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  1. ALC 68A

    Series 3/IV GT Bonnet (Hood) Insulation

    The Series 3 GT and Series IV GT up to B9404728 were fitted with a black padded cloth noise insulation quilt (part #2223898) inside the bonnet, held in place by a wire grid (#2223890) secured to the bonnet by six clips (#9130077) wedged in the gap between the frame and the underneath of the...
  2. ALC 68A

    Front Wheel Knock

    One of my front disc brakes has developed a regular knock/tap noise with each revolution of the wheel. I've had it looked at by a Sunbeam specialist workshop here in the UK, and they tried copper grease on the backs of the pads, but were unable to fix it. It is definitely linked with the brakes...
  3. ALC 68A

    Overdrive Problem

    My Series 3 is fitted with a later Series V overdrive gearbox. It has been working normally, but when I took the car out on Sunday after not having been driven for six weeks or so, the overdrive would not work properly. It would engage but almost immediately disengage again. Can anybody suggest...
  4. ALC 68A

    Photo on This Website Home Page

    What's the story with the red Alpine in the photo on the home page? A low fin Series IV or V with 1725 badges, but with a high fin Series 3 petrol cap location. Whose car is it?
  5. ALC 68A

    Squeaky Front Wheel

    On the way back from the UK club national meeting, my Series 3 developed a metallic squeak from the front left wheel. I assumed it was the bearing running dry of grease, but when I took the disc pads out and span the wheel as fast as I could by hand, there was no squeak. Even with the pads back...
  6. ALC 68A

    Series 3 Petrol/Gas Tank Filler Neck Bezel

    Does anyone have a spare Series 3 bezel that they would be willing to mail to the UK please? The Series 3 and Series I/II bezels are not the same. Fair price paid. Many thanks. Steve G
  7. ALC 68A

    Series 3 SAL Numbers

    The VIN on the Alpine in the Nebraska scrapyard, pictured in the "Discoveries" section, is unfortunately illegible, but the SAL number 252128 is clear. Checking against the Series 3 list in the Registry shows an Alpine with an SAL 252130 (VIN B9200657 - coincidentally also Autumn Gold like the...
  8. ALC 68A

    Series 3 and IV Handbooks

    I see there are pdf's of the Series II and V handbooks in the Tech Data section. I have the original Series 3 handbook that came with my car and a 1965 dated Series IV/IVa handbook. The S3 one has stained covers, although the pages inside are clean and clear, but the SIV one is pristine and...
  9. ALC 68A

    Boot/Trunk Tools Layout

    My S3 is coming to the end of a full restoration and I want to get the layout if the boot/trunk tools correct. Unfortunately, the previous owner removed all the clips and panelled over the rear wall of the boot area. I know the jack and starting handle are fixed in clips horizontally across the...
  10. ALC 68A

    How Do I Add a Photo to My User Name?

    The heading says it all! How do I do it please? Thanks and regards. Steve G
  11. ALC 68A

    Centre Console Lock & Key

    Neither the console in my Alpine or either of my two spare consoles have a key for the lock. Does anyone know the key number series for these locks please? Thanks. Regards. Steve G
  12. ALC 68A

    Licence Plate Location

    In the many pictures I've seen of US Alpines, some have the rear licence plate attached to the boot (trunk) lid like British and European cars and where it was designed to be. Others have it below the bumper, which looks odd to me and I am curious as to know why. Is it to do with state...
  13. ALC 68A

    Dynamo (Generator) Conversion - Series III

    My SIII is being professionally restored, with some upgrades to the electrics including conversion to an alternator, using one of those alternators inside a replica of the old dynamo (generator) casing. That keeps the engine bay looking original and also means the old brackets can be reused...
  14. ALC 68A

    Soft Top Curtain

    My III GT is being converted to an ST by fitting a soft top. I have got all the parts, other than the soft top curtain that supports the folded frame inside the soft top bin. The car is being fully retrimmed so the trimmer could make one if I can provide the size and shape. Could anyone here...
  15. ALC 68A

    Series III Rear Seat Platform

    Could anyone advise me what the original factory finish under the seat cushion was please? Should it be carpeted, painted (body colour or black?) or trimmed in some other way, e.g. covered with vinyl to match the seat? The painted metal hump of the transmission tunnel sticking up through the...
  16. ALC 68A

    SIII GT Zenith Air Box and Filter Assembly

    I am trying to return my SIII GT to factory spec under the bonnet (hood) as part of a full restoration. The original Zenith 36 WIAs were missing, so I found a pair and had them rebuilt, but they didn't run well. One possible reason is that instead of the WIA "batwing" air box and separate can...
  17. ALC 68A

    Wanted to Convert S3GT to S3ST

    My 1963 S3GT (located in the UK) is being restored and converted to a soft top. I have the centre hood bin panel (less the hinges), but need the rest of the parts. Does anyone have any or all of the following for sale please: 1. LH (x1) & RH (x1) centre hood bin hinges and pivot bolts. LH...
  18. ALC 68A

    Carburetor Manifold Fuel Drain Pipe

    I mentioned having replaced a missing one of these with a section of brake pipe on the earlier thread about changing a tacho to electronic operation. Now having read Jim Stone's reply, I am having second thoughts. As it is an open ended pipe, will that affect the manifold vacumm pressure, and...
  19. ALC 68A

    Ammeter Reading/Battery Charging

    The needle on my 30-0-30 ammeter hardly moves either side of the 0 mark, where other peoples' seems to swing more widely, indicating a more positive charge. The battery is only about 6 months old, yet I have noticed the starter cranking speed is already slower than when it was new, so I'm...
  20. ALC 68A

    "Bunch of Bananas" Tubular Manifold Colour?

    I am restoring one of these for my Series 3. It was all-over rust, and I have cleaned it back to bare metal, but don't know what colour to repaint it. I'm thinking either black or silver, but does anyone know what colour these were originally please? Thanks. Steve
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