am in the...
  7. ernestovumbles

    13 inch wheels/tires for sale

    Five 13 inch wheels for sale.. Tires are old but no dry rot or cracking. Make an offer + shipping or local Chicagoland pickup.
  8. ernestovumbles

    Die-cast Sunbeam

    I always keep my eyes open for Sunbeam toys but seldom see them.. got this from a friend last week
  9. ernestovumbles

    Happy July 4th

    I was all set to take the Sunbeam out to participate in a local July 4th parade, but it was cancelled last minute due to a tragic shooting at a neighboring suburb. Have fun, but stay safe out there!!
  10. ernestovumbles

    Series III radiator questions

    Hi All, I've had a small/slow leaky radiator in my 1963 Series III GT. I know the prior owner put in Stop-leak about 3 years ago, and the leaking rate has increased recently. Pulled the radiator last week and took in to a shop to clean/repair. Just got word back that the original fins are...
  11. ernestovumbles

    Mini Sunbeam fun

    It is too cold and snowy in Chicagoland to play with my full-size Sunbeam, so I have to find a way to have some fun..
  12. ernestovumbles

    Thanksgiving plans?

    I got the smallest turkey I could find.. Will it defrost in time?
  13. ernestovumbles

    Show off your Sunbeam

    What do you have? Garage queen? A Driver? A bunch of parts that will someday become a Sunbeam? Lets see some photos.. I'll start.. I've owned my 63 Series 3 GT for a bit over a year (but stored it for the prior owner for a couple years before that). I just use it for short weekend drives...
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