Issue 2 SUMMER 2002 The Magazine of the SAOCA ISSUE 7 FALL

The Magazine of the SAOCA
ISSUE 7
FALL 2003
ISSUE 8
WINTER 2003
Issue 2
SUMMER 2002
The SAOCA Photo Contest Entries
William Kernan - Riverside, IL
Robert Wiseman - Orem, UT
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
• Officers Reports
• Membership Roster
• Member Profile
• Technical Feature
• Racing Alpines
• Great Alpine Give-away
Page 4
Page 7
Page 23
Page 27
Page 30
Page 33
Cover: Rob Perlis gets excellent supervision while washing
his Embassy Black Series V. Congratulations Rob on 2nd
place in our photo contest!
SAOCA Club Officers
Chapter Presidents
Tom Wiencek - Orland Park, Illnois
Ian Spencer - President
Mike Phillips - Vice President
Scott Christie - Secretary & Registry
Andrew McGraw - Treasurer
Steve Silverstein - Racing Historian
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Clete Smith - New Castle, Indiana
[email protected]
Bob Berghult - Atlanta, Georgia
[email protected]
Jan Iggbom - Balsta, Sweden
[email protected]
Steven Silverstein - Marlbrough, Ma
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OFFICERS
OFFICERSREPORTS
REPORTS
OFFICER
I
t’s with great sadness that I announce the
death of two members. Both will be missed
by the SAOCA.
Dave Herren died early this December after a
complication from surgery. Dave was restoring a
series II Alpine with a Ford V6 conversion.
George Schneider died last fall after an accident
while working on his house. George had a nice
series V Alpine and had just completed installing
an OD unit.
I’m hoping to get the final membership renewals completed with this
newsletter and finally get us on to the October 1st renewal date. I’ve tried
to make this as painless as possible and I appreciate everyone working
with me while I make the change. This will help me to help everyone better
and save me a lot of time in the long run.
I’m very pleased to offer a membership roster along with this issue of The
Alpine Marque. Many of you have asked and I feel that adding it to this
publication will save money by reducing the cost of a separate printing. We
will continue to publish updated membership rosters in our Winter issues.
Invasion IV will be here before you know it. This year, Jan Servaites has
arranged for us to hold the event at The US Air Force Museum. You
should all know what a special honor this is and a once in a lifetime
experience. We will actually hold the banquet dinner in the museum where
the planes are kept. Have you ever had your favorite meal under the wing of
a B-29 bomber? You won’t want to miss this event! We will also be
reducing the cost of the event this year. There will be no registration fee to
attend, however you will be responsible for the cost per meal at the
banquet. This will be kept within reason and should be around the same
price as dinner at a local restaurant.
See you in Dayton!
Ian Spencer
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Secretary - Scott Christie
H
appy New Year to all! By the time you read
this I should be a father for the second time
and life continues to get delightfully more
complicated. There is very little on the Sunbeam
front for me to report on. After a six month wait I did
finally receive my convertible top from England. I
had held out for an original Everflex material top and
the supplier took his sweet time to get it to me.
Hopefully this spring I will be able to install it on the
Series 3 ST. Work continues on the GT, but at a
snail’s pace. I’m in no real rush as I have yet to pay off the bills from the
first restoration.
Many of you by now have seen the advertisements for the Alpine GiveAway. This has caused quite a stir, and must be a first among Sunbeam
clubs. Ian & Co. continue to gather parts for the project. Unfortunately the
donor car turned out to be too far gone for an economical restoration, but
Ian dipped once again into the remaining bat-cave hoard to find a nice
Series II body. This should be a fun project, with the results to be given
away at the 2005 Invasion.
Jan continues to make great progress for Invasion IV. I think you’ll be
amazed at the venue and the cost of this Invasion. Make your plans now
to come.
With the mild winter so far in Cincinnati I’ve been able to fire up the Alpine
and drive it around from time to time. I had “winterized” the car,
anticipating much ice and snow but so far that has not been the case.
Still, without a convertible top it can get a bit chilly. I’m looking forward to
those warm spring days again.
Remember, stay in touch with the latest club news and chatter on the
message board. Visit www.sunbeamalpine.org.
Cheers,
Scott
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V.P. Mike Phillips
W
ell, we've reached the end of
another year and for those of us
in Northern latitudes cold
weather has arrived. The cars are winterized
and put away until spring, or at least a
warmer day, as we prepare for the holidays.
So those of you who live in the South, take
an extra drive for us who can't.
Plans for next summer's Invasion are moving
right along. Jan's doing a great job on the
arrangements and I think the members will be surprised and pleased with
the way it works out. And if all the arrangements can be made, the
banquet should be very impressive. So make sure you keep that time free,
looks like we will be gathering on the weekend of June 12. I look forward
to seeing all of you there.
Speaking of Invasion issues, I haven't seen it yet but the giveaway car has
arrived. While the original car was a bit rough, I think the replacement car
will be something any one of us would be proud to own when it's complete.
But, this will only work with each one of us participating to the extent he or
she can. I hate to sound like I'm begging, but paint, rubber, and interior bit
are not cheap so once we have the requirements worked out, be as
generous as you can.
So have a safe new year and drive them until the roads wear!
Mike Phillips
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MEMBERSHIP ROSTER
(Member ID, Name, Address, Phone, Email, Vehicle)
ALABAMA
107 - Ed Esslinger 1082 Country Club Dr. Ozark AL 36360 334-774-5155 [email protected] S3
135 - Dirk Seiber 206 Pine Lake Dr Harvest AL 35749 256-837-3971 [email protected]
137 - Bill Evans 408 HickoryBend Rd Enterprise AL 36330 334-393-0846 [email protected] S5
138 - Tom Hill 510 Ravensburg Rd Huntsville AL 35803 256-881-1758 [email protected] S5
141 - John Jones 3901 Heatherbrook Pl Dothan AL 36303 334-712-9084 [email protected]
