From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Apr 1 03:45:34 2008 From: "David Ward" To: "Healey List" Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 10:46:05 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] ALAN SEIGRIST A friend of mine has informed me that you require contact details for your Austin A90 "Atlantic". Contact me off line Alan, I think I may have all the information that you could ever possibly require. DAVID. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Apr 1 04:15:39 2008 From: "John Rowe" To: "Healey List" Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 18:15:09 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Uk activities this weekend Does anyone know of any AH or Healey activities happening in the UK this coming weekend 5 & 6 April? I will have 2 days to kill. cheers from west oz John Rowe Perth _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Apr 1 05:01:33 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "David Ward" Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 19:02:03 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] ALAN SEIGRIST Hi David - I need new front springs for my '52 Austin Atlantic Saloon. I found a supplier in West Midlands that can make them to my spec for 45 pound each, 2 weeks wait, but maybe if you have a pair, I am open to purchasing them. They are different than the healey springs and the ones off a 100 or 3000 will fit, but will have the ride height about 1 to 2" too low. I need a matched set, new. What else do you have? Thanks! Alan On Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 5:46 PM, David Ward wrote: > A friend of mine has informed me that you require contact details for your > Austin A90 "Atlantic". > Contact me off line Alan, I think I may have all the information that you > could ever possibly require. > DAVID. > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Apr 1 05:12:19 2008 From: Jwhlyadv@aol.com To: bluegrassclub@yahoogroups.com, healeys@autox.team.net, Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 07:12:21 EDT Subject: [Healeys] SpringThing is on its way! SpringThing is on its way! Have you made your travel plans? Taxes are due and so is your SpringThing Early Registration! SpringThing 2008 promises to be a fantastic experience for our guests; we hope youbll join us. With an exciting new format webll see more of the Bluegrass State and many fun sites of interest than ever before. The twists and turns of our famous backroads have nothing on this yearbs SpringThing experience. Webll see two world-famous distilleries, numerous historic sites and enjoy the ever-famous Bluegrass Club hospitality. Our team of organizers has worked outside the box on this event, creating exciting new twists on the usual event standards. You will be amazed at all the fun in store. If youbre a Sprite fan, join the caravan of Bugs and others to Sprite Jubilee on Sunday morning. SpringThing will be the perfect beginning to your extended weekend of festivities! Visit _www.SpringThing.info_ (http://www.SpringThing.info) for more information. **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15&ncid=aolhom00 030000000001) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Apr 1 05:16:13 2008 From: Hartangus@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 07:16:41 EDT Subject: [Healeys] something for the weekend Hi John, Sat.5th april is round 1 of the Rawles club championship at Silverstone. If you don't fancy that but would prefer a beer or three contact me off list Regards Barrie from England _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Apr 1 05:51:39 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "David Ward" Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 19:52:10 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] ALAN SEIGRIST I also need all the specifications for the springs, if you have them offhand in your materials..... i.e. free height, laden height, poundage, coils, wire diameter... etc. etc. On Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 5:46 PM, David Ward wrote: > A friend of mine has informed me that you require contact details for your > Austin A90 "Atlantic". > Contact me off line Alan, I think I may have all the information that you > could ever possibly require. > DAVID. > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Apr 1 06:58:27 2008 From: andy pole To: Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 12:58:52 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] bj8 borg and beck clutch Hi Guys I dont know if anyone can help, but I picked up a new / old clutch at a jumble a couple of years ago for my bj8 and while both my old and new cover release plate is a Type 9-9 1.2" DS the driven plates and release bearings are slightly different. The old driven plate is stamped 50052 and the new 53009, the new is only 1/8" bigger so I am not to worried. The big difference is on the release bearing, the old is a 41224 Q178 and the new a 41224 Q233, the housings are the same but the carbon bearing is alot thicker on the old one, its roughly 9/32 on the old and 6/32 proud of the housing on the new. Anyone got a borg and beck parts list or any info. many thanks Andy _________________________________________________________________ Get Hotmail on your mobile. Text MSN to 63463 now! http://mobile.uk.msn.com/pc/mail.aspx _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Apr 1 08:16:19 2008 From: "Brashear, Jack, N" To: Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 09:16:42 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] need link to AH archives Would someone please send me a link to the Healey archives please?? Many Thanks, Jack _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Apr 1 08:41:25 2008 From: "Dallas Congleton" To: "Brashear, Jack, N" , Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 10:41:56 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] need link to AH archives http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/healeys/ Dallas ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brashear, Jack, N" To: Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 10:16 AM Subject: [Healeys] need link to AH archives > Would someone please send me a link to the Healey archives please?? > > Many Thanks, > > > > Jack > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Apr 1 08:53:15 2008 From: "Patton Dickson" <57healey@gmail.com> To: "Healey List" Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 09:53:46 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] The Foolish Healey i i i i i i i ############ ############ ############ My Healey may not be "all there" right now, but today is the Foolish Healey's 51st birthday!!! http://www.austin-healeys.com/bn4cert.htm Patton -- Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX 1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out." _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Apr 1 11:08:03 2008 From: To: Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 12:08:22 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] need link to AH archives <> You mean the info at the bottom of EVERY List Post, Jack??? ************************************* _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Apr 1 11:20:05 2008 From: To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 10:20:33 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Healey News Alert Go Steve ! http://www.mooraboolleader.com.au/article/2008/04/01/32150_btv_news.html Tracy Drummond President Austin-Healey Club USA http://healey.org _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Apr 1 14:05:18 2008 From: "Brashear, Jack, N" To: , Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 15:05:40 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] need link to AH archives Well, d'hyuck... gawsh, it wuz d'ere alla time !! Jack -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+jnbrashear=garverengineers.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+jnbrashear=garverengineers.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of shop@justbrits.com Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 1:08 PM To: Healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] need link to AH archives <> You mean the info at the bottom of EVERY List Post, Jack??? ************************************* _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Apr 1 14:16:43 2008 From: John Sims To: Healey List Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:17:28 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] My Web Site Over the next few days, I will be taking the site down and up for maintenance and a change of DNS servers. Access may be spotty at times. I will bomb the list when everything is stable - a day or so at the most (I hope) John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Apr 1 14:29:14 2008 From: To: Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 15:29:29 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Trafficator, horn problem John said: "Look on my site." Or on my site! Ed _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Apr 1 14:52:13 2008 From: "Jody Kerr" To: "Healey List Emails" Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 13:52:45 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Got my BMIHT Record Hey Folks, My British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate came in the post today! :) I was suprised by a couple things (like the car was listed as a duotone, which tells me the car was repainted at least once). 1) Make & Model: Austin-Healey 3000 Mark I Four-Seater 2) Car/Chassis #: H-BT7-L/5479 3) Engine #: 29D-RU-H/6742 4) Body #: 5699 5) Specification: LHD, North AmericanExport 6) Colour: a)exterior: Duotone: Healey Blue & Ivory White b)trim: Blue c)hood (top): Blue 7) Date of Build: 18-23 November 1959 8) Date of Despach: 30 November 1959 9) Destination: Fort Worth, TX, USA 10) Details of factory fitted EQ: Wire Wheels, Adjustable Steering column, laminated windscreen, overdrive, roadspeed tyres I'm especially excited that the car was a duotone as I think that the paired colours look best (personal opinion) and wanted to paint it that way anyways. :) Where it says, "hood (top)" I'm assuming they mean he convertible top, yes? Jody -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1959 Studebaker Lark VII Hot Rod 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." --Douglas Adams _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Apr 1 14:56:11 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Jody Kerr" , "Healey List Emails" Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 16:53:07 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Got my BMIHT Record Yes. Hood refers to the removable roadster top. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jody Kerr" To: "Healey List Emails" Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 4:52 PM Subject: [Healeys] Got my BMIHT Record > Hey Folks, > > My British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate came in the post > today! :) > > I was suprised by a couple things (like the car was listed as a > duotone, which tells me the car was repainted at least once). > > 1) Make & Model: Austin-Healey 3000 Mark I Four-Seater > 2) Car/Chassis #: H-BT7-L/5479 > 3) Engine #: 29D-RU-H/6742 > 4) Body #: 5699 > 5) Specification: LHD, North AmericanExport > 6) Colour: a)exterior: Duotone: Healey Blue & Ivory White > b)trim: Blue > c)hood (top): Blue > 7) Date of Build: 18-23 November 1959 > 8) Date of Despach: 30 November 1959 > 9) Destination: Fort Worth, TX, USA > 10) Details of factory fitted EQ: Wire Wheels, Adjustable Steering > column, laminated windscreen, overdrive, roadspeed tyres > > I'm especially excited that the car was a duotone as I think that the > paired colours look best (personal opinion) and wanted to paint it > that way anyways. :) > Where it says, "hood (top)" I'm assuming they mean he convertible top, > yes? > > Jody > > > -- > http://www.theymightberacing.com/ > 1953 Studebaker Champion > 1959 Studebaker Lark VII Hot Rod > 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) > 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) > 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) > > "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn > from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent > disinclination to do so." > --Douglas Adams > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Apr 1 17:04:37 2008 From: Carlos Cruz To: Healey List Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 16:04:57 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Oldsmobile sold for $5K Not your Dad's sushi anymore... You'll never believe what GM let slip through the cracks this time. Full details are reported by Car & Driver and can be found at: http://autos.aol.com/article/news/_a/oldsmobile-returns/20080331143109990001?AOLCOMMautodynlsec0004 Cheers, Carlos --------------------------------- You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Apr 1 17:19:38 2008 From: "Richard Ewald" To: "Carlos Cruz" Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 16:20:09 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Oldsmobile sold for $5K OOPS! [singsong voice] somebody's gonna get canned, somebody gonna get canned. [/SSV] On Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 4:04 PM, Carlos Cruz wrote: > Not your Dad's sushi anymore... > > You'll never believe what GM let slip through the cracks this time. Full > details are reported by Car & Driver and can be found at: > http://autos.aol.com/article/news/_a/oldsmobile-returns/20080331143109990001?AOLCOMMautodynlsec0004 > > Cheers, > Carlos > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster > Total Access, No Cost. > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richard.ewald@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Apr 1 17:23:01 2008 From: "Richard Ewald" To: "Carlos Cruz" Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 16:23:33 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Oldsmobile sold for $5K Damnit I just went back and read to the end. ::: Smack::: Got me. On Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 4:20 PM, Richard Ewald wrote: > OOPS! > [singsong voice] somebody's gonna get canned, somebody gonna get canned. > [/SSV] > > > On Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 4:04 PM, Carlos Cruz > wrote: > > > Not your Dad's sushi anymore... > > > > You'll never believe what GM let slip through the cracks this time. > > Full details are reported by Car & Driver and can be found at: > > http://autos.aol.com/article/news/_a/oldsmobile-returns/20080331143109990001?AOLCOMMautodynlsec0004 > > > > Cheers, > > Carlos > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster > > Total Access, No Cost. > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys@autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as richard.ewald@gmail.com > > > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Apr 1 17:24:44 2008 From: "Jody Kerr" To: "Richard Ewald" Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 16:25:15 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Oldsmobile sold for $5K The best April Fools are the believable ones. I was hook line and sinker until the end. :) On Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 4:23 PM, Richard Ewald wrote: > Damnit I just went back and read to the end. > ::: Smack::: > Got me. > > On Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 4:20 PM, Richard Ewald > wrote: > > > > OOPS! > > [singsong voice] somebody's gonna get canned, somebody gonna get canned. > > [/SSV] > > > > > > On Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 4:04 PM, Carlos Cruz > > wrote: > > > > > Not your Dad's sushi anymore... > > > > > > You'll never believe what GM let slip through the cracks this time. > > > Full details are reported by Car & Driver and can be found at: > > > http://autos.aol.com/article/news/_a/oldsmobile-returns/20080331143109990001?AOLCOMMautodynlsec0004 > > > > > > Cheers, > > > Carlos > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > > You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster > > > Total Access, No Cost. > > > _______________________________________________ > > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > > > Healeys@autox.team.net > > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > > > You are subscribed as richard.ewald@gmail.com > > > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as jodyfkerr@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1959 Studebaker Lark VII Hot Rod 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." --Douglas Adams _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Apr 1 18:27:41 2008 From: "Craig" To: Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 20:28:08 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] all british car show in Louisville, Ky The featured marque of the 24th annual British Bash in Louisville, Kentucky is Austin Healey. Preregister by May 3rd and save. Checkout the website photos and the online registration! www.britishbash.com See you in Louisville June 6th & 7th, Thanks, British Sports Car Club of Louisville, Ky Craig Holmes '08 Bash coordinator cbhlouky@bellsouth.net _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Apr 1 18:33:41 2008 From: "Craig" To: Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 20:34:06 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] British car show in Louisville, Ky The featured marque of the 24th annual British Bash car show in Louisville, Ky is Austin Healey. Preregister by May 3rd ans save.Check out the website photos and the online regisitration! www.britishbash.com See you in Louisville on June 6th & 7th. Thanks, British Sports Car Club of Louisville, Ky cbhlouky@bellsouth.net Craig Holmes '08 Bash coordinator _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Apr 1 19:58:07 2008 From: Reid Trummel To: Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 18:58:40 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Pat Moss Trophies STOLEN I just received the following letter from Bic Healey: I had a call from a very distressed Pat Moss Carlsson over the Easter Weekend and I am hoping that you will be able to help her. Whilst she was in hospital over and just after Christmas, someone stole her two most-cherished trophies which are irreplaceable. They are both easily recognisable and certainly not easy to dispose of as they are unique. The first is a model of URX 727, the big Healey in which she and Ann Wisdom won the Liege-Rome-Liege Rally outright in 1960. The car is in red and full rally livery. Only two of these were made and the girls were presented with them. The second is the Guild of Motoring Writers Driver of the Year award which was presented to Pat and Ann. It is a pewter steering wheel with a hand on it and is engraved with their names. This is also unique. Obviously the most likely means of disposing of these would be through the Internet or on eBay. Rather than worry Pat with calls, can I ask that anyone with any information gets in touch with me and I will then direct them to the police who are obviously aware of the theft. I would appreciate any help you can give and I know Pat would. She has not been well of late and the recovery of the trophies would be just the tonic she needs. - Bic Healey If anyone has any knowledge of the whereabouts of these items, including offers to sell or auction them, please contact me off list. Please also help to spread the word. I have also requested photos which I will post if any are received. Thank you. Reid TrummelPortland, Oregon, USA _________________________________________________________________ Pack up or back upuse SkyDrive to transfer files or keep extra copies. Learn how. hthttp://www.windowslive.com/skydrive/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh _skydrive_packup_042008 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Apr 1 22:43:03 2008 From: To: "Healeys" Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 22:43:34 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] loose tricarb throttle lever Hi everyone, I need some advice. The front throttle lever on my tricarb--the carb coupling shaft--has a little play ( the rod moves relative to the vertical flat part). The rear one is tight. What is the easiest/most effective way to remedy this? I have thought of solder/spot weld/JB weld--what will work? By the way, I have the carbs removed/balance tube off /linkages disassembled, so I have the piece loose for easy repair Thanks Bruce Starke Golden BC _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 2 05:20:45 2008 From: Linwood H Rose To: Healeys Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 07:20:52 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Installing an Audiovox cruise control unit List, I have recently installed the Audiovox cruise control unit on my 1960 BT7. I have put together extensive DIY instructions for anyone interested in installing one of these units on their car. Remember: My instructions are advice. For your installation you need to follow the instructions provided by Audiovox. Okay, with the disclaimer out of the way, I have provided a number of healey-unique photos that may be helpful to others. My thanks to a number of Healeyophiles who provided background material for this piece. Attribution is provided in the article. The link below will take you to my web site and you will find a high resolution pdf (20.7 MB), a compressed pdf (under a MB), and a word file. Click on any or all to download to your computer. The uncompressed version took me about two minutes to download. I hope you find this helpful. Please let me know if you find that something is in error, not clear or could be stated more simply. http://homepage.mac.com/linwoodrose/FileSharing67.html Cheers, Lin 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast" 1959 AN5 Bugeye _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 2 09:17:14 2008 From: "Paul Choiniere" To: Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 11:16:39 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] rear seat I know this has been talked about in the past and I did try and find out the information on some other sites. with no luck so if someone would be so kind as to send me some pictures and dimensions of the rear seat back panels and trim pieces I would be grateful .I'm completing a 8 year restoration and would very much like to get it done this week . She's a 1966 Bj8 that I have never driven on the road .I bought her in pieces and I'm all most ready to ride .Of course the parts I'm talking about are all rotted out and I have very little to go on. The top piece is good and one side piece is good so I was able to make up the other side piece .But the bottom piece is total gone and I'm just guessing at how it looks . Thank you in advance. Paul Choiniere _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 2 10:40:00 2008 From: "John Snyder" To: Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 09:40:56 -0800 Subject: [Healeys] Trunk/boot Liner Kit Does anyone have experience with the trunk liner kits for a BN7 from Moss and Victoria British? There is a big difference in price (Moss $369.95, V B $217.95). I got my last kit from A H Spares. It was beautiful, but the air freight and customs was quite expensive...also, their current web site does not show any trunk liner kits. Your thoughts would be appreciated. John Snyder 1959 BN7 1960 BT7 1961 BN7 MK2 1962 BT7 MK2 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 2 10:51:03 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "John Snyder" , Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 12:48:03 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Trunk/boot Liner Kit John, The price difference may be any of the following: -correct binding which take a little longer -possibly the wood floor and cubby box panels are included with one, and not the other. -possibly the Armacord trimming is already applied to these wood panels vs. do it yourself -many little details may or may nor be included such as leather finger loops for cubby box lids, fasteners, etc. I must confess I haven't purchased these kits from either of these suppliers, (I use Heritage) but have experience in installing and trimming BN7's to realize there are a lot of details involved. It would be worth asking them before you decide. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Snyder" To: Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 1:40 PM Subject: [Healeys] Trunk/boot Liner Kit > Does anyone have experience with the trunk liner kits for a BN7 from Moss > and > Victoria British? There is a big difference in price (Moss $369.95, V B > $217.95). I got my last kit from A H Spares. It was beautiful, but the > air > freight and customs was quite expensive...also, their current web site > does > not show any trunk liner kits. Your thoughts would be appreciated. > > John Snyder > 1959 BN7 > 1960 BT7 > 1961 BN7 MK2 > 1962 BT7 MK2 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 2 11:43:16 2008 From: "Mal Bruce" To: Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 13:43:46 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] O/D switch disassembly Hi All, After reading Roger Moments Installment 14 I decided to refurbish my O/D throttle switch and relay. Since I usually break things in these pursuits I was quite pleased when I successfully bent back all the tabs on the throttle switch. According to Roger's article the micarta board should now be lifted out; mine won't move when pried on the edge or levered with the connectors. now I'm on the verge of doing the usual and breaking something, is there some reason I'm missing that the board will not lift out? Thanks Mal _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 2 11:49:55 2008 From: Russ Staub To: Healey list Date: Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:43:24 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Springs again (not Healey, but English) Hi all, Alan's problem with springs reminds me I have a similar problem- rear leaf springs not coil springs, and for an MGB not an A90. I recently purchased a '64 MGB. A previous owner had installed both sets of leaf springs. They are brand new, as the part numbers are clearly visible. I have verified the part numbers to be from Victoria British, and they are the appropriate 6 leaf springs indicated for an early MGB. Now the problem- They raise the rear end so high, the exhaust pipe just touches the bottom of the axle. I cannot for the life of me, see what is wrong here, as they appear to be properly installed. Any present or former MGB owners out there who can give me a lead on what the problem might be? Seems as though they must be somehow improperly mounted, but it isn't apparent to me how they might be mounted any differently. TIA, Russ Staub '50 A90 '56 BN2 '60 AN5 '67 BJ8 Mesa, AZ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 2 12:07:57 2008 From: Charlie Baldwin To: Russ Staub Date: Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:02:13 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Springs again (not Healey, but English) Russ, I think I heard somewhere that they (the marketplace) is supplying MGB GT rear springs for all MGBs. Perhaps that isn't universal. Maybe if you check part numbers for each, you will find out. Of course the GT is heavier in the rear because of the top and hatch. Charlie Russ Staub wrote: > Hi all, > > Alan's problem with springs reminds me I have a similar problem- rear > leaf springs not coil springs, and for an MGB not an A90. > I recently purchased a '64 MGB. A previous owner had installed both > sets of leaf springs. They are brand new, as the part numbers are > clearly visible. I have verified the part numbers to be from Victoria > British, and they are the appropriate 6 leaf springs indicated for an > early MGB. > > Now the problem- They raise the rear end so high, the exhaust pipe just > touches the bottom of the axle. I cannot for the life of me, see what > is wrong here, as they appear to be properly installed. Any present or > former MGB owners out there who can give me a lead on what the problem > might be? Seems as though they must be somehow improperly mounted, but > it isn't apparent to me how they might be mounted any differently. > > TIA, > > Russ Staub > '50 A90 > '56 BN2 > '60 AN5 > '67 BJ8 > Mesa, AZ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mgcharlie@comcast.net > > http://www.team.net/archive [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type text/x-vcard which had a name of mgcharlie.vcf] _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 2 12:12:50 2008 From: Pete Groh To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 11:13:20 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Key code number, build record review I looked at John Sims Heritage Trust record and under Other Numbers - Key numbers: FS.723. The FP keys series number range go from 626 thru 750 and FS series, from 876 thru 955. It appears that the data was copied incorrectly. My experience with British car in production for 1956 thru 1962 used the FP series keys, and later models the FS series. Depending what parts were still on the shelf, may have some variation for the car. Around 1963, some cars still had the FS ### still on the face of the switch, and later models no key code number stamped on the face of the switch. My own car, 63' BJ7 no number on the face of the switch. PS, per past posting off the Healey list, car owner with FP 743 on his car build record, contact me off the list. Pete Groh (KeyGuy) Ellicott City MD USA ____________________________________________________________________________________ You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. http://tc.deals.yahoo.com/tc/blockbuster/text5.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 2 12:28:43 2008 From: To: Russ Staub Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 12:29:11 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Springs again (not Healey, but English) This is from fuzzy memory but on Sprites I know there is a way to install the rear leaf spring mount wrong so you get the same kind of thing, not having either car handy right now can't explain it better, but this sounds like more than just an overarched spring, it the mount where the end of the spring attaches can be changed so that it either extends the length of the spring or places the spring closer to the body of the car this may solve your problem. Greg Lemon ---- Russ Staub wrote: > Hi all, > > Alan's problem with springs reminds me I have a similar problem- rear > leaf springs not coil springs, and for an MGB not an A90. > I recently purchased a '64 MGB. A previous owner had installed both > sets of leaf springs. They are brand new, as the part numbers are > clearly visible. I have verified the part numbers to be from Victoria > British, and they are the appropriate 6 leaf springs indicated for an > early MGB. > > Now the problem- They raise the rear end so high, the exhaust pipe just > touches the bottom of the axle. I cannot for the life of me, see what > is wrong here, as they appear to be properly installed. Any present or > former MGB owners out there who can give me a lead on what the problem > might be? Seems as though they must be somehow improperly mounted, but > it isn't apparent to me how they might be mounted any differently. > > TIA, > > Russ Staub > '50 A90 > '56 BN2 > '60 AN5 > '67 BJ8 > Mesa, AZ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as glemon@neb.rr.