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    1959 Rapier paint color

    It's time for me to consider my paint options, though I am pretty far away painting I want to consider my approach. I do not have a paint code on my VIN plate. My car is off white and maroon. I am guessing that the Alpine color for that year is Moonstone and perhaps Venetian Red for the maroon...
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    1959 Rapier electrical harness

    I have been working for the past week on chasing electrical gremlins after I have installed a (slightly better) wire harness from my parts car into my project Rapier. This is a series 2 and the wiring diagrams I have do not exactly match my vehicle. The one I have that is the best is for a...
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    Clutch Master Cylinder Removal

    Hi all. I am confused. I am trying to remove the clutch master cylinder. It's unbolted from the firewall and the pushrod has been detached from the pedal, but I cannot remove the unit as there is a spring and plastic round element bigger than the hole. This spring and plastic piece do not show...
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    Gasket Set "Hot Spot" Items

    I obtained a top end gasket set for my 1959 Rapier. included in the set are 2 items listed as "Hot Spot". Any idea of how they are used and where? They are specifically called out to be used on Rapiers.
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    1959 Rapier push rod tube.

    In cleaning up my head I realized there was a hole under some rust scaling, in one of the push rod tubes. I thought, no problem I have a second head. That one ends up having the exact same issue; a hole in one of the tubes. I looked online for info on the possibility of replacing it. I found...
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    1959 Rapier freeze plugs

    Does anybody know where one might find a set of freeze plugs (core plugs) for a 1959 Rapier? I am hoping for a North American source.
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    1959 Rapier steering box

    Hello all new guy here. I have taken on a big project, my 1959 Sunbeam Rapier. I am here in the US. I have been searching for info on the steering box. I had removed everything from the engine compartment including the steering components. Nothing was moving. No steering wheel rotation. I...
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