ALASKA
218 - Ricardo Abelleira P.O. Box 244033 Anchorage AK 99524 9075630297 [email protected] S2
ARIZONA
93 - Louis Meyers 1714 W. 26th Dr. Yuma AZ 85364 928-344-9639 [email protected] S2
212 - Jim Dimond 3332 West Topeka Dr Phoenix AZ 85027 6235819892 [email protected] S5
ARKANSAS
224 - Eric Holifield 3189 W. Country Club Rd Searcy AR 72143 501-279-9169 [email protected]
157 - Jim Higgason 41 Belle River Cir Maumelle AR 72113 501-851-7416 [email protected] S5
304 - Von Thurman 4613 Loop 245 Texarkana AR 71854 870 7724550 [email protected] S4
CALIFORNIA
12 - Bill Atalla 1115 Victoria Lane St. Helena CA 94574 707-963-9400 [email protected] HA
19 - Bruce Davis 4765 Westside Dr La Verne CA 91750 909-592-9525 [email protected] S5
21 - Andy Devoe 4353 Johanna Ave. Lakewood CA 90713 562-938-1523 [email protected] S2
43 - Kirk Bowren 1214 N. Niagara St Burbank CA 91505 818-848-4592 [email protected] S2
46 - Randy Sova 1358 Oakland Rd. #98 San Jose CA 95112 408-452-0153 [email protected] S1
49 - John Amoroso 3067 Shirley Dr Newbury Park CA 91320 805-480-9530 [email protected] S2
56 - Jay Laifman 5019 Wagner Way Oak Park CA 91377 818-597-1833 [email protected] S3
71 - Wally Luther 2854 Three Springs Dr. Westlake Village CA 91361 818-597-8914 [email protected] S1
76 - Boris Tilim 4827 Whitewood Ave Long Beach CA 90808 USA 562-882-1452 [email protected] S5
78 - Jerry Hill 19160 Arminta Street Reseda CA 91355 818-772-9256 [email protected] S2
238 - Scott Rohr 5354 W 119th St Inglewood CA 90304 3104339323 [email protected] S1
114 - Lloyd Elliott 592 The Alameda Berkeley CA 94707 510 527 4433 [email protected]
120 - Carol Scott 3958 4th St Riverside CA 92501 909-369-3431 [email protected] S5
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126 - Garet Binckes 11643 Halawa Lane Cypress CA 90630 714-373-1462 [email protected]
127 - Kevin Meek 3115 Artimus Lane Santa Cruz CA 95062 831-475-9514 [email protected] S3
151 - Steve Alcala 120 Shelton St El Segundo CA 90245 310-322-6323 [email protected] S2
153 - Scott Grimsgaard 1107 N. Oakdale Ave. Fullerton CA 92831 714-871-5047 [email protected]
161 - Richard Depolo 25236 Clemens Ln Lake Forest CA 92630 949-462-3770 [email protected]
162 - Bill Tubbs 4319 Glen Vista St Carmichael CA 95608 916-488-7373 [email protected]
177 - Philip Bailey 146 10th Street San Mateo CA 94416 650 571 8785 [email protected]
179 - Anil de Mello 1621 Anacapa St Unit C Santa Barbara CA 93101 805-568-5426 [email protected]
186 - Paul Hatter 36357 Manon Ave. Madera CA 93638 559-645-0631 [email protected] S5
192 - Jerry Hooton 2227 Estate Drive Stockton CA 95209 209-476-9022 [email protected] S1
226 - Bill Kurnett 3850 Circle Dr. Loomis CA 95650 916-652-8857 [email protected] S2
236 - Don Scott 12910 Maxella Ave Los Angeles CA 90066 310-577-1301 [email protected] S2
227 - Donald Rybarczyk 6255 Celestite Ave. Alta Loma CA 91701 909-987-7543 [email protected]
229 - William Frame 107 N. Phillip Clovis CA 93612 559-297-4936 [email protected] S2
231 - Denise Harris P.O. Box 595 Los Gatos CA 95031 408-268-8567 [email protected] S3
232 - Kenneth Goff 1177-4 Vanderbilt Cir. Manteca CA 95337 209-830-6411 [email protected] S2
240 - Chris Kemper 825 Salina D.R. Modesto CA 95357 209-526-5579 [email protected] S5
242 - Michael Gluck 511 E St. Roseville CA 95678 916 789-0113 [email protected] S5
249 - Thomas Bigler 11719 Merit Lane Whittier CA 90601 562-699-672 [email protected] S2
290 - Rick Benner 1990 Somerdale Circle Sacramento CA 95661 916-781-2465 [email protected] S5
269 - Mikal Pruitt 450 Eleanor Ave Sebastopol CA 95472 707-824-9359 [email protected] S5
287 - Jerry Hooton 2227 Estate Drive Stockton CA 95209 209-476-9022 [email protected] S2
272 - Verna Blaine 352 South St Hollister CA 95023 831-635-9760 [email protected] S2
275 - Richard Cartwright 2126 Marques Ave San Jose CA 95125 408-448-3863 [email protected] S3
277 - Julio Vargas 2628 Montego Way #A Ontario CA 91761 909 923-3955 [email protected] S5
289 - Cary Odell 46721 Eastwood Dr - N Oakhurst CA 93644 559-683-7439 [email protected] S2
296 - Paul Hatter 36357 Manon Ave. Madera CA 93638 559-645-0631 [email protected] S5
297 - Paul Lopez 4317 W.Weldon Ave. Fresno CA 93722 559-271-8692 [email protected] S5
313 - Richard Timmermans - 9300 Vista Colina Dr. Bakersfield California 93306 661-363-9037 [email protected] S3
COLORADO
18 - Paul Scofield 108 Cholla Cir Florence CO 81226 719-784-0260 [email protected] S3
98 - Mark Burkley 1385 Cherryvale Rd Boulder CO 80303 303-447-9304 [email protected] S4
106 - Robert Mobley 3235 Leslie Dr Colorado Springs CO 80909
144 - Glenn Garvey 8655 S. Meadowlark Dr. Highlands Ranch CO 80126 303-791-7689 [email protected] S5
268 - Khaliq Khan Apt 451, 1550 Platte St. Denver CO 80202 303-241-2703 [email protected] S5
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CONNECTICUT
102 - Joseph Glista 267 North st. Plymouth CT 06782 860-283-1677 [email protected] HA
244 - Gary Pierkowski 45 Wilshire rd. Vernon CT 06066 860-870-5692 [email protected] S5
FLORIDA
39 - Marvin Imes 6326 Sleepy Hollow Dr Titusville Fl 32780 321-268-9724 [email protected] S5
73 - Ralph Selfridge 1826 SW 80th Dr Gainesville Fl 32607 352-332-6536 [email protected] S5
132 - Chuck Colley 460 Baytree Blvd. Tauares Fl 32778 352-343-6161 [email protected] T
211 - Stephen Houghton 3500 Corey Rd Malabar Fl 32950 321-725-1339 [email protected] S5
225 - Rick Gonzalez 4073 Arrow Ave. Sarasota Fl 34232 941-371-1127 [email protected] S2
GEORGIA
14 - Bob Berghult 2124 Dayron Circle Marietta GA 30062 770-977-1614 [email protected] S4
22 - Chris Stephenson 400 Chantenay Place Alpharetta GA 30022 770-368-9454 [email protected] S3
61 - Rick Berghult 2952 Forrest Chase Marietta GA 30066 678-494-5581 [email protected] S3
133 - Barry Knight 1909 Brandy Woods Tr Conyers GA 30013 770-483-6900 [email protected] S5
136 - Dan Springer 3451 Hickory View Dr Marietta GA 30064 770-427-3871 [email protected] S5
251 - Alan Rhodes 2345 Benji Blvd Conyers GA 30013 770-922-9705 [email protected] Tiger
213 - Dwain Cooke 15 Carriage Gate Dr. Sharpsburg GA 30277 770-463-2372 [email protected] S2
245 - Ted Stewart 3009 Shenandoah Valley Rd Atlanta GA 30345 770-938-7949 [email protected] S5
262 - David Schumacher 2651 Caylor Cir Kennesaw GA 30152 770-218-6277 [email protected] Tiger
276 - Eric Frey 140 Richard Way Athens GA 30605 706-546-1811 [email protected] S5
295 - C Brown 58 Peachtree Way GA 30305 404-267-3664 [email protected] S3
