G'day Jim
We had a Jaguar Mk2 as our family car for some years until 1998. It was
a great car to drive and even better when I installed air. They are very
heavy in the steering and I would suggest power steering.
About the only problem with the Mk2 is that if a spanner fitted it was a
design fault. They are a cow to work on so I would suggest finding a
rebuilt one that doesn't need any work.
I understand that Gary Anderson has one for sale that has been upgraded
with a number of modern conveniences like air and power steering. All
done by a very reputable business in New Zealand.
Hoo Roo
Patrick Quinn
Sydney, Australia
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of James Sailer
Sent: Thursday, 15 June 2006 11:27 PM
To: Healey List
Subject: 40th B-Day
Greetings all....
I thought I would drop a line as my BJ8 is now 40 .. built June 10-13
1966 .... and she likely looks better than new... although at present
she is on jack stands awaiting new wheels and tires (having sold my 72
spoke chrome wheels to go back to 60 spoke painted) .... am also in the
process of changing the rear pumpkin out as she seems to have chewed a
bearing .. improper pinion adjustment I suspect .... oh well .. it is
only a project and I have a spare I
acquired to install my Lempert Gear Set ....... On another note my
wife has
decided that we should acquire a Jag Mk2 .. she likes the look ..... so
... a barn will be in the making to keep my Land Rover and one other
vehicle out of the elements prior to searching for one .... another
adventure ......
On another note,, I am planning to be at the Heroes of Speed Historic
Racing event to be held at the Miller Motorsports Park Salt Lake City,
Utah August
3-5 with my BJ8 ..... For those I had hope to meet in Nelson .. I am
on a business trip in WA over that weekend and while I had hoped to
drive up from there I find the rental car company will not let me drive
the car out of the states ....
Cheers..
Jim Sailer
66 BJ8
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