New and forgot to post pictures

[DaisyPusher]

Howdy, everybody. I'm Matt and I just purchased my modified 1963 Alpine on Saturday. More pictures will follow as this youngster will need help figuring out what the hell he bought but for now this is what I'm working with. Thank you in advance for all the help!

Matt

 

[260Alpine]

Matt, Nice car! Reminds me of Robbie's (socorob) on this board. He sold his V6 Alpine and got a 280Z. What have you got for a motor, transmission, brakes, rear axle? More pictures?

 

[DaisyPusher]

This is most of the info that I have. I'll post more pictures when I get it on the lift at work. Also, is anyone able to tell me what this steering column cover and turn signal indicator came from? The indicator has a bulb in the tip, is lit when driving, blinks with the corresponding signal, and is not self-cancelling

 

[DaisyPusher]

And ya know what? I'm pretty sure it's the same car. The P.O. said he bought it from a very honest gentleman in LA. It's a shame he's not active; I have lots of questions

 

[Bill Blue]

Click on Members List and look for SOCOROB. Every post he ever made will be listed. He was very happy with the car except for horsepower. As I remember, it dyno'ed at about 140 and he wanted 200, seriously contemplated installing a Duratec, but decided it would be easier (with more power) to do a V8 into a 280.

Bill

 

[MikeH]

What's with all of the DeLoreans in the last pic? Is that this place?

https://www.google.com/maps/uv?hl=e...ved=0ahUKEwiE79Ws4djTAhUC2yYKHewYAvwQpx8IdTAK

Never mind. I answered my own question when I read your post in General Chit-Chat.
So will any of them do 88?

 

[260Alpine]

Matt, I thought that was the same car. I helped Robbie figure out the Mazda RX7 brakes and Ford Contour rear rotors. We were discussing trying to improve the front suspension with Mustang II coilovers and dropping the fulcrum pins lower for more camber gain before he sold it. There are some You Tube videos of him autocrossing the car also. He also posted frequently on the BritishV8 site. He has an LS V8 in the Z car so plenty of power now. Keep us posted.

 

[260Alpine]

Matt, the turn signal setup is aftermarket meant to add turn signals to older cars/street rods. Hidden under shroud.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-T...Steel-Housing-Vintage-Car-Truck-/232122884784

 

[RootesRacer]

Howdy, everybody. I'm Matt and I just purchased my modified 1963 Alpine on Saturday. More pictures will follow as this youngster will need help figuring out what the hell he bought but for now this is what I'm working with. Thank you in advance for all the help!

Matt

Nice looking car.

So you know, you have a series II. 63 models are usually equated with series III.

 

[DaisyPusher]

This is true. I had to do a side-by-side comparison through pictures to figure it out. I also found out last night that I now own Robbie's old car so I've been reading through all of old posts and learning what he did so far. There's a couple of fit-and-finish things that I can do at the moment but I'll be getting a new paint job and some rechroming in the near future

 

[260Alpine]

Remember he has a quite few posts on the BritishV8 site. They have a growing Sunbeam section also. He is on HybridZ site now.

 

[DaisyPusher]

I'd like to thank him

Jim,

Would you happen to know his handle on HybridZ? I'd love to tell him I'm the proud new owner of his fine work and to let him know she's in great hands.

 

[260Alpine]

Matt, Sure. Same on all the boards: socorob. He would like hearing his old car has a nice home.

 

[DaisyPusher]

Excellent. Looks like I may have to create a profile to get in touch. I also have some questions regarding some engine parts that came with it, like a cam, rods, and lifters. Another question: Jow do I go about removing the steering column shroud? Obviously it's 2 pieces but I must be overlooking a bolt or screw somewhere because it's really on there. I'd like to touch it up and lube up the turn signal.

 

[RootesRacer]

Excellent. Looks like I may have to create a profile to get in touch. I also have some questions regarding some engine parts that came with it, like a cam, rods, and lifters. Another question: Jow do I go about removing the steering column shroud? Obviously it's 2 pieces but I must be overlooking a bolt or screw somewhere because it's really on there. I'd like to touch it up and lube up the turn signal.

Just pull them apart, each half uses 2 spring "detents" that surround the steering column.

 

[Toyanvil]

Only one side has springs. Are you going to Cambria ? If you don't know about, click on the top right corner of this site.
Hope to see you there.

 

[DaisyPusher]

I was being too gentle at first but I got it outta there. Thank you for the help. I would absolutely love to. Cambria is one of my favorite places in the world but i may have to attend a weddinh that weekend. Is registration and whatnot still open?

 

[DaisyPusher]

Motor Mount Replacement Recommendations

So I was wiping the engine down a little bit and I noticed the RH motor mount is pretty much bursting at the seams and appears to be cut in half. There is also about a 1mm gap between the bolt head and washer. I tried tightening a few turns to no avail. I checked out the LH motor mount and the bottom bushing is nonexistent and it looks like I can almost put my pinky in that gap. Can someone point me in the right direction of the replacement process and/or the best mounts to replace them with? I have a feeling a lift would make it much easier. Thank you in advance!

Matt

 

[V6 JOSE]

Hi Matt,

You can get a set of original motor mounts from Rich Gordon, (gordonra on this forum). Send him an email from the forum and he will contact you. If you can't contact him, drop me an email and I will send you hid email adress.

 

[DaisyPusher]

Thank you very much, Jose. Are original mounts better quality than whatever else is out there or is it a matter of convenience?I'll contact him but I'm just curious. Also, I believe I read that Robbie had your kit installed and I was wondering how much of an ordeal it would be to remove the headers. I'm considering having them coated at some point and I'd like to save some money if I can.

Thank you,

Matt