301 - Brian Anderson 611 Longstreet Ln Locust Grove GA 30248 937-867-5309 S4
IDAHO
125 - Bryan Gilbreath 716 N. 9th St. Boise Idaho 83702 208-440-1961 [email protected] S5
267 - Teri Daly 168 3rd Street Idaho Falls Idaho 83401 208-529-3389 [email protected] Tiger
ILLINOIS
7 - Tom Wiencek 8757 Sunshine Ct Orland Park Illnois60462 708-361-9350 [email protected] S2
65 - Bill Kernan 391 Audubon Road Riverside IL 60546 708-447-8340 [email protected] S5
91 - Sandy Wilson 5323 S Woodlawn Ave. Apt 2 Chicago IL 60615 773-684-5112 [email protected] S5
108 - Eric Funk 8077 Highview Dr Winnebago IL 61088 815-961-0200 [email protected] S2
140 - George Howard 2728 Wardcliffe Dr Peoria IL 61604 309-685-1593 S4
207 - Dennis O’Neill 9645 Springfield Evergreen Park IL 60805 708-442-5680 [email protected] S5
284 - Jeff Schindler 26 Pamela rd. Lake Zurich IL 60047 847-726-0146 [email protected] S5
280 - Jeff Scoville 501 Berkley pl. Streamwood IL 60107 630-483-6598 [email protected] S5
303 - Andrew Zizzo 10 Rutgers CT Hawthorn Woods IL 60047 847-340-4185 [email protected] S5
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INDIANA
32 - Clete Smith 800 Crescent Dr. New Castle IN 47362 765-521-2423 [email protected]
113 - William Blue 7887 West Karen Court Fairland IN 46126 317-862-3086 [email protected] S5
72 - Jean Adams 312 Elm Street Greenwood IN 46142 317-881-8875 [email protected] S2
IOWA
116 - Barb McFarland 626 Whiting Ave. Iowa City IA 522 45319-338-8616 [email protected] S4
247 - Marty Adams 4165 Naples Ave. S.W. Iowa City IA 52240 319-337-7222 [email protected]
KANSAS
306 - James McArthur 3520 E. Skinner Wichita KS 67218 316-682-3310 [email protected] S3
KENTUCKY
57 - Paul Woodie 808 Qak st. Ludlow KY 41016 859-431-7083 [email protected] S1
66 - Bob Avery 132 Sugartree Ln Glasgow KY 42141 270-678-8932 Harrington
139 - William Daniels 614 CecilWyatt Rd Corbin KY 40701 606-523-0007 [email protected] Tiger
215 - Scott Carothers 3809 Therina Way Louisville KY 40241 502-423-8483 [email protected] S5
LOUSIANA
146 - James Broadwell III 329 Pleasant Hill Rd Jena LA 71342 318-992-423 [email protected] S5
109 - Thomas Miller 4608 Tartan Drive Baton Rouge Lousiana 70816 225-751-3819 [email protected] S3
MAINE
25 - Milton Estabrook 130 Weymouth Rd. Morill ME 04952 207-342-5268 [email protected] S5
189 - John Craig 61 Pine Hill Dr. Glenburn ME 04401 207-942-3801 [email protected] S5
194 - Larry McKenna P.O. Box 730 Deer Isle ME 04627 207-348-7709 [email protected] S5
223 - Charles Glover 9 Sylvan Circle Kennebunk ME 04043 207-985-2181 [email protected] S5
MARYLAND
34 - Joe McConlogue 701 Hunting Place Baltimore Maryland 21229 410-945-7441 [email protected] S5
228 - Richard Englehart 13830 Dufief Mill Rd Gaithersburg MD 20878 301-975-9684 [email protected] S5
185 - Jim Anderson 38 Wellesley Circle Glen Echo MD 20812 [email protected] S5
92 - Rob Wilson 11920 Bargate Ct Rockville MD 20852 301-984-6291 [email protected] S5
MASSASHUSETTS
13 - Steve Silverstein 130 Chase Rd Malborough MA 01752 508-303-3391 [email protected] S4
122 - David Kellogg 13 Glover Sq Marblehead MA 01945 781-424-9254 [email protected] S1
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MICHIGAN
111 - John Perrin 16811 Fairfield Livonia MI 48154 734-513-2284 [email protected] S1
163 - Gerard Andres 30270 Longfellow Madison Hts MI 48071 248-589-9298 [email protected] S4
252 - Wayne Reichel 665 Third St NW Grand Rapids MI 49504 616-336-0921 [email protected] S5
273 - Robin Mitchell 21795 Brittany Ave Eastpointe MI 48021 586-498-4639 [email protected]
314 - Laurence Davies P.O. Box 295 Ortonville MI 48462 248-627-6843 S1
MINNESOTA
190 - David Craigmile Route 1 Box 205 Boyd MN 56218 320-855-2428 [email protected]
MISSISSIPPI
216 - Mike Lalo 230 Greensview Drive Brandon MS 39047 601-919-2308 [email protected]
MISSOURI
103 - Paul Heuer 16774 Chesterfield Farms Dr Chesterfield MO 63005 636-536-1042 [email protected] S3
172 - Jim Stone 701 Castle Ridge Dr. Ballwin MO 63021 636-386-2698 [email protected] S5
NEBRASKA
23 - Brent Kasl 6818 South 34th St Lincoln NE 68516 402-423-4471 [email protected] S2
118 - Jonathan Arzt 8718 C Street Omaha NE 68124 402-384-9048 [email protected] Humber
NEVADA
134 - David Taylor 9613 Beach Water Cir Las Vegas NV 89117 702-528-9912 [email protected] S4
148 - Carl Christiansen 583 Douglas Court Incline Village NV 89451 775 -832-0445 [email protected] S3
299 - Larry King 52 Nellywood Ct. Henderson NV 89012 702-564-1858 [email protected] S2
300 - John Lawrence 820 Daniel Dr Reno NV 89509 775-530-9226 [email protected] S5
NEW HAMPSHIRE
31 - Robert Jaarsma 362 Dingleton Hill Rd Cornish NH 03745 603-675-6622 [email protected] Venezia
97 - Stan Halinan 74 Dunbarton Bow NH 03304
NEW JERSEY
27 - Robert Wegner 22 Heritage Drive East Hanover NJ 07936 973-515-0052 [email protected] S3
64 - John Knight 117 I Street Seaside Park NJ 08752 732-830-4181 [email protected] S4
115 - Vladimir Broz 27 Indian Valley Rd Ramsey NJ 07446 201- 327-5047 [email protected] S5
152 - Robert Sharkey 1327 Stagecoach Dr Ocean View NJ 08230 609-390-9493 [email protected] S5
184 - Timothy Cole 27 Princeton Drive Delran NJ 08075 856-824-9776 [email protected]
230 - Marc Parette 1a Garabrant St. Mendham NJ 07945 973-543-1122 [email protected] S5
243 - Richard Tuttle jr 6 Blanche Dr Lake Hopatcong NJ 07849 973-663-1237 [email protected] S5
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NEW YORK
17 - Curt Meinel 166 West Oneonta Rd Otego NY 13825 914-941-8673 [email protected] S5
50 - John Miller III 2556 County Rt 19 DeKalb Jct NY 13630 315-347-3414 [email protected] S3
105 - Frederick Brace 58 Niagara Falls Blvd Buffalo NY 14214 716-833-2272 [email protected] S5
117 - John Stanco 45 Hileen Dr Kings Park NY 11754 631-269-7245 [email protected] S2
131 - Ben Sears 25 Carriage Hill Poughkeepsie NY 12603 845-473-1286 [email protected] S4
156 - Robert Parker 127 N. 2nd Street Allegany NY 14706 716-372-2777 [email protected] S2
174 - Daniel Tempelton 587 Haig Street Baldwin NY 11510 danny [email protected] S3
178 - Matthew Meehan 23 Main St Lake Grove NY 11755 631-471-4674 [email protected] S5
193 - Adriano Manocchia 87 White Creek-Shunpike Rd Cambridge NY 12816 [email protected] S4
255 - David Furth 3148 Rickard Rd. Skaneateles NY 13152 315-685-7357 [email protected] S3
279 - Glenn Kramer 285 Flanders Place Rochester NY 14619 585-464-8576 [email protected] S4
NORTH CAROLINA
176 - Ernest Graham 1304 Park Ave A. Goldsboro NC 27530 919-580-7175 [email protected] S2
