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  1. Series3Scott

    Paul Scofield RIP

    Guys - last night Paul Scofield unexpectedly died of heart failure. Paul was an early supporter of the club and a friend of mine. I grieve for his wife Wendy and his kids and grandkids. Paul had been busy working on his Tiger and enjoying his retirement. Please keep the family in your thoughts...
  2. Series3Scott

    Series 3 ST for Sale

    Here's a link to my Series 3 for sale. Please spread the word to anyone you may feel would be interested. Many of you know this car well and can vouch for it. https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/d/classic-british-motoring-1963/6288110056.html
  3. Series3Scott

    Sunbeams and parts for sale in New Hampshire

    Attention New England area Sunbeam owners. I'm selling everything before I move back to Ohio in 5 weeks. Here's a quick list of what's for sale: My 1963 Series 3 ST in Carnival Red. Most of you know of this car. Fully restored in 2003 and Best of Show winner at Invasion III in Dillard, GA...
  4. Series3Scott

    Red Series 3 GT at Brit Bits

    There's a red Series 3 GT on the lot at Brit Bits in Rye, New Hampshire. Does it belong to anyone on this board?
  5. Series3Scott

    Toolkit Tools - tube wrench / spark plug spanner

    See thread entitled "Lucas distributor key" for background. Finally we have the tube wrench / spark plug spanner. I have three different sizes! 7 3/4", 7 1/2", and 6 3/8". I have an NOS tommy bar still with the Rootes part number sticker wrapped around it. Its length is the same as the 7...
  6. Series3Scott

    Toolkit Tools - King Dick adjustable wrench

    Please see "Lucas Distributor Key" thread to get the background. Here we have the ubiquitous 4" King Dick adjustable wrench. These were found in all Alpine toolkits. In the picture you'll see two. Both are identical except for one obvious thing - one points left, the other points right...
  7. Series3Scott

    Toolkit Tools - Valve and Spark Plug Gauges

    This is second in a series. Please see "Toolkit Tools - Lucas Distributor Key" thread to get the background on what I'm trying to accomplish. Next we have the Valve & Spark Plug Gauge. In the picture you'll see two. Both are stamped "INL .012" and "EXH .014" and both have 3 feeler gauges...
  8. Series3Scott

    Toolkit Tools - Lucas Distributor Keys

    Lately I've been going through my various tool kits and have noticed some slight variations within some of our toolkit tools. In the interest of sharing and seeing what others might have, I thought I'd start a series on toolkit tools. Yes, I know there's an article on our website written by Ian...
  9. Series3Scott

    WTB: Tool kit tools

    Looking for two items to complete another toolkit: TW Superslim spanner - 11/16" x 19/32" Screwdriver Send me a PM or email me at schristie at cinci dot rr dot com. Thanks. Scott
  10. Series3Scott

    Trouble with Crane XR700 set up

    A good friend of mine convinced me over the winter to replace my perfectly fine Pertronix system (which has worked flawlessly for 10 years) with the Crane XR700 system. Problem is I can't get it to work! The module doesn't show power getting to it yet all the hook-ups appear to be correct. The...
  11. Series3Scott

    Question on choke cables

    Do choke cables go bad? I installed an NOS cable about 14 years ago. It was always a bit stiff but worked adequately. Lately I've been playing around with the various jets in my Weber carb and the choke cable has decided to simply stop working. When I pull on the knob it now barely moves. It's...
  12. Series3Scott

    Jaguar Mk I / II owners?

    Anyone on this board a current or former owner of a Jaguar Mk I or Mk II saloon? I've always admired them and got bit by the bug again during a recent visit to Brit Bits in Rye, NH. They had 3 on their parking lot, amidst all the MGs and Triumphs. I know they're ghastly expensive to restore and...
  13. Series3Scott

    Magnetic oil drain plug?

    Has anyone found a MAGNETIC oil drain plug for our cars? Just curious as I'd like to install one both for the sump and the gearbox. If I recall both are 1" plugs with 14tpi?
  14. Series3Scott

    Word of caution on door handle bezels

    Ordered all new bezels and black escutcheons for window winders and door handles from Rick at SS. As you know these have a tendency to swell over time making it difficult to get off and on. Since I was replacing window lift mechanisms I realized it was time to replace my originals. Make sure you...
  15. Series3Scott

    Radiator question - what am I missing?

    When it rains it pours I guess - got my brake MC rebuilt and installed. Put in the new clutch MC. Installed new flexible brake hoses. Car is back on the road again but now I'm dealing with a persistent leak at the drain plug of the radiator. The guy that rebuilt my radiator almost 14 years...
  16. Series3Scott

    Series I / II hood and trunk for sale

    Nice, straight Series I or II hood and trunk for sale in Glen Green. This is an early hood with the prop mount in the middle so you could make it work for a later Series II or Series 3 but you'd have to modify it. The trunk would work for all round cornered cars. $100 each, come and get...
  17. Series3Scott

    Brake problems

    Hopped into my Series 3 the other day to go for a drive, backed out of the garage, hit the brakes to make my 3 point turn and NO BRAKES. My driveway slopes toward the neighbor's house so luckily I had the presence of mind to remember the emergency brake, otherwise I would have kept on going into...
  18. Series3Scott

    Suggested tire sizes for Alpines

    Found an interesting tyre / tire company in the UK that has suggestions on tire size and type for our Alpines and Harringtons: http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk
  19. Series3Scott

    Looking for owner of Series I B9006780

    Didn't see this one on our registry so it could already be in Alpine heaven, but if you're the owner of B9006780 please contact me - I have the original documents that went with your car. It was purchased through the Rootes Overseas Delivery program and picked up in London.
  20. Series3Scott

    Looking for owner of Series I B9006780

    Didn't see this one on our registry so it could already be in Alpine heaven, but if you're the owner of B9006780 please contact me - I have the original documents that went with your car. It was purchased through the Rootes Overseas Delivery program and picked up in London.
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