Got it! Thanks, Steve.
Lin
On Jun 24, 2007, at 10:00 AM, Steve B. Gerow wrote:
> Lin,
> No, unfortunately, it won't work on a 4-seater. You'd have to
> modify the
> bodywork to install BJ8-style boxes to accommodate the front pivot
> of the
> radius arm. On the 4-seaters, the transom behind the seats is
> further back
> in order to give footroom behind the seats.
>
> The pictures show all I've done so far.
> --
> Steve Gerow
> Pasadena CA
> 59 BN6
>
>
>> From: linwood rose <linwoodrose@mac.com>
>> Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2007 05:47:24 -0400
>> To: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Posted: Roadster Radius Arm Idea
>>
>> Wouldn't this also work on the 4 seat BT7. If not, what is different
>> about the suspension on a BN7?
>> Nice design and set up. Do you know how it works yet?
>>
>> Lin
>> 1960 BT7 in restoration
>> 1959 Bugeye
>>
>>
>>
>> On Jun 24, 2007, at 1:12 AM, Steve B. Gerow wrote:
>>
>>> I uploaded what I think is a better idea for a 2-seat roadster rear
>>> radius
>>> arm than the BJ8-style setup I've already started to incorporate on
>>> my car.
>>>
>>> It is adjustable, should be pretty cheap and uses the stock axle
>>> bump so as
>>> not to reduce the already limited travel such as I've done on my
>>> setup. It
>>> also incorporates a kink to avoid interference with the Putzke
>>> shock if
>>> that's your setup.
>>>
>>> Also uploaded are accurate drawings of the brackets and Mike
>>> Lempert's
>>> machinist can probably CNC them, as he did mine.
>>>
>>> http://www.pbase.com/stevegerow
>>>
>>> See Healey Rear Supspension gallery
>>>
>>> no passwords reqired
>>>
>>> --
>>> Steve Gerow
>>> BN6
>>> Pasadena, CA
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