187 - Steven Christopher 11910 Shady Oak Ct Charlotte NC 28227 704-545-3250 [email protected] S5
219 - Doug Miller 3107 Annandale Rd. Durham NC 27705 919-489-1066 [email protected] S2
221 - Gary Reese 574 Enka Lake Rd. Candler NC 28715 828-667-4223 [email protected] S5
283 - Don Haas 2845 Knobb Hill Dr Clemmons NC 27012 336-766-8916 [email protected] Husky
285 - Lynn Neal 5514 McPherson Dr Charlotte NC 28226 704-540-6712 [email protected]
OHIO
1 - Ian Spencer 309 Cushing Ave Kettering OH 45429 937-395-0095 [email protected] Harrington
2 - Brian Shilt 527 Horton Ave. Tipp City OH 45371 937-667-8324 [email protected] S5
3 - Scott Christie 1125 Windsail Cove Loveland OH 45140 513-774-0778 [email protected] S3
4 - Andy McGraw 201 Greensward Dr Tipp City OH 45371 937-332-0034 [email protected] S3
5 - Reed Spencer P.O. Box 763 Tipp City OH 45371 937-667-3017 [email protected] S3
6 - John Engle 3812 Lantz Rd Beavercreek OH 45432 937-429-4470 [email protected] Tiger
8 - Jan Servaites 3899 Wimbledon Cir Kettering OH 45420 937-299-8373 [email protected] Harrington
10 - Mike Phillips 1960 Heidelberg Dr Loveland OH 45140 513-683-7279 [email protected] S4
37 - Doug Jennings 1777 Springfield St Dayton OH 45403 937-252-3317 Tiger
38 - Dougie Jennings 920 Lantern Glow Riverside OH 45431 937-252-3317 937-252-3317 S3
53 - Ray Mathieu 2048 Canterbury Ct Troy OH 45373 937-335-3226 [email protected] S3
54 - Michael Castle 4206 Orchard Park Dr Parma OH 44134 440-884-7614 [email protected] S3
59 - Gene Garland 2773 Hummingbird Elida Ohio 45807 419-339-2191 [email protected] S5
74 - Don Sessler 900 Vally View Dr NE Lancaster Ohio 43130 740-653-4750
80 - Jim Servaites 1026 Heathwood Dr Englewood Ohio 45322 937-836-8266 Tiger
86 - Bob Webb 303 First Ave Waverly Ohio 45690 740-947-4453 Harrington
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94 - Mike Crawford 4822 Bradbury Ct Columbus OH 43231 614-475-9951 [email protected] S2
95 - Dave Smith 5130 E. St Rt 41 Troy OH 45373 937-335-0845 Tiger
96 - Mike Swope 5507 Seapine Rd Hilliard OH 43026 614-529-8510 Tiger
110 - John Spencer 5520 Ebright Road Groveport OH 43125 614-483-4383 [email protected] S5
128 - Michael Fisher 835 Westerly Dr Lima OH 45805 419-999-4614 [email protected] S5
130 - Brad Babb 11153 Temperance St. Whitehouse OH 43571 419-877-0544 [email protected] S5
143 - Bill Browning 1528 Wittekind Terrace Cincinnati OH 45224 513-542-6992 [email protected] S2
145 - Don Denham 1874 Spring Valley N. W. Canton OH 44708 330 478 0372 [email protected]
150 - Jim Miley 223 S. Oxford St. Troy OH 45373 937-339-5249 [email protected] S4
155 - Brian Crum 362 W. Main St. Shelby OH 44875 419-347-1045 [email protected] S4
159 - Robert Thompson 1934 Turnbull rd. Beavercreek OH 45432 937-427-3584 [email protected] S5
168 - Rick Jones 420 Quail Run Middletown OH 45042 513-423-4133
169 - David Bobak 2620 Powhattan Pkwy Toledo OH 43606 419-475-6170 S3
180 - Willie Potter 234 N. Limestone St. Springfield OH 45503 S5
259 - Harry Smith 560 Missouri Ave. Cincinnati OH 45226 513-533-0112 [email protected] S5
305 - Geoffrey Tedder 11885 Converse Rd Plain City OH 43064 614-873-4074 S5
OKLAHOMA
235 - Donna Baugess 6719 South 111th East Ave Tulsa OK 74133 918-250-1941 [email protected] S4
OREGON
112 - Chuck Nicodemus 11854 SE Sunnycreek Ln Clackamas OR 97015 503-698-7549 [email protected] S2
121 - Philip Hulse 4058 NE Olympic Court Hillsboro OR 97124 503-640-1537 [email protected] S5
195 - Ted Reese 16266 SW Willow Dr. Sherwood OR 97140 503-625-8714 [email protected] S5
222 - David Boyd 67580 W. Hwy 20 Bend OR 97701 541-385-5971 [email protected] S2
288 - Larry LaFleur 27060 Forest Springs Ln Corvallis OR 97330 541-745-7260 [email protected] S5
PENNSYLVANIA
67 - Timothy Stiffy 203 Locust St Bentleyville PA 15314 724-239-5819 [email protected] S1
90 - Thomas Ehrhart 1924 Black’s Bridge Rd Annville PA 17003 717-832-1116 [email protected] HA
104 - Butch Markel 229 West Broad St. Dallastown PA 17313 717-244-5947 [email protected] S2
129 - Nicholas O’Dell 217 Lyndel Drive Phoenixville PA 19460 610-933-8480 [email protected] S5
165 - Jeff Lee 419 Jamie Dr. Belle Vernon PA 15012 724-872-6937 Tiger
188 - Robert Perlis 42 Murry Hill Dr. Lancaster PA 17601 717-581-9372 S5
254 - Steve Sassaman 507 Raymond St. Reading PA 19605 610-929-4967 [email protected] S5
261 - John Jones 1238 Remington Rd. Wynnewood PA 19096 334-718-4625 [email protected] S2
270 - Ginny Wood PO Box 1020 Downingtown PA 19335 610-363-2461 [email protected]
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SOUTH CAROLINA
68 - James Ellis 813 Brandon AVE/PO Box 9593 Columbia SC 29290 803-776 2373 [email protected]
69 - Eric Gibeaut P.O. Box 10040 Ft. Jackson SC 29207 803-408-0206 [email protected] HA
160 - Todd Smith 107 Walnut Creek Ct. Lexington SC 29073 803-951-0488 [email protected]
214 - John Walden 820 Karlaney Ave Cayce SC 29033 803-739-8023 [email protected] S4
SOUTH DAKOTA
45 - Paul Almjeld 1509 S. Miller Ave Mitchell SD 57301 605-995-6171 [email protected] S4
TENNESSEE
142 - Lynn Cardwell 104 Hollbrook Ln Oak Ridge TN 37830 865-483-0951 [email protected] S1
154 - Pete Weber 3544 Tolbert Dr. Cookeville TN 38506 931-372-9213 [email protected] ‘69 Fastback
208 - Ronald Clinton 752 Gist Creek Rd Sevierville TN 37876 865-453-2076 [email protected] S5
TEXAS
28 - Michael Veesart 1642 Copperfield Rd San Antonio TX 78251 210-682 6174 [email protected] S5
35 - Steve Kirk 3950 Spring Valley #1234 Farmers Branch TX 75244 972-490-3942 [email protected] S2
42 - William Laucher 417 Avenue of Oaks St. Houston TX 77009 713-742-9776 [email protected] S4
55 - William Mohr 4120 Donnington Dr Plano TX 75093 972-596-9078 [email protected] S5
62 - Sid Neff 3000 Bonham Dr Bryan Texas 77803 979-268-2025 [email protected] S5
294 - Christian Cruz 2222 Clearhaven Dr Garland TX 75040 972-495-2235 [email protected] S5
123 - Don Magness 1113 Lindhurst Irving TX 75061 972-721-1239 [email protected] S2
147 - Marshall Smith 2715 E. Pebble Beach Dr. Missouri City TX 77459 281-499-1368 [email protected] S5
171 - Ivan Tull 518 Mission Viejo San Antonio TX 78232 210-496-0897 [email protected]
220 - Brandon Magness 7018 Dogwood Ave Manvel TX 77578 281-489-0735 [email protected] S5
234 - Grady Burroughs 2601 Charter Oak Dr Plano TX 75074 972-424-3783 [email protected] S3
281 - Gerard Grigsby 2001 E. Spring Creek Pkwy Plano TX 75074 972-422-6294 [email protected] S5
UTAH
44 - Robert Wiseman 1854 S. 50 E. Orem UT 84058 801-361-1300 [email protected] S1
