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1967 SUNBEAM ALPINE
1967 SUNBEAM ALPINE HISTORY
VIN: 395018482
Well, looks like I'm gonna do an EV conversion on this, unless
someone talks me out of it!
This started with a very solid body with only minor rust in the outer rocker areas and rear wheel well and real lower quarter panels. The unibody X frame that is the issue with all these is one of the most solid I have seen since these were new! I searched for one in this particular condition because my intention was to make a "tiger" clone using a mustang 5.0. So I removed the outer rockers and added some serious but hidden support running the full length of the rockers, a kind of "frame connector". I got both sides done as far as welding the supports, and one rocker on, but still need to do the other. I started to patch the lower quarters but decided to order new lower metal instead. That's where the bodywork sits, the rest is very solid, save some amateur dent repair above the left front wheel area. I had Chet at VINYL CREATIONS in Joliet, IL. do a new top a few years ago, still looks good. The engine is a tired series IV single down draft, runs, no oil smoke, but noisy bottom end when warms up, even so still DRIVABLE! For those who may be interested in keeping this I have a fresh dual side draft complete 1750 C.C. available. Many, Many parts (more than I'll ever use!) available
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