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21. Re: [Tigers] Balance pipe nipple thread (score: 1): Author: Allan Ballard <aballard@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Wed, 23 May 2012 12:12:26 -0400; Ron, The Series V Alpine fuel pipe nut is 9/16, compared to 1/2 for Series IV Alpines that you noted.. The crossover pipe looks the same on both Alpines made during the Tiger era and quite likely is; /html/tigers/2012-05/msg00166.html (15,676 bytes)
22. [Tigers] Vinyl die/paint (score: 1): Author: Allan Ballard <aballard@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Sun, 6 May 2012 13:37:51 -0400; Has anyone used vinyl die/paint on upholstery? The guy spraying my Mk1a Tiger put a considerable dusting of green paint onto the top boot, which is black. He says not to worry, he can easily spray bl; /html/tigers/2012-05/msg00222.html (13,060 bytes)
23. Re: [Tigers] soft top boots (score: 1): Author: Allan Ballard <aballard@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Mon, 7 May 2012 04:54:06 -0400; Thanks, Somehow I did not see that listed on the catalog , even though I looked twice. And thanks to all for the input on paint/dye as well. I think we'll try the paint/dye first and see how it looks; /html/tigers/2012-05/msg00232.html (11,519 bytes)
24. [Tigers] Tiger spotting (score: 1): Author: Allan Ballard <aballard@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Wed, 16 May 2012 19:07:59 -0400; I always enjoy spotting a Sunbeam whether Alpine or Tiger. Today I spotted a Forest Green Mk II Tiger on Lawrenceville Highway (metro Atlanta) headed north. I followed the car for about a mile, then; /html/tigers/2012-05/msg00314.html (11,923 bytes)
25. [Tigers] Shelby story (score: 1): Author: Allan Ballard <aballard@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Thu, 17 May 2012 10:48:30 -0400; Bill is experiencing difficulties posting to the list. The following is posted on his account. Allan Ballard Mk1a ++++++++++ In 1991 I drove my 66 Tiger up to Road Atlanta on a Saturday morning to wa; /html/tigers/2012-05/msg00327.html (14,372 bytes)
26. Re: [Tigers] Balance pipe nipple thread (score: 1): Author: Allan Ballard <aballard@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Tue, 22 May 2012 15:19:03 -0400; I can add that the Series IV Alpines used a different fitting than used on the Series V Alpines, although the balance pipe appears identical. Allan Ballard Mk1a Tiger Perhaps The parts book calls for; /html/tigers/2012-05/msg00369.html (13,681 bytes)
27. Re: [Tigers] Balance pipe nipple thread (score: 1): Author: Allan Ballard <aballard@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Tue, 22 May 2012 20:45:34 -0400; Did all Tigers use the same fitting? I should have been more specific in my earlier posting - Alpines changed fittings between the end of Series IV (1965) and the beginning of the last series. Is it; /html/tigers/2012-05/msg00373.html (16,985 bytes)
28. Re: [Tigers] Balance pipe nipple thread (score: 1): Author: Allan Ballard <aballard@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Wed, 23 May 2012 12:12:26 -0400; Ron, The Series V Alpine fuel pipe nut is 9/16, compared to 1/2 for Series IV Alpines that you noted.. The crossover pipe looks the same on both Alpines made during the Tiger era and quite likely is; /html/tigers/2012-05/msg00375.html (15,997 bytes)
29. [Tigers] LAT 21 - air horns (score: 1): Author: Allan Ballard <aballard@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Mon, 04 Jun 2012 17:00:19 -0400; I'm interested in LAT option # 21 - air horns - and seek information regarding which manufacturer supplied LAT 21 horns. So far I see reference to "french twin air horns" at the Tigers United site, b; /html/tigers/2012-06/msg00007.html (11,545 bytes)
30. Re: [Tigers] LAT 21 - air horns (score: 1): Author: Allan Ballard <aballard@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2012 08:39:57 -0400; Thanks Ron. Based on your info, it looks like the LAT 21 horns were electric, as you pointed out. Maybe they produced a different note or perhaps they were louder than the stock Clear Hooters. At any; /html/tigers/2012-06/msg00010.html (14,538 bytes)