VERMONT
260 - Kurt Eckert PO Box 1361 St. Albans VT 05478 802-524-9179 [email protected] S3
VIRGINIA
15 - Russ Eshelman 367 Wickham Lane Bumpass VA 23024 540-872-3684 [email protected] S4
16 - Bill Tyree 605 Devonshire Dr. Vinton VA 24179 540-314-5256 [email protected] S2
29 - W. B. Haley 10546 Louisa Rd Gordonsville VA 22942 540-832-7385 [email protected] S5
33 - Lance Spencer 526 Settlers Landing Rd Hampton VA 23669 757-727-0859 [email protected] S1
101 - David Volz 1432 N Inglewood St Arlington VA 22205 703-532-3304 [email protected] S3
167 - Chuck Staudenmaier 9011 Prestondale Ave Richmond VA 23294 804-965-0750 Tiger
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196 - Richard Comfort 257 Echo Lane Stanardsville VA 22973 434-990-5746 [email protected] S2
265 - Dan Hodges 233 Yorkshire Dr Williamsburg VA 23185 757-259-9897 [email protected] S5
293 - Greg Taconi 7414 Aspenpark Rd Lorton VA 22079 703-339-4905 [email protected] S4
286 - Michael Cooper 13808 N. Enon Ch. Rd. Chester VA 23836 804-530-2170 [email protected] S5
WASHINGTON
24 - John Seely 4590 Island Ave NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110 206-652-5625 [email protected] S5
36 - Gene Williams 1252 Harlequin Ct. Silverdale WA 98383 360-613-0255 [email protected] S1
51 - Michael Holmes 1708 88th Dr SE Everett WA 98205 425-334-0108 [email protected] S5
75 - Kevin Rodgers 10404 NE 124th St Kirckland WA 98034 [email protected] S5
149 - Michael Christ 3719 E Bay Dr NW Harbor WA 98335 253-222-8526 [email protected] S5
164 - Stephen Jones PO Box 273 Pullman WA 99163 509 335-6198 [email protected] S5
182 - Buell Ish P.O. Box 2522 Redmond WA 98073 425-788-9069 [email protected] HA
209 - Timothy Drury P.O. Box 1836 Port Orchard WA 98366 360-876-4715 [email protected] S3
237 - Joe Rodriguez 1910 C St. SE, Apt B Auburn WA 98002 253-804-6501 [email protected] S2
258 - Russell Karns 1218 141 St. East Tacoma WA 98445 253-531-6821 [email protected] S5
278 - Paul Donahue 4302 NE 128th St Vancouver WA 98686 360-574-9577 [email protected] S5
WEST VIRGINIA
170 - Jim Williams HC81 Box 48AC Lewisburg West Virginia 24901 304-647-3446 [email protected] S5
WISCONSIN
48 - Kevin Wiseman 1229 N. 4th St Sheboygan WI 53081 920-452-6324 [email protected] S4
250 - Patricia Miller 3125 County Road N Wilson WI 54027 715-772-3389 [email protected] S2
WYOMING
47 - Rich Vose 2400 S. Emerson #2 Gillette WY 82718 307-686-2012 [email protected] S5
1777 Springfield St.,
Dayton, Ohio 45403
(937) 252-3317 or (937) 259-6800
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MEMBERS ABROAD
AUSTRALIA
119 - Steven Graham 7 Garoona Grove Slacks Creek Queensland 4127 Australia 61 7 38081333 [email protected] S5
173 - Francis Borg 100 Rutland Road Box Hill Melbourne 3128 Australia 61 03 98982830 [email protected] S2
263 - Martin Walsh 11/1 Silva St Tamarama Sydney 2026 Australia 61293651031 [email protected] S2
282 - Chris Berthold 6/26 Eungella Str. Duffy. A.C.T. 2611 Australia 262881713 [email protected]
BAHAMAS
308 - David Williams PO Box : F42833 Freeport GBI Bahamas 1-242-352-6132 [email protected] S5
CANADA
20 - Eddie Donovan 5932 Leitrim Rd. Carlsbad Springs Ontario K0A 1K0 613-822-1759 [email protected] S2
26 - John Slade 1085 Island View Dr Manotick Ontario K4M 1J8 613 692-2732 [email protected] S3
30 - Chuck Ingram 2074 Roseneath Ave. Manitoba E St Paul MB R2E 0J9 204-661 8380 [email protected] S2
99 - Andrew Masse RR #2, Porters Hill Line Bayfield Ontario N0M 1G0 519-482-5034 [email protected] S4
158 - Alan Hunt 2175 Campbell Ave Apt 10 Dorval Quebec H9P1l2 514-828-0863 [email protected] S4
181 - Gary Slayer 138 Samac Trail Oshawa Ontario L1G 7V9 905-576-3868 [email protected]
183 - JJR Treyvaud 1770 Grand Rang St Pierre Ste Elisabeth Quebec J0K 2J0 Canada 450-760-3877
[email protected] Harrington
217 - Chuck Mossey 2325 Grenoble St. Sudbury Ontario P3A4V9 CANADA 705-524-5779 [email protected]
S1
241 - Ohan Korlikian Box 15459 Station Terminal Vancouver British Columbia V6B 5B2 Canada 604-970-7265
[email protected] S5
246 - Robert Carlile 1122 McBride Avenue Mississauga Ontario L5C 1M5 Canada 905-279-8288 [email protected] S3
264 - Steve Scott 5451 8 B Ave Delta British Columbia V4M1V5 Canada 604-943-6426 [email protected] S5
291 - Scott Duncan 526 Upland Drive Regina Saskatchewan S4R 6E3 Canada 306-775-3978 [email protected] S5
307 - George Blane 35405 McCorkell Dr Abbotsford British Columbia V3G-2C3 Canada 604-855-8831
[email protected] S2
ENGLAND
63 - Clive Harrington Yew Tree Farmhouse Risborough Road, Stoke Mandville Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP22 5UT
England 011 44 01296 613530 [email protected] Harrington
79 - Jeff Howerth 84 Higher Lane Lymm Cheshire WA13 0BG England [email protected] Harrington
84 - Deryck Johnson Meadowfield, Wimbish Saffron Walden Essex CB10 2UY England 01799 527773
[email protected] S2
100 - Gavin Baldwin 56 Chase Farm Close Waltham Chase Hampshire S032 2UD England [email protected] S4
175 - Helen Cowling 11A Deniston Avenue Bexley Kent DA5 3HL England
210 - Stephen Wood “Woodleigh” The Valley Coxheath KENT ME17 4EW England 01622 746394 [email protected]
S4
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FRANCE
253 - Denis STEVENS 3, La Ferme de Saint Nom SAINT NOM LA BRETECHE 78860 FRANCE
80 48 59 [email protected] S5
33 1 30
NORWAY
52 - Eivind Minge Johan Paulsensvei 9 Sappsborg 1738 Norway 476-916-7316 [email protected] S5
SWEDEN
11 - Jan Iggbom RÅDJURSVÄGEN 14 Bålsta SE-74635 SWEDEN 461-715-1997 [email protected] Harrington
END OF ROSTER
INTERIORS & RACING SUPPLIES
Replacement (to original) and custom interior kits - Seats - Door Panels Tiger Trunk
Wood Floors - Window Glass (Clear & Tinted) - Carpet Kits as Original - Tiger &
Alpine Logo Mats - Convertible Tops - Weber Manifolds and Carbs - Weber Parts Racing Windscreens - Panasport Racing & Road Wheels - Racing & Road Tires Magnetic Drain Plugs for Engines, Transmissions & Axles
Martha & Carl Christiansen
P.O. Box 3716
Incline Village, NV 89451
775-833-2424
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Photo Contest 2004
We were very pleased with the reaction to the photo contest and we
realize that we didn’t allow much time for before. So, we will run the 2004
contest for the duration of the entire year with the results posted in the
winter issue for 2004. The same rules apply as before. Take a picture of
your Alpine or Rootes vehicle and send it in to the editor. Winners will be
awarded great SAOCA regalia items.
