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@stevencarr3877 17 сағат бұрын
Thank you so much for your reply. We will heed your advise. Thank you also and your friends for the enthusiasm you all share for the little cars. Steve and Katherine
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 16 сағат бұрын
They are the best of the 1960s classic cars. You have a local branch of owners that meet every second Sunday or if you fancy a run out you would always be welcome at our Kent meet on the third Tuesday.
@stevencarr3877 18 сағат бұрын
Wonderful. Thank you for brightening up our day. We have just bought a S. V . can you Advise where we can buy one of those overnight half covers please? Happy motoring Steve and Katherine. Mitcham
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 17 сағат бұрын
Congratulations on your purchase. Make sure that you join the owners club and register for Distress Line. It is a great service that means if you ever have a problem you will almost certainly get some help from fellow members to get you back on your way. We bought our cover from classic additions. It is the smallest car cap they do and fits Alpi well. I wish we’d had it before the rain in Shropshire! [email protected]
@LeighSprague1 Күн бұрын
Hi! Do you happen to know where the small metal reinforcing plates for the rivets can be purchased?
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 20 сағат бұрын
We bought ours from a ship’s chandler because they are used a lot on boats. Try searching for companies that specialise in fasteners. Somewhere like Spalding Fasteners may have them.
@LeighSprague1 Күн бұрын
Do you know if there is anywhere to purchase those metal atrengthening plates for the rivets? My top did not come with them and my car did not have fhem.
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 20 сағат бұрын
We got ours from a ship’s chandlers as they are used a lot on boats. Try any fastener company. Somewhere like Spalding Fasteners will probably have them.
@upclosevideo Күн бұрын
lovely video of your ongoing project, the work looks excellent quality.
@Know-Expert 2 күн бұрын
I’d love to have a trip with some of you guys. Are you planning anything in the south of England or even dare I say it in France at anytime soon? I was devastated at missing the national last month and watching these videos highlights what I’m missing….
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 2 күн бұрын
Hi, there are regularly different groups of members going off for a wide variety of adventures all over the U.K. and abroad. I’m not sure where you are based but why not get together with some friends from your local owner’s club branch or put an advert in the Horn and see who is near to you and /or who fancies doing something like this with you. I am certain that if you posted a message saying what you fancy doing some other owners will step forward and say they would like to do it with you.
@Know-Expert 2 күн бұрын
@@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel good idea that Tim! I might look into pricing a place up in Brittany and seeing if anyone is interested, probably for next year now as by the time it’s organized winter will be upon us!…. Shuxpower.
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 2 күн бұрын
@@Know-Expert I don't think you will be short of people wanting to join you!
@fvrrljr 4 күн бұрын
*i watched the whole video. i am working on these carburetors for a '59 Mercedes 190 SL*
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 3 күн бұрын
Glad that you enjoyed it. We try to edit every video down to be short and concise so it is always worth watching the whole video.
@fvrrljr 3 күн бұрын
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@trainman7887 7 күн бұрын
In the interest of safety & being seen, I added a dual-element receptacle to my front turn signals, so now the large yellow turn signal would also be a parking / running light, then used a bright LED bulb. I did the same on the rear adding a dual-element receptacle to the top turn signal, so that now I have four running lights instead of the just two lower originals, & again used bright LED bulbs. In the world of people, driving while looking at there phones, maybe a little extra lighting will help us to be seen! I've owned my MK-2 Tiger for more than 50 years, & in the last 10 years, I have run 27K miles on the old girl!
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 7 күн бұрын
Sounds like sensible modifications for today’s roads. Good to see you are using the car.
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 8 күн бұрын
NOTE: In the video it states that this is also for Series III cars, this is incorrect. The Series III has a different style of front indicator. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
@stephenmitchell4574 9 күн бұрын
Nice job. Looks like it will water proof the turn & running lights! Where can one buy the new front turn signal lights?
