What of this engine swap? lesser power/performance. "hundreds of pounds
lighter"? not likely. Similar trans, same overdrive. Slightly smaller engine,
with just over half the displacement.
On Dec 4, 2014, at 9:49 AM, dwflagg@juno.com wrote:
> You are not alone!! I'm sure Rich would concur.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Doug
>
>
> ---------- Original Message ----------
> From: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>
> To: Wilko2 <e-wilkins@cox.net>
> Cc: healeys <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey on BAT Auction
> Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2014 17:14:18 +0000 (UTC)
>
> "... original 2.9 liter six and gearbox replaced by a strong running Volvo
B18 and M41 4-speed overdrive combo, which the seller says is hundreds of
pounds lighter than the stock set up. Recently resprayed in BMIHT-verified
factory correct Healey Blue ..."
>
> Interesting juxtaposition: a bastardized--yes, it is--drivetrain with a
'purist' paint job.
>
> I'm beginning to get a bit peeved with the 'purist' label and its (slightly)
negative connotation. I happen to like Austin-Healeys--though I'm not above
slapping in a Pertronix or a SS fuel pump so I'm a bit more relaxed on my
4,000 mile+ trips--but if you want to drive a Volvo-Healey or a Ford-Healey or
a Chevy-Healey that's fine with me. Just don't call me a 'purist' because I
want to own and drive the car that God (aka Donald M. Healey) and his
disciples created.
>
> Also have issues with the 'factory correct Healey Blue'--that's purist
talk!--as it's my understanding there's an infinite number of variations, even
from the factory.
>
> Off the soapbox for now.
>
> Bob
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
>
>
> Here's a link:
>
> http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1960-austin-healey-3000-bt7/
>
>
> On Dec 4, 2014, at 5:45 AM, ggilliam@usol.com wrote:
>
> > There is a BT7 with a Volvo drivetrain in this weeks Bring A Trailer
auction
> selections.....
> >
> > Gordy
> > Longbridge BN4
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