31. [Tigers] Re-veneering the dash (score: 1): Author: Allan Ballard <aballard@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:19:52 -0400; Has anyone tried to re-veneer and match the factory dash? My Tiger's factory dash is very cracked and discolored and I've decided to have it re-veneered, but a couple of questions appeared. For start; /html/tigers/2012-06/msg00014.html (12,807 bytes)
32. Re: [Tigers] Re-veneering the dash (score: 1): Author: Allan Ballard <aballard@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012 11:39:16 -0400; Thanks Ron, I'm letting the expert refinisher do the job and he's ok with technique. The question is to define the correct shade to strive for. I'm guessing that the veneer covered by the dash pad ro; /html/tigers/2012-06/msg00017.html (16,894 bytes)
33. Re: [Tigers] Re-veneering the dash (score: 1): Author: Allan Ballard <aballard@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012 11:58:47 -0400; Andy, The dashes on the URL you presented do look great, no question about it. And re-doing a dash IS a big deal that can require months. But, looking at dashes on the Prestige Autowood site, I didn'; /html/tigers/2012-06/msg00019.html (13,308 bytes)
34. Re: [Tigers] Re-veneering the dash (score: 1): Author: Allan Ballard <aballard@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:37:59 -0400; The mystery deepens :) I stopped by the re-finisher to see the walnut veneer that he had selected to match what is on the Tiger's dash, from his old stash. It isn't burled :) I've not looked closely; /html/tigers/2012-06/msg00023.html (15,853 bytes)
35. Re: [Tigers] Re-veneering the dash (score: 1): Author: Allan Ballard <aballard@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012 16:37:55 -0400; Ron, Thanks. That's one detail that I can remove from the list :) Allan Ballard Mk1a Tiger Sent from my iPhone grain vinyl - Black. Ballard to match burl free. right. view it was a relatively suppose; /html/tigers/2012-06/msg00025.html (17,271 bytes)
36. Re: [Tigers] Re-veneering the dash (score: 1): Author: Allan Ballard <aballard@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012 19:44:31 -0400; Gene, Thanks for the information. In response to your question, I am not the original owner but am confident that the dash is a "genuine" Tiger dash and am fairly confident that it is original to the; /html/tigers/2012-06/msg00035.html (18,484 bytes)
37. Re: [Tigers] 260 CID Cam (score: 1): Author: Allan Ballard <aballard@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2013 12:41:57 -0500; John, Holman Moody offers a hydraulic lifter camshaft with a grind similar to the 289 HIPO grind, if that is aggressive enough. See #C90Z-6250-C at http://www.holmanmoody.com/cams.html Allan Ballard; /html/tigers/2013-02/msg00009.html (9,868 bytes)
38. Re: [Tigers] Re Pentastar (score: 1): Author: Allan Ballard <aballard@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:09:43 -0400; See SAOCA reference: http://sunbeamalpine.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3715&d=1330197021 dated 1 Feb. 1966 Have fun, Allan Ballard Mk1a Series 1 Alpine Series IV Alpine On Mar 10, 2013, at 3; /html/tigers/2013-03/msg00049.html (9,584 bytes)
39. Re: [Tigers] lower grille hardware (score: 1): Author: Allan Ballard <aballard@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2013 23:43:11 -0400; Original studs are sold from time to time on EBay by Volvoguys and resemble pop rivets. Allan Ballard Mk1a Tiger Sent from my iPhone with the moulding uninstalled, and they looked very similar to the; /html/tigers/2013-10/msg00020.html (10,020 bytes)
40. Re: [Tigers] Headlights (score: 1): Author: Allan Ballard <aballard@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2013 17:16:17 -0500; My Tiger is running Marchal Amplilux. They came with the car. They provide decent illumination and have options but I'd prefer illumination as good as the SUV. What is the optimum for our Sunbeams. A; /html/tigers/2013-12/msg00123.html (12,201 bytes)

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