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 8 күн бұрын
Hi Stephen, I think most of the U.K. Alpine suppliers such as Sunbeam Spares or Sunbeam Car Parts will have them. They seem to be on display at most Alpine shows. Check their websites.
@M1GWEL 22 күн бұрын
Hello. Great video. I have just bought an alpine with the 1725 holbay engine. I noticed that on the upright pipe to the oil filler cap there is a pipe bellow which I have nothing attached- is it just a rubber hose I connect to it and where does it go. I’m new to these. Thanks
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 21 күн бұрын
There is usually a rubber pipe that goes to the air filters on a standard Series V 1725 Alpine. There is another pipe from the tappet chest cover to a pollution control valve (pcv) in the inlet manifold. The idea was to reduce emissions. It is often removed and the pipe is vented to atmosphere under the car (unless the local rules prevent this). If the engine is healthy not many fumes comes out of either pipe.
@M1GWEL 21 күн бұрын
@@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel thanks very much 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@seanrowe3622 23 күн бұрын
Love the mic stand😂🤣😂🤣😂
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 22 күн бұрын
Necessity is the mother of invention!!!
@stereogrIm Ай бұрын
Elvis has left the tent :)
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel Ай бұрын
Indeed he has but he was very good when he was in there!!!!
@Alex-q3o3j Ай бұрын
What should the oil rings gap be? Thank you
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel Ай бұрын
As shown in the video. This is best practice to gap them in this way as the second ring helps seal the top ring.
@timpeacock3355 Ай бұрын
Thanks, this was really helpful while I was trying to sort out the woeful wipers on my Sunbeam. In addition to your excellent video, a couple of other things I found helped; the end float on the wiper motor shaft can be adjusted to take out any play due to wear, and also by replacing the rubber bushes on the motor/motor bracket a considerable amount of lost motion was removed, resulting in a larger sweep angle on the screen.
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel Ай бұрын
I’m glad it was helpful for you. The effect of changing the rubber bushes is interesting, thanks for identifying that.
@EddAtMonkesite Ай бұрын
7:06 if you were there on sunday, i was the little ghostbuster kid taking pictures, with a quick release belt! but mostly it was really fun, great drinks and not a lot of wasps!
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel Ай бұрын
A great truck! We know who we gonna call!!!!!
@cliffjohnson7298 Ай бұрын
Yet another great video !
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@brianhaw9398 Ай бұрын
Beautiful cars, beautiful weather, great entertainment!
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel Ай бұрын
Yes it really was a great day out.
@RobRushton-x8q Ай бұрын
What an educational video and proof that you can respray your car in your own garage to a great standard.
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel Ай бұрын
With proper preparation anyone should be able to get results like Eddie does for a fraction of the price of a professional respray. Th send result looks great and we particularly like the way that he deals with minor body imperfections that we all face when doing this sort of job.
@eddiezetlein6582 Ай бұрын
Running a taxi in London for 35 years gave me plenty of practice in spray painting. I used to do my own repairs at home and the Westminster Insurance assessor and myself ended up on first name terms. I'd rather do a repair and get paid for it, than go out to work........................................Luckily most prangs were someone else's fault.
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel Ай бұрын
It taught you well Eddie! Great job.
@MrJeremyMathias Ай бұрын
V helpful video. I replaced my wheelboxes and rack because the passenger side wiper was slipping. It all went smoothly, but to my horror, the passenger side wiper is still slipping. I simply can't understand it, because all 'toothed' parts are now new. Could it be the motor? It just seems illogical. Any insights gratefully received.
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel Ай бұрын
Could it be that the splines in the wiper arm itself are worn away and it is turning because it is not engaging with the splines on the new wheel box?
@MrJeremyMathias Ай бұрын
@@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel thank you for your reply. Since I commented, I took another look, and have narrowed it down to one of the new wheelboxes. When the wiper motor is switched off, the wheelbox spindle is immovable (as it should be). However, with the motor in operation, if I squeeze the spindle with my thumb and forefinger, the spindle 'slips' on its cog/rack teeth. So I tried gripping the wheelbox with a grip wrench (to close it up more), and that 'resolved' the issue. I really don't want to have to remove the whole show again, so I'm going to try using Sealey Micro Welding Clamps to close up the wheelbox. A bit Heath Robinson, but if it works, I will go with it. Apologies for a rambling response.