Prizes will only go to the photographs showing the most creative quality.
All pictures must be received by editor no later than December 15th.
Winners will be announced in Issue #8 of The Alpine Marque along with a
full color spread of all entries!
To enter please mail glossy photo or digital .jpg image to:
Ian Spencer - SAOCA Photo Contest
309 Cushing Ave
Kettering, Ohio 45429
[email protected]
•1st place - Official SAOCA Jacket
•2nd place - Official SAOCA Polo Shirt
•3rd place - Official SAOCA Hat
Jan Iggbom - Balsta Sweden
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For information regarding Invasion IV:
Jan Servaites (937) 299-8303
Ian Spencer (937) 395-0095
The 2003 SAOCA Photo Contest Winners
OFFICIAL SAOCA JACKET
OFFICIAL SAOCA POLO SHIRT
OFFICIAL SAOCA HAT
Thanks to everyone who sent pictures for the photo
contest. Winners please contact Ian Spencer so
correct sizes and colors can be ordered. We are now
taking photos for the 2004 photo contest. Please send
to editor by email or snail mail.
The SAOCA Photo Contest Entries
Steve & Darlene Scott - Delta B.C.
Ian & Nicole Spencer - Dayton, Ohio
MEMBER PROFILE
Andrew Masse
D
uring the
summer of
1976, ripping
around with a
buddy, as he
swung his MGB
through the turns
in theBenmiller
hills I couldn’t
help wonder if
one day this
would be me in
a little
convertible. I
found myself
craving the wind in my hair,
and the open topped motoring experience.
Knowing full well, that the purchase of such a vehicle could not
happen, since financing for college was my first priority. I was left with the
nagging dream after the great motoring experience and if I would ever
enjoy this dream. The same summer proved to be an educational meeting
up with a neighbour, who had purchased a sharp little green MG Midget.
All I could say about the Midget is, “WOW what a small car!”. Six blocks
away from home another fellow was the proud owner of a 1965 Sunbeam
Alpine. I loved the look of the Alpine and I felt it was unlike the other cars,
so it had a little more appeal to me. Spurring on my interest was one of
my older Aunts, who told me stories about there TR-2 that they purchased
new overseas. She and my Uncle loved the car and had it shipped back
into Canada. I now could understand why the British car bug was in my
blood and it was entirely my Aunt’s fault! Hey, I think it is a good reason
for this passion but then who needs an excuse as it just takes one short
drive in one of these little cars and you’re hooked for life. During the next
14 years, the only open motoring I experienced was on two wheels. My
first ride was a Yamaha RD-400 and then a Suzuki GSXR 750 motorcycle.
Upon meeting my soon to be wife, I began to understand the fear and
dislike my significant other had for these two wheel daemons. I was now
given the opportunity to purchase my first little two seater convertible and
of course, with the help of my wife Rhonda and it was all pure fun.
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We purchased a
new blue 1990
Mazda Miata.
The car was
great fun for
both of us,
unlike the two
wheeled
variety of
transport.
We had the
Miata for 10
years and
every
summer
was a
blast as
the little car was
taken out of storage. As life changed
with the purchase of a small farm property to keep our
horses, I was forced to re-evaluate the need for a little sports car. Sadly
my little car was sold and we purchased a new 4x4 truck for the farm.
I began to email Rhonda pictures of great little cars, two, three, four or five
picture each day. One year passed and I think Rhonda was so tired of my
talk about a classic sports car that she began to soften a little. I found out
about a MGA and it was only a 20 min. drive from our home. A number of
calls had been made to arrange a meeting to check out the car and as
luck would have it was sold. I then found out about a couple of Sunbeam
Alpine project cars up near Lucknow, Ontario. I made a quick call and off
we went to check them out. Between the two cars I was sure that it would
be a great little project yet I was torn and had no idea what to do? Should
I purchase the cars or take that chance in that I may miss out on another
great deal if I was to wait. I admit, I had little knowledgeable at all in
regard to the cars, what to look for and what the cost would be to make
one road worthy. Human nature and the need for a toy started to take
hold; I had to shrug it off. I turned away from the cars and I we began to
leave down the driveway, Rhonda turned and said “Don’t you want the
cars”? I turned in amazement; this just may be the opportunity that I was
looking for. Yes, it was that same little glimmer of light that I had been
informed of by my other male friends, it was that all so illusive feminine
sign of autonomy! On with the brakes! As the gravel flipped out to the
sides of the road and as dust billowed around us, Rhonda turned in
amazement at how quickly the cash was pulled from my pocket!
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“The two Alpine’s where
delivered to my little garage
and the fun began.”
The two Alpine’s where delivered to my little garage and the fun began.
Like with any hobby a passion can become a collection or should I say an
obsession. I found out about a SII Sunbeam for sale through a small
trader publication and just had to check it out. I was informed that the car
was to include 3 engine blocks and a few other odds and ends that had
been found at an auction as the original older owner had sadly passed
away. I walked away from this purchase but during my conversation with
this fellow tying to make the sale, I was informed of another possible car
that the same old fellow had started to restore. The only catch was that
the location of this car was unknown.
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One full year had passed and I was able to get my SIV running, wiring all
worked out and I know had an idea to what I was in for. One thing always
leads to another Sunbeam! I was on my way to pick up some lumber to
finish an addition on our horse barn. We started to talk about cars and in
passing I had mentioned that I owned two Sunbeam Alpines. The fellows
eye brow raised up a little and informed me that he new a fellow that and
a couple of them. In fact he said that one was in the middle of restoration
and that the owner had passed away. Wow, not to make light of the fellow
passing away but could this be the other Alpine that I had been told about
last year. The lumberyard foreman gave me the widow’s name and off I
went I make a new important contact. It turned out that she had
knowledge of my twin brother and his wife and the two of us hit it off
straight away. In short, I purchased a very nice SIII Sunbeam Alpine along
with a number of parts and history for the car.
I don’t know why I love British cars as I feel compelled to check out all of
the Brits and the stranger thing is that they don’t have to be sports cars.
In telling you this I have to also admit to the purchase of a 1964 Sunbeam
Rapier, it is in very bad shape. To add to the sickness I just took a look at
a 1964 Sunbeam Minx with a little under 9000 original miles. What am I
nuts? It has to be the Canadian winters! Having fun up here in Canada and
I hope I have made you smile. - END
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PERTRONIX IGINITOR PROBLEMS ON THE SUNBEAM ALPINE
By Ed Esslinger
F
ive or six years ago I installed a PerTronix LU-142 unit in my Series
4. It worked great; I did not even have to adjust the timing, as it was
spot on right out of the box. A few weeks ago it just quit working. I
had on hand a new LU-142A (the replacement for the LU-142) that has a
new improved mounting plate. Without rotating the distributor, I installed
the new unit. The engine would not start. I had to rotate the distributor all
the way CCW, before I could get the engine to start. I checked the timing
and found that it was still about 10deg. too far advanced, even with the
vacuum vernier adjusted all the way to retard. I contacted PerTronix and
told them of the problem. They asked me to send in my old LU-142.
Yesterday, I received a new unit mounted on my OLD MOUNTING PLATE
at no charge. Even though it was out of warranty. Thank you PerTronix! I
phoned them and got the customer service rep, whom I had spoken to
previously. I asked why is there such a difference in the timing between the
two units? He was very helpful by referring me to Rocky Sherer for answers
to this problem. Not wanting to void my warranty by modifying the new
mounting plate, I mounted the LU-142A; on an old moving contact breaker
plate; about a quarter inch CCW from where it would normally mount. I had
to cut off the pivot post to do it. I installed the modified breaker plate and
the LU-142A in the distributor. The engine fired up on the first try. Now
there is no problem in setting timing. I am tempted to run it this way, but if
I have to go back to points in an emergency, I would also have to change
the breaker plate.