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 2 13:31:58 2008 From: "Patton Dickson" <57healey@gmail.com> To: "Pete Groh" Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 14:32:24 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Key code number, build record review Pete, were you looking at John's Build record, or mine? I posted mine yesterday, and FS.723 is what is on the Heritage certificate for my 1957 BN4. Thanks Patton On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 1:13 PM, Pete Groh wrote: > I looked at John Sims Heritage Trust record and under Other Numbers - > Key numbers: FS.723. The FP keys series number range go from 626 thru > 750 and FS series, from 876 thru 955. It appears that the data was > copied incorrectly. > My experience with British car in production for 1956 thru 1962 used > the FP series keys, and later models the FS series. Depending what > parts were still on the shelf, may have some variation for the car. > Around 1963, some cars still had the FS ### still on the face of the > switch, and later models no key code number stamped on the face of the > switch. My own car, 63' BJ7 no number on the face of the switch. > > PS, per past posting off the Healey list, car owner with FP 743 on his > car build record, contact me off the list. > Pete Groh (KeyGuy) Ellicott City MD USA > > > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster > Total Access, No Cost. > http://tc.deals.yahoo.com/tc/blockbuster/text5.com > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as 57healey@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Patton Dickson - http://Austin-Healeys.com - Plano, TX 1957 Austin-Healey 100-Six "Built to run 'til the road wears out." _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 2 13:33:59 2008 From: gilbert gauthier To: HEALEY MAIL Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 15:34:25 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Upgrading Headlight bulbs Hi All Do i have to make some modification of the wire harness size if i change the regular bulb of the headlamp for halogen universal #414 55 -65 watts bulb ? Thank Gilbert BT7 1961 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 2 13:46:21 2008 From: "Alan" To: "'Pete Groh'" Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 20:46:50 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Key code number, build record review Hi Pete - Howya doin'? Team This probably adds confusion but my February 57 BN4 has key barrel FP652 in the ignition switch. It is also listed as FP652 on the BMIHT Certificate and '652' was scribbled in pencil inside the LH door skin on top of the factory paint. My two cents. _______________________________________________ (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) (______ \____1957-BN4 ___/ _______) (_________________________) http://www.nfahc.co.uk http://www.healey-weekend.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Patton Dickson Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 8:32 PM To: Pete Groh Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Key code number, build record review Pete, were you looking at John's Build record, or mine? I posted mine yesterday, and FS.723 is what is on the Heritage certificate for my 1957 BN4. Thanks Patton On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 1:13 PM, Pete Groh wrote: > I looked at John Sims Heritage Trust record and under Other Numbers - > Key numbers: FS.723. The FP keys series number range go from 626 thru > 750 and FS series, from 876 thru 955. It appears that the data was > copied incorrectly. > My experience with British car in production for 1956 thru 1962 used > the FP series keys, and later models the FS series. Depending what > parts were still on the shelf, may have some variation for the car. > Around 1963, some cars still had the FS ### still on the face of the > switch, and later models no key code number stamped on the face of the > switch. My own car, 63' BJ7 no number on the face of the switch. > > PS, per past posting off the Healey list, car owner with FP 743 on his > car build record, contact me off the list. > Pete Groh (KeyGuy) Ellicott City MD USA _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 2 14:23:01 2008 From: "Randy Dickson" To: Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 15:25:20 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Where can I get good tripod headlamps? Fellow Healeyoids, Where can I find good Lucas repo tripod headlamps? I read some stuff online that says the M*** ones are not good repos of the PL700. Also, XKs Limited are really poor repos of the PL700. Where can I find good ones at a fair price for my 63 BJ7? I actually took a nice one off of my barnyard-beater 1957 100-6 back in 1978. I threw it away and put in a sealed beam light (sale price $1.77). Thought that I was doing the right thing. Hahahah If only we could turn back the clock. Thanks in advance. Randy Healey-Archaeologist 63 BJ7 66 Cobra replica 06 Mini Cooper S _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 2 14:27:35 2008 From: "Freese, Ken" To: "Randy Dickson" , Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 13:28:03 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Where can I get good tripod headlamps? I like the tripod decals that go over your existing lights. Vintage racers use them. You probably wouldn't like their output, though. Ken Freese 65 BJ8 (Cibie Zbeams) -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+kendall.freese=aerojet.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+kendall.freese=aerojet.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Randy Dickson Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 1:25 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Where can I get good tripod headlamps? Fellow Healeyoids, Where can I find good Lucas repo tripod headlamps? I read some stuff online that says the M*** ones are not good repos of the PL700. Also, XKs Limited are really poor repos of the PL700. Where can I find good ones at a fair price for my 63 BJ7? I actually took a nice one off of my barnyard-beater 1957 100-6 back in 1978. I threw it away and put in a sealed beam light (sale price $1.77). Thought that I was doing the right thing. Hahahah If only we could turn back the clock. Thanks in advance. Randy Healey-Archaeologist 63 BJ7 66 Cobra replica 06 Mini Cooper S _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 2 15:02:21 2008 From: Russ Staub To: Healey list Date: Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:02:46 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] MGB Springs Thanks for all the express replies to my MGB spring problem. There were a lot of great ideas sent, and almost instantly. You guys must sit and monitor the list full time. Do you get in trouble with your significant other like me? :-) I called Vicky Brit and they were zero help even though these were clearly their parts. All they would admit to was these were the appropriate parts recommended for an early MGB. No hint or admission that they may have had any customer complaints such as I reported. Moss on the other hand, was quite helpful, even though they were apparently from a different supplier and their competition (VB). They admitted that this is a fairly common complaint on these springs and have found that they typically settle down after a few months of driving. Maybe Roland's suggestion that the leaves are stuck together by the paint may hold some water in this case. We will see, and I will report back in the future as to how things are going. So, I will put all your suggestions in abeyance for a while until I see if driving for a while will fix things. That's more fun anyways. Thank you all so much for your helpfulness, particularly to some of us less knowledgeable old farts out here. Russ Staub _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 2 15:15:56 2008 From: To: Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 17:11:59 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Lucas Headlamp I've had one Lucas European "700" Headlamp, removable bulb headlamp, for a long time. Anyone know if this has any collecter/vintage value? tom _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 2 16:21:40 2008 From: To: Russ Staub , Healey list Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 15:22:10 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] MGB Springs Russ, I am so sorry but I am giggling picturing a MGB jacked way up in the back like a low cost 70s hot rod. Vroom!! ---- Russ Staub wrote: > Thanks for all the express replies to my MGB spring problem. There were > a lot of great ideas sent, and almost instantly. You guys must sit and > monitor the list full time. Do you get in trouble with your significant > other like me? :-) > > I called Vicky Brit and they were zero help even though these were > clearly their parts. All they would admit to was these were the > appropriate parts recommended for an early MGB. No hint or admission > that they may have had any customer complaints such as I reported. > > Moss on the other hand, was quite helpful, even though they were > apparently from a different supplier and their competition (VB). They > admitted that this is a fairly common complaint on these springs and > have found that they typically settle down after a few months of > driving. Maybe Roland's suggestion that the leaves are stuck together by > the paint may hold some water in this case. We will see, and I will > report back in the future as to how things are going. So, I will put > all your suggestions in abeyance for a while until I see if driving for > a while will fix things. That's more fun anyways. > > Thank you all so much for your helpfulness, particularly to some of us > less knowledgeable old farts out here. > > Russ Staub > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bighealey@charter.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 2 16:33:16 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Paul Choiniere" , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 06:33:48 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] rear seat Paul - Rear seat back wood for the BJ8 is highly specialized and would be difficult to reproduce even if you had dimensions. Just buy the pieces pre cut from Bob Yule at Autofarm in Canada, he makes all the pieces and prices are totally fair. Alan On 4/2/08, Paul Choiniere wrote: > I know this has been talked about in the past and I did try and find out the > information on some other sites. with no luck so if someone would be so kind > as to send me some pictures and dimensions of the rear seat back panels and > trim pieces I would be grateful .I'm completing a 8 year restoration and > would very much like to get it done this week . She's a 1966 Bj8 that I have > never driven on the road .I bought her in pieces and I'm all most ready to > ride .Of course the parts I'm talking about are all rotted out and I have > very little to go on. The top piece is good and one side piece is good so I > was able to make up the other side piece .But the bottom piece is total gone > and I'm just guessing at how it looks . Thank you in advance. > > > > Paul Choiniere > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 2 17:53:34 2008 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 19:54:03 EDT Subject: [Healeys] 1959 Healey 3000 In a message dated 4/2/08 9:41:57 AM, healeys-request@autox.team.net writes: > Hey Folks, > > My British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate came in the post today! > :) > > I was suprised by a couple things (like the car was listed as a > duotone, which tells me the car was repainted at least once). > > 1) Make & Model: Austin-Healey 3000 Mark I Four-Seater > 2) Car/Chassis #: H-BT7-L/5479 > 3) Engine #: 29D-RU-H/6742 > 4) Body #: 5699 > 5) Specification: LHD, North AmericanExport > 6) Colour: a)exterior: Duotone: Healey Blue & Ivory White > b)trim: Blue > c)hood (top): Blue > 7) Date of Build: 18-23 November 1959 > 8) Date of Despach: 30 November 1959 > 9) Destination: Fort Worth, TX, USA > 10) Details of factory fitted EQ: Wire Wheels, Adjustable Steering > column, laminated windscreen, overdrive, roadspeed tyres > > I'm especially excited that the car was a duotone as I think that the > paired colours look best (personal opinion) and wanted to paint it > that way anyways. :) > Where it says, "hood (top)" I'm assuming they mean he convertible top, yes? > > Jody > Jody, for whatever it's worth, I have HBN7L5229, built just a few weeks before yours. My was originally Healey blue, but I had it repainted blue over white when I restored it. Let me know if yours has a triangular plate screwed on the top of the engine b lock at the front of the engine. (That was the opening for the sensor used to activate the electric "choke" which was done away with, according to Clausager's records, at 5235, though my clearly never had the electrically-actuated supplementary carburetor since it had a choke pull in the dash board). Of course,when they say "hood" they mean soft-top, and when they say Trim:blue, they meant blue with white piping. Have fun. Cheers Gary Anderson ************** Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 2 20:20:19 2008 From: "Michael Salter" To: Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 22:20:30 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] New Post on my Blog Non Healey delete if not interested. Probably should delay this until Friday but I think I'll be busy. http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/ Michael Salter 100 (1953) AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 2 21:54:06 2008 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 23:54:33 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Tripod Headlamps In a message dated 4/2/08 7:24:16 PM, Randy wrote > Where can I find good Lucas repo tripod headlamps? I read some stuff > online that says the M*** ones are not good repos of the PL700. Also, > XKs Limited are really poor repos of the PL700. Where can I find good > ones at a fair price for my 63 BJ7? > Aside from the pseudo-vintage look, is there any particular reason for searching for these rare, and VERY expensive artifacts? They were never installed on Healeys in the United States, and in fact from the early 1960s onward, were illegal on U.S. highways, where DOT regulations required sealed beam headlamps. Just curious. Cheers gary ************** Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 2 22:23:38 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: Editorgary@aol.com Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 12:24:09 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tripod Headlamps I have the PL700s on my BJ8 here in Hong Kong and, aside from looking cool, they really aren't all that great. Even my Lucas flamethrowers produce more light than the PL700s. I am thinking of selling my PLs and putting on Hellas or something that helps me see what's in front of me. On Thu, Apr 3, 2008 at 11:54 AM, wrote: > In a message dated 4/2/08 7:24:16 PM, Randy wrote > > > > Where can I find good Lucas repo tripod headlamps? I read some stuff > > online that says the M*** ones are not good repos of the PL700. Also, > > XKs Limited are really poor repos of the PL700. Where can I find good > > ones at a fair price for my 63 BJ7? > > > > Aside from the pseudo-vintage look, is there any particular reason for > searching for these rare, and VERY expensive artifacts? They were never > installed on > Healeys in the United States, and in fact from the early 1960s onward, > were > illegal on U.S. highways, where DOT regulations required sealed beam > headlamps. > Just curious. > Cheers > gary > > > ************** > Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel > Guides. > > ( > http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016 > ) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 3 01:33:34 2008 From: "Alan" To: , "'Alan Seigrist'" Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 08:33:52 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] 'Le Mans' Headlamps -was Tripod Thanks Alan. That is the first objective summary of the the Tripods performance that I've read. I agree with you however that they look about '7 shades of cool'. The 'Le Mans' lamps fitted to the 100S' however is a good 2 shades more cool in my opinion. Does anyone have comparative experience of their performance? I'm considering options for my rebuild. Thanks. _______________________________________________ (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) (______ \____1957-BN4 ___/ _______) (_________________________) http://www.nfahc.co.uk http://www.healey-weekend.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Alan Seigrist Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 5:24 AM To: Editorgary@aol.com Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tripod Headlamps I have the PL700s on my BJ8 here in Hong Kong and, aside from looking cool, they really aren't all that great. Even my Lucas flamethrowers produce more light than the PL700s. I am thinking of selling my PLs and putting on Hellas or something that helps me see what's in front of me. On Thu, Apr 3, 2008 at 11:54 AM, wrote: > In a message dated 4/2/08 7:24:16 PM, Randy wrote > > > > Where can I find good Lucas repo tripod headlamps? I read some stuff > > online that says the M*** ones are not good repos of the PL700. Also, > > XKs Limited are really poor repos of the PL700. Where can I find good > > ones at a fair price for my 63 BJ7? > > > > Aside from the pseudo-vintage look, is there any particular reason for > searching for these rare, and VERY expensive artifacts? They were never > installed on > Healeys in the United States, and in fact from the early 1960s onward, > were > illegal on U.S. highways, where DOT regulations required sealed beam > headlamps. > Just curious. > Cheers > gary _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 3 08:26:50 2008 From: "J. Scott Morris" To: "Taylor, Todd S" , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 10:27:20 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] healey frame worth Hello Todd; Back on Feb 21st you sent the following note to the Healey List. "Taylor, Todd S" wrote: << Saturday I will be driving my stripped frame up to Canada to have it replace with a Jule Frame. Doing the research the worse case scenario is the boarder patrol will need an appraised value for the frame. What's it worth all rust etc...?? I'll have the fenders, shrouds, and doors with me too. Not sure if I have to have a value for those items?? I hope I can just tell them what I have and drive threw. Any one ever done this?? I've been told which entry point is the easiest to get threw. Just wondering how hard or easy this is to do.., I guess I'll find out on Saturday..>> Curiousity has got the better of me and I am wondering if you got your answer to "What's it worth all rust etc...??" and how your trip went; both at the boarder and at Martin Jansen / Jule Enterprise. Can you tell us a story? --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada; '60 MkI BN7 & '62 MkII BT7 J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --------------------------------- Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 3 09:04:09 2008 From: "Freese, Ken" To: "Alan" , , "Alan Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 08:04:12 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 'Le Mans' Headlamps -was Tripod Alan, I had NOS Le Mans lights on my 100S. I think the wattage of the bulb was the most significant factor in performance. They seemed to be about the same as my BJ8 Cibie lights with the same bulb. What is legal and common over here is the 55 watt. I bet the Team cars used something a lot stronger at Sebring and LeMans! Ken Freese 65 BJ8 Ex 100S _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 3 09:43:43 2008 From: Peter C To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:40:25 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Know Steve Averka? Looking for him. Have him call me at (800) 362-1025 or email me at peter@nosimport.com Thanks Peter C. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 3 09:49:24 2008 From: Michael Gladwin To: Healey List Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 11:49:43 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Seats Gentlemen; I am replacing the foam in my seat cushions (not backs) and have some questions. 1. One of my seats has a solid bottom (no we are not talking about FIA President's here) and the other a square cut-out through which the foam can be seen. I have cut the Nock seat softening holes in the foam (it still looks like the nest that the mouse family made) and these can be seen through the hole. Which is the correct design for a BT7 Mk2? 2. The new seat runners that I bought are chrome, is this correct? 3. The nuts holding the seat runners in place (from underneath the car) have been changed for the correct stepped nuts. These fit properly through the asbestos heat shield. Question: what was used on the non-asbestos positions (9 of the 12 positions)? The stepped nut can be used reversed, it seems unlikely that tight old BMC would use stepped bolts instead of something cheaper, but you never know. All and any advice welcome, Mike _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 3 10:23:36 2008 From: "Herbert Miller" To: "'Michael Gladwin'" , "'Healey List'" Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 11:24:08 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Seats --===============1384189173== Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1250" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Michael: I believe that the step nuts go thru the floors and thru the holes in the wooden slats. They mate to the studs on the seat sliders. This applies to all 12 nuts. The holes in the asbestos heat shield are large enough to accommodate a socket to tighten the step nuts. The asbestos heat shields are held away from the floor pan with square spacers made from the same material as the feat shield. Herb Miller 1962 BT7 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+hgmiller3=qwest.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+hgmiller3=qwest.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael Gladwin Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 10:50 AM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] Seats Gentlemen; I am replacing the foam in my seat cushions (not backs) and have some questions. 1. One of my seats has a solid bottom (no we are not talking about FIA President's here) and the other a square cut-out through which the foam can be seen. I have cut the Nock seat softening holes in the foam (it still looks like the nest that the mouse family made) and these can be seen through the hole. Which is the correct design for a BT7 Mk2? 2. The new seat runners that I bought are chrome, is this correct? 3. The nuts holding the seat runners in place (from underneath the car) have been changed for the correct stepped nuts. These fit properly through the asbestos heat shield. Question: what was used on the non-asbestos positions (9 of the 12 positions)? The stepped nut can be used reversed, it seems unlikely that tight old BMC would use stepped bolts instead of something cheaper, but you never know. All and any advice welcome, Mike Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as hgmiller3@qwest.net http://www.team.net/archive -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.15/728 - Release Date: 3/20/2007 8:07 AM -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.15/728 - Release Date: 3/20/2007 8:07 AM --===============1384189173== Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive --===============1384189173==-- From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 3 10:57:56 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Michael Gladwin" , "Healey List" Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 12:54:50 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Seats Michael, Herbert answered question 3 for you and was right on. For your question 1, the seat pans sometimes didn't match left to right, especially during transition periods. However, usually the seat bottom on a Mk 2 BT7 was solid, in fact from then 'till the end of production. For answer to your question 2, the new seat tracks you got aren't really chrome, they are a very bright zinc application. The originals were a dull zinc which can be perfectly duplicated by carefully bead blasting them to just dull the finish. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Gladwin" To: "Healey List" Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 11:49 AM Subject: [Healeys] Seats > Gentlemen; > I am replacing the foam in my seat cushions (not > backs) and have some questions. > > 1. One of my seats has a solid bottom (no we are not talking about FIA > President's here) and the other a square cut-out through which the > foam can be seen. I have cut the Nock seat softening holes in the > foam (it still looks like the nest that the mouse family made) and > these can be seen through the hole. Which is the correct design for a > BT7 Mk2? > > 2. The new seat runners that I bought are chrome, is this correct? > > 3. The nuts holding the seat runners in place (from underneath the > car) have been changed for the correct stepped nuts. These fit > properly through the asbestos heat shield. Question: what was used on > the non-asbestos positions (9 of the 12 positions)? The stepped nut > can be used reversed, it seems unlikely that tight old BMC would use > stepped bolts instead of something cheaper, but you never know. > > All and any advice welcome, > > Mike > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 3 10:59:44 2008 From: To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 10:00:01 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] WTB Complete BJ8 drivetrain A local fellow is seeking a complete BJ8 drive train for his 67 He needs a motor and tranny complete, rebuilt or rebuildable. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 3 11:12:57 2008 From: "Michael Salter" To: "'Michael Gladwin'" , "'Healey List'" Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 13:13:13 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Seats Hi Mike, I can't help you much on #1, I think the car should have steel seat bases with no holes but I'm sure someone will come to your aid there. #2 The seat rails should be zinc plated, are you sure that yours are not just very bright zinc? You can check with the edge of a file. Chrome is very hard and a file will not go through it easily. #3 I think you may have the assembly order incorrect here. The nuts are installed with the tube section upward. They do not contact the asbestos in any way; in fact there are large clearance holes in the asbestos. A spring washer and then a flat washer are installed on to the tube section of the nuts which then pass through the floor, though the tar paper, and through the wood spacers on t the studs on the runners. Michael Salter 100 (1953) AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/ -----Original Message----- On Behalf Of Michael Gladwin Sent: April 3, 2008 11:50 AM To: Healey List Subject: [Healeys] Seats Gentlemen; I am replacing the foam in my seat cushions (not backs) and have some questions. 1. One of my seats has a solid bottom (no we are not talking about FIA President's here) and the other a square cut-out through which the foam can be seen. I have cut the Nock seat softening holes in the foam (it still looks like the nest that the mouse family made) and these can be seen through the hole. Which is the correct design for a BT7 Mk2? 2. The new seat runners that I bought are chrome, is this correct? 3. The nuts holding the seat runners in place (from underneath the car) have been changed for the correct stepped nuts. These fit properly through the asbestos heat shield. Question: what was used on the non-asbestos positions (9 of the 12 positions)? The stepped nut can be used reversed, it seems unlikely that tight old BMC would use stepped bolts instead of something cheaper, but you never know. All and any advice welcome, Mike _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 3 11:29:47 2008 From: "Taylor, Todd S" To: Healey list Date: Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:17:42 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Frame I took my BN6 structure to Jule Enterprises in Canada in Feb. to get the frame replaced. I was asked to Describe my trip here because there might be a few interested. So here goes.. See picture links below... In preparing for this trip I called the Canadian boarder patrol explaining what I was doing They said I really didn't have to do anything at worse case they would ask me the value of the structure. Ok, where would I get the value of the structure? They suggested maybe EBAY Or you can do it yourself, Hmmmm Martin says it's scrap metal, Ok, so I did a little research and made some copied of items for a folder I was to carry. The last thing I made was a copy of the contact information from Jule Enterprises web site for reference. I was told the Peace Bridge is the better crossing with stuff like this in buffalo. It was about a 4 hour trip for me one way.. I stripped my car down to the super structure and threw it with all the fenders, doors, shrouds, tranny cover etc.. in a U-haul trailer and drove it to Jules... The only thing at the boarder was to show ID and he asked me what was going on with the trailer. He wanted some sort of an invoice or something showing what I was doing. I didn't have anything to show him but the Jules web site information. He looked at that asked a few question about Jules and let us go threw. The rest of the trip was driving and talking with Martin at Jules, what a wealth of information we got about Healeys. They had 4 other healeys in the Garage at various stages including a 59 corvette. Martin showed us their rack and pinion steering setup for Healeys, fuel injection system in the works. His other cars. These guys are real modern day motor heads. It was a very good trip, can't wait to go back, besides the frame service he's putting together a Shopping list of services that they can perform on my car. I'm not sure if I'll have any issues bring the car back across the boarder. I don't have any paper work saying I took the car over so I hope they won't try to say I bought the whole thing in Canada but I'll have an invoice stating the work that was done. Martin thinks I won't have a problem.. I briefly described the trip here because there is a limit to what the list can handle. I've owned this car since 1978 and hasn't been on the road since 1979. I've only told my story about my healey to the 100-6 registry person.. Any questions you can reach me off the list.. Just making a driver out of the car.. I'll need help from the list in the future at rebuild I'm sure. http://www.jule-enterprises.com The Healey tour pictures are here http://picasaweb.google.com/ostrouch/Todd_Healey_Tour_Feb_2008?authkey=Y k2GIlUntsE You might be better off looking at the larger pictures because I noticed some of the thumb nails haven't come through But the picture are still there if any one is interested. http://picasaweb.google.com/ostrouch/Todd_Healey_Tour_Feb_2008/photo?aut hkey=Yk2GIlUntsE#5170365475574683794 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 3 19:36:05 2008 From: james smith To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 18:36:36 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tripod Headlamps Here are some add-on tripod covers. They simply attach under the chrome rim. They are fake but They look pretty good, and the price is right. Anyone try them? