- 161. Re: [RE: Ring and Pinion Swapping] (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
- Date: 20 Feb 2002 11:41:03 EST
- Thanks for the information, I had always assumed that the spiral bevel and hypoid gears were not interchangeable. Your 4.55:1 came from a Series III or IIIA Minx (1959-60). The earlier Series Minxes
- /html/alpines/2002-02/msg00247.html (8,410 bytes)
- 162. Re: [RE: wheel interchangability question] (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
- Date: 20 Feb 2002 11:43:14 EST
- As far as I know, nothing has the insane offset of the Rootes wheels. In fact, a FWD wheel may be closer to the correct offset the regular rear wheel drive wheels. Jan Jarrid Bill, I believe the late
- /html/alpines/2002-02/msg00248.html (8,308 bytes)
- 163. Re: [head light hims] (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
- Date: 21 Feb 2002 22:11:57 EST
- The chrome headlight rims are from Series I-III Hilman Minxes (1957-59)-as far as I know, the hooded style of chrome headlight rims were never offered on Alpines. In addition, the Series I Hillman Hu
- /html/alpines/2002-02/msg00268.html (7,240 bytes)
- 164. Re: [Re: series 3 fuel grommet] (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
- Date: 26 Feb 2002 10:30:53 EST
- I am going to check out that gasket and if it matches a Hillman, I will let the Hillman list know and see if there are more orders. Jan Russ __________________________________________________________
- /html/alpines/2002-02/msg00312.html (7,187 bytes)
- 165. Re: [Re: Pertronix Users] (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
- Date: 28 Feb 2002 10:01:32 EST
- My experience with the Pertronix unit also was excellent. I am surprised that they did not have a unit for the DM2 as I believe that one was used in the MG-TD. Jan I have installed the positive groun
- /html/alpines/2002-02/msg00344.html (7,708 bytes)
- 166. Re: [Re: and the winner is...] (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
- Date: 7 Jan 2002 12:07:38 EST
- Back in 1971 I was looking for a used sports car and the Daimler SP250's were going for $100. Nobody wanted them because they were SO ugly. Jan Eyerman Oh my god! SP250 Dart? Somebody get Bill an eye
- /html/alpines/2002-01/msg00066.html (7,618 bytes)
- 167. Re: [Re: hub cap question] (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
- Date: 8 Jan 2002 12:29:16 EST
- Sunbeam Rapiers (the 1955-63 models with 15 inch wheels) came with full wheel covers that had the Sunbeam Talbot emblem in the center. These are rare and hard to find in the USA. Jan ________________
- /html/alpines/2002-01/msg00082.html (8,836 bytes)
- 168. Re: [Alpine help... Victoria B.C.] (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
- Date: 12 Jan 2002 11:49:32 EST
- I, too, am considering a car in Canada and I would be very interested to hear from anyone who has experience! Thanks, Jan Ian Spencer <ian@sunbeamalpine.org> wrote: Hi, I'm buying a car in Victoria
- /html/alpines/2002-01/msg00102.html (7,176 bytes)
- 169. Re: [Re: Tasteful Modifications] (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
- Date: 12 Jan 2002 18:38:47 EST
- Although I am fan of truly restored cars (actually I prefer original when possible), I am sure the Tiger crowd will love it! Many of the Tigers I have seen bear almost no resemblence to the original
- /html/alpines/2002-01/msg00112.html (12,326 bytes)
- 170. Re: [Re: [Alpine help... Victoria B.C.]] (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
- Date: 12 Jan 2002 18:41:08 EST
- Kingston, Ontario area. Jan Al hear ____________________________________________________________________
- /html/alpines/2002-01/msg00113.html (7,581 bytes)
- 171. Re: [Re: Valve Seals] (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
- Date: 4 Dec 2001 14:02:05 EST
- Please forgive my ignorance on this, but wouldn't bronze guides be a possible answer? I believe I used them back in my racing days (about 40 years ago with a small block Chevy) and I seem to remember
- /html/alpines/2001-12/msg00028.html (7,528 bytes)
- 172. Re: [Re: Fw: Replacement Battery ? ] (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
- Date: 4 Dec 2001 14:09:54 EST
- To my great surprise, I have had very good luck with the cheapest batteries around. As long as the car isn't driven alot (and therefore started alot), the cheap batteries seem to stand up very well.
- /html/alpines/2001-12/msg00029.html (10,327 bytes)
- 173. Re: [Re: Upgrading the Heater] (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
- Date: 6 Dec 2001 10:13:10 EST
- And when it is REALLY cold (and I am sure you Coloradians know about that!), block off part of the radiator with a paper bag. As much as 2/3rds of the radiator. I used to use two supermarket bags to
- /html/alpines/2001-12/msg00044.html (9,655 bytes)
- 174. Re: [Re: Generator vs Alternator] (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
- Date: 6 Dec 2001 21:08:39 EST
- Problem is the antenna... it is grounded. Jan ____________________________________________________________________
- /html/alpines/2001-12/msg00053.html (6,748 bytes)
- 175. Re: [Re: Upgrading the Heater] (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
- Date: 7 Dec 2001 11:38:06 EST
- Actually this will work in even better in a generator equipped Sunbeam as you be adding the heat of the generator burning up to any heat the pad will produce! Jan Eyerman 1959 Hillman Minx Series III
- /html/alpines/2001-12/msg00069.html (8,393 bytes)
- 176. Re: [Re: Upgrading the Heater] (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
- Date: 7 Dec 2001 11:39:27 EST
- Is that a gasoline fired heater?? Jan Ian Spencer Client Services University Hospital Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati (513) 584-0365 Well, I was only kidding so drive on!!! Paul _______________
- /html/alpines/2001-12/msg00070.html (7,780 bytes)
- 177. Re: ["Hillman - " Re: "Hillman - the question] (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
- Date: 8 Dec 2001 16:18:34 EST
- In 1967 the Hillman Hunter was introduced in the USA as the Sunbeam Arrow. It used an iron head 1725 engine instead of the Aluminum headed version. It had low back bucket seats and a horizontal speed
- /html/alpines/2001-12/msg00115.html (10,298 bytes)
- 178. Re: [Re: Alpine versus Datsun Roadster] (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
- Date: 8 Dec 2001 16:29:39 EST
- It goes much further then that.... in the early fifties the Japanese auto companies decided to get the most up-to-date small automobile manufacturing and design techniques. They did so by assembling
- /html/alpines/2001-12/msg00116.html (8,113 bytes)
- 179. Re: [Re: Upgrading the Heater] (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
- Date: 8 Dec 2001 16:33:33 EST
- There was an American gas fired heater called the "Southwind" and there was a British unit also (the American unit was rounded while the British unit was square). We had one in a 1951 Hillman Minx th
- /html/alpines/2001-12/msg00117.html (8,205 bytes)
- 180. Re: [Virus?] (score: 1)
- Author: Jan Eyerman <jan.eyerman@usa.net>
- Date: 9 Dec 2001 10:47:43 EST
- I would delete both. The ".SCR" is particularly questionable-there was recently (last week) a virus posing as a screen saver (the SCR file). You might respond to sender and ask what it is.... Jan I
- /html/alpines/2001-12/msg00124.html (7,285 bytes)
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