Front End Sheet Metal

[Dennis Manfredo]

Question, does anyone know if there is a difference in the sheet metal surround mounting area on Tiger 2 1967 at the front grille and the 1A. I am presently restoring a 1967 Tiger 2 and need to change thr front grill are. I have purchased a beautiful Chrome surround for the grille, but have concerns regarding the mounting area. Thankyou Dennis Manfredo

 

[Austin Healer]

They should be the same, both the Mk1a and the Mk2 are based on Series 5 Alpine shells that were modified by Pressed Steel during initial assembly of the shell, with later modification by Jensen. The exception might be very early cars which were based on the transition body (round corner trunk lids) if the area at the inside corners of the grille opening is the same, the rest of the sheet metal will be.

 

[65sunbeam]

The same. Did you strip the old paint off and find bad bodywork? Lots of Sunbeams got hit in the front over the years! Photos would help.

 

[65beam]

This photo is a series 4 Alpine which was the basis of the MK 1 Tiger

 

[Austin Healer]

The same. Did you strip the old paint off and find bad bodywork? Lots of Sunbeams got hit in the front over the years! Photos would help.

took mine to Portland Oregon and had it dipped... 20 hours round trip...

 

[65beam]

took mine to Portland Oregon and had it dipped... 20 hours round trip...

I called the shop in Cincinnati a few weeks back about getting a Beam body dipped and he said there were 28 cars in front of me. Based on average dip and cleaning time he said it could be three years minimum before getting to our car.

 

[Austin Healer]

I called the shop in Cincinnati a few weeks back about getting a Beam body dipped and he said there were 28 cars in front of me. Based on average dip and cleaning time he said it could be three years minimum before getting to our car.

I had a 6 month wait... then 6 weeks in the tanks