I have wasted most of a day trying to determine why my new LU-142A is
so much different than the LU-142 that I have on four other cars.
765-A McGlincey Lane - BLDG A • Campell, CA 95008
Phone 408.371.1642 • Fax 408.371.8070
E-mail: [email protected]
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The LU-142 module comes pre mounted on a plate that is held down by
one screw that previously mounted the condenser. The LU-142A is a twopiece design, a mounting plate and a separate module. The mounting plate
mounts, using two existing holes in the contact breaker plate. The module
is then secured to two studs on the plate using a couple of nuts. This is
what I have determined; in an effort to improve the mounting they
redesigned the mounting plate.
I have found that THE MOUNTING STUDS ARE TOO FAR CLOCKWISE
(About ¼ “). If they want to fix this problem (and still use two screws to
mount the plate) they will have to redesign the mounting plate or maybe go
back to the old mounting. I would hold off buying a LU-142A kit until this
problem is resolved.
I have been in contact with Rocky Sherer of PerTronix. He has been very
helpful and admits there is a problem with the mounting for the Lucas 25D
distributor. I am including his reply in this article.
I hope we get this problem resolved soon, I feel there is no better product
on the market that improves the performance of Our Sunbeams as much
as the PerTronix Ignitor.
Dear Ed,
It was nice to talk with you again. I’m not sure if your readers are
interested in a brief history of the Ignitor kit for the Lucas 25D distributor or
not. It seems appropriate to me and therefore I’ll take a minute to outline
the history of the kit. The 25D distributor has a few features that make it
an interesting one to fit. One is the post that happens to be different
heights depending on which 25D that you have and the other being that the
best position for the module happens to be right on top of the threaded
hole used to hold the points in place. Most of our 100+ kit designs use
the point’s screw to secure the Ignitor to the base plate. Given the design
of the 25D distributor, our first kit, the LU-142, used the condenser’s screw
hole to secure the Ignitor’s base plate. We began to receive a moderate
amount of phone calls from customers expressing that they were
uncomfortable with using the condenser’s screw hole since it was small
and off to one side. There was another problem relating to some after
market rotors that we’re shaped a little different than the original and were
rubbing on the module. In order to solve both of these problems, we
developed the LU-142A kit with two major changes.
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One, use a small module (that we had recently developed) and, two,
change the design to a detachable module, that would also allow the use
of the point’s screw hole for securing the base plate. With the use of the
detachable module the afore mentioned post became a problem. We
found that by moving the location of the module 15 degrees we could avoid
the post and everything would be fine. We were even happier with the
“phasing” of the kit since the firing moved away from the outer edge and
into the middle of what amounts to a rotor with a very large “sweep”. We
made this change and introduced the LU-142A about three years ago and
have literally sold several thousand of these kits. Just recently, we’ve
begun receiving calls from Alpine owners complaining that the 15 degree of
timing adjustment is not possible since the vacuum advance will get “hungup” while adjusting and does not allow the distributor to be turned far
enough to achieve proper timing. Apparently, some enthusiasts have
installed their distributor 180 degrees backwards, which works fine for
performance, but looks rather odd! I think that represents the problem in
more detail than you probably bargained for (sorry).
Ed, we here at PerTronix are interested in our kits being designed properly
and providing years of trouble free service. There are two ways that we can
solve the dilemma that has been outlined above. The first would be to offer
the LU-142 kit as an alternative to the LU-142A. The second, and the
option that we plan to pursue, is to have a new mold made for the magnet
sleeve that will locate the magnets 15 degrees from where they are now
and will bring the location of the timing back even with the timing location
of the points. We estimate this mold for a new sleeve will be ready in 90120 days. We will offer a free magnet sleeve swap to anybody who
previously purchased the LU-142A kit.
I hope this helps, if you need any additional info let me know.
Rocky
PerTronix
Thanks Ed for all your work on this topic. I’m sure our members will find
this to be very valuable. - Ian
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RACING ALPINE HISTORY
by
Steve Silverstein - SAOCA Racing Alpine Historian
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Sunbeam Alpine Racing Westcoast Style…in the East
By Carl Christiansen
W
ell the wheels are in motion for next summer’s (2004) visit to
the
Midwest and east coast. Many a vintage race I watched from
outside the fences at Mid Ohio, Lime Rock, Watkins Glen,
Bridgehampton (gone) and Vineland, New Jersey (gone). Since beginning
my Alpine racing in 1996 I’ve been making plans to trailer my car back
from the west coast to race as many tracks as possible during one
summer. That time has come.
With the engine rebuilt from last season’s racing and a spare engine,
freshly built for the trip Martha and I will be heading east after the VARA/
Moss Motors sponsored British Extravaganza race weekend at
Buttonwillow Raceway, Buttonwillow, California May 15/16.
For all of you who enjoy seeing Sunbeam Alpines at the vintage races I
plan on joining Steve Silverstein on a few of the tracks next summer and
we would like as many of you as can to watch us race. I expect some of
the competition might be quite impressed on what an Alpine can do on
the track. With twin 40 DCOE Webers, a hot racing cam, compression
ratio nearing 13:1 and a good set of racing tires I’m planning on showing
what an “underpowered” Alpine can do against the Porsches, MG’s, Alfa’s,
Elva’s, TVR’s, etc that don’t very often get to
see
an Alpine on the track.
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If you subscribe to Victory
Lane Magazine (very good
publication), you’ll note in
the finishing grids there’s
a few Sunbeam Alpines
listed in the race results.
In the January 2004
edition, coverage of the
CSRG Fall Frolic at
Infineon Raceway had
us finishing third ahead
of 356 Porsches, Mini
Coopers, MG’s, Triumphs and even
Elva Couriers. In fact the only two cars faster were an Elva Courier and
a Genie (not a production car). Boy did we have fun! Anyway, here’s our
racing itinerary for the summer of 2004. We hope you can come out and
see us run!
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Mar 12-14 VARA Las Vegas Formula Festival, Las Vegas
Mar 26-28 CSRG Vintage Races, Infineon Raceway, Ca.
Apr 3-4 VARA High Desert Challenge, Willow Springs Raceway, Ca
May 7-9 CSRG Vintage Races, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Ca.
May 15-16 VARA British Extravaganza, Buttonwillow Raceway, Ca.
Jun 5-6 RMVR Trans-Am Invitational, Pueblo Motorsports Park, Co.
Jun 11-13 VIR Gold Cup Races, Virginia Intern’l Raceway, Va.
Jun 17-20 Sprint Vintage Grand Prix, Mid-Ohio Sportscar Course, Oh.
Jul 17-18 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, Pa.
Aug 20-22 Vintage Grand Prix Au Gratan XVIII, Grattan Raceway Pk, Mich
Sep 3-5 Lime Rock Vintage Festival, Conn.
Sep 9-12 Zippo Vintage Grand Prix, Watkins Glen, New York
Sep 17-19 Elkhart Lake Vintage Festival, Wisconsin
Sep 30-Oct 3 Morgans at Summit Point, West Virginia
Oct 2-3 RMVR Enduro Races, Pueblo Mortorsports Park, Co.
Oct 16-17 VARA Races, Las Vegas, Nevada
Oct 30-31 CSRG Fall Finale & Enduro, Thunderhill Park, Ca.
It’s an aggressive racing schedule but we intend to be at each of those
venues and perhaps add a few more, perhaps, New Hampshire in August
too. Hope to see you at the track(s). I’ll provide any changes/updates.
