fordmanpa Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 I am in the process of totaly restoring a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger. I have the car in new paint. I plan to start putting the car back together later this fall. (I am currently finishing the custom restoration of a 1964 Ranchero -- Boss 351/ toploader 4 speed). (Just did a preview of the post. The pictures are really small in the preview. Don't know if they will be larger in the actual post, hoping so). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Grey Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 BRG - sure is going to be a pretty car. They were great machines and fun to drive. We saw a right hand drive one on a car lot in England back in the 80's - have a photo of it in one of our albums. Keep us posted on the cars progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmanpa Posted April 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Wayne the car was originally BRG. I decided to go with a change of color (my preference) to the 1967 Shelby Mustang Dark Moss Green. I have not kept the car original -- change in motor, brakes and rear end (looks stock but is now a 331 ci motor, larger Wildwood front disc brakes, '94 mustang rear disc brakes, and detroit locker rear end 3:07:1 in original Tiger housing with 30 spline axles). Will post more as I get the project underway. Thanks for the kind words and thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Grey Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 That will be one beautiful ride !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecrissman Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Great looking car, best part some day I'll get to see it in person since I live pretty close to fordmanpa!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IASHELBYGT Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Nice - I had a 66 MK1 about 25 years ago. Sold it to a friend who restored it and still has it to this day. Very fun car to drive - mine use to wheel hop like a son of a gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Nice. Look forward to following the prgress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 As a previous Tiger owner myself (B947 car in Carnival Red), I've always had a soft spot for these... Two nice ones showed up at the Cobra Reunion in Pomona this past weekend Keep the pix coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 They are fun cars, I had a 1965 all stock with the 260 ci Ford engine with 4bl carb. My only problem was it was hard to get to some of the spark plugs and for the one I had to jack up the engine on one side to clear it. the guy I bought it from never told me about that. But I guess when they took the Alpine with the inline four and turned it into a Tiger they did the best they could to shoe horn in the V8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Grey Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 I think they came with a 2 barrell carb. I sold a 4 barrell to a guy that had one back in 66 or 67 - his was all stock and he wanted to juice it up a little. In any case they were and still are great cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmanpa Posted April 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Thanks for all the kind words and thoughts guys. I will post any progress. Again it will be late fall before I get started on re-assembly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrakidz Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 So far looks great, love the Cobra vents in the fenders. Mine should be home from paint in a week or so, it's been a long 5 months, ugh. Here is a teaser pic. The car is a stock color, but it looks a little brighter in this pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmanpa Posted April 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Hi Cobrakidz, Your car looks GREAT! I am sure you're will be done and on the road before mine hits the pavement. The engine vents are actually an LAT Option #41. They are a remake of an original pair. They are functional, extracting hot air out of the engine compartment. The hood on my car is the original metal hood. It had a hole cut in and four screw anchor holes around it. Apparently someone had mounted a tach or mirror or what not on the hood close to the driver. Rather than repair it I made a template, made the internal extractor scoops from some 22 gauge metal and cut a hole in the center and attached a fiberglass cobra scoop. I think it turned out good. Keep us informed of your project. Thanks Gene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrakidz Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 great minds think alike--here is my hood last year after the fab shop made some vents for me. My scoop will be held on with polished rivots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Love the Tigers.....best of luck with the project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Love the Tigers.....best of luck with the project! +1.............These Tigers are beautiful little cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmd2012 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 While hopping around the internet I found this site and was excited to see some Tigers being restored- had to join the forum. I am also in the process of resto-modding my 65 MK1 -- body work is almost done and getting ready for paint. I hope you guys keep posting pics of your projects, as this is my first go round I may have to pick your brains a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrakidz Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Let's see some pics of your car----good to have another Tiger owner here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 How are the projects doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Awesome ride that will be. Used to be fun watching these in my autocrossing days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrakidz Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Mine is done and has logged about 1300 miles so far---just after this picture I installed the new interior.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeljgt500kr Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Wow! That is an awesome car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Grey Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 BEAUTIFULLLLL - Enjoy that ride!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Mine is done and has logged about 1300 miles so far---just after this picture I installed the new interior.. Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyKR664 Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Fantastic! These cars are so desirable now. Enjoy your time driving this beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Mine is done and has logged about 1300 miles so far---just after this picture I installed the new interior.. What engine is in this car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Mine is done and has logged about 1300 miles so far---just after this picture I installed the new interior.. Gorgeous! I may be the only person I know (in my age group anyways) who knows this car even exists; I feel sorry for anyone that doesn't get to see this! If I had one, that is 100% exactly how I would want it to look. Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 What engine is in this car? I believe Bruce still has the as equipped 260 in there....if not, I'm sure he will chime in. Other than the 1967 MKII which had 289's, all others were 260 powered Here is a pic of mine that I sold back in 1995, and yes, I do miss the car, a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 I believe Bruce still has the as equipped 260 in there....if not, I'm sure he will chime in. Other than the 1967 MKII which had 289's, all others were 260 powered Here is a pic of mine that I sold back in 1995, and yes, I do miss the car, a lot! Very nice... And thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrakidz Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 What engine is in this car? It should have a 260 2 bbl BUT this car now has a 271hp 289 hipo...love the solid lifter noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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