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  1. SIVAllan

    Correct wheel trim

    I have a “crossover” Tiger originality question. My Tiger has both round and square corners and a very low VIN (B382….91) I - hallmarks Of a “crossover” from the Mark 1 Tigers to Mark 1a Tigers. The question involves stock wheel trim. Was the crisscross-cross pattern correct for the...
  2. SIVAllan

    Odd generator bracket fitting

    So I started removing dust and grime from the MK1a's engine bay - getting ready to drive to SUNI. The generator bracket has a small "P" fitting hidden beneath hoses that I haven't noticed before - any idea what it's for? There isn't much in the area needing its own fastener and it doesn't...
  3. SIVAllan

    Series I temp sender questions

    I am hooking up gauges on a Series I v6 conversion that's been underway off 'n on for quite a while. A couple of questions linger as I address hooking up the temperature sender. The late Alpine gauge being used draws power on late series Alpines from an under-the-dash current regulator...
  4. SIVAllan

    Tiger wall poster

    Need a Tiger poster for a shop wall...
  5. SIVAllan

    Wood pieces for steering wheel

    PM a reasonable offer if interested. The pieces came off of a Tiger steering wheel. The Tiger sat in an unheated barn for many years. The steering wheel fell apart with these pieces falling to the floor. The steering wheel (without any wood) is also available. The steering wheel hub is in...
  6. SIVAllan

    2.8L v6 cam journal sizes

    So I decided to swap the camshaft in my Series I's 1979, 2.8L Ford v6 for something less aggressive. While "shopping online" I discovered that cams are scarce for early engines with "early" and "late" defined by the size of their cam journals. From what I could find on the internet, early...
  7. SIVAllan

    Atlanta British Motorcar Day

    The annual Atlanta British Motorcar Day has been scheduled for Sept. 4, 2021. Details at: https://atlantabritishmotorcarday.org/
  8. SIVAllan

    Identifying 2.8 vs 2.6

    So I'm preparing to get back to my Series I 2.8 conversion after a lengthy delay. Not much left to do besides the gauges and resolve another Holley carb needle valve issue (that stalled the conversion in the first place). Meanwhile the phone rings and a guy has a free (me to come get it) v6...
  9. SIVAllan

    SIV axle

    I'm helping a friend get a Series IV Alapine back on the road. It's going to be his daily driver. The last big hurdle is rear-of-the-car noise. ... As in a *lot* of noise. It just about has to be coming from the pumpkin. He has a Series V parts car so I'm thinking we could just swap out the...
  10. SIVAllan

    Netflix v6

    Watching Rust Valley Restorers on Netflix - a series about two western Canadians running a salvage yard for choice cars - and the few that they restore. In the last episode they uncover a Series 1 Alpine and put a v6 in it ...
  11. SIVAllan

    Identify these wheels?

    A friend bought a set of these wheels at an estate sale but doesn't know the brand. I don't either but would guess they are Panasports with the familiar 4 x 108 lug pattern. Can anyone verify this, or or if not, identify them correctly? Thanks in advance, -Allan Ballard Series I Alpine...
  12. SIVAllan

    v6 performance dyno

    Hello, I have a v6 dyno chart in my file but no info on where it came from. Does anyone recognize it? Thanks in advance,
  13. SIVAllan

    Holley 390 cfm woes

    I have a brand new Holley 390 cfm carb on my Alpine's 2.8 v6. I hope someone proficient with carbs can solve its "riddle." It's been a problem right out of the box. Initially, the front needle jet was sticking so I replaced it. (I've had the needle jet problem with several Holleys.)...
  14. SIVAllan

    SUNI

    Will there be a SUNI this year?
  15. SIVAllan

    Headliner redcommendation

    Can anyone recommend a shop that can install a late series hardtop headliner? I'm in the Atlanta area but could drive for a reasonable distance and drop off/pick up the hardtop. Please pm me if you have a recommendation. TIA,
  16. SIVAllan

    Alpine oil cooler and v6?

    Has anyone fitted an Alpine oil cooler to their 2.8l v6, and determined if it is helpful enough to be worth the trouble? I talked to a guy today who is installing one on an Alpine v8 conversion - on the theory that every small bit of additional cooling power helps. Possibly an oil cooler...
  17. SIVAllan

    Highlands Motoring Festival - annual show

    https://highlandsmotoringfestival.com/ So far two Sunbeams are registered that I know of, including one of mine. Hope to see you there :)
  18. SIVAllan

    Genuine Rootes accesory bars

    'Here's a picture of "genuine Rootes accessory bars." They are used for mounting fog and spot lights, and badges. I've not seen them before and thought to repost the picture for general comment. I spotted the picture on a Facebook group. Perhaps someone knows more about factory accessory bars.
  19. SIVAllan

    Torque curve tinkering

    I finished reading Bill Carroll's Ford Cobra Guide (1964 Sports Car Press). Toward the end, an interview with Ken Miles is presented with Miles discussing a few tricks of the trade in tuning engines. Specifically he mentions moving the torque curve up or down by changing the timing and valve...
  20. SIVAllan

    Bits and pieces

    Here's a site I stumbled upon featuring some British car odds and ends, including the headlight ground piece that screws to the chassis and usually rots away. http://www.paulparts.at/contents/en-uk/d55_CablePipeClips.html Postage from Vienna is a little steep.
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