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/7-AUSTIN-HEALEY-CHROME-HEADLIGHT-COVERS-SET-OF-TWO_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742Q2em153Q2el1262QQcategoryZ42606QQihZ006QQitemZ160160730645QQtcZphoto#ebayphotohosting Jim in CT ----- Original Message ---- From: Alan Seigrist To: Editorgary@aol.com Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Sent: Thursday, April 3, 2008 12:24:09 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tripod Headlamps I have the PL700s on my BJ8 here in Hong Kong and, aside from looking cool, they really aren't all that great. Even my Lucas flamethrowers produce more light than the PL700s. I am thinking of selling my PLs and putting on Hellas or something that helps me see what's in front of me. On Thu, Apr 3, 2008 at 11:54 AM, wrote: > In a message dated 4/2/08 7:24:16 PM, Randy wrote > > > > Where can I find good Lucas repo tripod headlamps? I read some stuff > > online that says the M*** ones are not good repos of the PL700. Also, > > XKs Limited are really poor repos of the PL700. Where can I find good > > ones at a fair price for my 63 BJ7? > > > > Aside from the pseudo-vintage look, is there any particular reason for > searching for these rare, and VERY expensive artifacts? They were never > installed on > Healeys in the United States, and in fact from the early 1960s onward, > were > illegal on U.S. highways, where DOT regulations required sealed beam > headlamps. > Just curious. > Cheers > gary _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 3 20:11:04 2008 From: MKIII4ME@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 22:11:34 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Upholstery help Met a lady at the Barrett Jackson in Fla. last week. She has a Phase 1 BJ8 and lives in Warrensburg, NY. 12855 which is 1 hour north of Albany or 30 minutes from Sarasota Springs, NY. She would like to get her top replaced and needs the name of an upholstery shop that can do the job for her. Her regular mechanic is quoting her way too much money. Can anyone offer the names of some shops close by. I'll forward the responses. Thanks in advance. Dennis Saxon 1965 BJ8 "Nigel" **************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 3 20:48:50 2008 From: To: Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 21:49:12 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Upholstery help <> What's "too much", Dennis?? <> Nearest I know of would be Rich Chrysler in ONT, CA or Carroll at Top Down (WAY south)! Ed _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 3 21:23:59 2008 From: "John Rued" To: "Healey list" Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 21:24:31 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Frame For what it is worth: Healey Werks is a U.S. importer of Kilmartin frames. JR _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 3 22:50:32 2008 From: Charlie Frazer To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 21:51:47 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Short rubber strap According to the originality guidelines, the 3000 cars had an odd-shaped, 4 rubber strap used to secure the capillary tube to either the heater hose or to the breather hose between the engine block and firewall. The 4 strap is an unusual shape with two holes and a T shaped end. On a 65 BJ8, how should the strap be attached? To which hose? How are the two holes used? One hole must accept the T-shaped end. Whats the other one for? Thanks for your help. Charlie Frazer cfrazer@uoregon.edu _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 4 00:09:22 2008 From: scotyp@comcast.net To: Charlie Frazer , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2008 06:08:33 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Short rubber strap Charlie, The rubber strap holds the capillary tube to the heater hose. The tube is wound 3 times in about a 2 inch diameter coil and is gathered and attached to the hose. I don't know about 2 holes. Perhaps it is to allow a few size adjustments to the strap similar to a belt.... Cheers, Scot 66' BJ8 -------------- Original message -------------- From: Charlie Frazer > According to the originality guidelines, the 3000 cars had an > odd-shaped, 4 rubber strap used to secure the capillary tube to either > the heater hose or to the breather hose between the engine block and > firewall. > The 4 strap is an unusual shape with two holes and a T shaped end. > On a 65 BJ8, how should the strap be attached? > To which hose? > How are the two holes used? > One hole must accept the T-shaped end. Whats the other one for? > Thanks for your help. > Charlie Frazer > cfrazer@uoregon.edu > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as scotyp@comcast.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 4 07:00:15 2008 From: Carroll A Phillips To: healey list Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:00:33 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] radiator needed Need a good original (not recored) radiator for a customers BJ8. must be dent free and core in good shape, would be nice if original tags were still there. Thanks, Carroll Phillips Top Down _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 4 07:42:09 2008 From: Weston Keyes To: Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 09:42:41 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Gauge restorers Hello Folks, Has anyone had experience with gauge restorers and can recommend someone? I have talked to the folks at Nisoner in New York. Just wondering who else people have had experience with. I need to do all gauges for a BJ8. Thanks Wes Keyes York, Maine _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 4 07:49:03 2008 From: "Tracy Drummond" To: "Healey List" Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 06:49:35 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] FS - Factory Hardtop wooden parts I have a few sets of the left and right wooden spacers made of oak hardwood from originals as a template. Contact me off-list if you are interested. Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 4 08:31:39 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Weston Keyes" , Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 10:28:24 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gauge restorers I've been very happy with Nisongers. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Weston Keyes" To: Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 9:42 AM Subject: [Healeys] Gauge restorers > Hello Folks, > > Has anyone had experience with gauge restorers and can recommend > someone? > I have talked to the folks at Nisoner in New York. Just wondering who else > people have had experience with. I need to do all gauges for a BJ8. > > Thanks > > Wes Keyes > York, Maine > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 4 08:44:32 2008 From: "Charley Braum" To: "Spridgets List" , "Healey List" Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:44:40 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Castrol Products / Contact Does anyone have an 'inside' contact at Castrol? Please contact me off-list, thanks. C B _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 4 09:06:16 2008 From: "Freese, Ken" To: Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 08:06:27 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 fan selection pics If anyone is interested, I took some photo's of the Dennis Welch 5 blade fan, Moss 6 blade 15 inch fan, and 60's Mustang 5 blade 15 inch fan and the installation of the "Mustang" fan with the Moss shroud. I first saw the shroud and 6 blade fan in the Nock's catalog so maybe it is really their development. I don't know. If interested, contact me off the list. Ken _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 4 10:05:21 2008 From: David Nock To: Healey List List Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 09:05:51 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] SMOG TESTS SB 1549 Senate Bill There are back at it again trying to make the older cars do smog test. http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/07-08/bill/sen/sb_1501-1550/ sb_1549_bill_20080222_introduced.html David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . . _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 4 10:31:20 2008 From: Michael Gladwin To: Healey List Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 12:31:27 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Filters Gents: I there a cross-over, modern, commercial filter insert for the original design on a BT7? Could not find this in the archives. Thanks Mike _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 4 11:31:16 2008 From: Bill Gildea To: Austin Healey Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:27:17 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach When I perused the Digest, I did not notice any mention of the Healeys sold at the Barrett-Jackson Auction last weekend. For those interested, the following went at nice prices: '60 3000 BT7 - $54,000 '60 3000 BT7 - $70,000 (Kurt Tanner) '65 3000 BJ8 - $125,000 (Kurt Tanner -Gold) Bill Gildea _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 4 11:33:17 2008 From: "Mike Carpenter" To: "Healey List List" , "David Nock" Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 10:30:56 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] SMOG TESTS SB 1549 Senate Bill Arizona passed a law that states if the vehicle is covered by a collector car insurance such as Taylor, Hagerty, etc.. the car is exempt from all smog requirements. This was originally introduced by one of our Congressmen who was later killed by 2 racing vehicles driven by teenagers and he was in his beautiful Camero. Perhaps other states can consider a similar law for those of us who love and maintain our antiques and classics and cover them with Classic Insurance. Mike BJ8, 2 Model As, Graham, T-Bird ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Nock" To: "Healey List List" Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 9:05 AM Subject: [Healeys] SMOG TESTS SB 1549 Senate Bill > There are back at it again trying to make the older cars do smog test. > > > http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/07-08/bill/sen/sb_1501-1550/ > sb_1549_bill_20080222_introduced.html > > > > David Nock > British Car Specialists > Stockton Ca 95205 > 209-948-8767 > > www.britishcarspecialists.com > . > . > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as m.j.carpenter@cox.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 4 11:46:22 2008 From: To: Michael Gladwin , Healey List Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 10:40:38 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Filters Michael, Consider a spin on adapter and use K&N HP-2009 oil filters. You'll be happy and these filters have the flo-back device improving over the original design. Cheers! It's off to the races at Sear's Point for the weekend wheeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!! Tracy ---- Michael Gladwin wrote: > Gents: > I there a cross-over, modern, commercial filter insert for > the original design on a BT7? Could not find this in the archives. > Thanks > Mike > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bighealey@charter.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 4 11:47:07 2008 From: To: David Nock , Healey List List Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 10:42:04 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] SMOG TESTS SB 1549 Senate Bill Dave, Maybe you'll need to add a "de-tune" service to your bag of tricks at BCS. Tracy ---- David Nock wrote: > There are back at it again trying to make the older cars do smog test. > > > http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/07-08/bill/sen/sb_1501-1550/ > sb_1549_bill_20080222_introduced.html > > > > David Nock > British Car Specialists > Stockton Ca 95205 > 209-948-8767 > > www.britishcarspecialists.com > . > . > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bighealey@charter.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 4 12:17:51 2008 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 14:06:11 EDT Subject: [Healeys] That funny rubber strap In a message dated 4/4/08 10:48:36 AM, healeys-request@autox.team.net writes: > Charlie, > The rubber strap holds the capillary tube to the heater hose. The tube is > wound 3 times in about a 2 inch diameter coil and is gathered and attached to > the hose. I don't know about 2 holes. Perhaps it is to allow a few size > adjustments to the strap similar to a belt.... > > Cheers, > > Scot > I first saw that rubber strap when I was working in my father's bicycle shop in Wisconsin in the 50s. It was a common piece on English bikes, used to fasten the cable to the rear brake to the main tube in the frame, so it fastened once around the main tube and once around the cable, using both holes. I think of it as proof that the English designers, who would have been very familar with this part, saw no reason in re-inventing the wheel, or the strap, when there was one already available for 3 pence ha'penny. Cheers gary ************** Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 4 12:18:41 2008 From: "Leonard Hartnett" To: "Healey Mail List" Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 11:07:41 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] SMOG TESTS SB 1549 Senate Bill Here is a further comment regarding David's e-mail as I read SB1549 (the illegitimate offspring of AB616 that was defeated recently??). This is not of interest just to The Valley and California. As written, 1549 only applies to The San Juaquin Valley (CA) Unified Air Pollution Control District. However, if passed, it is a foot in the door that could spread to the entire state of California and to the eleven other states that follow California's lead in pollution matters. Re: Mike Carpenter's comment: "Arizona passed a law that states if the vehicle is covered by a collector car insurance such as Taylor, Hagerty, etc.. the car is exempt from all smog requirements." SB1549 also contains that provision. However, the following are also included: "...Any motor vehicle excepted by this paragraph shall be subject to testing and to certification requirements as determined by the department, if any of the following apply: (i) The department determines through remote sensing activities or other means (I have never been able to find out what the 'other means' are but could mean 'visual' - lots of smoke) that there is a substantial probability that the vehicle...would fail for other cause a smog check test as specified in Section 44012..." "...The vehicle has been selected for testing pursuant to Section 44014.7 or any other provision of this chapter authorizing out-of-cycle testing..." and Under the classic car provision: "...The motor vehicle complies with the exhaust emissions standards for that motor vehicle's class and model-year as prescribed by the department, and the motor vehicle passes a functional inspection of the fuel cap and a visual inspection for liquid fuel leaks..." To the best of my knowledge, there were no "..established exhaust emissions standards at the time of manufacture..." of our vehicles. The phrase "...complies with the standards...as prescribed by the department...", leaves the door wide open to SMOG check our vehicles at any time that the State gets the urge (pressure by environmental lobbyists?). Although or vehicles are currently exempt by their age, there are loopholes in the law/Health and Safety Code that allow for random SMOG checks. (The Other) Len Vacaville, California, USA 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Nock" To: "Healey List List" Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 9:05 AM Subject: [Healeys] SMOG TESTS SB 1549 Senate Bill > There are back at it again trying to make the older cars do smog test. > > > http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/07-08/bill/sen/sb_1501-1550/ > sb_1549_bill_20080222_introduced.html > > > > David Nock > British Car Specialists > Stockton Ca 95205 > 209-948-8767 > > www.britishcarspecialists.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 4 12:19:25 2008 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 14:17:35 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Rubber Strap in today's terms In a message dated 4/4/08 10:48:36 AM, healeys-request@autox.team.net writes: > Charlie, > The rubber strap holds the capillary tube to the heater hose. The tube is > wound 3 times in about a 2 inch diameter coil and is gathered and attached to > the hose. I don't know about 2 holes. Perhaps it is to allow a few size > adjustments to the strap similar to a belt > Thinking more about this situation, as a reviewer of contemporary automobiles, it occurs to me that if such a strap were needed today: The Americans wouldn't put one on, then would send out a dealer service bulletin that on the first regular service the mechanic should fasten the two parts together with a zip-tie. The Germans would assign an industrial designer to engineer a fastener to be made in stainless steel, train their assemblers to install it, then add its presence to the quality control check list at the end of that assembly station. The Koreans would copy the German part and make it for one-tenth the cost. On the first redesign cycle, the Japanese would redesign the major parts involved so that no attachment strap would be required. Just one person's take on the state of the industry. Cheers Gary ************** Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 4 17:21:43 2008 From: "John Soderling" To: "Healey List" Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 16:20:07 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] CSRG Vintage Races At Sears Point Raceway Anyone going to Sears Point tomorrow, Saturday, for the CSRG vintage racing? Cully Anderson and I will be there to watch Gary Black and Jim Gregg race their big Healeys. There will also be a number of Sprites racing. Vrooom vrooom, John _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 4 17:30:25 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Healeys" Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 19:27:17 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Lamp Search Hello all, Again I am in need of some assistance. The 4123 original mile Hundred resurrection with start up I wrote about last week is proceeding very well but I've run into a snag. The car was fitted with contemporary U.S. made spot lamps when it was new. One of these is still fine but the other is burnt out. I really want to try to get a proper exact replacement for this lamp in keeping with the period originality of this unique car. These spot lamps are etched Chas. E. King & Co. Chicago 22 U.S.A. on the glass lens. The lamp is approx. 5 1/2" outside diameter sealed beam with two screw terminals on the back of the sealed beam, and a paper label is affixed to the sealed beam stating the following: No. 37-12 12 Volt "Speed-Lite" Charles E. King and Co. 960 W. Chicago Ave, CHICAGO 22 ILL. Made in U.S.A. Can anybody supply me with another sealed beam of this description? A number of pictures of these lamps can be seen on our Southern Ontario Healey Club web site http://www.ahcso.com under the February event. Thanks very much, Rich Chrysler _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 4 18:30:10 2008 From: "Mark and Kathy" To: , "Charlie Frazer" Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 20:29:56 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Short rubber strap If you haven't caught this yet. Our Healey Guru himself was nice enough to add an "actual size" picture of this strap in his Tech Talk manual. And this can easily be made from an old inner tube that I'm sure we all have one or two in the garage. Page 114, and it even has a picture of where it goes. Well done Norm, Thanks. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlie Frazer" To: Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 12:51 AM Subject: [Healeys] Short rubber strap > According to the originality guidelines, the 3000 cars had an > odd-shaped, 4 rubber strap used to secure the capillary tube to either > the heater hose or to the breather hose between the engine block and > firewall. > The 4 strap is an unusual shape with two holes and a T shaped end. > On a 65 BJ8, how should the strap be attached? > To which hose? > How are the two holes used? > One hole must accept the T-shaped end. Whats the other one for? > Thanks for your help. > Charlie Frazer _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 4 19:24:14 2008 From: rrengineer@dslextreme.com To: "Mark and Kathy" Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 18:24:03 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Short rubber strap If this is the "John Bull" strap that has the "T" end on it that goes through the hole, then I believe that Clarke Spares sells a nice repro. I use one to locate the choke cable to one of the heater clamps on my Bugeye. Mike MacLean 56 BN2 60 AN5 Mark and Kathy > If you haven't caught this yet. Our Healey Guru himself was nice enough > to > add an > "actual size" picture of this strap in his Tech Talk manual. And this > can > easily be > made from an old inner tube that I'm sure we all have one or two in the > garage. > > Page 114, and it even has a picture of where it goes. > > Well done Norm, Thanks. > > Mark > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Charlie Frazer" > To: > Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 12:51 AM > Subject: [Healeys] Short rubber strap > > >> According to the originality guidelines, the 3000 cars had an >> odd-shaped, 4 rubber strap used to secure the capillary tube to either >> the heater hose or to the breather hose between the engine block and >> firewall. >> The 4 strap is an unusual shape with two holes and a T shaped end. >> On a 65 BJ8, how should the strap be attached? >> To which hose? >> How are the two holes used? >> One hole must accept the T-shaped end. Whats the other one for? >> Thanks for your help. >> Charlie Frazer _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 4 21:25:14 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Leonard Hartnett" Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 11:22:58 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] SMOG TESTS SB 1549 Senate Bill > The worst part of all of this is they are using "Climate Change" as an > excuse to do this, but legislators don't understand the science that an > Escalade will put almost three times as much CO2 into the atmosphere than a > Healey 100 going down the road. If they really are serious about CO2 they > need to be taking off all the Suburbans and Escalades off the road first (no > offiense meant to Suburban owners!)... > > If it's climate change they are worried about, they are barking up the > wrong tree... > Alan _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 4 21:47:42 2008 From: "Richard Ewald" To: "Alan Seigrist" Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 20:48:03 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] SMOG TESTS SB 1549 Senate Bill See right here is the crux of the problem. A very dirty car (A big Healey for example) puts out a very high amount of carbon monoxide, and unburnt hydrocarbons. I've never had a 3000 on a smog machine, but I have had plenty of MGs and Sprites. They love to run about 7-8% CO when set up right, and the HC at maybe 300-500 PPM. Contrast that to my late model Volvo. CO is about 0.00%-0.10% and will probably run closer to the 0.00. HC will be somewhere between a -15PPM to maybe +15PPM. So how do they get such clean results out of the new car? Well EFI is one answer, New engine designs is another but a fair part of it is the Cat converter. The cat has two parts one part oxides the HC and CO the other Reduces the NOX. HC + O2 = H20 + CO2 CO + O2 = CO2 In both cases CO2 is made in the converter. So the deal is if you are trying to keep CO2 out of the air, your old Healey is better at it than a new car. A new car exhaust might have 13-14% CO2 in the exhaust, an old British car might have 7-9% If however you are trying to fight smog, the new car is better. My personal opinion is that the SJ valley should be subject to biannual smog checks just like the non-attainment areas (So Cal) using the exact same rules. The state should not try to re-invent the wheel here. $.02 Rick On Fri, Apr 4, 2008 at 8:22 PM, Alan Seigrist wrote: > > The worst part of all of this is they are using "Climate Change" as an > > excuse to do this, but legislators don't understand the science _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 4 22:12:45 2008 From: john spaur To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:44:24 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gauge restorers Hi Weston, I use Palo Alto Speedometer on the west coast but from what I have heard Nisongers is highly recommended. Bottom line is that I would be go with someone local; any competent shop can do the work. Just be sure you know exactly what they are going to do in the rebuild. Palo Alto speedometer rebuilt my temperature gauge and they even plated the case. Being new to the rebuild business I was clueless and the finish product exceeded my expectations and they used the right plating material; great job! John '62 BT7 At 10:28 AM 4/4/2008 -0400, Rich C wrote: >I've been very happy with Nisongers. > >Rich Chrysler > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Weston Keyes" >To: >Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 9:42 AM >Subject: [Healeys] Gauge restorers > > > > Hello Folks, > > > > Has anyone had experience with gauge restorers and can recommend > > someone? _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 4 22:32:10 2008 From: "Leonard Hartnett" To: "Healey Mail List" Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 21:32:42 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] SMOG TESTS SB 1549 Senate Bill Richard: For your comparison purposes, the last SMOG test required on my BJ8 in July, 1997, produced the following readings: 2500 RPM MAX ALLOWABLE HC PPM: 600 MEASURED: 112 MAX ALLOWABLE C0 %: 4.5 MEASURED: 4.07 CO2: 11.3 IDLE RPM MAX ALLOWABLE HC PPM: 700 MEASURED: 671 MAX ALLOWABLE CO %: 5.5 MEASURED: 5.03 CO2: 8.2 (The Other) Len Vacaville, California, USA 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031 ----- Original Message ----- From: Richard Ewald To: Alan Seigrist Cc: Leonard Hartnett ; Healey Mail List Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 8:48 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] SMOG TESTS SB 1549 Senate Bill See right here is the crux of the problem. A very dirty car (A big Healey for example) puts out a very high amount of carbon monoxide, and unburnt hydrocarbons. I've never had a 3000 on a smog machine, but I have had plenty of MGs and Sprites. They love to run about 7-8% CO when set up right, and the HC at maybe 300-500 PPM. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 4 22:58:39 2008 From: "Richard Ewald" To: "Leonard Hartnett" Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 21:59:06 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] SMOG TESTS SB 1549 Senate Bill The numbers I posted were idle readings. You idle HC is a little higher, your idle CO is a bit lower, and you CO2 is right were I guessed it would be. Overall not a bad guess I would say. It is possible that with a little bit fatter idle the CO would go up and the HC would go down, but it is hard to say without being right there playing with the engine. Rick On Fri, Apr 4, 2008 at 9:32 PM, Leonard Hartnett wrote: > Richard: For your comparison purposes, the last SMOG test required on my > BJ8 > in July, 1997, produced the following readings: > > 2500 RPM > MAX ALLOWABLE HC PPM: 600 > MEASURED: 112 > MAX ALLOWABLE C0 %: 4.5 > MEASURED: 4.07 > CO2: 11.3 > > IDLE RPM > MAX ALLOWABLE HC PPM: 700 > MEASURED: 671 > MAX ALLOWABLE CO %: 5.5 > MEASURED: 5.03 > CO2: 8.2 > > (The Other) Len > Vacaville, California, USA > 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031 > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Richard Ewald > To: Alan Seigrist > Cc: Leonard Hartnett ; Healey Mail List > Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 8:48 PM > Subject: Re: [Healeys] SMOG TESTS SB 1549 Senate Bill > > > See right here is the crux of the problem. A very dirty car (A big > Healey > for example) puts out a very high amount of carbon monoxide, and unburnt > hydrocarbons. I've never had a 3000 on a smog machine, but I have had > plenty > of MGs and Sprites. They love to run about 7-8% CO when set up right, and > the > HC at maybe 300-500 PPM. > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richard.ewald@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 5 00:38:53 2008 From: Charlie Frazer To: "Mark and Kathy" Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 23:38:33 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Short rubber strap Perfect. Everything I needed to know. Thanks to Norman, Mark, Gary and Scott Charlie On Apr 4, 2008, at 5:29 PM, Mark and Kathy wrote: If you haven't caught this yet. Our Healey Guru himself was nice enough to add an "actual size" picture of this strap in his Tech Talk manual. And this can easily be made from an old inner tube that I'm sure we all have one or two in the garage. Page 114, and it even has a picture of where it goes. Well done Norm, Thanks. