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  1. gearheadgirl

    1962 Sunbeam Alpine Series II - Clock

    Seeking one for my Alpine. Is the model number of the correct fit Smiths Clock?? #CE2194/08
  2. gearheadgirl

    1962 Alpine - Pulling Drive Train

    Plan to pull the drive train out this summer. Here is my really dumb question.... Are my standard tools qualified for the job? Meaning the tools I use on all my other old American vehicles? Thanks
  3. gearheadgirl

    1962 Alpine Series II - So Cal Help?

    I have a car that needs it's drivetrain rebuilt. Any suggestions on anyone who can take on the project? Looking for a stock rebuild....hopefully sooner than end of summer. I'm in Long Beach, CA and need to tow the car somewhere. Thanks!
  4. gearheadgirl

    1962 Series II Wheels & Hubcaps

    I have the wire wheels on the car. Just wondering: A) Are the steel wheels available anywhere? B) Are the hubcaps available anywhere? C) Anyone know how much these items would be (or for trade)? Thanks!
  5. gearheadgirl

    1962 Series II Rebuilding Time

    Am in need of rebuilding the engine, transmission, clutch, etc. Am in the Long Beach, CA area. Am seeking anyone in the area who knows these cars and may be for hire in doing such rebuilding. Any recommendations? Thanks!
  6. gearheadgirl

    1962 Series II Rebuilding Time

    I am going to rebuild the Engine, Transmission, Clutch, Brakes on our 1962 Alpine. My hope was to hand the car to someone here in Southern California who knows these cars, but I cannot find that person. (Dan Walters is too busy right now) So I am going to work it with another guy who knows ALL...
  7. gearheadgirl

    Series I & II Help in So. Cal.

    Seeking anyone who might work on the Series 1 and II Alpines in he Southern California area. Thanks!
  8. gearheadgirl

    Anyone in So. Cal. for our cars?

    Seeking anyone who might work on the Series 1 and II Alpines in he Southern California area. Thanks!
  9. gearheadgirl

    Series I and II So. Cal. Guru's?

    Any recommendations on experts for the Series I and II Alpine's here in the Southern California area...that do all types of work on the cars? Thanks!!!
  10. gearheadgirl

    Series II oil Pump

    Hello All, Say I want to replace the oil pump on our 1962 Series II... What are the steps in doing it? An hour or two...or an all day affair? Thanks!
  11. gearheadgirl

    1962 Series 2 Ignition Timing

    On my '62 Chryslers...it is really straight forward... A pointer, a Few Numbers on the pointer tab and ONE line on the balancer On the Alpine I am confused... A pointer, No Numbers and A TON of Hash Marks on the balancer How do i time this car with my timing light? Granted with the 8 to...
  12. gearheadgirl

    1962 Series 2 Oil Pressure

    Just changed the oil and filter and refilled with 5 quarts of SAE 30wt. Assuming that the oil pressure gauge is working properly...it is reading 20 to 25 pounds of pressure, warmed up, at 50 miles per hour. Good or bad? Thanks!
  13. gearheadgirl

    Series II - The Heating System

    I need to restore it in our 1962 Alpine. I just read the shop manual and it seems straight forward. Any helpful hints? Who rebuilds the valves? Who sells the new Temperature and Car vs. Screen cables? Thanks!
  14. gearheadgirl

    Series II - Headlight Dimmer Switch

    Anyone have a close up image of how the headlight dimmer foot switch is supposed to be installed? Our foot switch is mounted to a metal bent plate. Just seeking an image to go off of, for when we go to properly screw it down into place. Sheet metal screw; right?
  15. gearheadgirl

    Series II - Oil & Filter Change

    I get my old American cars MUCH more than this 1062 Alpine! Are there any good tricks to changing the oil and the canister filter? Are the canister filters avaialble at say a Napa? What flavor oil is good and how much? Thanks!
  16. gearheadgirl

    Series II - Windshield Rubber

    Plan to replace the rubber that lives between the glass and the frame. I know how to remove the windshield and disassemble the chrome frame pieces. Do I need to use any sealer during the install? Any other tricks to help me out? Thanks!
  17. gearheadgirl

    Series II Starter Motor Question

    Just replaced the starter motor in our 1962 Alpine. It has been spinning the motor just fine since installed a week ago. And then...I went to start the car and nothing! I put it in gear and rocked it back and forth a couple of times and it started. Drove around and it started again just...
  18. gearheadgirl

    Series II - Stock Ammeter Wanted

    I have an aftermarket Ammeter Gauge in the car. Prefer a working Stock unit. Anyone have one? Thanks!
  19. gearheadgirl

    Series II - Hard Starting When Warm

    HELP!! Just replaced starter. Car spin and fires up when cold. When warm, though, it turns over really slow and seems as though NEW the battery is drained. Is this Carburetion and/or Timing? If so...Anyone have good helpful hints on how to Check/Set Timing and Adjust Carburetors...
  20. gearheadgirl

    Series II Stock Exhaust Manifolds

    Anyone have a picture? Trying to determine if our tube headers are correct.
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