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Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Front bumper

To: Charlie Frazer <cfrazer@jcomm.uoregon.edu>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Front bumper
From: I Erbs <eyera3000@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 11:31:16 -0700
Cc: Ahealey help <healeys@autox.team.net>
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References: <030001ce5471$078c0ea0$16a42be0$@gmail.com> <1015506829.182946.1368972424766.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> <CACPMnYozUwNWxyEVevyOOn39vQxxmc1VEcSXcofSEitiCDqjag@mail.gmail.com> <DC11E126-FA7C-4D57-A577-A8639395D57F@jcomm.uoregon.edu>
Im aware of that, but I don't want deal with restrictions on how I can
drive the car. I also have a pair of yom plates I want to use. I'm working
on a bracket to attach to the bumper mounting point and driving lights..
or I may go with a Cobra like pumper...

Ira Erbs
Portland, OR
please excuse typos. Sent from my phone
On May 19, 2013 9:55 AM, "Charlie Frazer" <cfrazer@jcomm.uoregon.edu> wrote:

> Ira,
> In the state of Oregon if you register a car that is at least 25 years old
>  as a "Special Interest Vehicle"  you are only required to display a rear
> plate.  You can download the registration form from the DMV website.
> Charlie
> On May 19, 2013, at 8:39 AM, I Erbs wrote:
>
> The issue for me is my state requires ,two license plates. I want to leave
> mine off, but need to figure out how to attach the plate. BTW, I went to
> modified frog eye rear bumpers. Great clean look there too.
> BT7
>
> Ira Erbs
> Portland, OR
> please excuse typos. Sent from my phone
> On May 19, 2013 7:07 AM, "Bob Spidell" <bspidell@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > Alan,
> >
> > I thoroughly dispute your statement. The 'nods to Safety' in the BJ8 are
> > quarter-arsed at best.
> >
> > Thoughtfully,
> >
> > Bob
> >
> >
> > --------------------------------
> > Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > s] BJ8 Front bumper
> >
> > You asked Greg, so I'll put my flame suit on in readiness.
> > <big smiley>
> >
> > What you are seeing with no bumper are the true Healey lines, as designed
> > by
> > Gerry Coker, enhanced by the oval grill that was preferred by DMH (think
> > 100S).
> > It indicates that your Healey appreciation is now maturing to the point
> at
> > which you can truly appreciate the purity and beauty of Gerry's work in
> the
> > original AH100 design.
> > %^)
> >
> > Of course over time with the addition of all the bells, whistles,
> marketing
> > bling and half-arsed nods to 'Safety', we ended up with the BJ8. A car I
> > have owned and thoroughly appreciate as the ultimate evolution of the
> > breed.
> > Unfortunately if you leave the front bumper off your BJ8 it will look
> > 'unfinished' so it has to go back on.
> >
> > The answer to the problem is to get an AH100 project and build it as
> Gerry
> > intended - no bumpers at either end.
> > </big smiley>
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