Exactly. These plates would rivited with approved rivets from the sanction
organization, to maybe near the standard ID plate or perhaps on the firewall in
a visible place. i really think this would be a great idea....One whos time is
long overdue...Can anyone think of a reason NOT to do this, ohter than trying to
pass off a converted Alpine as a real Tiger? For my own project, I intend to
display the car as a Alpine V-8 as the Tigers were known in England for a while.
but it will not say Tiger, I wouldn't want it too. I think ( my opinion of
course) that it will be better when ever I get back on this project...
rich
-----Original Message-----
From: Parlee, Brad (ED&C,SLS) <brad.parlee@edc.ge.com>
>The below response is perfect, The trick now would be to put it on so it
>doesn't get lost if the car changes hands. Really strong glue and/or Mark
>the x-mission tunnel in a standard spot.
>
>How about it TAC, CAT, Sunbeam Specialties, Classic Sunbeam, or Tiger Tom-
>if people really took to building Algers it would be a boom to business. We
>good resolve one of the most ugly topics on the list with a recommended
>procedure and create a new class with a lower cost of entry.
>
>
>> ----------
>> From: Rich Atherton[SMTP:gumby@connectexpress.com]
>> Well, the Tiger has the JAL plate (Jensen Assembly Line), perhaps the
>> Alpine Conversions could have a OCA (Owner Custom Assembly), or APC
>> (Alpine Performance Conversion). personally, I like the APC plate idea.
>> It's non-specific, and obviously, and modification is going to be done to
>> aid in the performance of the car in some way. I know someone out there
>> works at some place the does engraving or at least that's where their web
>> page is..Anyway, I would suggest that these plates be designed as
>> follows....(Display this message in fixed sys font for my text art work.
>>
>> /----------------------------------------------------\
>> | |
>> | Alpine Perfomance Conversion |
>> | "S" |
>> | APC DATE __/__/____ |
>> | APC REGISTRATION # __________________ |
>> | APC BUILDER _________________________ |
>> | |
>> | |
>> | CONVERSION COMPONENTS: |
>> | ENGINE: __________________________________________ |
>> | BORE: _____ STROKE: _____ Compression Ratio: _____ |
>> | FIRING ORDER: __________ TIMING: _________________ |
>> | TRANSMISSION: ____________________________________ |
>> | STEERING: ________________________________________ |
>> | FRONT SUSPENSION: ________________________________ |
>> | REAR SUSPENSION: _________________________________ |
>> | REAR AXLE/DIFFERENTIAL: __________________________ |
>> | BRAKES: __________________________________________ |
>> | OTHER: ___________________________________________ |
>> | ___________________________________________ |
>> | ___________________________________________ |
>> | |
>> | CONTACT "organization" FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND |
>> | ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES FOR THIS ALPINE PERFORMANCE |
>> | CONVERSION, OR IF ANY CHANGES ARE MADE. |
>> \----------------------------------------------------/
>>
>>
>> OK, well there it is. For my future car, the Engine would read "63 BUICK
>> 215 V-8, 65 BUICK 300 Heads" Bore 3.5" Stroke 2.8", etc....
>>
>> The "S" at the top represents where the Sunbeam Emblem would be silk
>> screened on to this plate. This plate would be shiny Aluminum ID plate
>> style, with black lettering on bare aluminum background, and the areas for
>> the information would be bare aluminum as well, all other areas would be
>> black. A color Sunbeam emblem would be very cool, but probably too
>> expensive.
>>
>> Some organization like CAT, TE/AE, PTC, or even TAC would keep the records
>> of these plates, and would do the issueing. And would keep records so
>> anyone interested in buying on of these cars could simply make a call, and
>> receive a fax of the complete details of the conversion, including
>> ALLmajor components used. This would include anything that was not a
>> stock component, or not a stock component of the larger component. For
>> instance...I I chose to go with a roller rocker set in my BUICK 215, that
>> would have to be listed in the complete details, but not on the plate.
>> Although, if I used a solid lifter cam, the Valve clearances should be
>> listed on the plate under "OTHER" to allow normal rutine maintenance.
>> These detailed records shuld include EVERYTHING that was changed on the
>> car...other than replacing defective original equipment with working
>> version of the same...Like replacing a bad tach for a good one but it's
>> still a original Sunbeam Alpine guage. Might want to include the cars
>> serial number on the plate and in the records because the plate's
>> registration number goes with the car. The permanent details on record
>> will not be modified, but only ammended to, so there will be a traveling
>> history of changes for any one car. I think the Barnets (sp) record will
>> be the size of "war and peace". 8-)
>>
>> What does everyoe think of this idea? I like it, and would use for my own
>> conversion when I get to it. It will also be a FANTASTIC record of things
>> that work, and things that don't. Pictures "Should accompany the
>> records......I think that this would be great. Any comments?
>>
>>
>>
>> >If I built an Alger I would want some way to "mark" the car in a
>> standard,
>> >permanent, and definitive way. A "mark" that would clear my conscious
>> and
>> >tell the world that when it comes to the value of my car; THIS IS AN
>> ALPINE
>> >CONVERSION! If we made the means of "marking" the cars available at no
>> >charge through the clubs at least we could have people build Algers and
>> not
>> >feel bad about it - or wonder if it will someday be passed off as a
>> Tiger.
>> >
>> >Brad in Florida
>>
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