CLASSIC SUNBEAM INC
166 West Oneonta Road
Otego, NY 13825
607-432-2662
[email protected]
www.classicsunbeam.com
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The Great Sunbeam Alpine Give-Away!
by Ian Spencer
I
t’s with great pride that we announce the Sunbeam Alpine give away
project. As many of you have read at the web site, we will be giving a
Sunbeam Alpine away to one lucky member. This project started out
with the donation of a ‘59 series one body shell by Bill Tyree. The plan was
to restore this car by taking donations from club members for the needed
new and used parts. However, after taking delivery of the series one Alpine,
Jan and I
decided that it
was just too
rusty and not a
good vehicle to
give away to a
member.
Upon inspection
of the sand
blasted body we
discovered that
most of the
frames xmember had
been removed, along with both front frame out-riggers. There is also
extensive rust on the floors, no rear package shelf and very thin metal all
around. The extent of rust on this body will require the body to be dipped
and the inner rocker areas to be totally rebuilt. This will require too much
expense and time that the club is not willing to use for such a project. Bill
Tyree’s offer was very generous, however, we really need a better donor car
to work from.
In order to keep the project alive and on track, I have decided to donate a
1961 series two Alpine to replace the series one. This car, B9108455 LRX,
is a former California Alpine that I have been saving for a rainy day. This
body is very solid and will require very little repair work to be ready for
paint. It is also a complete car minus and engine, so the need for mass
parts donation will no longer be needed. Looks as if our rainy day has
finally arrived and I can benefit by removing another car from the Bat Cave!
B9108455 LRX will be finished to the same color scheme as the series
one. A fresh coat of Carnival Red paint will be applied by Jan Servaites
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along with a 1725cc engine donated by Scott Christie. I will be donating
my time to organise the project and see that it is completed by Invasion 5
in 2005. B9108455 LRX will be fitted with wire wheels, wide white wall
radial tires, black hard top, and black interior. We will be putting the car
back together as close as possible to original factory specs and will be
using it as a focal point for future stories and articles on restoration and
repair.
Rules for the contest are as follows:
1.) Must be a member of the SAOCA in good standing.
2.) Every member will be awarded one (1) chance to win. Lucky
winner will be drawn at Invasion 5 in 2005.
3.) Winner will be responsible for any delivery, taxes or title fees
required to take possession of vehicle.
4.) Vehicle will be awarded AS IS. The SAOCA and its officers will
not be responsible for any future maintenance or up keep.
5.) Donations to project are NOT tax deductible. Please donate as
little or as much as you like. Members are not required to make
donations to win.
6.) Member need not be at Invasion 5 to win.
We reserve the right to add, remove or modify any of the rules involved in
The Alpine Give-Away as needed to keep it fair and on the level. The
objective is to provide a fun and exciting way to spark enthusiasm to the
club and the Sunbeam Alpine while providing a clean, safe vehicle to a
member. We encourage all club members to participate in this project by
donating time or money. There will be need for new parts and materials to
complete this project. I will provide a list in the Alpine Marque and at
www.sunbeamalpine.org with updated parts lists and project status.
B9108455 LRX is currently buried in the back of the Bat Cave and will need
to be pulled out before I can take any good pictures. I do feel confidant that
everyone will be pleased with the condition of the body. It is very solid and
has very little surface rust to contend with. I will be taking the front valance
off of the donated series one to replace the damaged valance one the
series two, therefore the series one will not totally be a wasted effort. I’m
very excited to make this car available to the club and look forward to
handing the keys over to the winner.
Step one of this project will be to get B9108455 LRX out for pictures. We
will also need to gather all it’s bits and start prepping them for assembly.
Since Jan will not be able to start paint work on this car until he completes
a project for someone else, we will need to work on other things to first. I
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would like to begin by painting the engine compartment and getting the car
running and drivable. By the time we are finished with that part of the
project, Jan should be ready to apply fresh paint to the body for us.
Below you will find a short list of parts we will be needing for this project. I
want to extend a special thanks to those of you who have already sent
donations. It won’t take much to achieve our goal and complete the car.
THANKS! - Ian
Brake and clutch rebuild parts.
Convertible top
Exhaust system
Wide white wall tires - 165/80R13 $129.00ea (http://
www.whitewallsplus.com/prod01.htm)
Hard top rear window
Hard top head liner
Paint and materials
This is the list to date of parts I know we will need. I have just about
everything else we will need to put this car together. As we run across
anything else that is needed I will add it to the list. Anything needed that I
can find in the Bat Cave will be donated to the car.
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A safety tip from TW Automotive
DID YOU KNOW?
Your brake drums are prone to crack. Next time you have your wheels off
for service, be sure to check your brake drums for cracks around the wheel
stud holes. Used serviceable drums are available at reasonable prices.
Alpine Parts: NOS & Used
Rare and hard to find accessories
Call today!
TW Automotive - Tom Wiencek
8757 Sunshine Court
Orland Park, Illinois, 60462
708-361-9350
Please call between 6:00-9:00 P.M. Monday - Friday
or
9:00 A. M. - 9:00 P.M. Saturday and Sunday
E-mail: [email protected]
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NEW MEMBERS
Chris Berthold - Duffy. A.C.T., Australia
Don Haas - Clemmons, North Carolina
Jeff Schindler - Lake Zurich, Illinois
Lynn Neal - Charlotte, North Carolina
Michael Cooper - Chester, Virginia
Larry LaFleur - Corvallis, Oregon
Rick Benner - Sacramento, California
Cary Odell - Oakhurst, California
Scott Duncan - Regina, Saskatchewan
Greg Taconi - Lorton, Virginia
Christian Cruz - Garland, Texas
C Brown - Peachtree Way, Georgia
Paul Hatter - Madera, California
Paul Lopez - Fresno, California
Larry King - Henderson, Nevada
John Lawrence - Reno, Nevada
Brian Anderson - Locust Grove, Georgia
Andrew Zizzo - Hawthorn Woods, Illinois
Von Thurman - Texarkana, Arkansas
Geoffrey Tedder - Plain City, Ohio
James McArthur - Wichita, Kansas
George Blane - Abbotsford, British Columbia
David Williams - Freeport GBI, Bahamas
Alexander Davis - Acton, California
William McGuire - Scottsdale, Arizona
Lee Brogden - Taunton, England
Richard Timmermans - Bakersfield, California
Laurence Davies - Ortonville, Michigan
Welcome to the club!
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SAOCA REGALIA
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The SAOCA Polo Shirt. Available in Alpine White, Embassy Black, Carnival
Red,
Forest Green or Midnight Blue with embroidered logo. A must for all
Sunbeam enthusiasts! Wear this high quality shirt with pride as you show off your
Alpine at the next car show. 50/50 poly cotton. $24.99 (Specify S, M, L, XL, XXL) Ad your
Alpine serial number at no extra cost!
2
3
4
The SAOCA Twill Cap. Available in Midnight Blue or Alpine White with
embroidered logo. This durable mid-profile is made from 100% cotton brushed twill.
6 panel construction with seamless front. Adjustable closure with grommet. (One
size fits all.) $14.99
The Harrington Alpine Polo Shirt. Available in Embassy Black only with
embroidered logo. Please specify your Harrington Alpine or Harrington LeMans
serial number. This is Harrington Alpine owner exclusive! 50/50 poly cotton
(Specify S, M, L, XL, XXL) $24.99
The SAOC of America Vinyl Windshield Decal. These decals apply from the
inside of the glass for a longer lasting, better looking appearance. Full color, 3"
diameter. $1.50 ea.
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MAIL TO:
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CONTACT THE SAOCA
Editor:
Registry:
Ian Spencer ([email protected])
309 Cushing Ave. Kettering, Ohio 45429
(937) 395-0095
Scott Christie ([email protected])
1125 Windsail Cove. Loveland, Ohio 45140
(513) 774-0778
To join the SAOCA: Please visit www.sunbeamalpine.org and complete the online application form. You may also contact Ian Spencer or
Scott Christie to obtain more information regarding membership. All
material for this publication must be submitted to the Editor no later
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