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1. Ten Improvements (score: 1): Author: Editorgary@aol.com; Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 12:10:57 EDT; /html/healeys/2005-09/msg00208.html (8,049 bytes)
2. Re: Ten Improvements (score: 1): Author: Editorgary@aol.com; Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 12:27:16 EDT; your LBC ? Aside from three-point seat belts, they are things one could do to improve the car for modern use without changing its basic nature or reducing its market value. Cheers Gary; /html/healeys/2005-09/msg00209.html (7,675 bytes)
3. RE: Ten Improvements (score: 1): Author: "Malaney, David W" <DavidWMalaney@eaton.com>; Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 12:48:41 -0400; Could do: new improved rear main seal - environmental modern fuel pump - reliability brighter stop/turn light bulbs - safety Dave M. --Original Message-- From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net [mailto:ow; /html/healeys/2005-09/msg00210.html (8,416 bytes)
4. Re: Ten Improvements (score: 1): Author: "Bluechipracing" <bluechipracing@snet.net>; Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 13:55:52 -0400; Hi Gary: Good list, and I agree with most of it, but IMHO, these are "Could do", not "Should do". My BN7 is 99.9% as it was built, except for the 6 volt to 12 volt battery conversion and addition of; /html/healeys/2005-09/msg00212.html (9,528 bytes)
5. Re: Ten Improvements (score: 1): Author: John Miller <healeys@n4vu.com>; Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2005 14:06:37 -0400; I'll admit to having thought about hiding throttle-body fuel injection in the SU shells... (likewise, modern (no points) ignition trigger inside the stock distributor). -- John Miller, heathen; /html/healeys/2005-09/msg00213.html (7,666 bytes)
6. Re: Ten Improvements (score: 1): Author: "Greg Lemon" <glemon@neb.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 13:20:57 -0500; Gary, I think it is a good list, I agree with those who have mentioned putting better seals on the motor. I would add: Grose Jets Halogen headlights. I would also add that I have done many of your li; /html/healeys/2005-09/msg00215.html (8,314 bytes)
7. RE: Ten Improvements (score: 1): Author: "Ron Davies" <rdavies1@cox.net>; Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 13:41:18 -0700; On my 67 BJ8 the Bilstein shock bolt-on conversion is amazing and can easily be returned to "concourse" if necessary. I believe the 72 spoke polished stainless ads much to the car visually and in saf; /html/healeys/2005-09/msg00216.html (8,589 bytes)
8. Re: Ten Improvements (score: 1): Author: Editorgary@aol.com; Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 17:51:21 EDT; Smitty (yes, that Smitty) has suggested an alternator that actually mounts inside the generator case and uses the same pulley and bracket (also has the advantage of maintaining the position of the co; /html/healeys/2005-09/msg00218.html (8,317 bytes)
9. Re: Ten Improvements (score: 1): Author: "Just Brits" <justbrits@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 16:56:12 -0500; <<On my 67 BJ8 the Bilstein shock bolt-on conversion is amazing and can easily be returned to "concourse" if necessary. What shopping center do you find that at????? Ed <VBG>; /html/healeys/2005-09/msg00219.html (8,122 bytes)
10. Re: Ten Improvements (score: 1): Author: STEV0001@aol.com; Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 18:09:29 EDT; Definitely...electronic, remote control mirrors for the right side and remove the under seat heaters that come standard on all big Healeys. Steve G Benicia, CA 79 MGB L/E, et al; /html/healeys/2005-09/msg00220.html (8,180 bytes)
11. RE: Ten Improvements (score: 1): Author: "William Moyer" <William.Moyer@millersville.edu>; Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 19:24:06 -0400; remove the under seat heaters that come standard on all big Healeys. Yeah, but it would be really loud without that exhaust system. :>0 Bill Moyer, BJ7; /html/healeys/2005-09/msg00225.html (8,335 bytes)
12. Re: Ten Improvements (score: 1): Author: "Sid Bronson" <bron@rmci.net>; Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 19:14:22 -0600; Two that I found useful, Balance rear brake drums on cars with front disc brakes, less vibration (scuttle shake). Pedal mounted brake light switch that actuates with light foot pressure. things more; /html/healeys/2005-09/msg00229.html (9,759 bytes)
13. Re: Ten Improvements (score: 1): Author: Blue One Hundred <healey.nut@gmail.com>; Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 09:41:21 +0800; I'd drop the high cost items - most people would never make the conversions due to too much money... so drop the gear reduction starter, five speed gearbox, and modern fuse panel (huge hassle to rew; /html/healeys/2005-09/msg00231.html (10,029 bytes)
14. RE: Ten Improvements (score: 1): Author: "Reid Trummel" <editor_reid@hotmail.com>; Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2005 03:02:23 +0000; Hi Gary, Reminds me, strongly, of the feature that I ran in Austin-Healey Magazine a few years ago titled, "Favorite Modifications" <http://www.healey.org/favorite-mods.shtml> -- nice variation on th; /html/healeys/2005-09/msg00236.html (11,289 bytes)
15. RE: Ten Improvements (score: 1): Author: "Greg Wilkinson" <gregwilkinson@adelphia.net>; Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 20:04:57 -0700; Hi Alan, I didn't find installing a new fuse box as a hassle. Almost all the wires were right at the original fuse block. I did disconnect the headlight wire from the regulator and splice it over to; /html/healeys/2005-09/msg00237.html (9,182 bytes)
16. Re: Ten Improvements (score: 1): Author: "Greg Lemon" <glemon@neb.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 21:46:51 -0500; Reid, I did mention the gearbox in my original reply, and I think at least one other person did as well. But would like to add that my understanding of Gary's list is that it is generic to LBC's and; /html/healeys/2005-09/msg00238.html (9,211 bytes)
17. Re: Ten Improvements (score: 1): Author: "Reid Trummel" <editor_reid@hotmail.com>; Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2005 04:12:46 +0000; OK, I must have missed it in my quick-scan, or perhaps since I get the List in digest format, I just haven't received those responses yet. Right you are, and that's fine, but I wouldn't recommend ch; /html/healeys/2005-09/msg00239.html (11,216 bytes)
18. Re: Ten Improvements (score: 1): Author: "Reid Trummel" <editor_reid@hotmail.com>; Date: Fri, 09 Sep 2005 07:17:29 +0000; Only if you were considering putting them in your Healey... ;-) Oh well, all right, but just remember, you're allowed only nine more "improvements." Reid Reid Trummel Portland, Oregon 100, 100M, Ski; /html/healeys/2005-09/msg00241.html (9,205 bytes)
19. Re: Ten Improvements (score: 1): Author: "Mark and Kathy" <mgtrcars@galaxyinternet.net>; Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 07:18:29 -0500; These are all very interesting points and ideas. But I believe that it comes down to what the driver(owner) wants in his car, whether it takes away from the "character" or not. Maybe the owner wants; /html/healeys/2005-09/msg00243.html (8,998 bytes)
20. Re: Ten Improvements (score: 1): Author: Editorgary@aol.com; Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 12:42:30 EDT; Or do what many racers do: Get your original Lucas distributor rebuilt properly, then insert a Pertronix Ignitor into it -- gives you the best of both worlds. And, no, I don't like Mallory distributo; /html/healeys/2005-09/msg00253.html (9,149 bytes)

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