msmoorenburg
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So today I got the tanks coated/lined. So next week I should have the fuel system finished
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67 Alpine rebuild with Miata 1.6
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msmoorenburg
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So i spent the day test fitting the roll bar with the top frame on the car and i'm happy it fits 
The accelerator bracket is completed and the passenger brace fits with the Miata engine
The accelerator bracket is completed and the passenger brace fits with the Miata engine
msmoorenburg
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So it's been a while since I've given a update in the progress so here we go.
1. Brakes are complete all four corners rebuilt and rotor and drums turned
2. She is alive and i've driven it around the block (first time since 1999 its moved under its own power)
3. Numerous parts sent to the rechromer (Speed Sport Chrome in Houston)
4. I now have working blinklers,running lights,brake lights,and headlights running on the miata harness
5. Some interior has been installed (went with Tan from rootes.com
1. Brakes are complete all four corners rebuilt and rotor and drums turned
2. She is alive and i've driven it around the block (first time since 1999 its moved under its own power)
3. Numerous parts sent to the rechromer (Speed Sport Chrome in Houston)
4. I now have working blinklers,running lights,brake lights,and headlights running on the miata harness
5. Some interior has been installed (went with Tan from rootes.com
msmoorenburg
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So Fathers day weekend the Alpine made it's first trip around the block all on its own.
Items i got resolved this weekend
1. Factory blinker stock modded to the Miata harness
2. Windsheild wiper harness built ( i think the wiper motor is bad)
3. Lights the car now has high and low beam working with the dash switch
4. Factory ignition its starting on the original key
5. Make shift exhaust (to keep "other folks happy")
6. Working horn
7. Temp dash installed to clean up wiring
The dash aka work in progress
Next will be interior after seat rails made and tires
Items i got resolved this weekend
1. Factory blinker stock modded to the Miata harness
2. Windsheild wiper harness built ( i think the wiper motor is bad)
3. Lights
the car now has high and low beam working with the dash switch4. Factory ignition its starting on the original key
5. Make shift exhaust (to keep "other folks happy")
6. Working horn
7. Temp dash installed to clean up wiring
The dash aka work in progress
Next will be interior after seat rails made and tires
First off, are you aware the wiper motor is wired "hot" and speed is controlled by two ground wires. Ground one wire for high speed and two for low speed.
Also, I've found that a common problem with bad motors is due to a wire in the motor that was pulled tight across a sharp corner. After many years, the enamel coating on the wire gets cut, causing an internal short. I repaired mine by simply moving the wire a little and a some electrical tape.
Bill
Also, I've found that a common problem with bad motors is due to a wire in the motor that was pulled tight across a sharp corner. After many years, the enamel coating on the wire gets cut, causing an internal short. I repaired mine by simply moving the wire a little and a some electrical tape.
Bill
msmoorenburg
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the dash with a wood overlay
msmoorenburg
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So it's got new shoes and a few shots of the dash. Speed Hut gauges are on order. Oh and i need to stretch the top a tad more and drop the front a bit
and a few shots of the dash. Speed Hut gauges are on order. Oh and i need to stretch the top a tad more and drop the front a bit
alpine_64
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Look like 15x6 rotas
msmoorenburg
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Tonyanvil the fusebox label would be great and yes it's 100% of the miata harness in the Alpine.
The wheels are Rota's with 15X7 in the rear running 205/50/15 and 15x6 up front with at 195/50/15
Some pics with the hood on
I have some trim work left up front (paint the radiator area black)
The wheels are Rota's with 15X7 in the rear running 205/50/15 and 15x6 up front with at 195/50/15
Some pics with the hood on
I have some trim work left up front (paint the radiator area black)
msmoorenburg
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I have no plan to "paint the radiator" just everyting behind the trim to be black like original
I will sent a pm in a few
Jay Laifman
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FWIW, my father always said that to get the most efficient heat transfer, radiators are supposed to be painted black. Seems counter-intuitive by adding a coating. But since he was an engineer, I'm going to go with it.
Also, at least in some of your pictures above, the bottom stainless trim on your windshield appears to be installed incorrectly and pinching the rubber, especially at the driver's side joint. The trim should slide up into a split in the rubber there.
Jay
Also, at least in some of your pictures above, the bottom stainless trim on your windshield appears to be installed incorrectly and pinching the rubber, especially at the driver's side joint. The trim should slide up into a split in the rubber there.
Jay
Warren
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Most remember when motorcycle engines went from straight bare or anodized alloy to black paint or finish. I have a Davis in my car and the alloy looks bad in my eye as viewed thru the opening of the grille. Lot's of guys put in bare alloy then 10 years down the road they get less shiny and start to corrode. So clear coat it or paint it black either way it will look better for longer, Or never take a ride by the beach on a big surf day!
Most remember when motorcycle engines went from straight bare or anodized alloy to black paint or finish. I have a Davis in my car and the alloy looks bad in my eye as viewed thru the opening of the grille. Lot's of guys put in bare alloy then 10 years down the road they get less shiny and start to corrode. So clear coat it or paint it black either way it will look better for longer, Or never take a ride by the beach on a big surf day!
Hi Jay,
Your dad was right. The color black dissipates heat faster than any other color.
Jose
Your dad was right. The color black dissipates heat faster than any other color.
Jose
Charles Johns
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I haven't been on in a while...too much to explain. I hope to get back on the Beam next week. My 65 Mustang 200 six ran hot after a rebuild so I installed an unpainted aluminum radiator. It works great and will stay ah-naturael. A little French there Bill. Still hoping to get the 2.3 to fit the space available without any serious cutting. The Mustang may need heat-vents due to Texas weather (100+) and the carb over the exhaust. I notice some engine swaps have heat trouble in Sunbeams. With the cross-flow head I hope to avoid any serious heating problems but will stay tuned to this site.