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlie Frazer" To: Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 12:51 AM Subject: [Healeys] Short rubber strap > According to the originality guidelines, the 3000 cars had an > odd-shaped, 4 rubber strap used to secure the capillary tube to either > the heater hose or to the breather hose between the engine block and > firewall. > The 4 strap is an unusual shape with two holes and a T shaped end. > On a 65 BJ8, how should the strap be attached? > To which hose? > How are the two holes used? > One hole must accept the T-shaped end. Whats the other one for? > Thanks for your help. > Charlie Frazer _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 5 05:41:47 2008 From: Douglas W Flagg To: richard.ewald@gmail.com Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 07:40:36 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] SMOG TESTS SB 1549 Senate Bill The temperature and CO2 levels have been changing for millennia on planet Earth (up and down) and to think that our LBC's are in any way impacting this fact is absurd. We have no control over sun spots and the activity which controls our cloud cover and CO2 retention. When all is said and done we will be gone and our planet (and Healey's) will have survived. Enjoy your cars and leave the rest to Mother Nature (who you don't want to fool with!!) IMHO. Doug > The numbers I posted were idle readings. You idle HC is a little > higher, > your idle CO is a bit lower, and you CO2 is right were I guessed it > would > be. Overall not a bad guess I would say. > It is possible that with a little bit fatter idle the CO would go up > and the > HC would go down, but it is hard to say without being right there > playing > with the engine. > > Rick > > On Fri, Apr 4, 2008 at 9:32 PM, Leonard Hartnett > > wrote: > > > Richard: For your comparison purposes, the last SMOG test > required on my > > BJ8 > > in July, 1997, produced the following readings: > > > > 2500 RPM > > MAX ALLOWABLE HC PPM: 600 > > MEASURED: 112 > > MAX ALLOWABLE C0 %: 4.5 > > MEASURED: 4.07 > > CO2: 11.3 > > > > IDLE RPM > > MAX ALLOWABLE HC PPM: 700 > > MEASURED: 671 > > MAX ALLOWABLE CO %: 5.5 > > MEASURED: 5.03 > > CO2: 8.2 > > > > (The Other) Len > > Vacaville, California, USA > > 1967 3000 MKIII, HBJ8L39031 > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Richard Ewald > > To: Alan Seigrist > > Cc: Leonard Hartnett ; Healey Mail List > > Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 8:48 PM > > Subject: Re: [Healeys] SMOG TESTS SB 1549 Senate Bill > > > > > > See right here is the crux of the problem. A very dirty car (A > big > > Healey > > for example) puts out a very high amount of carbon monoxide, and > unburnt > > hydrocarbons. I've never had a 3000 on a smog machine, but I have > had > > plenty > > of MGs and Sprites. They love to run about 7-8% CO when set up > right, and > > the > > HC at maybe 300-500 PPM. > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys@autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as richard.ewald@gmail.com > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > ________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as dwflagg@juno.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 5 05:43:55 2008 From: Douglas W Flagg To: jmsdarch@sbcglobal.net Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 07:32:51 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gauge restorers Hi Weston, I have used Nisongers many times. Bob Castognetta is first class, but he is less involved with the business these days. They do excellent work. Unlike the early days, they just do rebuilds, i.e., they no longer do the small specialty work. The only thing I would recommend is that you be very specific and detailed in what you want done. I once sent them an NOS instrument to have the needle repainted and they rebuilt it, including blasting the case. Be sure to put in bold letters that if there are any questions to call you before proceeding with any work. As I said before they done superb work, but you just need to stay on top of your request. Doug > Hi Weston, > > I use Palo Alto Speedometer on the west coast but from what I have > heard Nisongers is highly recommended. > > Bottom line is that I would be go with someone local; any competent > > shop can do the work. Just be sure you know exactly what they are > going to do in the rebuild. Palo Alto speedometer rebuilt my > temperature gauge and they even plated the case. Being new to the > rebuild business I was clueless and the finish product exceeded my > expectations and they used the right plating material; great job! > > John > '62 BT7 > > At 10:28 AM 4/4/2008 -0400, Rich C wrote: > >I've been very happy with Nisongers. > > > >Rich Chrysler > > > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: "Weston Keyes" > >To: > >Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 9:42 AM > >Subject: [Healeys] Gauge restorers > > > > > > > Hello Folks, > > > > > > Has anyone had experience with gauge restorers and can > recommend > > > someone? > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as dwflagg@juno.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 5 05:44:30 2008 From: TimWardUK@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 07:44:55 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Brake Balance Hi List My Frogeye has just passed its annual test. However, it was noted that the Left side Brakes front and Rear both had lower braking effort than the right side brakes. Not enough to unbalance the car, but different from what it was a few years ago when the front Brakes were perfectly balanced, and the rear much closer than they are now. Does the list have any ideas as to why this has happened, and what I may be able to do to correct the situation? I should mention that the front brakes are Disks and I rebuilt last year the front right as one of the pistons had seized up and was not moving. No such problem with the left brakes. All ideas welcome. Thanks Tim BJ8 67 Frogeye 59 Tim Ward Warwick House 12 Mill Road Kislingbury Northants. NN7 4BB Tel: 07855 388 751 _www.SixSigmaWorks.co.uk_ (http://www.sixsigmaworks.co.uk/) www.TimWardAssociates.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 5 06:08:55 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: TimWardUK@aol.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 07:08:06 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Balance Tim - Have you replaced your flex lines and flushed the system anytime in the last few years? I would try that first before trying to figure anything out. L rear probably just needs adjustment. L front may have crud or a bad flex line partially blocking fluid flow. Alan On 4/5/08, TimWardUK@aol.com wrote: > Hi List > > My Frogeye has just passed its annual test. However, it was noted that the > Left side Brakes front and Rear both had lower braking effort than the right > > side brakes. Not enough to unbalance the car, but different from what it was > a > few years ago when the front Brakes were perfectly balanced, and the rear > much closer than they are now. > > Does the list have any ideas as to why this has happened, and what I may be > able to do to correct the situation? I should mention that the front brakes > are Disks and I rebuilt last year the front right as one of the pistons had > seized up and was not moving. No such problem with the left brakes. > > All ideas welcome. > > Thanks > > Tim > BJ8 67 > Frogeye 59 > > Tim Ward > Warwick House > 12 Mill Road > Kislingbury > Northants. NN7 4BB > Tel: 07855 388 751 > > _www.SixSigmaWorks.co.uk_ (http://www.sixsigmaworks.co.uk/) > www.TimWardAssociates.com > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 5 06:38:10 2008 From: Warthodson@aol.com To: bill@execrecruiter.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 08:38:33 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Was Gold the color of the car or is that an Austin-Healey recognized Concours Gold car or some other definition of Gold? Gary Hodson In a message dated 4/4/2008 12:33:26 P.M. Central Daylight Time, bill@execrecruiter.com writes: '65 3000 BJ8 - $125,000 (Kurt Tanner -Gold) **************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 5 07:07:48 2008 From: "Mark and Kathy" To: Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 09:07:36 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Gas Quality During a job the other day I was forced to listen to this "Good Old Boy" talking to an unknowledgeable secretary about how poor the quality of gas is at "such and such" places so he only goes to Shell stations. He claims that he gets much better gas mileage out of Shell gas as compared to the equal octane of other stations. Even though I have to drive around all day for a living I have never really been one to focus on what my gas mileage is from the use of one company's gas over the other. Being that gas prices are going through the roof these days , curiosity is getting the best of me. Is it time to start focusing on the best MPG from certain manufacturers over others? Personally I find myself using the convenience stores more than any cause its convenient. (7-11s mostly) which is BP gas now. Keeping track of my mileage is a daily activity but figuring my mileage has not been. Is it time to change? This is in reference more towards our daily drivers cause we all know our Healeys are measured in FPM (Fun per miles). Mark _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 5 07:36:18 2008 From: To: Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 15:36:43 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] WG: SMOG TESTS SB 1549 Senate Bill Doug, Please first ask competent scientiests who can tell you that actual temperature change on earth is directly depending on CO2 emissions of menkind. You may be told by your pol.... that this is not the case, but we here in Europe face the problems of melting glaciers, having extremely more and havier thunderstorms and tornados. This is fact and cannot be thrown away by fly-by-night pol.... I do not use the word politicians any more. Think this is not the right forum to tell more, but here in Europe we live on the same earth and are very sensible on this issue and have to live with pollutions coming from outside Europe. Sorry, but had to say this. Josef Eckert Koenigswinter/Germany - Douglas W Flagg Gesendet: Samstag, 5. April 2008 13:41 An: richard.ewald@gmail.com Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Betreff: Re: [Healeys] SMOG TESTS SB 1549 Senate Bill The temperature and CO2 levels have been changing for millennia on planet Earth (up and down) and to think that our LBC's are in any way impacting this fact is absurd. We have no control over sun spots and the activity which controls our cloud cover and CO2 retention. When all is said and done we will be gone and our planet (and Healey's) will have survived. Enjoy your cars and leave the rest to Mother Nature (who you don't want to fool with!!) IMHO. Doug _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 5 08:04:42 2008 From: Bob Spidell To: triumphs@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 05 Apr 2008 07:05:21 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gas Quality I'm not a pro, but as an aspiring chemist at one time and an auto enthusiast I've kept somewhat informed on this topic. All gas--in California at least--comes from only a few refineries. My understanding is that all the suppliers use the same base stock and add their own additive packages. Presumably, the "name" brands MIGHT use more or better additives, but thats only hearsay. Anecdotally, I can tell you I kept track of mileage in my Ford Ranger for over 12 years and 112,000 miles. Usually, I filled up at the local "off-brand" Rotten Robbie station. I also filled up with Chevron at my father's when I visited (he's a farmer and has his own tank). Both were 87 octane unleaded. The mileage never varied. I've also used many brands of premium in my BJ8 traveling throughout the western US--paying studious attention to mileage--and have noticed no difference (from 15 to 24mpg depending on terrain, driving style and presence of local law enforcement ;). In CA, we get two different blends of fuel: "winter" and "summer." The winter fuel is blended for a higher vapor pressure and the summer blend--I believe--contains more oxygenates to help reduce smog (used to be MTBE, now probably ethanol). The summer blend will give somewhat lower mileage (maybe 1-2 highway mpg). Tire type and pressure probably makes a bigger difference. The GOB was BS'n. bs Mark and Kathy wrote: > During a job the other day I was forced to listen to this "Good Old Boy" > talking to an unknowledgeable secretary about how poor the quality of gas > is at "such and such" places so he only goes to Shell stations. > > He claims that he gets much better gas mileage out of Shell gas as > compared to the equal octane of other stations. > > Even though I have to drive around all day for a living I have never > really been one to focus on what my gas mileage is from the use of one > company's gas over the other. > > Being that gas prices are going through the roof these days , curiosity > is getting the best of me. > > Is it time to start focusing on the best MPG from certain manufacturers > over others? Personally I find myself using the convenience stores more than > any cause its convenient. (7-11s mostly) which is BP gas now. > > Keeping track of my mileage is a daily activity but figuring my mileage > has not been. Is it time to change? > > This is in reference more towards our daily drivers cause we all know our > Healeys are measured in FPM (Fun per miles). > > Mark > _______________________________________________ > *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 5 08:14:51 2008 From: To: Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 16:15:19 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] WG: SMOG TESTS SB 1549 Senate Bill Dear Bob, I do not want to broaden this issue as a non American it is not for me to criticise here in an American forum. But it is irrevocable fact that our Earth suffers severely from the CO2 pollution we produce. Even our pol... realise that. The only way to keep our Earth for our children as it is today, would be to reduce our CO2 emissions dramatically. Any serious scientist can give you prove of that. They only discuss how dramatically will be the melt of ice on the poles till mid of this century. Here we are on the way to reduce our CO2 emissions, several European Union directives took this point. But it needs all efforts around the world to be successful. It is 1 minute before noon and we should not waste any time. Josef Eckert Koenigswinter/Germany -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: Robert PARKER [mailto:rd_parker@juno.com] Gesendet: Samstag, 5. April 2008 15:50 An: Eckert, Josef Betreff: Re: [Healeys] WG: SMOG TESTS SB 1549 Senate Bill Dear Josef, As I see it, it is almost impossible to sensibly study the "problem" without it becoming a political forum, and someone's political agenda. The scientists are even persuaded to adapt to the political currents, or those funding their research. I wish their were an agency that was truly unbiased in their research and reporting. Regards, Bob Parker Southern California, USA. On Sat, 5 Apr 2008 15:36:43 +0200 writes: > Doug, > Please first ask competent scientiests who can tell you that actual > temperature change on earth is directly depending on CO2 emissions of > menkind. You may be told by your pol.... that this is not the case, > but we here in Europe face the problems of melting glaciers, having > extremely more and havier thunderstorms and tornados. This is fact and > cannot be thrown away by fly-by-night pol.... I do not use the word > politicians any more. > Think this is not the right forum to tell more, but here in Europe we > live on the same earth and are very sensible on this issue and have to > live with pollutions coming from outside Europe. > Sorry, but had to say this. > > Josef Eckert > Koenigswinter/Germany > > > - Douglas W Flagg > Gesendet: Samstag, 5. April 2008 13:41 > An: richard.ewald@gmail.com > Cc: healeys@autox.team.net > Betreff: Re: [Healeys] SMOG TESTS SB 1549 Senate Bill > > The temperature and CO2 levels have been changing for millennia on > planet Earth (up and down) and to think that our LBC's are in any way > impacting this fact is absurd. We have no control over sun spots and > the activity which controls our cloud cover and CO2 retention. When > all is said and done we will be gone and our planet (and Healey's) > will have survived. > Enjoy your cars and leave the rest to Mother Nature (who you don't > want to fool with!!) IMHO. > > Doug _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 5 08:26:36 2008 From: "Richard Ewald" To: "Bob Spidell" Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 07:27:01 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gas Quality Everywhere gets two blends of fuels for winter and summer. Summer fuel would not start well in the winter, and winter fuel would vapor lock in the summer. Oxygenates are added in some areas in the winter to combat the extra rich conditions associated with cold start and warm up. (Oct thru April IIRC) I have read that oxygenated fuels do tend to give a little less MPG. I can tell you that different fuel will cause some cars to run different. Back in the mid 1980s there was a large change in fuels, and the car make I was working on had start and stall problems. Many of these could be fixed just by getting the customer to switch brands. If you still have doubts Google Top Tier gasoline and read the results. Chevron was the first (and I believe) the only brand that did not have to change its formulation to get this award. However I doubt that any gas will make a difference in day to day driving. If you drive long term on poor fuel, it could have a negative effect due to plugged injectors, valve deposits etc. I suspect a case of confirmation bias. The GOB bought the good fuel, so he drove a bit slowly, less jack rabbit starts etc, and guess what? He got better mileage. For my daily driver, I run Chevron, Shell, or Union 76. $.02 Rick On Sat, Apr 5, 2008 at 7:05 AM, Bob Spidell wrote: > > In CA, we get two different blends of fuel: "winter" and "summer." The > winter fuel is blended for a higher vapor pressure and the summer > blend--I believe--contains more oxygenates to help reduce smog (used to > be MTBE, now probably ethanol). The summer blend will give somewhat > lower mileage (maybe 1-2 highway mpg). Tire type and pressure probably > makes a bigger difference. > > The GOB was BS'n. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 5 08:29:29 2008 From: MKIII4ME@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 10:29:57 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Barrett Jackson Was Gold the color of the car or is that an Austin-Healey recognized Concours Gold car or some other definition of Gold? Gary Hodson In a message dated 4/4/2008 12:33:26 P.M. Central Daylight Time, bill@execrecruiter.com writes: '65 3000 BJ8 - $125,000 (Kurt Tanner -Gold) It was not an original Golden Beige car. There was a Black 100-4 with a rover V8 that went for $45,000 (Hammer price) and a red BJ8 driver that went for $27,000 (Hammer price). Dennis 65 BJ8 "Nigel" **************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 5 08:52:41 2008 From: Bob Spidell To: "Linda Grunthaner" Date: Sat, 05 Apr 2008 07:53:04 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gas Quality Richard Ewald wrote: > Oxygenates are added in some areas in the winter to combat the extra > rich conditions associated with cold start and warm up. (Oct thru > April IIRC) I have read that oxygenated fuels do tend to give a > little less MPG. Thought I might have had that backward. You are correct. > > I can tell you that different fuel will cause some cars to run > different. Back in the mid 1980s there was a large change in fuels, > and the car make I was working on had start and stall problems. Many > of these could be fixed just by getting the customer to switch brands. That was 20 years ago and, as you said, fuel was being dramatically reformulated. Doubt there is as much diversity now. I've only had trouble with one tankful--BP brand--which I attributed to water. It's a good idea to buy gas at a station that has high volume--the fuel should be "fresher." > If you still have doubts Google Top Tier gasoline and read the > results. Chevron was the first (and I believe) the only brand that > did not have to change its formulation to get this award. > > However I doubt that any gas will make a difference in day to day > driving. If you drive long term on poor fuel, it could have a > negative effect due to plugged injectors, valve deposits etc. I > suspect a case of confirmation bias. The GOB bought the good fuel, so > he drove a bit slowly, less jack rabbit starts etc, and guess what? > He got better mileage. Agreed. When FI first became common there were problems with some brands that did not have correct or sufficient additive packages. I believe the additives have since been mandated for at least minimal injector maintenance. Some think "Top Tier" is strictly marketing: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1431187 > For my daily driver, I run Chevron, Shell, or Union 76. There was a time Shell gas had a bad rep (I've had no problem with it). I agree over time the additives package MIGHT make a difference, but tank-to-tank you won't see a real variation in mileage (there are too many other factors to be totally objective). I stand by my claim that the base stock--probably 99% or more of the fuel--is from only a few refineries and is the same except for octane rating and additive package. > > $.02 > Rick > bs *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 5 08:57:21 2008 From: "Mirek and Gwen Sharp" To: Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 10:57:46 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Short rubber strap Charlie, You wrote: How are the two holes used? One hole must accept the T-shaped end. Whats the other one for? These straps, originally made by John Bull, were made for the motocycle industry to secure cables (brake, clutch, throttle, valve lifter, magneto advance, choke) to the frame. In thecase of the bikes, the proper installation is to wrap the strap around the cable and pass the "t" and through the first hole and pull it tight so the strap is secured tightly around the cable. The strap is then fastened around the motorcycle frame and the "t" passed through the second hole to secure it. The application in the HEaley is totally different. Also, I do not think this was done on all 3000's, just the earlier ones. Mirek 60 BT7 56 BSA Road Rocket 67 Velocette Venom 39 Velocette KSS > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as m.g.sharp@sympatico.ca > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 5 09:00:03 2008 From: "Mirek and Gwen Sharp" To: Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 11:00:27 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gauge restorers Nisonger did my speedo unit - great to work with and great product, quick service. Mirek > Has anyone had experience with gauge restorers and can recommend > someone? > I have talked to the folks at Nisoner in New York. Just wondering who else > people have had experience with. I need to do all gauges for a BJ8. > > Thanks > > Wes Keyes > York, Maine _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 5 09:20:25 2008 From: "Richard Ewald" To: "Bob Spidell" Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 08:16:32 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gas Quality I always scratch my head when people say that top tier is marketing. http://www.toptiergas.com/ Why would five car makers want to market gasoline? Last time I checked General Motors doesn't sell gasoline. Neither does BMW, Honda, Toyota, or VW. About the pipeline issue, I found this post on page 2 of the corvette forum interesting: >>People will believe what they want to believe. I'm an engineer for a major oil company, and have seen countless >>real engine tests, with huge numbers of cars and miles, by my company, by other oil companies, and by car >>companies. Whether you choose to believe it or not, the differences over the long haul are very, very real. Most >>companies don't choose to show the data because it would do no good. If you fundamentally don't trust companies >>in general, and oil companies in particular, you'd simply say the data were faked. And as far as the "all gas comes >>out of the same pipe" story, as I've conceded in other posts, there are some areas of the country served by >>common carrier pipelines where that is true. But it is generally not true. Of course, I could be faking it too. Maybe >>I'm not an engineer, and maybe I don't work for an oil company, and maybe I haven't seen the data, and maybe I'm >>lying. But maybe not. As far as Shell goes, I don't buy it often, but I will buy it. Mostly its Chevron, with some Union 76, Shell as a backup. Yes Shell did have a terrible rep back in the day. BTW check out this Shell ad http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39uqfnW1wS8 On Sat, Apr 5, 2008 at 7:53 AM, Bob Spidell wrote: > > Some think "Top Tier" is strictly marketing: > http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1431187 > > > > For my daily driver, I run Chevron, Shell, or Union 76. > There was a time Shell gas had a bad rep (I've had no problem with it). > I agree over time the additives package MIGHT make a difference, but > tank-to-tank you won't see a real variation in mileage (there are too > many other factors to be totally objective). I stand by my claim that > the base stock--probably 99% or more of the fuel--is from only a few > refineries and is the same except for octane rating and additive package. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 5 09:26:11 2008 From: "Jody Kerr" To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 08:26:41 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] WG: SMOG TESTS SB 1549 Senate Bill I'll caveat my overall rsponse to state that I agree that less pollution is good. But having said that.... 90% of this "the world is going to end" stuff is complete malarky. The earth is a huge equilibrium system. We, as humans, are thinking that we are much bigger and more important than we actually are if we believe we can radically change this system without the system bouncing back. I used to work in the field of geology, and spent far too much time dealing with ice. We are just now getting to the point where we are smart enough to understand some of this stuff, and it works on a scale much greater than the average person can readily comprehend. This is thousands to millions of years type time scales. Current research indicates that major warming trends occur before ice ages and cooling trends. Ice core analysis also shows that major periods of high CO2 concentrations have occured at multiple times in the earth's past. Pollution output from major volcanic events is far greater than what we produce (think MT St Helens, Pinatubo, etc). Now, when we talk about huge systems like these, the output of CO2 from a few thousand lightly driven collector cars is a grain of sand on a much larger beach. If you really want to drop our CO2 emissions we can throw all the politicians, lawyers, and nutjob environmentalists into the sea and just be done with it. Though, the bit that *really* bothers me is that I as a collector car person am constantly attacked for being a bad person when every one of my cars is 100% post consumer recycled waste. (Also, next time you're dealing with a Hybrid twit ask them what's involved with the manufacture and destuction of their precious batteries.) Also, who cares about the output of my Healey when I'm sitting next to a Semi in traffic and it belches out this huge black cloud. And don't get me started on this fueld efficiency garbage. Take everyone's massive Tahoes, Expeditions and such and give them all Fiat Topolinos. Heck, my 1953 Studebaker Champion gets 35 miles to the gallon. -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1959 Studebaker Lark VII Hot Rod 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." --Douglas Adams _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 5 09:49:22 2008 From: Bob Spidell To: Spitfires@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 05 Apr 2008 08:49:55 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] WG: SMOG TESTS SB 1549 Senate Bill re: "Even our pol... realise that. The only way to keep our Earth for our children as it is today, ..." Here in the States, our politicians jump on any fad they think will buy them a few votes. Glad to hear yours are above that sort of behavior. bs Josef.Eckert@t-systems.com wrote: > Dear Bob, > I do not want to broaden this issue as a non American it is not for me to > criticise here in an American forum. But it is irrevocable fact that our Earth > suffers severely from the CO2 pollution we produce. Even our pol... realise > that. The only way to keep our Earth for our children as it is today, would be > to reduce our CO2 emissions dramatically. Any serious scientist can give you > prove of that. They only discuss how dramatically will be the melt of ice on > the poles till mid of this century. > Here we are on the way to reduce our CO2 emissions, several European Union > directives took this point. But it needs all efforts around the world to be > successful. It is 1 minute before noon and we should not waste any time. > Josef Eckert > Koenigswinter/Germany > > > *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 5 10:27:24 2008 From: Bob Spidell To: "'triumphs'" Date: Sat, 05 Apr 2008 09:28:05 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] WG: SMOG TESTS SB 1549 Senate Bill Josef, re: "I do not want to broaden this issue as a non American it is not for me to criticise here in an American forum." As far as I'm concerned this is an international forum; the server and most of the members just happen to be in the US. Anybody feel otherwise? bs Josef.Eckert@t-systems.com wrote: > Dear Bob, > I do not want to broaden this issue as a non American it is not for me to > criticise here in an American forum. But it is irrevocable fact that our Earth > suffers severely from the CO2 pollution we produce. Even our pol... realise > that. The only way to keep our Earth for our children as it is today, would be > to reduce our CO2 emissions dramatically. Any serious scientist can give you > prove of that. They only discuss how dramatically will be the melt of ice on > the poles till mid of this century. > Here we are on the way to reduce our CO2 emissions, several European Union > directives took this point. But it needs all efforts around the world to be > successful. It is 1 minute before noon and we should not waste any time. > Josef Eckert > Koenigswinter/Germany > *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 5 12:10:58 2008 From: Kent McLean To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:04:41 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] SMOG TESTS SB 1549 Senate Bill Douglas W Flagg wrote: > The temperature and CO2 levels have been changing for millennia on planet > Earth (up and down) and to think that our LBC's are in any way impacting > this fact is absurd. