At 11:22 AM 4/6/97 -0400, you wrote:
>Hi, Todd.
> The only suggestion I have to offer is from personal experiences. In
>the past, when the lock is a little dry, and catch maybe a little out of
>adjustment, I've been able to push the trunk pull (the chrome lip) either
>forward or back or down or up to get the button to release. So far, has
>always worked...(knock on wood)!
> Spray the latch mechanism well with white lithium grease, and every
>time you change the oil, spray the hood latch, the door hinges and check rod,
>and the trunk latch.
>
>Good luck!
>
>PS. .... I guess every Alpine you own is a Harrington Alpine......
>Sorry... couldn't resist....
>Jon Arzt Rootes2@aol.com
>
>66 Alpine
>67 Sunbeam camper
>72 Plymouth Cricket (aka Hillman Avenger)
>58 MG Magnette
>
>
>Thanks for the tip, It worked !! I would love a Harrington alpine some
day...... Hey I don't have much money or time for the three sunbeams I
already have, but seeing the latest in trends, I think I'll ask, Is anybody
able to send me a HARRINGTON ALPINE ?? I have a baby girl at home but I'm
still MARRIED.... The alpines I have are ok and the tiger is a rustoration
jobber ! SO if anyone does want to help the HARRINGTON'S get a HARRINGTON,
please send me a PERFECT ONE !!!!!! (:::::::: ( THE NERVE OF SOME PEOPLE)
Todd "HURRICANE" Harrington
RIDE HARD & DIE FREE !
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