[Alpines] another Alpine drives again

[Tony Somebody]

Two days ago, I got my Scottish friend Hughie to set down and actually drive his S2 Alpine out of his barn. he started restoring the car 27 years ago. Hughie had the body work and paint done by a local restomod painter and the car is beautiful. the color is a lazer Blue- Im sure it isnt an original color but when you see it, Im sure you will agree, the car is as nice as Ive seen. I donated a 1725 to which he installed the S2 clutch. I wasnt helping during this phase but I did advise him by phone. I had him contact Rick at SS and buy a S5 clutch. he immediately installed it. yep backwards. He called me for help when the car wouldn't move. I pulled the tranny but he left the state again. Hughie works for Joy and travels often to work on and install long wall systems at coal mines all over the world. Recently he called and said the tranny was in and the clutch turned around work wise.I have everything except the gas linkage working. Hugh is used to working
 on BIG things as he breaks bolts and then wants to "coal mine" the repair. No way would I allow him to drill the bolt out in the exhaust manifold large enough to push a bolt thru and nut the thing. Im sure everyone will enjoy meeting Hugh. being from Scotland he is one funny guy and he sure likes to drink and that will it right in with some of our members. See ya at Suni.
TonytheTiger