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/02/070228-mars-warming.html Just don't touch the bill's sponsor's back-yard BBQ. Those are *good* hydrocarbons. :) -- Kent McLean '56 100 BN2 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 5 15:12:16 2008 From: "Mark and Kathy" To: "Richard Ewald" , "Bob Spidell" Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 17:09:20 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Gas Quality Very interesting. Those are 2 brands that I have never purchased (knowingly) basically because of lack of past exposure and advertising influence. Not much mention of those around this area of the Midwest, especially since most of the gas in this area is sold through Speedways and 7-11 convenience shops which are BP and Marathon related. Thanks Guys, Mark > > As far as Shell goes, I don't buy it often, but I will buy it. Mostly its > Chevron, with some Union 76, Shell as a backup. Yes Shell did have a > terrible rep back in the day. BTW check out this Shell ad > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39uqfnW1wS8 > > On Sat, Apr 5, 2008 at 7:53 AM, Bob Spidell wrote: > >> >> Some think "Top Tier" is strictly marketing: >> http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1431187 >> >> >> > For my daily driver, I run Chevron, Shell, or Union 76. >> There was a time Shell gas had a bad rep (I've had no problem with it). >> I agree over time the additives package MIGHT make a difference, but >> tank-to-tank you won't see a real variation in mileage (there are too >> many other factors to be totally objective). I stand by my claim that >> the base stock--probably 99% or more of the fuel--is from only a few >> refineries and is the same except for octane rating and additive package. > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mgtrcars@galaxyinternet.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 5 17:38:21 2008 From: Michael Hartfield To: Date: Sat, 05 Apr 2008 16:38:39 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Smog Tests and Global Warming Mr. Eckert Yes, many World leaders are ready to change the way we live and depress the World economy to "solve" a problem that cannot be proven to have a human solution, but I recall the last time a "scientist," paul ehrlich convinced the World we would all starve soon. Ehrlich wrote an article that appeared in New Scientist in December 1967. In that article, Ehrlich predicted that the world would experience famines sometime between 1970 and 1985 due to population growth outstripping resources. Ehrlich wrote that "the battle to feed all of humanity is over ... In the 1970s and 1980s hundreds of millions of people will starve to death in spite of any crash programs embarked upon now." Excuse me, but I tend to be somewhat skeptical of mass movements that want us all to stop building, driving, manufacturing and growing. Since the 1960s we have done a huge amount to clean the air with more efficient engines and unleaded fuels, but it will never be enough for the "scientists" who want to change the World. Michael Hartfield '65 BJ8 1998 Suburban _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 5 18:56:31 2008 From: "John Soderling" To: "Healey List" Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 17:54:55 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Green Taxes Thanks, Doug Flagg & Jody Kerr for the courage to stand up to the "man-caused" global warming fraud. The goal of the man-caused global warming effort is to shut down the US economy and give the politicians, including the United Nations, the excuse to impose more "green" taxes & fees on us. In California the newspapers have something almost weekly about some government entity wanting to add "green" taxes. The latest proposals being floated are two new taxes, one on all vehicles based on miles driven and a new pollution-tax on all large industries!!! Vrooom vrooom, John _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 5 19:12:50 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Michael Hartfield" Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2008 09:12:59 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Smog Tests and Global Warming Hi Guys - Out of respect for our International Friends I stayed out of the Friday Funnies/Clinton Iraq debate, and I am staying out of this one. I hope all of you will do the same. Thanks, Alan On Sun, Apr 6, 2008 at 7:38 AM, Michael Hartfield < hartfiel@alumni.princeton.edu> wrote: > Mr. Eckert > > Yes, many World leaders are ready to change the way we live and depress > the > World economy to "solve" a problem that cannot be proven to have a human > solution, but I recall the last time a "scientist," paul ehrlich convinced > the World we would all starve soon. Ehrlich wrote an article that > appeared > in New Scientist in December 1967. In that article, Ehrlich predicted that > the world would experience famines sometime between 1970 and 1985 due to > population growth outstripping resources. Ehrlich wrote that "the battle > to > feed all of humanity is over ... In the 1970s and 1980s hundreds of > millions > of people will starve to death in spite of any crash programs embarked > upon > now." > > Excuse me, but I tend to be somewhat skeptical of mass movements that want > us all to stop building, driving, manufacturing and growing. Since the > 1960s we have done a huge amount to clean the air with more efficient > engines and unleaded fuels, but it will never be enough for the > "scientists" > who want to change the World. > > Michael Hartfield > '65 BJ8 > 1998 Suburban > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 5 20:03:16 2008 From: "Ron Davies" To: "'Michael Hartfield'" , Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 19:03:47 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Smog Tests and Global Warming Michael: You omitted the fact that at the same time (in the 60's) they predicted catastrophic global COOLING by now. It was indisputable they said. "The debate was over". Sounds familiar. And of course the inconvenient fact that CO2 increases FOLLOW temperature increases not Al's lies of the opposite. Follow the money. Even the Nazis had scientists "proving" their politics. Sincerely, Dr. Ron Davies -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+rdavies1=cox.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+rdavies1=cox.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael Hartfield Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2008 4:39 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Smog Tests and Global Warming Mr. Eckert Yes, many World leaders are ready to change the way we live and depress the World economy to "solve" a problem that cannot be proven to have a human solution, but I recall the last time a "scientist," paul ehrlich convinced the World we would all starve soon. Ehrlich wrote an article that appeared in New Scientist in December 1967. In that article, Ehrlich predicted that the world would experience famines sometime between 1970 and 1985 due to population growth outstripping resources. Ehrlich wrote that "the battle to feed all of humanity is over ... In the 1970s and 1980s hundreds of millions of people will starve to death in spite of any crash programs embarked upon now." Excuse me, but I tend to be somewhat skeptical of mass movements that want us all to stop building, driving, manufacturing and growing. Since the 1960s we have done a huge amount to clean the air with more efficient engines and unleaded fuels, but it will never be enough for the "scientists" who want to change the World. Michael Hartfield '65 BJ8 1998 Suburban Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as rdavies1@cox.net http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 5 20:51:52 2008 From: "Mirek and Gwen Sharp" To: "Michael Hartfield" Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 22:52:14 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Smog Tests and Global Warming I agree Thank you Alan, I agree - this is just politics in another guise. Lets stick to Healey's and closely related subjects Mirek ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Michael Hartfield" Cc: Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2008 9:12 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Smog Tests and Global Warming > Hi Guys - > > Out of respect for our International Friends I stayed out of the Friday > Funnies/Clinton Iraq debate, and I am staying out of this one. I hope all > of you will do the same. > > Thanks, > > Alan > > On Sun, Apr 6, 2008 at 7:38 AM, Michael Hartfield < > hartfiel@alumni.princeton.edu> wrote: > >> Mr. Eckert >> >> Yes, many World leaders are ready to change the way we live and depress >> the >> World economy to "solve" a problem that cannot be proven to have a human >> solution, but I recall the last time a "scientist," paul ehrlich >> convinced >> the World we would all starve soon. Ehrlich wrote an article that >> appeared >> in New Scientist in December 1967. In that article, Ehrlich predicted >> that >> the world would experience famines sometime between 1970 and 1985 due to >> population growth outstripping resources. Ehrlich wrote that "the battle >> to >> feed all of humanity is over ... In the 1970s and 1980s hundreds of >> millions >> of people will starve to death in spite of any crash programs embarked >> upon >> now." >> >> Excuse me, but I tend to be somewhat skeptical of mass movements that >> want >> us all to stop building, driving, manufacturing and growing. Since the >> 1960s we have done a huge amount to clean the air with more efficient >> engines and unleaded fuels, but it will never be enough for the >> "scientists" >> who want to change the World. >> >> Michael Hartfield >> '65 BJ8 >> 1998 Suburban >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys@autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >> > > > > -- > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as m.g.sharp@sympatico.ca > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 5 21:23:14 2008 From: "James Shope" To: "healeys" Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 20:23:35 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] gas quality hang around a gas station late at night and you will find out all the various brands that are used to fill the underground tanks. i have seen Shell going into BP, Chevron into Citgo, and so forth. i do not think there is a dimes worth of difference in any major brand. my two cents worth. healeymanjim _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 5 21:44:19 2008 From: John Sims To: 'James Shope' , 'healeys' Date: Sat, 05 Apr 2008 23:44:48 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] gas quality Or, hang around the Exxon refinery in Elizabeth NJ and see all of the trucks with different logos coming out. Only gas stations that do not use the Exxon refinery are Hess because they have their own refinery locally. Otherwise, all other gas stations get their gas from the same place regardless of their brand. Only difference is that some of them (I am told) pass under a trestle where the additives for that specific brand are added. By the time the trucks get to their drop points, enough sloshing has occurred to mix the stuff. Think about it, most areas have one refinery but lots of different brands. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of James Shope Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2008 11:24 PM To: healeys Subject: [Healeys] gas quality hang around a gas station late at night and you will find out all the various brands that are used to fill the underground tanks. i have seen Shell going into BP, Chevron into Citgo, and so forth. i do not think there is a dimes worth of difference in any major brand. my two cents worth. healeymanjim Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as ahbn6@optonline.net http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 5 21:56:46 2008 From: Dave Russell To: James Shope Date: Sat, 05 Apr 2008 21:57:09 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] gas quality I've been told that the gas going into the tanker is all the same. The terminal employees just add the desired proprietary additive mix when the tanker is filled. True? I don't know. Dave Russell James Shope wrote: >hang around a gas station late at night and you will find out all the various >brands that are used to fill the underground tanks. i have seen Shell going >into BP, Chevron into Citgo, and so forth. i do not think there is a dimes >worth of difference in any major brand. my two cents worth. healeymanjim _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 5 22:04:09 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: Healey Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2008 12:04:29 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Oil filter adaptor question - tecalemit / purolator head Anyone ever seen a oil cannister filter adaptor that attaches to the tecalemit head? I ask this because if you use the first part of the head, it will hold a filter in the ideal position (upside down). Cheers, Alan _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 6 04:17:51 2008 From: TimWardUK@aol.com To: healey.nut@gmail.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2008 05:18:04 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Balance In a message dated 05/04/2008 13:08:27 GMT Standard Time, healey.nut@gmail.com writes: Have you replaced your flex lines and flushed the system anytime in the last few years? I would try that first before trying to figure anything out. L rear probably just needs adjustment. L front may have crud or a bad flex line partially blocking fluid flow. Hi Alan When I replaced the blocked piston last year I flushed out the fluid and replaced it. On the Brake Test both the rear brakes have the same ultimate efficiency when tested individually, but when the test rig measures them operating together they do not function together. The same is true of the front brakes to a lesser degree as far as imbalance is concerned. It is almost as if the longer pipe runs deliver less hydraulic pressure. Thanks for your reply Tim Tim Ward Warwick House 12 Mill Road Kislingbury Northants. NN7 4BB Tel: 07855 388 751 _www.SixSigmaWorks.co.uk_ (http://www.sixsigmaworks.co.uk/) www.TimWardAssociates.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 6 07:14:33 2008 From: "sbyers" To: Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2008 05:15:02 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Looking for BJ8 with UK Reg VGP 11 Hello, Healeyphiles - There was a '70s UK band called 10cc. They had an album titled How Dare You! (still available from Amazon.com) with a cover including a red BJ8 with registration VGP 11. Someone whose father owned this car in the early '70s is trying to locate it. It's a long shot, but is anyone out there who recognizes this car? The chassis number is not known at this point. Thanks, Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 6 07:27:13 2008 From: Rick Swain To: Healey List Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2008 12:27:45 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] Seat Upholstery Questions I'm gathering resources to tackle the seats in my '59 BN4. I recall seeing illustrated instructions on installing new foams and seat covers someplace but can't remember where. Can anyone help? Secondly does anyone have a photo of the back side of a BN4 or BT7 rear seat back that shows how that is finished. Thanks Rick Swain _________________________________________________________________ Enter today for your chance to win $1000 a daytoday until May 12th. Learn more at SignInAndWIN.ca _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 6 07:36:48 2008 From: John Vrugtman To: Alan Seigrist Date: Sun, 06 Apr 2008 08:37:21 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Oil filter adaptor question - tecalemit / purolator I have one of those. Kieth Pennell adopted a couple of them to a spin on filter. He drilled out the center and tapped it with a special die, works great. John BJ8s Alan Seigrist wrote: > Anyone ever seen a oil cannister filter adaptor that attaches to the > tecalemit head? I ask this because if you use the first part of the head, > it will hold a filter in the ideal position (upside down). > > Cheers, > > Alan > _______________________________________________ > Supp _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 6 11:15:08 2008 From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 06 Apr 2008 18:15:28 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Seat cushions for 100 BN2 Hello, Does anyone know a source of seat (bottom) cushions for 100 BN2? I know that they are not the same as later models.. I bought the back cushions from AH Spares, but they sell the bottom units for the later model versions. I also tried Phoenix Upholstery, I know they have them, but I think they are just too busy.. Many thanks, Tadek _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 6 15:17:42 2008 From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:14:28 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] Nut and bolt porn ;-) Hello, I just placed some nut & bolt pictures I replated for my suspension & steering. I thought some of you might like them. There will be more to come..... Thanks, Tadek _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 6 15:22:45 2008 From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:16:47 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] FW: Nut and bolt porn ;-) Sclerosis is a terrible illness - the address is: http://picasaweb.google.com/Volvo1800S/HealeyNutsAndBolts -----Original Message----- From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz [mailto:Tadeusz.Malkiewicz@plusnet.pl] Sent: 6 kwietnia 2008 22:14 To: 'healeys@autox.team.net' Subject: Nut and bolt porn ;-) Hello, I just placed some nut & bolt pictures I replated for my suspension & steering. I thought some of you might like them. There will be more to come..... Thanks, Tadek _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 6 15:27:59 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Tadeusz Malkiewicz" , Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2008 16:24:48 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] FW: Nut and bolt porn ;-) Tadek, With the excellent helper you have there, the job will be superb. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tadeusz Malkiewicz" To: Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 4:16 PM Subject: [Healeys] FW: Nut and bolt porn ;-) > Sclerosis is a terrible illness - the address is: > > http://picasaweb.google.com/Volvo1800S/HealeyNutsAndBolts > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz [mailto:Tadeusz.Malkiewicz@plusnet.pl] > Sent: 6 kwietnia 2008 22:14 > To: 'healeys@autox.team.net' > Subject: Nut and bolt porn ;-) > > Hello, > > I just placed some nut & bolt pictures I replated for my suspension & > steering. I thought some of you might like them. There will be more to > come..... > > Thanks, Tadek > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 6 15:31:15 2008 From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz To: 'Rich C' , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:31:34 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] FW: Nut and bolt porn ;-) Do you see the excitement in her eyes?.. ;-) She is just 2.5 years old.. And already fascinated with Healey bolts... -----Original Message----- From: Rich C [mailto:richchrysler@quickclic.net] Sent: 6 kwietnia 2008 22:25 To: Tadeusz Malkiewicz; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] FW: Nut and bolt porn ;-) Tadek, With the excellent helper you have there, the job will be superb. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tadeusz Malkiewicz" To: Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 4:16 PM Subject: [Healeys] FW: Nut and bolt porn ;-) > Sclerosis is a terrible illness - the address is: > > http://picasaweb.google.com/Volvo1800S/HealeyNutsAndBolts > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz [mailto:Tadeusz.Malkiewicz@plusnet.pl] > Sent: 6 kwietnia 2008 22:14 > To: 'healeys@autox.team.net' > Subject: Nut and bolt porn ;-) > > Hello, > > I just placed some nut & bolt pictures I replated for my suspension & > steering. I thought some of you might like them. There will be more to > come..... > > Thanks, Tadek > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 6 16:12:16 2008 From: John Sims To: 'Tadeusz Malkiewicz' , 'Rich C' Date: Sun, 06 Apr 2008 17:12:51 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] FW: Nut and bolt porn ;-) And I guess that we could say that she has a Healey Nut for a father! John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tadeusz Malkiewicz Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 4:32 PM To: 'Rich C'; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] FW: Nut and bolt porn ;-) Do you see the excitement in her eyes?.. ;-) She is just 2.5 years old.. And already fascinated with Healey bolts... -----Original Message----- From: Rich C [mailto:richchrysler@quickclic.net] Sent: 6 kwietnia 2008 22:25 To: Tadeusz Malkiewicz; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] FW: Nut and bolt porn ;-) Tadek, With the excellent helper you have there, the job will be superb. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tadeusz Malkiewicz" To: Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 4:16 PM Subject: [Healeys] FW: Nut and bolt porn ;-) > Sclerosis is a terrible illness - the address is: > > http://picasaweb.google.com/Volvo1800S/HealeyNutsAndBolts > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz [mailto:Tadeusz.Malkiewicz@plusnet.pl] > Sent: 6 kwietnia 2008 22:14 > To: 'healeys@autox.team.net' > Subject: Nut and bolt porn ;-) > > Hello, > > I just placed some nut & bolt pictures I replated for my suspension & > steering. I thought some of you might like them. There will be more to > come..... > > Thanks, Tadek > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as ahbn6@optonline.net http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 6 16:15:25 2008 From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz To: 'John Sims' , 'Rich C' Date: Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:15:52 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] FW: Nut and bolt porn ;-) Yeah... My wife says I should see a doctor.. Meanwhile I tell her that there is nothing better for a 2 year old than a nut&bolt therapy. As soon as my daughter sees the nuts and bolts she gets fascinated and is really enjoying it.. :-) -----Original Message----- From: John Sims [mailto:ahbn6@optonline.net] Sent: 6 kwietnia 2008 23:13 To: 'Tadeusz Malkiewicz'; 'Rich C'; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: RE: [Healeys] FW: Nut and bolt porn ;-) And I guess that we could say that she has a Healey Nut for a father! John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tadeusz Malkiewicz Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 4:32 PM To: 'Rich C'; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] FW: Nut and bolt porn ;-) Do you see the excitement in her eyes?.. ;-) She is just 2.5 years old.. And already fascinated with Healey bolts... -----Original Message----- From: Rich C [mailto:richchrysler@quickclic.net] Sent: 6 kwietnia 2008 22:25 To: Tadeusz Malkiewicz; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] FW: Nut and bolt porn ;-) Tadek, With the excellent helper you have there, the job will be superb. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tadeusz Malkiewicz" To: Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 4:16 PM Subject: [Healeys] FW: Nut and bolt porn ;-) > Sclerosis is a terrible illness - the address is: > > http://picasaweb.google.com/Volvo1800S/HealeyNutsAndBolts > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz [mailto:Tadeusz.Malkiewicz@plusnet.pl] > Sent: 6 kwietnia 2008 22:14 > To: 'healeys@autox.team.net' > Subject: Nut and bolt porn ;-) > > Hello, > > I just placed some nut & bolt pictures I replated for my suspension & > steering. I thought some of you might like them. There will be more to > come..... > > Thanks, Tadek > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as ahbn6@optonline.net http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 6 19:55:54 2008 From: "Mark and Kathy" To: "Tadeusz Malkiewicz" , Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2008 20:56:31 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Nut and bolt porn ;-) I'll just look in the mirror at my own, but thanks anyway. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tadeusz Malkiewicz" To: Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 4:14 PM Subject: [Healeys] Nut and bolt porn ;-) > Hello, > > I just placed some nut & bolt pictures I replated for my suspension & > steering. I thought some of you might like them. There will be more to > come..... > > Thanks, Tadek > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mgtrcars@galaxyinternet.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 6 20:14:40 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Tadeusz Malkiewicz" Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 09:15:08 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Nut and bolt porn ;-) piecny zasuwa! On Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 4:14 AM, Tadeusz Malkiewicz wrote: > Hello, > > I just placed some nut & bolt pictures I replated for my suspension & > steering. I thought some of you might like them. There will be more to > come..... > > Thanks, Tadek > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 6 20:19:15 2008 From: Norman Nock To: Tadeusz Malkiewicz , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2008 18:19:47 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Seat cushions for 100 BN2 --- Tadeusz Malkiewicz wrote: > Hello, > > Does anyone know a source of seat (bottom) cushions > for 100 BN2? I know that > they are not the same as later models.. I bought the > back cushions from AH > Spares, but they sell the bottom units for the later > model versions. > > We have both sizes in stock .. Norman Nock British Car Specialists ( established 1957 ) 2060 N Wilson Way .. Stockton CA 95205 Phone # (209) 948-8767 FAX # (209)948-1030 www.britishcarspecialists.com *** NEW WEB SITE *** SAMPLE PAGES ON LINE _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 00:55:10 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: Healey Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 13:55:30 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] West Coast - Halotron extinguisher online dealer Hi All - Since extinguishers need to be sent by truck, I was wondering if you know any online retailer in CA / NV / AZ that has Halotron extiguishers for sale (e.g. h3r)? I'm shipping a car from Fresno to HK and I want to put a few extinguishers in the boot before it gets put on the boat. Thanks, Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 05:39:23 2008 From: Weston Keyes To: Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:39:44 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] FW: Nut and bolt porn ;-) Tadek, Is that nickel plating? I have researched doing it myself. I would love to see pics of your setup. It is really nice looking. Thanks. Wes Keyes _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 06:06:59 2008 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:07:20 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Healeys at the races In a message dated 4/4/08 10:02:07 PM, healeys-request@autox.team.net writes: > Anyone going to Sears Point tomorrow, Saturday, for the CSRG vintage > racing? > Cully Anderson and I will be there to watch Gary Black and Jim Gregg race > their big Healeys. There will also be a number of Sprites racing. > Vrooom vrooom, > John > Great having John and Cully join us for our particular brand of classic motoring fun at Sears last Saturday. I got a chance to take both around the track in my MGA (ably crew-chiefed by Tracy Drummond) and they got rides in Gary's or Jim's Healeys (with Mike Meindorfer as their chief wrench) as well, and it was great to see the two street Healeys parked with our three cars, with several Sprites in the pit right across the way. I'll post some pictures on the Healey list in the next day or so. Cheers Gary Anderson ************** Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 08:18:25 2008 From: "Ronald J. Ray" To: "Alan Seigrist" , "Healey" Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 08:19:21 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] West Coast - Halotron extinguisher online dealer You can contact any of the following and they can advise you of a distributor in your area: Patrick Lewandowski 6285 Randolph Street Commerce, CA 90040 Phone: 800-228-9489 x 3037 Cell: 661-373-1262 Email: PatL@Samsonproducts.com Larsen Manufacturing Co, 800-527-7367 Potter Roemer 17451 Hurley Street City of Industry, CA 91744 800-366-3473 Ron Ray -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+ronald-ray=sbcglobal.