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel Ай бұрын
@@MrJeremyMathias Glad that you have got it sorted.
@Know-Expert Ай бұрын
As an Alpine owner who is looking into starting to spray paint in my workshop I found this video very helpful. Watching professionals with all the gear in paint shops is all well and good but you always have that doubt as to if it can be done in an ordinary garage……. This video puts those thoughts to rest. Hats off to you Eddy I will be starting to spray knowing it CAN BE DONE. (I hope you will be at the National 2024 I’d like to meet you. Shuxpower.
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel Ай бұрын
As Eddie says repeatedly, it is all in the preparation. It has certainly given me more confidence seeing what Eddie has achieved in his ordinary garage.
@andyderham1082 Ай бұрын
Nice one Eddie you do a great job of showing everyone how good and rewarding doing a paint job is cheers and thanks
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel Ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment, Eddie really does do a good job.
@davelewis4215 Ай бұрын
Nice job Eddie👍Good to see your on the home stretch 🤘
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel Ай бұрын
It will be a beauty once it’s finished.
@keithgarland3404 Ай бұрын
, educational, Eddie is a top bloke .
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel Ай бұрын
And a top painter!
@petergardner2334 Ай бұрын
skill full job
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel Ай бұрын
It certainly made me think about whether I could do it. I’ve got a compressor but was always scared to try a respray before. Eddie gets such good results that it is tempting to try and do it like he does.
@eddiezetlein6582 19 күн бұрын
@@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel Seeing what you have achieved so far on this channel, you are more than capable of getting excellent results.
@chrisbuckland8389 Ай бұрын
Well done that man proper old school I'm a base and clear man and a gravity feed gun. But it's nice to do every stage of a restoration. Hats off. Top job. Ps love the Banjo on wall.
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel Ай бұрын
Eddie is very good at what he does.
@MyTROLLEYBUS Ай бұрын
Proof you can overcome much, be professional in all that one does & Eddie is a wonderful ambassador for the Sunbeam Alpine & the owners club. Good to see you Edie. Bill
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel Ай бұрын
Eddie is an Alpine man through and through.
@christineraymond2024 Ай бұрын
Great job Eddie - thank you for sharing your expertise.
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel Ай бұрын
Eddie is very good at getting a lovely finish from the paint.
@glennbrackenridge6482 Ай бұрын
I love the chair!
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel Ай бұрын
Sometimes you need to sit in style!!! 🤪
@drinksphotographerwarrenry9263 2 ай бұрын
Fascinating video and explanation of how the Twin 40s work, Trevor's knowledge on these is amazing, well done and thank you.
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 2 ай бұрын
Glad that you enjoyed the video. Best wishes.
@funker419 2 ай бұрын
God I miss my series 2. She was my first car in 1982. Unfortunately it was a police magnet being red. I moved to a series 5 in British racing green. I never got a ticket in that one.
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 2 ай бұрын
There are plenty around, all the colours, all the Series. Why not get another? I bought my car in 1983 and it was the best buy I ever made. It first went round the clock in 1987!
@eddkennedy6458 2 ай бұрын
Nice work but just noticed at 13 mins the piston ring compressor is out of alignment slightly which can cause the tool to enter the bore whilst tapping the piston down into the bore.
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 2 ай бұрын
We’ve never had that happen Edd but we will watch out for it in future. Glad you enjoyed the video.
