Can anyone help Jerry with his queries? His email address is
jberg@lane.k12.or.us
----- Original Message -----
From: Jerry Berg
To: Russell & Neola
Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 2:17 AM
Subject: Re: questions about restoring an Alpine
Hi Russ---Thanks for replying. Sorry to be so slow in getting back to
you--I'm usually more prompt than this. Anyway, my wife and I have a '67
Alpine with wire wheels and a 4 speed, no overdrive. The car was overhauled
10 years ago and immediately after that put into storage in Tucson. It took
some tinkering to get it running again, but all drivetrain seems good. Here
are my problems:
1. Without overdrive, it feels wound up at 55, as if it ought to have one
more gear. I've been told that 14" wires from an MGB fit, but would they
help enough to make it worth switching wheels? Also, I've already put new
13" tires on. I've talked to a guy locally who spent $2000 putting an
overdrive in his Alpine. Any recommendations here? Is it feasible to
install a 5 speed tranny from some other make?
2. I'm having a devil of a time with getting my wire wheels trued. Have
already spent over $300 to no avail. Have located a guy in Santa Cruz, CA
who may be able to do it right, but I'm holding off until I find out if 14"
wheels is a better way to go.
3. Electrical problems (big surprise?) I guess the 10 years baking in a
metal storage unit in Tucson took their toll--the seller assured me
everything worked when he put the car there, but now I have no blower or
horn. The horn actually did work at first, but en route to Oregon where we
live, it started honking every time I turned right, so I disconnected it.
Any suggestions for finding the short? Re the blower, I've run a temporary
hot wire directly to the motor, and still nothing. I suppose the motor
needs to come out for service?
Thanks so much for any advice you can offer. We like the car, and we're
anxious to get it painted and put a new top on and enjoy it this summer, but
I'd like to get these other problems solved first.
Best regards, Jerry and Connie
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