Tom,
I've also been curious about the late model Series II cross-over production
with the Series 3. My Alpine did in fact come the plastic surround for the
heater/vent controls. Mine is sadly not in very good condition. Though I
have the pieces, it would take a lot of fabrication to mend it. Instead, I
used a dashboard from a Series I parts car (with the lettering as part of
the dash). That is one of the compromises I've made until I come across one
in good condition. My Alpine also came with the center horn piece without
the motif. I scavenged the earlier horn ring with motif from the same parts
car I got the dash from. I think it looks nicer. I also stole the wire
wheels and hubs too. Call me a pirate.
The radio is a Motorola, most likely a dealer install because it didn't have
the speaker housing.
Andy
----- Original Message -----
From: Thomas Wiencek <wiencek@anl.gov>
To: Andy Devoe <andydevoe@mediaone.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2002 7:29 AM
Subject: Re: Transmission oil
Did it come with a "His Master's Voice Radio"?
On 2/11/02, Andy Devoe <andydevoe@mediaone.net> wrote:
James, I'm afraid I don't have the history. I bought it in January 1985
from a guy in Riverside, CA. for $750.00 I've never tried to search it's
Rootes. I live in Lakewood, Ca, just east of LA. The car came with a hard
top and radio.
On another oil note ( I hope I'm not boring anyone here...) but I was
talking with some people at work and they suggested we look into Red Line
racing oils. These might work well in our transmissions/OD units. The Red
Line MTL is designed for manual transmissions and works well in applications
requiring automotive oil: "Red Line MTL is classified as a 70W80 gear
lubricant satisfying the API Service requirements of GL-3 and GL-4. MTL also
satisfies motor oil viscosities SAE 5W/10W/30".
Their internet site: http://www.redlineoil.com/products.htm
Andy
----- Original Message -----
From: James Downing <james@transparentseas.com>
To: 'Andy Devoe' <andydevoe@mediaone.net>
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2002 9:27 PM
Subject: RE: Transmission oil
> Andy,
>
> I noticed your serial number is very close to the end of the SII run.
Mine
> is only a few earlier than yours (B9119860 OD LRX). Do you know where
your
> car was originally sold? Mine came from Rich Motors in La Canada CA. I
> suspect from your comment about the weather that you may be in Southern
CA.
> Do you know your car's history? Sure would be nice to compare these
> siblings.
>
> Regards
>
> James Downing
> Watsonville, CA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-alpines@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-alpines@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Andy Devoe
> Sent: Monday, February 11, 2002 6:07 AM
> To: alpine group
> Subject: Transmission oil
>
>
> Hi all,
> something to keep in mind about using straight 30 weight oil in our
> transmissions/overdrives: That recommendation was made by Rootes in the
> 1950 -
> 60s, and a lot of technology has developed since then. We should take a
> close
> look at modern motorcycle oil for use in our transmissions and overdrive
> units. 4-stroke motorcycle engines share oil with the transmission and
> clutch
> in a common crank/gear-case. Modern motorcycle oil uses additives that
help
> prevent breaking down caused by the high loads of gear mesh and wet
> clutches.
> Automotive oil doesn't use these additives because they're not being run
> through the transmission.
>
> Honda makes one of the industries leading 4-stroke motor oils (GN4 or HP4
> 10W40). GN4 is "normal" and the HP4 is a synthetic/petroleum blend.
>
> Temps were in the upper 70s yesterday. It was a spectacular day for a
drive
> in the Alpine!
>
> Andy Devoe
> Series II
> B9119872
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