@stevebarnes9694 3 ай бұрын
Cool. What is the aftermarket parts market like. If I wanted beadwork ....for an cam (if there is even cam options). What about headers. Has anyone thrown a small turbo on the thing (if there is even room. I think keeping it oem is better but can we get this thing to 175 hp? Thx
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 3 ай бұрын
Steve there are various cam options as well as other performance modifications, all parts are available. Some owners fit Holbay engines with twin 40 Webers. Some owners fit V6 or even V8 engines. I am not aware of anyone fitting turbos. Back in the 1960s Alpines were very successfully raced with the standard engine, it can be tuned in multiple ways. An Alpine is a very well balanced, high quality car and will perform very well with a lot less than 175.
@dblund2776 3 ай бұрын
Hello, very good video. I have a question. At minute1.38-1.42, there is a rubber form fitted against the curved aluminum frame, what is it and where do I get one. It is shown in the parts diagram (327/1) but cannot locate one. I have a SIV. Thanks
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 3 ай бұрын
If you mean the rubber seal that goes around the edge of the body behind the aluminium trim piece I think it is called the body tub seal. Try Sunbeam Spares Co. Should be easily available.
@dblund2776 3 ай бұрын
@@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel It is actual a piece that is in front of the aluminum trim. It might be a custom piece but allows the top to close with no gap. It is shown on your video @ minute 1.40.
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 3 ай бұрын
Hi, 327/1 is the hood roll cover. The Parts manual says it is only on a Series V. I can’t see that part in the video! Perhaps you are misidentifying something here.
@dblund2776 3 ай бұрын
@@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel Okay on 327/1. In watching it again, frame by frame, it maybe the soft top its self and the way it is folded. Though, I dont think so. Anyway, thanks very much, very good video.
@Bob-rn5ho 3 ай бұрын
Great cars, wish I still had my one which I sold 25 years ago. Cheers Bob
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 3 ай бұрын
Yes Rootes made some beauties.
@RayHaffenden 3 ай бұрын
Would love to have one of those since I was12.
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 3 ай бұрын
You and most of the people watching the video! A lovely car, so stylish and classy.
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the comments while we were live! ❤
@Bob-rn5ho 3 ай бұрын
That was a great trip, I know the area very well. Your Alpine sounded very sweet . Great drive. All the best Bob
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 3 ай бұрын
Bob, we did The Isle of Wight the year before and are planning on going to Shropshire later this year. It is what these beautiful cars were made for.
@terryhayward7905 3 ай бұрын
I had a Series 3 GT back in the 1980s, I should have kept it. The Harrington version may be better built, but I think they have spoiled the lines of the Alpine, which was a beautiful car.
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 3 ай бұрын
Terry they are still great cars today, you should think about finding another Series III !
@michaelannen4168 3 ай бұрын
I have a 1725 with one damaged piston and having trouble finding a single standard piston and rings here in the USA.
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 3 ай бұрын
Try F.W,Thornton in the U.K. I think they might be able to supply individual pistons. Best Wishes.
@michaelannen4168 3 ай бұрын
@@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel thanks for the tip. They did have it and l ordered it today.
@michaelannen4168 3 ай бұрын
@@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel received and installed my piston yesterday and it runs great. Just in time for the car show Saturday. Thank you!
@uman6712 3 ай бұрын
Hello , i can't find it with the website adress you gave..
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 3 ай бұрын
Hi, I’ve just been searching for it and it seems that the link has gone. I’ve looked for the same cap elsewhere and can’t find it. The best that I can suggest is to contact some motor parts suppliers near you and see if they have a lockable flip-up fuel cap on the shelf. Once you’ve found the cap you can see from the video it is quite simple to convert it and make it fit an Alpine.
@michelbahrami4634 3 ай бұрын
great video, unfortunately tim raymond email comes with Mail delivery faile, do someone have the exact adress?
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 3 ай бұрын
Hi, Michel, if you want to email me don’t forget the underscore between tim and raymond. It should be [email protected] best wishes. Tim
@tinymotogarage 3 ай бұрын
I'm just starting on my Alpine journey - hoping to own one later in the year. Off to Moffat June 30th to see some more beauties I hope. It's great to see something so perfectly factory as it shows what is correct - I imagine there's a lot of modded cars that are not. Great channel.