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+ronald-ray=sbcglobal.net@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Alan Seigrist Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 11:56 PM To: Healey Subject: [Healeys] West Coast - Halotron extinguisher online dealer Hi All - Since extinguishers need to be sent by truck, I was wondering if you know any online retailer in CA / NV / AZ that has Halotron extiguishers for sale (e.g. h3r)? I'm shipping a car from Fresno to HK and I want to put a few extinguishers in the boot before it gets put on the boat. Thanks, Alan _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 08:46:03 2008 From: "Jody Kerr" To: "John Soderling" Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:46:33 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Green Taxes I find it interesting, something between this conversation and some stupidity at work triggered me to reread Atlas Shrugged. It was a weekend well spent. If you've never read it, go get yourself a copy. If you have read it, then you'll understand. Between that, and the coffee strength I'm drinking should cause for an interesting day at the office. Cheers! Jody On Sat, Apr 5, 2008 at 5:54 PM, John Soderling wrote: > Thanks, Doug Flagg & Jody Kerr for the courage to stand up to the "man-caused" > global warming fraud. > The goal of the man-caused global warming effort is to shut down the US > economy and give the politicians, including the United Nations, the excuse to > impose more "green" taxes & fees on us. In California the newspapers have > something almost weekly about some government entity wanting to add "green" > taxes. The latest proposals being floated are two new taxes, one on all > vehicles based on miles driven and a new pollution-tax on all large > industries!!! > Vrooom vrooom, > John > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as jodyfkerr@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1959 Studebaker Lark VII Hot Rod 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." --Douglas Adams _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 09:05:03 2008 From: "Alex" To: Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 10:05:21 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Starter motor Forgive me; I know this subject has been discussed before, but I couldn't nail it in the archives. I'm likely going to replace my BT7's starter motor, as it seems to have a dead spot on the armature. Most of the time it works, but occasionally it doesn't turn over. My questions are: (1) Should I replace it with a gear motor starter, or find a rebuilt original? My car is a driver. (2) Are there any "gotchas" with a gear motor starter? (2) Who are the best vendors for either type? Thanks! == Alex in Maine "The Blue Mainie," 1960 Austin Healey 3000 BT7 "Conkling," 1946 MG TC #1321 Former owner 1957 A-H 100-6, 1967 A-H BJ8, 1965 MG Midget http://users.adelphia.net/~alexmm/ai2q.htm _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 09:15:37 2008 From: Tadeusz Malkiewicz To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:14:38 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Nut and bolt porn ;-) Hello all, I got a few questions on the process how to get them back in good condition, so here it goes. 1. When I take them off, I collect them in such a way so that I know where every nut and bold goes. I helps a great deal at the end... So I use zip bags to pack them and take a lot of pictures.. 2. Cleaning with wire brush - I clean every piece thoroughly using a tabletop rotary wire brush. 3. Cleaning with petrol to check if I have managed to clean everything off. 4. I use a thin wire to connect them all together just like on the pictures. There are t reasons behind it. One this way I can collect them, and every collection on a single wire is for certain location. The other reason is, that when they are on wires, the plating shop hangs them for plating on hangers. If I give them in a bag, they place them in those rotary bins. For some reason, the rotary bins give poorer quality. The bolts do not have the shine... (I do sound a little crazy, do I?) 5. Plating shop. The hardest part. I have searched for one for years, used different ones, and finally found the best. It's located in Krakow, Poland, so for most of you not very convenient.. But the plating shops do a very different job, so it's worth to find a good one. Price? It might be very different in US. For all nuts & bolts for front & rear suspension, brakes and steering I paid about $100. This is far more expensive than other shops. I would be changed maybe $30 somewhere else, but quality would be different.. Thanks, Tadek _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 09:22:46 2008 From: "Randy Dickson" To: "'Alex'" , Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 09:17:23 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Starter motor Alex, I just got a geared starter motor from British Part NW and it works great. It took awhile to figure out which set of holes to use on the mounting plate but once that was accomplished it was fairly easy to mount. The engine spins over really fast too. It is a Nippondenso (sp) Japanese starter with a CNC machined adapter plate. Randy Healey-Archaeologist healeyarchaeology.blogspot.com 63 BJ7 66 Cobra replica 06 Mini Cooper S -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+rdickson=midwestarchaeology.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+rdickson=midwestarchaeology.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Alex Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 9:05 AM To: Healeys@Autox.Team.Net Subject: [Healeys] Starter motor Forgive me; I know this subject has been discussed before, but I couldn't nail it in the archives. I'm likely going to replace my BT7's starter motor, as it seems to have a dead spot on the armature. Most of the time it works, but occasionally it doesn't turn over. My questions are: (1) Should I replace it with a gear motor starter, or find a rebuilt original? My car is a driver. (2) Are there any "gotchas" with a gear motor starter? (2) Who are the best vendors for either type? Thanks! == Alex in Maine "The Blue Mainie," 1960 Austin Healey 3000 BT7 "Conkling," 1946 MG TC #1321 Former owner 1957 A-H 100-6, 1967 A-H BJ8, 1965 MG Midget http://users.adelphia.net/~alexmm/ai2q.htm _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 09:23:27 2008 From: "Brashear, Jack, N" To: "Alex" , Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 09:21:45 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Starter motor I put a gear starter on my BT7 a few years ago. I bought it from British Parts NW as they had the best price at that time. I love it although I had to adjust it a hole or so (just follow the instructions) to clear the right side foot well bodywork. There were no other nasty surprises. Jack -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+jnbrashear=garverengineers.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+jnbrashear=garverengineers.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Alex Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 9:05 AM To: Healeys@Autox.Team.Net Subject: [Healeys] Starter motor Forgive me; I know this subject has been discussed before, but I couldn't nail it in the archives. I'm likely going to replace my BT7's starter motor, as it seems to have a dead spot on the armature. Most of the time it works, but occasionally it doesn't turn over. My questions are: (1) Should I replace it with a gear motor starter, or find a rebuilt original? My car is a driver. (2) Are there any "gotchas" with a gear motor starter? (2) Who are the best vendors for either type? Thanks! == Alex in Maine "The Blue Mainie," 1960 Austin Healey 3000 BT7 "Conkling," 1946 MG TC #1321 Former owner 1957 A-H 100-6, 1967 A-H BJ8, 1965 MG Midget http://users.adelphia.net/~alexmm/ai2q.htm _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 09:30:20 2008 From: "Bob Johnson" To: "Healeys" Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 10:30:53 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Motor Didn't Stop Took the Healey out yesterday. When I parked it and turned off the switch (the first stop) the engine just kept running, like the switch was still on. Had to stop it by putting it in gear and letting out the clutch. This didn't repeat again the rest of the day. Any ideas of what might be going on? Bob Johnson BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 09:44:21 2008 From: Randy Hicks To: "Jody Kerr" Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 10:44:40 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Green Taxes - Atlas Shrugged Atlas Shrugged was a great book. I've read it 3 times and will again at some point. If you haven't read it, you should. Written in 1957, but so appropriate today. Wikipedia said: Atlas Shrugged is a novel by Ayn Rand, first published in 1957 in the United States. It was Rand's last work of fiction before concentrating her writings exclusively on philosophy, politics and cultural criticism. At over one thousand pages in length, she considered it her magnum opus.[1] Also, at approximately 645,000 words, Atlas Shrugged is one of the longest novels ever written in any European language. The book explores a number of philosophical themes that Rand would subsequently develop into the philosophy of Objectivism. According to a 1991 United States survey by the Library of Congress and the Book of the Month Club, Atlas Shrugged was voted the most influential book in readers' lives after the Bible. Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '60 BN7 MkI (For Sale) '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M@gmail.com On Apr 7, 2008, at 9:46 AM, Jody Kerr wrote: > I find it interesting, something between this conversation and some > stupidity at work triggered me to reread Atlas Shrugged. It was a > weekend well spent. If you've never read it, go get yourself a copy. > If you have read it, then you'll understand. > > Between that, and the coffee strength I'm drinking should cause for an > interesting day at the office. > > Cheers! > Jody _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 10:29:28 2008 From: To: Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:29:54 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] New "Healey/Jag" combo sports car Check this out-----rear definitely Healey related--front XK Jag. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYpyryjHA3s&feature=related tom _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 10:44:56 2008 From: "John Snyder" To: "Tadeusz Malkiewicz" , Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 08:44:51 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Nut and bolt porn ;-) I use Victoria Plating in Victoria, Britsh Columbia to plate all the fasteners when I do a restoration. Phone # 250-385-0341. John Snyder > Hello all, > > I got a few questions on the process how to get them back in good > condition, > so here it goes. > > 1. When I take them off, I collect them in such a way so that I know where > every nut and bold goes. I helps a great deal at the end... So I use zip > bags to pack them and take a lot of pictures.. > 2. Cleaning with wire brush - I clean every piece thoroughly using a > tabletop rotary wire brush. > 3. Cleaning with petrol to check if I have managed to clean everything > off. > 4. I use a thin wire to connect them all together just like on the > pictures. > There are t reasons behind it. One this way I can collect them, and every > collection on a single wire is for certain location. The other reason is, > that when they are on wires, the plating shop hangs them for plating on > hangers. If I give them in a bag, they place them in those rotary bins. > For > some reason, the rotary bins give poorer quality. The bolts do not have > the > shine... (I do sound a little crazy, do I?) > > 5. Plating shop. The hardest part. I have searched for one for years, used > different ones, and finally found the best. It's located in Krakow, > Poland, > so for most of you not very convenient.. But the plating shops do a very > different job, so it's worth to find a good one. Price? It might be very > different in US. For all nuts & bolts for front & rear suspension, brakes > and steering I paid about $100. This is far more expensive than other > shops. > I would be changed maybe $30 somewhere else, but quality would be > different.. > > Thanks, Tadek _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 11:10:58 2008 From: "Mr. Bill" To: Randy Hicks Date: Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:11:16 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Green Taxes - Atlas Shrugged Who is John Galt? Her other books are a good read as well, but this one is really her summation. Read them all in college in the '60's. It may even be a movie: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0480239/maindetails Now back to Healeys :-) Bill Barnett '53 BN1 #663 Randy Hicks wrote: > Atlas Shrugged was a great book. I've read it 3 times and will again > at some point. > > If you haven't read it, you should. Written in 1957, but so > appropriate today. > > Wikipedia said: > Atlas Shrugged is a novel by Ayn Rand, first published in 1957 in the > United States. It was Rand's last work of fiction before concentrating > her writings exclusively on philosophy, politics and cultural > criticism. At over one thousand pages in length, she considered it her > magnum opus.[1] Also, at approximately 645,000 words, Atlas Shrugged > is one of the longest novels ever written in any European language. > The book explores a number of philosophical themes that Rand would > subsequently develop into the philosophy of Objectivism. According to > a 1991 United States survey by the Library of Congress and the Book of > the Month Club, Atlas Shrugged was voted the most influential book in > readers' lives after the Bible. > > Randy > > Randy Hicks > '56 100M > '60 BN7 MkI (For Sale) > '62 BN7 MkII > '65 BJ8 > '53 MGTD > Healey100M@gmail.com > > On Apr 7, 2008, at 9:46 AM, Jody Kerr wrote: > >> I find it interesting, something between this conversation and some >> stupidity at work triggered me to reread Atlas Shrugged. It was a >> weekend well spent. If you've never read it, go get yourself a copy. >> If you have read it, then you'll understand. >> >> Between that, and the coffee strength I'm drinking should cause for an >> interesting day at the office. >> >> Cheers! >> Jody >> > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bn1@pacbell.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 11:18:42 2008 From: "Freese, Ken" To: Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 09:19:07 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 overdrive adjusting screw On a BJ8 with the enclosed solenoid lever, there is an adjustable stop screw for the non engaged position of the solenoid plunger lever. The parts book also shows a rubber tip for this screw. I don't understand the need for the screw as my solenoid is powerful enough to pull up the plunger when the lever is resting on the botton of the enclosure. I also don't understand what the rubber looks like so that it would stay in place on the end of the screw. Should I actually have the lever/plunger rest on the end of the screw? Ken Freese 65 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 11:22:06 2008 From: Roland Wilhelmy To: "Mr. Bill" Date: Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:22:28 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Green Taxes - Atlas Shrugged Yes, please :-) -R. On Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:11:16 -0700, you wrote: ::Now back to Healeys :-) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 12:23:43 2008 From: Dave Russell To: "Freese, Ken" Date: Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:24:01 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 overdrive adjusting screw Hi Ken, There are two internal windings in the solenoid. A high current pull in coil, about 15 amps, AND a low powered holding coil, about 2 amps. The circuit to the pull in coil is broken by a contact on top of the solenoid which opens at the very end of the operate stroke. If the solenoid ever fails to fully pull in, the solenoid pull in coil will not disconnect & will burn out in short order. Many solenoids work fine without the lower stop. A few don't have the needed power/travel to work from the fully extended, no stop position. I think the lower stop is just insurance against this disaster. The rubber looks much like what is used on post type door stop bumpers in your house. Cup with a flange inside the open end. Dave Russell Freese, Ken wrote: >On a BJ8 with the enclosed solenoid lever, there is an adjustable stop >screw for the non engaged position of the solenoid plunger lever. The >parts book also shows a rubber tip for this screw. I don't understand >the need for the screw as my solenoid is powerful enough to pull up the >plunger when the lever is resting on the botton of the enclosure. I also >don't understand what the rubber looks like so that it would stay in >place on the end of the screw. >Should I actually have the lever/plunger rest on the end of the screw? >Ken Freese >65 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 12:50:05 2008 From: "Freese, Ken" To: "Dave Russell" Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 10:50:35 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 overdrive adjusting screw Dave, Thanks, that answers the question. Ken _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 14:10:54 2008 From: "Mr. Bill" To: Healeys@Autox.Team.Net Date: Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:11:13 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Starter motor & Pertronix Mine was installed by Eric Grunden of Absolutely British so I don't know where it came from. I'm pretty sure it was a direct bolt on with no modifications needed. However, 4-bangers could be different or I might be wrong. Mine has been in the car since 2001 and I love it. As Randy said, it spins very quickly, which, I would think, saves the battery. I was working on an ignition problem and finally got Red Car started without having to stick a battery charger on it. Eric wired it through the original starter solenoid so the button on its back can still be used to spin the motor while working under the bonnet. Definitely a plus. And speaking of which, I got tired of messing with the points and ended up installing a Pertronix like many others on this List have already done. That's another item I don't know why it took me so long getting around to doing! Although, I do keep an advance plate with points in boot as a spare. If you are considering it, here's the cheapest place I found and has free shipping: http://www.vintageperformance.com/retrorockets/austin_healey.htm NFI = No Financial Interest with either source. I'm also very happy with this electronic ignition. Next up, the alternator that masquerades as a dynamo. Bill Barnett '53 BN1 #663 (Getting to be a really cool Driver!) Alex wrote: > Forgive me; I know this subject has been discussed before, but I couldn't > nail it in the archives. > > I'm likely going to replace my BT7's starter motor, as it seems to have a > dead spot on the armature. Most of the time it works, but occasionally it > doesn't turn over. > > My questions are: > > (1) Should I replace it with a gear motor starter, or find a rebuilt > original? My car is a driver. > > (2) Are there any "gotchas" with a gear motor starter? > > (2) Who are the best vendors for either type? > > Thanks! > > == Alex in Maine > "The Blue Mainie," 1960 Austin Healey 3000 BT7 > "Conkling," 1946 MG TC #1321 > Former owner 1957 A-H 100-6, 1967 A-H BJ8, > 1965 MG Midget > http://users.adelphia.net/~alexmm/ai2q.htm > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bn1@pacbell.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 14:25:11 2008 From: David Nock To: Richard Ewald Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 12:25:16 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] SMOG TESTS SB 1549 Senate Bill I think we all are missing the point here. I will start by saying that the smog requirements on the newer cars is great, they are driven many miles and should be going thru a regular smog test. But there comes a point that the test becomes redicules. How many 70 and early 80 cars are there on the road. When was the last time you say a 80s Chrysler K series on the road. How many 78 MGBs have you seen as a regular driver, or a 67 Mustang. These cars are almost all in very good condition and are rarely driven. When we were having to smog the cars back as far as 1967 vehicle it was a major pain in the ass to get them to pass. If you really look at the big picture here if they get the foot in the door on smog tests on vehicles prior to 1975 where do they stop. The next thing you no is that your $60,000.00 Healey that will not pass a smog test is worthless since you cant drive it anymore. Next lets look at who is doing these smog tests. The techs are all very familiar with a 1998 what ever vehicle and if they are not sure there is a service manual that they can refer to. Now take you 1959 Austin Healey or you 1967 Mustang into that same shop and see if they can tell you what is original and what isn't. This new law will make a impact on the entire classic car market. Everything from many Classic car insurance companys, parts suppliers, automotive detial supplies, auction companies and many many more. David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 14:46:56 2008 From: "Bob Johnson" To: "Healeys" Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 15:47:21 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Motor Didn't Stop, Redeux I now know what caused the motor to not stop. You may remember that I was installing a mechanical brake switch a couple of weeks ago. I did. In order to have the brake lights come on whenever the pedal was pressed whether the switch was on or not, I ran from a brown wire coming off the switch to the mechanical switch and a green wire on the other side of this new mechanical switch to the green violet wire going to the brake lights. I haven't gone back and studied the diagram yet, but... if you turn off the engine switch and have you foot on the brake pedal (mechanical switch activated) the engine will run until you take your foot off of the brake pedal! I don't think that this will be an ideal setup. More later, Bob Johnson BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 15:26:12 2008 From: Randy Hicks To: Healey List Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 16:18:50 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] WW tire mounting - New England Hi, to the New England list people - who will mount tires on wire wheels, with tubes, in the Boston area? Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '60 BN7 MkI (Sold) '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 16:29:07 2008 From: Dave Russell To: "Mr. Bill" Date: Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:29:27 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Starter motor & Pertronix There are differences in gear reduction starters. Some have a few alternate bolt holes to allow rotating the starter body in relation to the mounting nose. Sometimes, non of the options allow mounting without creating more footwell clearance. Others like APT have a whole lot of alternate mounting holes (9 positions) to allow small changes of starter body rotation. There was only one position that allowed the starter to be mounted without clearance problems on my BN2. It spins my high compression engine very quickly with the 35 AH Westco/Miata sealed battery. Dave Russell Mr. Bill wrote: > Mine was installed by Eric Grunden of Absolutely British so I don't > know where it came from. I'm pretty sure it was a direct bolt on > with no modifications needed. However, 4-bangers could be different > or I might be wrong. Mine has been in the car since 2001 and I love > it. > > As Randy said, it spins very quickly, which, I would think, saves the > battery. I was working on an ignition problem and finally got Red > Car started without having to stick a battery charger on it. Eric > wired it through the original starter solenoid so the button on its > back can still be used to spin the motor while working under the > bonnet. Definitely a plus. > > Bill Barnett '53 BN1 #663 (Getting to be a really cool Driver!) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 16:33:35 2008 From: "Alex" To: "Randy Hicks" , "Healey List" Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 17:34:00 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] WW tire mounting - New England Eric van Sickle at Leyland Motors in Kennebunk will do that. He's 95 miles from Boston. You can reach him at 207-967-2504. He's one of the best! Good luck. == Alex in Maine "The Blue Mainie," 1960 Austin Healey 3000 BT7 "Conkling," 1946 MG TC #1321 Former owner 1957 A-H 100-6, 1967 A-H BJ8, 1965 MG Midget http://users.adelphia.net/~alexmm/ai2q.htm _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 18:16:19 2008 From: "Randall Harris" <1968xke@gmail.com> To: "David Nock" Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 16:16:47 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] SMOG TESTS SB 1549 Senate Bill So David, What are the Insurance Companies, Auto repair people and car clubs doing about this? Has GGAHC, Sacramento and San Diego clubs sent a notice to their respective membership insisting that they contact their legislators with letters, faxs and emails. Provide them a letter, provide them a script for their telephone calls, provide them with a fax# - forf every Member in Sacramento. Make it URGENT! That's how you get it done. Having been in the legislative advocacy business for 20 years I can tell you that these brain-dead idiots in Sacramento WILL pass this law if they think that nobody cares. It isn't enough to post here - we MUST protect our interests or we will all find ourselves with lovely museum pieces in our garages. Randy Harris On Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 12:25 PM, David Nock wrote: > I think we all are missing the point here. I will start by saying > that the smog requirements on the newer cars is great, they are > driven many miles and should be going thru a regular smog test. But > there comes a point that the test becomes redicules. How many 70 and > early 80 cars are there on the road. When was the last time you say a > 80s Chrysler K series on the road. How many 78 MGBs have you seen as > a regular driver, or a 67 Mustang. These cars are almost all in very > good condition and are rarely driven. When we were having to smog > the cars back as far as 1967 vehicle it was a major pain in the ass > to get them to pass. If you really look at the big picture here if > they get the foot in the door on smog tests on vehicles prior to 1975 > where do they stop. The next thing you no is that your $60,000.00 > Healey that will not pass a smog test is worthless since you cant > drive it anymore. > > Next lets look at who is doing these smog tests. The techs are all > very familiar with a 1998 what ever vehicle and if they are not sure > there is a service manual that they can refer to. Now take you 1959 > Austin Healey or you 1967 Mustang into that same shop and see if they > can tell you what is original and what isn't. > > This new law will make a impact on the entire classic car market. > Everything from many Classic car insurance companys, parts > suppliers, automotive detial supplies, auction companies and many > many more. > > > > David Nock > British Car Specialists > Stockton Ca 95205 > 209-948-8767 > > www.britishcarspecialists.com > . > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as 1968xke@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 18:26:33 2008 From: Steve To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:27:04 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] WW Tire Mounting - New England Randy Wheel Repair Services in Auburn can do it. I'm going to bring my wheels to him in the next week or so to have new tires mounted. http://wheelrepairservice.com/ Steve Averka 1956 100M (off the road for 30ish years) 1952 TD MkII _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 19:17:41 2008 From: "T W" To: "Healey Mail List" Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 20:18:11 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] SMOG TESTS SB 1549 Senate Bill So, what else can we do besides fight the regulations? If we don't want these old cars to all become trailer queens, what can we do to get the fuel mileage higher or CO lower? "Fun per gallon" isn't going to be much fun if all our Healeys do is live in a trailer until show time. Even if collector cars manage to stay exempt from state/federal emissions and gas mileage requirements, we're still paying at the pump just like everyone else. A 3000 may be one of the prettiest cars ever made, but it's also a blast to drive. Compared with most medium and many smaller cars, our 3 liter, 150HP engine is not particularly large. We're driving a fairly small car with a modest-sized engine. In addition to tackling the regulatory issues, this forum would be a good place to tackle the technical issues of getter better gas mileage out of our cars. - Tom On Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 3:25 PM, David Nock wrote: > I think we all are missing the point here. I will start by saying > that the smog requirements on the newer cars is great, they are > driven many miles and should be going thru a regular smog test. But > there comes a point that the test becomes redicules. How many 70 and > early 80 cars are there on the road. When was the last time you say a > 80s Chrysler K series on the road. How many 78 MGBs have you seen as > a regular driver, or a 67 Mustang. These cars are almost all in very > good condition and are rarely driven. When we were having to smog > the cars back as far as 1967 vehicle it was a major pain in the ass > to get them to pass. If you really look at the big picture here if > they get the foot in the door on smog tests on vehicles prior to 1975 > where do they stop. The next thing you no is that your $60,000.00 > Healey that will not pass a smog test is worthless since you cant > drive it anymore. > > Next lets look at who is doing these smog tests. The techs are all > very familiar with a 1998 what ever vehicle and if they are not sure > there is a service manual that they can refer to. Now take you 1959 > Austin Healey or you 1967 Mustang into that same shop and see if they > can tell you what is original and what isn't. > > This new law will make a impact on the entire classic car market. > Everything from many Classic car insurance companys, parts > suppliers, automotive detial supplies, auction companies and many > many more. > > > > David Nock > British Car Specialists > Stockton Ca 95205 > 209-948-8767 > > www.britishcarspecialists.com > . _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 21:24:30 2008 From: Mark Norris To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:22:58 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Plating recommendation Hi everybody Just seconding John Snyder's positive experience with Victoria Plating. They did the plating on my concours-gold BJ8. Mark Norris _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 21:45:53 2008 From: To: Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 21:46:05 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] SMOG TESTS SB 1549 Senate Bill <> Randy has a the NAIL on the head!!! My Dad was a lobbiest in D.C. for a good number of years and I learned a LOT from him about this sorta thing!! 