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 3 ай бұрын
The Alpine truly is a remarkable car, you won’t regret it. Whether you want a classic to use regularly alongside modern traffic or to have something special to enjoy on sunny days the Alpine fits the bill. The high quality of the initial build helps now 60+ years later. Good luck with your search.
@postwar46 3 ай бұрын
I had just closed the timing cover on a 1725 motor that I'm rebuilding having festidiously assembled it to syncronise the camshaft , crankshaft and oil pump. I thought it was correct but inuitively I made reference to this video. It was wrong. The all valuable sequence runs from 19:37 to 21:35 . It is true that the wording in all the workshop manuals that I have do not make it clear. When the cam & crank sprocket markings are in line at TDC 1& 4, the engine is actually at the No 4 TDC firing stroke: not No 1. Your video demonstrates clearly that the crank needs to be rotated another 360 degrees clockwise so that the cam marking moves 180 degrees from the original setting, The distributor drive on the oil pump is then positioned with the smaller segment at an angle of 47-49 degrees to the line of the motor. Why didn't the workshop manual simply have the timing marks at No 1 TDC . If the slot in the oil pump drive is not properly positioned it immediately creates difficulties with the distributor position because the slot os offset. Thanks for posting. A big help.
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 3 ай бұрын
I am really glad that the video has helped you. If people only follow the Workshop Manual there are a number of things that were omitted or superseded by different advice/specification later on in production. As far as we are aware everything that we publish on The Sunbeam Alpine Channel is the final advice that Rootes settled on. Our aim is always to keep these lovely old cars running in the best condition possible. Best Wishes, Tim
@postwar46 3 ай бұрын
@@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel A big thankyou : though my car is not a Sunbeam Alpine ,the 1725cc motor in my Australian Assembled Hillman Gazelle is the same. The reference from your 'KZbin' channel has helped me very much............... much appreciated ........ thanks again.
@franktatom1837 3 ай бұрын
My father had a 1960 Sunbeam Alpine twin carb with electric overdrive he bought in England and brought back to the U.S. The car had the jumpseats in the back and my sister and I sat back there as small children. He drove it in S.C.C.A rallies from time to time.
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 3 ай бұрын
It is lovely how classic cars can evoke such memories. I hope you enjoyed the video.
@franktatom1837 3 ай бұрын
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel Yes, very much. My father loved cars and British cars especially, owning a Jaguar Mkii 3.8 and an XJ6. When my parents went to England to buy a car in 1960, Mom wanted the Jaguar but Dad wanted the Sunbeam. They attended a large auto show in London to seek out a car. I still have the map given to my parents showing the Rootes service locations in London which was given to them when they obtained the car.
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 3 ай бұрын
@@franktatom1837 Great memories.
@markstopkey4085 3 ай бұрын
That Harrington is gorgeous.
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 3 ай бұрын
You are not wrong! It was in good company at this event.
@rctlogistics308 3 ай бұрын
Hi, I could not find Trevor‘s email in regards to this specific Weber carburetor that I have is there anyway you can provide that to me. I have a few questions that I’m hoping he can walk me through. Thx I thought his email was going to be provided somewhere in this video description but I can’t locate it. Any help would be awesome thank you so much guys.
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 3 ай бұрын
Hi, Trevor’s contact details are shown in the video at 1:06:34. Best Wishes.
@anthonyp7941 4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Its been a year since i opened my driver door. Spring on tumbler def broken. Had to take hanger off tumbler then was able to move lock mech and unlock. Finally was able to get in there with door open and reassemble. Thanks again!
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 4 ай бұрын
Anthony that is what this channel is for. There are over 130 videos here, I hope that you have watched and ‘liked’ some of the others and subscribed. I am glad to see that our video helped you with your Alpine.
@matthewhummel6023 4 ай бұрын
Relays, large wiring harness has room for relays with a power and a control side.
@TheSunbeamAlpineChannel 4 ай бұрын
Relays are the cheapest way to brighter lights and louder horns etc. we love relays.