'Course got to meet a TON of GREAT folks as Mom & Dad did a TON of enteraining in our home. Anybody remember a Congressman from Michigan named Gerry Ford?? Would you think he would sit on a counter with a teenager on an opposite counter having Bud long-necks and discussing the Redskins?? One on my FONDEST memories!!!! Perfect post, Randy!!! Ed _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 22:00:00 2008 From: Dave Russell To: T W Date: Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:00:25 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] SMOG TESTS SB 1549 Senate Bill You would be surprised what some fine tuning of carbs & ignition can do for emissions & gas mileage. It needs to be done with an exhaust gas analyzer though. Healeys are famous for running "best" when set to the rich side of the range. The old combustion chamber designs don't help effeciency either. It's likely that a much lighter foot would help a lot, but who wants to do that. My BN2 gets about the same fuel mileage as my 2000 Toyota if I stay under 70 mph & don't punch it a lot. Dave Russell T W wrote: >So, what else can we do besides fight the regulations? If we don't want >these old cars to all become trailer queens, what can we do to get the fuel >mileage higher or CO lower? "Fun per gallon" isn't going to be much fun if >all our Healeys do is live in a trailer until show time. Even if collector >cars manage to stay exempt from state/federal emissions and gas mileage >requirements, we're still paying at the pump just like everyone else. A >3000 may be one of the prettiest cars ever made, but it's also a blast to >drive. > >Compared with most medium and many smaller cars, our 3 liter, 150HP engine >is not particularly large. We're driving a fairly small car with a >modest-sized engine. In addition to tackling the regulatory issues, this >forum would be a good place to tackle the technical issues of getter better >gas mileage out of our cars. > >- Tom _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 22:10:54 2008 From: To: Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 22:11:22 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Out of Office AutoReply: SMOG TESTS SB 1549 Senate One of my SERIOUS pet peeves folks!!! He is thoughtful enough to turn the option ON but NOT thoughtful enough to go to his List Home Page and de-activate his subscription!! Anybody car to "defend" his MIS-action?? ----- Original Message ----- From: Bob Welch To: shop@justbrits.com Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 8:47 PM Subject: Out of Office AutoReply: [Healeys] SMOG TESTS SB 1549 Senate Bill out 4.7 - 4.17 see Leanne for rep 52 Anna question except see Cheri with Fluke questions Josh S for rep 25 AIE question Bill or Matti for anything else. The front desk 206-284-2200 has a detailed instruction for any outside e-mails/phone calls _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 7 23:45:36 2008 From: "WILLIAM B LAWRENCE" To: ahbn6@optonline.net, healeymanjim@hansencc.net, Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:46:02 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] gas quality In the 1970s I worked at a gasoline refinery in Snyder Texas called SACROC, which was an acronym for the six oil companies that owned it. Bill Lawrence >From: John Sims >To: 'James Shope' , >'healeys' >Subject: Re: [Healeys] gas quality >Date: Sat, 05 Apr 2008 23:44:48 -0400 > >Or, hang around the Exxon refinery in Elizabeth NJ and see all of the >trucks >with different logos coming out. Only gas stations that do not use the >Exxon >refinery are Hess because they have their own refinery locally. Otherwise, >all other gas stations get their gas from the same place regardless of >their >brand. Only difference is that some of them (I am told) pass under a >trestle >where the additives for that specific brand are added. By the time the >trucks get to their drop points, enough sloshing has occurred to mix the >stuff. Think about it, most areas have one refinery but lots of different >brands. > >John Sims, BN6 >Aberdeen, NJ > > >-----Original Message----- >From: healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net@autox.team.net >[mailto:healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of >James Shope >Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2008 11:24 PM >To: healeys >Subject: [Healeys] gas quality > >hang around a gas station late at night and you will find out all the >various >brands that are used to fill the underground tanks. i have seen Shell >going >into BP, Chevron into Citgo, and so forth. i do not think there is a dimes >worth of difference in any major brand. my two cents worth. healeymanjim >Healeys@autox.team.net >http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > >You are subscribed as ahbn6@optonline.net > >http://www.team.net/archive >_______________________________________________ >Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > >Healeys@autox.team.net >http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > >You are subscribed as ynotink@msn.com > >http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Apr 8 14:50:37 2008 From: "Freese, Ken" To: Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 12:50:37 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 spare fuses Does the BJ8 fuse block have a clip for spare fuses? If so, I seem to have lost mine. Ken Freese 65 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Apr 8 15:03:29 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Freese, Ken" , Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 16:00:17 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 spare fuses Ken, Yes, they push straight in perpendicular to how the operating fuses sit. There are two sockets for the spares, one above and one below the centre mounting screw. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Freese, Ken" To: Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 3:50 PM Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 spare fuses > Does the BJ8 fuse block have a clip for spare fuses? > If so, I seem to have lost mine. > Ken Freese > 65 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Apr 8 17:34:34 2008 From: Martin Jansen To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 18:35:02 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Healeys] web site To all those who advised us about our web site it is now back up. Thank yo for your concern. Happy Healeying, Marty jule-enterprises.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Tue Apr 8 18:22:49 2008 From: Steve Thomton To: List Healey Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 16:23:09 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Looking for Mr. Finespanner I haven't been able to raise Mr. Finespanner for about a week.....email, phone (I used phone number 301-898-8881 and email: mrfinespanner@earthlink.com).... anyone know of a problem with him? Maybe he's just on vacation... I really need a brakeline kit and sure would like to make contact. Thanks for your help, Steve Thomton 1963 BJ7 Works Rally replica in process Project was in May Classic Motorsports Readers project --------------------------------- You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 9 01:56:15 2008 From: "Paul Barnes" To: Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 02:56:42 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 aluminum B-post and sill plates question..... Hi, I'm looking in the factory parts book for the 100-4 BN1/2 and I noticed that the aluminum plates that cover the B-post and the sills have a change point at VIN 2235. What's the difference between the earlier ones and the later ones? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Paul B. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 9 03:55:34 2008 From: "Richard Korn" To: "Paul Barnes" , Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 08:56:28 -0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 aluminum B-post and sill plates question..... Paul, The change was made at body number 2235 and coincides with a change in the door look striker. see pg. 45 in theClauseger Original Healey book. The real experts could say how to tell the two apart. Richard BN2 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Barnes" To: Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 6:56 AM Subject: [Healeys] 100-4 aluminum B-post and sill plates question..... > Hi, > > I'm looking in the factory parts book for the 100-4 BN1/2 and I noticed > that > the aluminum plates that cover the B-post and the sills have a change > point at > VIN 2235. What's the difference between the earlier ones and the later > ones? > Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? > > Paul B. > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rkorn@simnet.is > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 9 08:23:50 2008 From: "Dr. C. Rubino" To: "healeylist" Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 09:24:17 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] cold starting when the car has been sitting for a few days I have trouble starting it. what happens with full choke is that it has to turn over a half dozen times before it catches and then starts up with missing and hissing and hickuping as if it isn't getting enough fuel. sometimes I can overcome this by flooding the front carb the engine is BJ-8 with recently installed petronix (did it before) and a fuel filter up front with adjusted 3.5 lbs pressure. Have checked and fuel bowls are full. Once fully firing everything is fine. Carl _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 9 08:55:32 2008 From: "Michael Salter" To: "'Dr. C. Rubino'" , "'healeylist'" Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 09:55:46 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] cold starting Hi Carl, In my experience difficult cold starting on BJ8s is usually caused by a failure of the choke mechanism to fully activate the chokes on the carbs. First check that the fast idle rod is moving down as the choke is pulled. If it is not then it is possibly seized in the carb body and therefore limiting the available choke travel. This must be corrected before attempting the following. Next I would suggest that you pull the choke control all the way out then take the suction chambers off the carbs. Watch the position of the jet as you pull up on the choke cables at each carb. If the jet drops further as the cable is pulled then the mechanism is not applying choke fully. Another method is to try starting the engine on a cold morning as someone pulls up on each of those choke cables at the carbs. Very often incorrect assembly and adjustment of the cable splitter on the firewall is to blame. Michael Salter 100 (1953) AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/ -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dr. C. Rubino Sent: April 9, 2008 9:24 AM To: healeylist Subject: [Healeys] cold starting when the car has been sitting for a few days I have trouble starting it. what happens with full choke is that it has to turn over a half dozen times before it catches and then starts up with missing and hissing and hickuping as if it isn't getting enough fuel. sometimes I can overcome this by flooding the front carb the engine is BJ-8 with recently installed petronix (did it before) and a fuel filter up front with adjusted 3.5 lbs pressure. Have checked and fuel bowls are full. Once fully firing everything is fine. Carl _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 9 09:57:39 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Dr. C. Rubino" Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 22:58:00 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] cold starting Carl - Sounds to me one of your needle jets is stuck closed and you aren't getting enough choke. Best thing is to take the carbs off and clean the brass on the jets, or better yet rebuild the carbs while they are off. Alan On Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 9:24 PM, Dr. C. Rubino wrote: > when the car has been sitting for a few days I have trouble starting it. > > what happens with full choke is that it has to turn over a half dozen > times > before it catches and then starts up with missing and hissing and > hickuping as > if it isn't getting enough fuel. > > sometimes I can overcome this by flooding the front carb > > the engine is BJ-8 with recently installed petronix (did it before) and a > fuel > filter up front with adjusted 3.5 lbs pressure. Have checked and fuel > bowls > are full. > > Once fully firing everything is fine. > > Carl > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 9 10:07:31 2008 From: "Michael Salter" To: "'healeylist'" Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 11:07:44 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Shelley Jack on eBay I have an original equipment Shelley Jack on eBay if anyone is interested. http://tinyurl.com/64xn4r One day left on the auction. Michael Salter 100 (1953) AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 9 10:07:51 2008 From: andy pole To: Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 15:08:02 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] heat shield board Hi guys I've read the archives and you guys in the US recomend Hardie Backerboard, Ive managed to find it in the UK at 1/4" thick x 900 x 1500mm, could someone confirm this is the right stuff so I can order some, its around 15 pounds a sheet here. http://www.jameshardie.com/homeowner/products_backerboard_quarterInch.shtml?o penTab=jsnavLink0 It looks like its smooth but printed with Hardie on one side (I guess you can sand it off?) and has an imprinted grid on the other side (guess it will be hard to see even at the edges?) could someone pls confirm thanks Andy _________________________________________________________________ Amazing prizes every hour with Live Search Big Snap http://www.bigsnapsearch.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 9 10:37:49 2008 From: "Dan Stromquist" To: "'Dr. C. Rubino'" , "'healeylist'" Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 10:38:08 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] cold starting Give each carb a small shot of starting fluid (ether) and it should fire right off. Pull that choke all the way out and give it half a turn to lock it in place. Go look and see on the carbs if they choke is working proper. Dan -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dr. C. Rubino Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 8:24 AM To: healeylist Subject: [Healeys] cold starting when the car has been sitting for a few days I have trouble starting it. what happens with full choke is that it has to turn over a half dozen times before it catches and then starts up with missing and hissing and hickuping as if it isn't getting enough fuel. sometimes I can overcome this by flooding the front carb the engine is BJ-8 with recently installed petronix (did it before) and a fuel filter up front with adjusted 3.5 lbs pressure. Have checked and fuel bowls are full. Once fully firing everything is fine. Carl Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as dan@warner-associates.com http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 9 12:42:44 2008 From: "E.A. Driver" To: Austin Healey list Date: Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:43:06 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] April AHCA Marque Good Day Folks Has anyone received the April Marque? If so could you let me know and what the imagine on the cover was. Kind regards Ed _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 9 13:12:19 2008 From: "Alan" To: "'E.A. Driver'" , "'Austin Healey list'" Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 19:12:20 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] April AHCA Marque Hi Ed. It's Roy Jackson-Moore with his Blue over White 100M in England. _______________________________________________ (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) (______ \____1957-BN4 ___/ _______) (_________________________) http://www.nfahc.co.uk http://www.healey-weekend.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of E.A. Driver Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 6:43 PM To: Austin Healey list Subject: [Healeys] April AHCA Marque Good Day Folks Has anyone received the April Marque? If so could you let me know and what the imagine on the cover was. Kind regards Ed _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 9 13:56:25 2008 From: "E.A. Driver" To: Alan Date: Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:56:51 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] April AHCA Marque Hi Alan Thanks for this. I saw a copy at a friend's in Mesa, Arizona, three weeks ago but was not sure I read the date as April. Well this is the third time in a year that I have not received an issue. Considering you are in the UK some four thousand miles away makes my location and service a bit of a joke. Alan, I take it that you have has some great driving weather to date? Kind regards Ed Saskatoon Alan wrote: > Hi Ed. > It's Roy Jackson-Moore with his Blue over White 100M in England. > _______________________________________________ > (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) > (______ \____1957-BN4 ___/ _______) > (_________________________) > http://www.nfahc.co.uk > http://www.healey-weekend.com > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk@autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of E.A. > Driver > Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 6:43 PM > To: Austin Healey list > Subject: [Healeys] April AHCA Marque > > Good Day Folks > > Has anyone received the April Marque? If so could you > let me know and what the imagine on the cover was. > > Kind regards > Ed _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 9 14:25:10 2008 From: "J. Scott Morris" To: "E.A. Driver" , Austin Healey list Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 15:25:38 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] April AHCA Marque Hello Ed; I have not received the April issue of the AHCA Marque yet. My understanding is that the Southern Ontario Club mailing was done on Monday, April 7th. [40th anniversary of Jim Clark's passing]. We should be receiving our copy within the next few days. No problem. :-) --Scott Morris; Simcoe, Ontario, Canada "E.A. Driver" wrote: <> J. Scott Morris - Keep Smiling, Murphy Lives --------------------------------- All new Yahoo! Mail - Get a sneak peak at messages with a handy reading pane. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 9 16:56:50 2008 From: "Freese, Ken" To: Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 14:57:11 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] 3000 Moss heater ducting The Moss heater ducting is nicely made but seems a tad smaller than original where it passes through the firewall. There is a definite gap that will let hot underbonnet air in. I suppose I can use the 3M black caulking, but it won't look to nice. I guess I will try to make a grommet. Ken Freese 65 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 9 17:27:20 2008 From: "Mark and Kathy" To: "andy pole" , Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 18:27:25 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] heat shield board That would be the one Andy. The squares would obviously be the back side. You need to cut it with a carbide hack saw or carbide jig saw and expect to go through a couple of blades at least. Then touch it up with a file. Pretty dusty when cutting so do it away from the car, and wear a dust mask and glasses. I did mine outside to eliminate a lot of clean up. It is cement board so give yourself some fresh air, on and off. Also it does break easier than wood when your cutting it so don't beat it up too much. Sure beats the heck our of breathing asbestos. I also used a spray can " Kills spot cover" to encapsulate the surface a bit and give it more of an original color and you can touch it up later if you smudge it some where. Some one on the list had the drawings put in a download, did you find them in the archives? The web page address you sent did not come through right. If you want to send me the sight I will go there and double check the product. Also if you want to see the finished product I can send you a pic or two. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "andy pole" To: Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 11:08 AM Subject: [Healeys] heat shield board > Hi guys > I've read the archives and you guys in the US recomend Hardie Backerboard, > Ive > managed to find it in the UK at 1/4" thick x 900 x 1500mm, could someone > confirm this is the right stuff so I can order some, its around 15 pounds > a > sheet here. > http://www.jameshardie.com/homeowner/products_backerboard_quarterInch.shtml?o > penTab=jsnavLink0 > It looks like its smooth but printed with Hardie on one side (I guess you > can > sand it off?) and has an imprinted grid on the other side (guess it will > be > hard to see even at the edges?) > could someone pls confirm > thanks Andy > _________________________________________________________________ > Amazing prizes every hour with Live Search Big Snap > http://www.bigsnapsearch.com > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mgtrcars@galaxyinternet.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 9 17:34:34 2008 From: "Alan" To: "'James Lea'" , "'List Healeys'" Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 23:35:00 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not Healey related. Parts in England. Count me in. Anything I can do to help. _______________________________________________ (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) (______ \____1957-BN4 ___/ _______) (_________________________) http://www.nfahc.co.uk http://www.healey-weekend.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of James Lea Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 8:58 PM To: List Healeys Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey related. Parts in England. This is a bit of an odd request but I don't know where else to turn for help. One of the cars I am restoring is a 1951 Triumph Renown. I belong to the TROC in England but due to their insurance company rules they will not sell parts to the US. I have never heard of such foolishness from any other club but they will not relent and they are the only source for vintage parts. I can arrange to send pounds Sterling to the club to pay for the parts. So the question is this. Is there an Healey member in England who could accept the box of parts from the club and then reship it to me? Also is there a way to set up a bank account in England without actually being there? Right now I only need a new steering box. The club has rebuilt ones but unless I can make other arraignments it looks like I will have to fly there and bring the parts back with me on the plane. Of course I would be happy to cover any cost or inconvenience. Any advice from the UK would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, JL James Lea PO Box 25 Rockport Maine 04856 1-207-236-3632 1951 Triumph Renown 1952 MG TD 1952 Triumph Mayflower 1958 Rover P4 1962 Austin Healey BT7 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 9 17:55:56 2008 From: "James Shope" To: "healeys" Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 15:56:25 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] first gear is there a shop that welds a new first gear onto a laygear? healeymanjim _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 9 20:22:25 2008 From: "Randy Dickson" To: "'healeys'" Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 20:22:48 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Short wheelbase Healey on Ebay! Fellow Healeyoids, There is a short wheelbase version of a Healey on Ebay right now. Check it out. I can't believe that I have never heard of this rare model. It must be super rare and worth a fortune! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1960-austin-healy_W0QQitemZ160227075134QQcmdZ ViewItem?hash=item160227075134 Randy Healey Archaeologist Healeyarchaeology.blogspot.com 63 BJ7 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 9 20:32:25 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Randy Dickson" Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:32:52 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Short wheelbase Healey on Ebay! I would aslo note that after being repeated by pretty much every other Healey ebay ad, if you call it a "barn find" it must be worth an absolute fortune. I'd keep the ultra rare V8 in it, it is likely the block on the long lost Ferrari V8 Healey. On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 9:22 AM, Randy Dickson < rdickson@midwestarchaeology.com> wrote: > Fellow Healeyoids, > There is a short wheelbase version of a Healey on Ebay right now. Check > it > out. I can't believe that I have never heard of this rare model. It must > be super rare and worth a fortune! > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1960-austin-healy_W0QQitemZ160227075134QQcmdZ > ViewItem?hash=item160227075134 > > > > Randy > > Healey Archaeologist > Healeyarchaeology.blogspot.com > > 63 BJ7 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 9 20:37:43 2008 From: MBran89793@aol.com To: healeymanjim@hansencc.net, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 21:38:01 EDT Subject: [Healeys] LayGear-1st gear replacement _Denis Welch Motorsport_ (http://www.bighealey.co.uk/section.php?id=49) Hi Jim- You may want to check with Denis Welch about the laygear repair/replacement. It is shown in their parts listing under gearbox on page 2.(Exchange). No financial interest.Just a satisfied customer. M.S.Brantley, Jr. Tampa Bay Austin-Healey Club Membership Chmn. & Delegate **************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 9 20:39:32 2008 From: Awgertoo@aol.com To: healey.nut@gmail.com, rdickson@midwestarchaeology.com Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 21:39:22 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Short wheelbase Healey on Ebay! This might make a fine slingshot-type dragster but can you imagine what the ride over any bumps would be like with a seat located directly on top of the rear axle? It would give the term "third member" a whole new meaning! Best--Michael Oritt -------------------------------------------- **************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 9 22:39:16 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: Alan Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:39:40 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not Healey related. Parts in England. James - Just be sure if it happens that way you will have to pay VAT wich is a hefty 17.5%. If the steering box is a super expensive item, it may be cheaper for you to ship to HK first than pay VAT, I am more than happy to help as well. Alan On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 6:35 AM, Alan wrote: > Count me in. > Anything I can do to help. > > _______________________________________________ > (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________) > (______ \____1957-BN4 ___/ _______) > (_________________________) > http://www.nfahc.co.uk > http://www.healey-weekend.com > > -----Original Message----- > From: healeys-bounces+alanb=nfahc.co.uk@autox.team.net > [mailto:healeys-bounces+alanb = > nfahc.co.uk@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of James > Lea > Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 8:58 PM > To: List Healeys > Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey related. Parts in England. > > This is a bit of an odd request but I don't know where else to turn for > help. One of the cars I am restoring is a 1951 Triumph Renown. I belong to > the TROC in England but due to their insurance company rules they will not > sell parts to the US. I have never heard of such foolishness from any > other > club but they will not relent and they are the only source for vintage > parts. I can arrange to send pounds Sterling to the club to pay for the > parts. So the question is this. Is there an Healey member in England who > could accept the box of parts from the club and then reship it to me? Also > is there a way to set up a bank account in England without actually being > there? Right now I only need a new steering box. The club has rebuilt > ones > but unless I can make other arraignments it looks like I will have to fly > there and bring the parts back with me on the plane. Of course I would be > happy to cover any cost or inconvenience. Any advice from the UK would be > greatly appreciated. Cheers, JL > > James Lea > PO Box 25 > Rockport Maine 04856 > 1-207-236-3632 > > 1951 Triumph Renown > 1952 MG TD > 1952 Triumph Mayflower > 1958 Rover P4 > 1962 Austin Healey BT7 > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 9 22:56:19 2008 From: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" To: "'Alan Seigrist'" , "'Randy Dickson'" Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:56:35 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Short wheelbase Healey on Ebay! G'day Both my Healey and Austin-Healey are in a barn and that's where I find them every time I go look. I've been quiet of late, but I've been keeping an eye on everything you blokes get up to. To tell the truth there really hasn't been anything of worth to comment on. Except to report on the 10+ Austin-Healeys racing at the Bathurst circuit over Easter. By the way there never was/is a long lost Ferrari V8 Healey, as it was really a 210bhp (small Italian horses) 2.5 litre four-cylinder Ferrari engine 100S chassis/streamliner driven by Peter Collins at Nassau. It also had a 5-speed transaxle at the rear. Eventually the DHMC put the complete Ferrari back together and sold it on. It still exists and is worth squillions. Hoo Roo Patrick Quinn Sydney, Australia -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+p_cquinn=tpg.com.au@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+p_cquinn=tpg.com.au@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Alan Seigrist Sent: Thursday, 10 April 2008 11:33 AM To: Randy Dickson Cc: healeys Subject: Re: [Healeys] Short wheelbase Healey on Ebay! I would aslo note that after being repeated by pretty much every other Healey ebay ad, if you call it a "barn find" it must be worth an absolute fortune. I'd keep the ultra rare V8 in it, it is likely the block on the long lost Ferrari V8 Healey. On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 9:22 AM, Randy Dickson < rdickson@midwestarchaeology.com> wrote: > Fellow Healeyoids, > There is a short wheelbase version of a Healey on Ebay right now. Check > it > out. I can't believe that I have never heard of this rare model. It must > be super rare and worth a fortune! > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1960-austin-healy_W0QQitemZ160227075134QQcmdZ > ViewItem?hash=item160227075134 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 9 23:13:33 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Patrick and Caroline Quinn" Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:13:58 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Short wheelbase Healey on Ebay! Peter - I thought there was a Ferrari V8 they dropped into a chassis at Warwick, but then it never went past putting it in a chassis to see if it fit. - Alan On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 11:56 AM, Patrick and Caroline Quinn < p_cquinn@tpg.com.au> wrote: > G'day > > Both my Healey and Austin-Healey are in a barn and that's where I find > them > every time I go look. > > I've been quiet of late, but I've been keeping an eye on everything you > blokes get up to. To tell the truth there really hasn't been anything of > worth to comment on. Except to report on the 10+ Austin-Healeys racing at > the Bathurst circuit over Easter. > > By the way there never was/is a long lost Ferrari V8 Healey, as it was > really a 210bhp (small Italian horses) 2.5 litre four-cylinder Ferrari > engine 100S chassis/streamliner driven by Peter Collins at Nassau. It also > had a 5-speed transaxle at the rear. > > Eventually the DHMC put the complete Ferrari back together and sold it on. > It still exists and is worth squillions. > > Hoo Roo > > Patrick Quinn > Sydney, Australia _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Wed Apr 9 23:26:41 2008 From: "Neil Anderson" To: "James Shope" , "healeys" Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 23:27:05 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] first gear Jim, Not sure who might do this in the USA, maybe Norman Nock, but I have had a Hardy Engineering rebuilt laygear in my BT7 for the last 15 or 16 years. My car has been all over the country with no laygear problems and lots of gymkhanas along the way. www.hardyengineering.co.uk UK gearbox specialists. Neil Anderson, Illinois '60 BT7 '59 AN5 ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Shope" To: "healeys" Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 5:56 PM Subject: [Healeys] first gear > is there a shop that welds a new first gear onto a laygear? healeymanjim > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as nlaredbt7@tbc.net > > http://www.team.net/archive > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.8/1363 - Release Date: 4/7/2008 > 8:56 AM _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 02:02:34 2008 From: To: , Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:02:53 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not Healey related. Parts in England. Hi James, I am not living in England, but in Germany (its all European Union now, so no customs for shipping goods anymore) and if I can help you in any way, just get in contact with me. I have a paypal account to which you can send money and think I can pay for your parts from here. To my knowledge you may not be able to open a bank account in England, as English banks are very restrictive in that way. With German banks it is a little better so far ;-). I am several times a year in England, next to International Healey Weekend Goodwood 16th to 18th May, and buy most of the parts I need at English dealers and the clubs. Josef Eckert Koenigswinter/Germany 1954 100Bn1 1962 BT7 1965 Sprite 1950 Morris Minor Tourer 1959 Daimler SP250 -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces+josef.eckert=t-systems.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+josef.eckert=t-systems.com@autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von James Lea Gesendet: Samstag, 10. Mai 2008 21:58 An: List Healeys Betreff: [Healeys] Not Healey related. Parts in England. This is a bit of an odd request but I don't know where else to turn for help. One of the cars I am restoring is a 1951 Triumph Renown. I belong to the TROC in England but due to their insurance company rules they will not sell parts to the US. I have never heard of such foolishness from any other club but they will not relent and they are the only source for vintage parts. I can arrange to send pounds Sterling to the club to pay for the parts. So the question is this. Is there an Healey member in England who could accept the box of parts from the club and then reship it to me? Also is there a way to set up a bank account in England without actually being there? Right now I only need a new steering box. The club has rebuilt ones but unless I can make other arraignments it looks like I will have to fly there and bring the parts back with me on the plane. Of course I would be happy to cover any cost or inconvenience. Any advice from the UK would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, JL James Lea PO Box 25 Rockport Maine 04856 1-207-236-3632 1951 Triumph Renown 1952 MG TD 1952 Triumph Mayflower 1958 Rover P4 1962 Austin Healey BT7 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 05:51:35 2008 From: caddi5@comcast.net To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:52:03 +0000 Subject: [Healeys] fuel filter placement Hello list, Just received a malpassi fuel filter/regulator anyone know the best place to fit it? pics.? I guess the best place would be in the engine bay. Any help would be gratefully accepted. Also anyone have a nice set of seat pans? reasonable.....thanks Mitch 1959 bn4 100/6 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 06:02:33 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: caddi5@comcast.net Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:03:01 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] fuel filter placement Mitch - Ideally it is best to put the fuel filter between the tank and the fuel pump, as that will help prevent rust and crud from the tank clogging up your pump. That being said I know lots of people who don't like this set up because of ease of access issues. I have my fuel filter in the engine bay and it works well. Alan On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 6:52 PM, wrote: > Hello list, > Just received a malpassi fuel filter/regulator anyone know the best place > to fit it? pics.? I guess the best place would be in the engine bay. Any > help would be gratefully accepted. Also anyone have a nice set of seat pans? > reasonable.....thanks > Mitch > 1959 bn4 100/6 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 06:44:29 2008 From: andy pole To: Mark and Kathy , Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:44:55 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] heat shield board Mark thanks, have tried emailing you off list, but it just bounces back, have ordered a sheet of the hardibacker board, the drgs are on austin-healey.com and I still have the originals for reference cheers Andy> From: mgtrcars@galaxyinternet.net> To: ampole@hotmail.com; healeys@autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] heat shield board> Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 18:27:25 -0400> > That would be the one Andy. The squares would obviously be the back side.> You need to cut it with a carbide hack saw or carbide jig saw and expect to > go through a couple of blades at least. Then touch it up> with a file. Pretty dusty when cutting so do it away from the car, and > wear a> dust mask and glasses. I did mine outside to eliminate a lot of clean up. > It is cement board so give yourself some fresh air, on and off.> Also it does break easier than wood when your cutting it so don't beat it up > too much.> > Sure beats the heck our of breathing asbestos.> > I also used a spray can " Kills spot cover" to encapsulate the surface a > bit and give> it more of an original color and you can touch it up later if you smudge it > some where.> > Some one on the list had the drawings put in a download, did you find them > in the> archives?> > The web page address you sent did not come through right. If you want to > send me the sight I will go there and double check the product.> > Also if you want to see the finished product I can send you a pic or two.> > Mark> > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "andy pole" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 11:08 AM> Subject: [Healeys] heat shield board> > > > Hi guys> > I've read the archives and you guys in the US recomend Hardie Backerboard, > > Ive> > managed to find it in the UK at 1/4" thick x 900 x 1500mm, could someone> > confirm this is the right stuff so I can order some, its around 15 pounds > > a> > sheet here.> > http://www.jameshardie.com/homeowner/products_backerboard_quarterInch.shtml?o> > penTab=jsnavLink0> > It looks like its smooth but printed with Hardie on one side (I guess you > > can> > sand it off?) and has an imprinted grid on the other side (guess it will > > be> > hard to see even at the edges?)> > could someone pls confirm> > thanks Andy> > _________________________________________________________________> > Amazing prizes every hour with Live Search Big Snap> > http://www.bigsnapsearch.com> > _______________________________________________> > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> >> > Healeys@autox.team.net> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys> >> > You are subscribed as mgtrcars@galaxyinternet.net> >> > http://www.team.net/archive> > > > _________________________________________________________________ The next generation of Windows Live is here http://www.windowslive.co.uk/get-live _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 07:12:05 2008 From: To: "Neil Anderson" ,"James Shope" Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 8:12:28 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] first gear Not sure who did/made it, but i also have had a rebuilt laygear in my BJ8 for years---over 20, and have driven all over here and 5500 miles throught Europe to include up the Alps. > > From: "Neil Anderson" > Date: 2008/04/10 Thu AM 12:27:05 EDT > To: "James Shope" , "healeys" > > Subject: Re: [Healeys] first gear > > Jim, > Not sure who might do this in the USA, maybe Norman Nock, but I have had a > Hardy Engineering rebuilt laygear in my BT7 for the last 15 or 16 years. My > car has been all over the country with no laygear problems and lots of > gymkhanas along the way. > > www.hardyengineering.co.uk UK gearbox specialists. > > Neil Anderson, Illinois > '60 BT7 > '59 AN5 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "James Shope" > To: "healeys" > Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 5:56 PM > Subject: [Healeys] first gear > > > > is there a shop that welds a new first gear onto a laygear? healeymanjim > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys@autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as nlaredbt7@tbc.net > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > > > > > > > > -- > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG. > > Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.8/1363 - Release Date: 4/7/2008 > > 8:56 AM > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as tomfelts@windstream.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 07:32:20 2008 From: "Tracy Drummond" To: "Healey List" Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:32:47 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Healey news alert Vintage Grand Prix at Mid-Ohio set for June 27-29 While the Austin Healey Sprite is the featured marque of the weekend, all British marques are welcome to enter the show Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 08:10:21 2008 From: "Jaap Aeckerlin" To: "James Lea" Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:10:49 +0200 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not Healey related. Parts in England. James, the reason the British refuse to sell to the USA is undoubtedly because of the "I'll sue the shit out of you" principle. As fas as I know the USA is the only country where, for example, you can try to dry your freshly washed dog in a microwave and when the poor animal dies, sue the microwave company for damages. Furthermore you're living in one of the most beautiful countries I know, but that's a different matter. Good luck with your UK car parts! Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands 1964 BJ8 29432 2008/5/10, James Lea : > > This is a bit of an odd request but I don't know where else to turn for > help. One of the cars I am restoring is a 1951 Triumph Renown. I belong to > the TROC in England but due to their insurance company rules they will not > sell parts to the US. I have never heard of such foolishness from any > other > club but they will not relent and they are the only source for vintage > parts. I can arrange to send pounds Sterling to the club to pay for the > parts. So the question is this. Is there an Healey member in England who > could accept the box of parts from the club and then reship it to me? Also > is there a way to set up a bank account in England without actually being > there? Right now I only need a new steering box. The club has rebuilt > ones > but unless I can make other arraignments it looks like I will have to fly > there and bring the parts back with me on the plane. Of course I would be > happy to cover any cost or inconvenience. Any advice from the UK would be > greatly appreciated. Cheers, JL > > James Lea > PO Box 25 > Rockport Maine 04856 > 1-207-236-3632 > > 1951 Triumph Renown > 1952 MG TD > 1952 Triumph Mayflower > 1958 Rover P4 > 1962 Austin Healey BT7 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as j.aeckerlin@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 10:00:29 2008 From: Skip Besaw To: Jaap Aeckerlin , James Lea Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:00:58 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not Healey related. Parts in England. Wait just a minute, you're not supposed to dry your dog in the Microwave????? People get sued for that kind of outlandish talk. Skip Besaw ----- Original Message ---- From: Jaap Aeckerlin To: James Lea Cc: Healeys@autox.team.net Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 9:10:49 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not Healey related. Parts in England. James, the reason the British refuse to sell to the USA is undoubtedly because of the "I'll sue the shit out of you" principle. As fas as I know the USA is the only country where, for example, you can try to dry your freshly washed dog in a microwave and when the poor animal dies, sue the microwave company for damages. Furthermore you're living in one of the most beautiful countries I know, but that's a different matter. Good luck with your UK car parts! Jack Aeckerlin, The Netherlands 1964 BJ8 29432 2008/5/10, James Lea : > > This is a bit of an odd request but I don't know where else to turn for > help. One of the cars I am restoring is a 1951 Triumph Renown. I belong to > the TROC in England but due to their insurance company rules they will not > sell parts to the US. I have never heard of such foolishness from any > other > club but they will not relent and they are the only source for vintage > parts. I can arrange to send pounds Sterling to the club to pay for the > parts. So the question is this. Is there an Healey member in England who > could accept the box of parts from the club and then reship it to me? Also > is there a way to set up a bank account in England without actually being > there? Right now I only need a new steering box. The club has rebuilt > ones > but unless I can make other arraignments it looks like I will have to fly > there and bring the parts back with me on the plane. Of course I would be > happy to cover any cost or inconvenience. Any advice from the UK would be > greatly appreciated. Cheers, JL > > James Lea > PO Box 25 > Rockport Maine 04856 > 1-207-236-3632 > > 1951 Triumph Renown > 1952 MG TD > 1952 Triumph Mayflower > 1958 Rover P4 > 1962 Austin Healey BT7 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as j.aeckerlin@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as besaw55@yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 11:26:24 2008 From: "Michael Salter" To: "'healeys'" Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:26:46 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 NOS Front Pipes I have a pair of Bj8 front pipes listed on eBay if anyone is looking for the real thing. http://tinyurl.com/6cz2vr Michael Salter 100 (1953) AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 11:38:28 2008 From: "Dan Stromquist" To: "'healeys'" Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:38:46 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 NOS Front Pipes Michael: How much did you get for the Shelly jack? Dan -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael Salter Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 11:27 AM To: 'healeys' Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 NOS Front Pipes I have a pair of Bj8 front pipes listed on eBay if anyone is looking for the real thing. http://tinyurl.com/6cz2vr Michael Salter 100 (1953) AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as dan@warner-associates.com http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 12:23:55 2008 From: John Sims To: 'Rich C' , 'Paul Barnes' Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:24:58 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 aluminum B-post and sill plates question..... The photo and emails below have been published to my web site at www.healey6.com/Technical/Striker plate.pdf ALSO, as evidenced by the above, my sites are now up and running again for your enjoyment and information. I have a backlog of updates that I will put on over the next few days. This has been an ordeal -- trying to move the sites (I have 6 in addition to Healey6) in order to save some money but, as the old adage goes, you get what you pay for so moving them to the new platform and back again took a little more time that I had expected. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: Rich C [mailto:richchrysler@quickclic.net] Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 8:17 AM To: Paul Barnes Cc: John Sims Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 aluminum B-post and sill plates question..... Paul, The early cars to change point Body # 2235 (NOT VIN #2235) had much narrower rectangular chrome striker surround plates mounted to the B post. There was absolutely no room for error or adjustment in or out on the post without the hole for the striker shank showing along the edges. Later cars had wider chrome striker plates that allowed some forgiveness in the position of the locating holes in the alloy plates. See pictures showing an original early Coronet cream car with the narrow striker plate, and a later Carmine Red car showing the later wider striker plate. One more important point...when doing these alloy plates, I purchase the Kilmartin ones that are accurate with the proper rectangular depression in the striker plate area, and allow you to cut your own holes sized as needed. (John Sims can you post this with pics to your site?) Rich Chrysler _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 13:34:43 2008 From: Jackson Krall To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:35:10 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Upholstery help Highland Automotive are longtime Healey specialists located about an hour south of Albany on 9W Highland NY Best JK NYC --- MKIII4ME@aol.com wrote: > Met a lady at the Barrett Jackson in Fla. last week. > She has a Phase 1 BJ8 > and lives in Warrensburg, NY. 12855 which is 1 hour > north of Albany or 30 > minutes from Sarasota Springs, NY. > She would like to get her top replaced and needs the > name of an upholstery > shop that can do the job for her. > Her regular mechanic is quoting her way too much > money. > Can anyone offer the names of some shops close by. > I'll forward the responses. > > Thanks in advance. > > Dennis Saxon > 1965 BJ8 "Nigel" > > > > **************Planning your summer road trip? Check > out AOL Travel Guides. > > (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as jackson_krall@yahoo.com > > http://www.team.net/archive Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 14:20:32 2008 From: "Doug Newton" To: Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:21:02 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Inner Wheel Bearing Seals Good afternoon List- Does anyone know if the Rear Hub Seals and the Front Inner Wheel Bearing Seals are the same on a Late Model BJ8 (26705 and above)? Thanks- Doug Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.11/1368 - Release Date: 4/9/2008 4:20 PM _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 14:40:13 2008 From: bspidell@comcast.net (Bob Spidell) To: dougnewton@sbcglobal.net, Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:40:24 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Inner Wheel Bearing Seals Off the top of my head, I think the rear axle is a larger dia. than the front (with spacer). Does your Moss catalog show the same part# bs -- *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "Doug Newton" > Good afternoon List- Does anyone know if the Rear Hub Seals and the Front > Inner Wheel Bearing Seals are the same on a Late Model BJ8 (26705 and > above)? > > Thanks- Doug > > > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.11/1368 - Release Date: 4/9/2008 > 4:20 PM > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bspidell@comcast.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 15:36:19 2008 From: To: healey help Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:36:49 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not Healey related. Parts in England. You are right! Everyone knows that you are to dry the dog in the Dryer on High Heat! Bill BJ7 > Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:00:58 -0700> From: besaw55@yahoo.com> To: j.aeckerlin@gmail.com; clocks@midcoast.com> CC: Healeys@autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not Healey related. Parts in England.> > Wait just a minute, you're not supposed to dry your dog in the Microwave????? People get sued for that kind of outlandish talk.> > > Skip Besaw> _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 16:08:51 2008 From: To: "healey help" Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:09:19 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not Healey related. Parts in England. <> Yer BOTH wrong!! Dog goes inthe Weber (indirect heat) and CAT goes in the Dryer!!!! Shame on youse!!!! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 16:13:16 2008 From: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" To: shop@justbrits.com, healey help Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:13:47 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not Healey related. Parts in England. You guys are just plain cruel. I can't believe this type of email after all we just went through about "Friday Funnies" You ought to be ashamed. You have to set the dryer on "Low/Delicate"! Wilko On Apr 10, 2008, at 3:09 PM, wrote: > < Dryer on High>> > > Yer BOTH wrong!! Dog goes inthe Weber (indirect heat) and CAT goes > in the Dryer!!!! > > Shame on youse!!!! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 16:26:32 2008 From: "Richard Ewald" To: shop@justbrits.com Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:26:53 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not Healey related. Parts in England. A light cedar smoke goes great with dog, and as far as as drying the cat is concerned, it depends on if they are long hair or short hair. I have had good luck with the permanent press cycle. ~grins~ On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 3:09 PM, wrote: > < on High>> > > Yer BOTH wrong!! Dog goes inthe Weber (indirect heat) and CAT goes in the > Dryer!!!! > > Shame on youse!!!! > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richard.ewald@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 16:37:27 2008 From: "G. Brierton" To: "Michael Salter" Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:53:50 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Shelley Jack on eBay Hi Michael, As luck would have it, I have an almost identical jack. What sort of price should I look for? Gary Brierton ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Salter" To: "'healeylist'" Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 11:07 AM Subject: [Healeys] Shelley Jack on eBay >I have an original equipment Shelley Jack on eBay if anyone is interested. > http://tinyurl.com/64xn4r > One day left on the auction. > > Michael Salter > 100 (1953) > AHX12 (1953) > Bugeye (1961) > http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as gbrierton@hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 17:04:54 2008 From: john gillespie To: Major Domo mailing list Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:05:21 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Parts for sale Hello fellow listers. Sorry to bomb the list, but I want to give everyone a shot at some parts before I go the eBay route. Recently I sold my BJ8 and am in the process of getting rid of my remaining parts. They were acquired over the past thirty (30) years. No big pieces of sheet metal, however there are a few small pieces remaing. After all of the parts are sold off I will be getting rid of some very clean parts and repair manuals. Please contact me off list. Thanks to all for the input and help through the years. John Gillespie. Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 17:19:25 2008 From: "rjhco" To: "'Healey List'" Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:21:43 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] New Mini Lites for sale I have a set of four new in the box knock-off mini lites for sale. Please contact me off list if interested. Best regards, Jim Hockert Dallas, TX BJ8 Open Roads Rallye Car _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 17:22:02 2008 From: Bob Brown To: Healey List Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:22:31 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Tire Sizes I'm about to need new rubber on my BT7 MK2, currently I have very unsatisfactory 165/60x15 size tires. Can folks give me some recommended sizes for looks and performance. I have 72 spoke chrome wheels but do not know the width, should be a standard that came from British Wire Wheel about 10 years ago. Thanks, Bob _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 18:12:20 2008 From: "Greg Lemon" To: Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:12:46 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Parts I have an original Healey 100 alloy 4 blade radiator fan in good condition (would only need paint to look right in a tidy engine bay). Willing to part with for much less than the $200 plus Moss wants for new. I also have some rear axle oil seal I believe they are for a spiral bevel (early) 100, but will have to double check the numbers if someone is interested, cheap to whoever wants them. Contact me off list if interested. Greg Lemon _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 18:13:24 2008 From: Norman Nock To: Neil Anderson Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:13:55 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] lay gear Neil Anderson ... yes, we do have all the lay gears available , if the person who needs one send us your number off your lay gear... send it to ... Norman Nock British Car Specialists ( established 1957 ) 2060 N Wilson Way .. Stockton CA 95205 Phone # (209) 948-8767 FAX # (209)948-1030 www.britishcarspecialists.com *** NEW WEB SITE *** --- Neil Anderson wrote: > Jim, > Not sure who might do this in the USA, maybe Norman > Nock, but I have had a > Hardy Engineering rebuilt laygear in my BT7 for the > last 15 or 16 years. My > car has been all over the country with no laygear > problems and lots of > gymkhanas along the way. > > www.hardyengineering.co.uk UK gearbox specialists. > > Neil Anderson, Illinois > '60 BT7 > '59 AN5 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "James Shope" > To: "healeys" > Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 5:56 PM > Subject: [Healeys] first gear > > > > is there a shop that welds a new first gear onto a > laygear? healeymanjim > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys@autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as nlaredbt7@tbc.net > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > > > > > > > > -- > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG. > > Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.8/1363 - > Release Date: 4/7/2008 > > 8:56 AM > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as sjnnock@sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 18:25:56 2008 From: "WILLIAM B LAWRENCE" To: clocks@midcoast.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:26:23 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not Healey related. Parts in England. James, I don't find it odd at all. I have the same problem with some parts for my Series One Land Rover. Let me know how you solve it. Bill Lawrence Albuquerque, NM >From: "James Lea" >To: "List Healeys" >Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey related. Parts in England. >Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 15:57:50 -0400 > >This is a bit of an odd request but I don't know where else to turn for >help. One of the cars I am restoring is a 1951 Triumph Renown. I belong to >the TROC in England but due to their insurance company rules they will not >sell parts to the US. I have never heard of such foolishness from any other >club but they will not relent and they are the only source for vintage >parts. I can arrange to send pounds Sterling to the club to pay for the >parts. So the question is this. Is there an Healey member in England who >could accept the box of parts from the club and then reship it to me? Also >is there a way to set up a bank account in England without actually being >there? Right now I only need a new steering box. The club has rebuilt ones >but unless I can make other arraignments it looks like I will have to fly >there and bring the parts back with me on the plane. Of course I would be >happy to cover any cost or inconvenience. Any advice from the UK would be >greatly appreciated. Cheers, JL > >James Lea >PO Box 25 >Rockport Maine 04856 >1-207-236-3632 > >1951 Triumph Renown >1952 MG TD >1952 Triumph Mayflower >1958 Rover P4 >1962 Austin Healey BT7 >___________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 18:37:13 2008 From: Norman Nock To: WILLIAM B LAWRENCE Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:37:42 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] . Parts in England. JAMES LEA ... Suggest you contact the British Consulate in your closest biggest city ... Norman Nock --- WILLIAM B LAWRENCE wrote: > James, > > I don't find it odd at all. I have the same problem > with some parts for my > Series One Land Rover. Let me know how you solve it. > > Bill Lawrence > Albuquerque, NM > > > >From: "James Lea" > >To: "List Healeys" > >Subject: [Healeys] Not Healey related. Parts in > England. > >Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 15:57:50 -0400 > > > >This is a bit of an odd request but I don't know > where else to turn for > >help. One of the cars I am restoring is a 1951 > Triumph Renown. I belong to > >the TROC in England but due to their insurance > company rules they will not > >sell parts to the US. I have never heard of such > foolishness from any other > >club but they will not relent and they are the only > source for vintage > >parts. I can arrange to send pounds Sterling to the > club to pay for the > >parts. So the question is this. Is there an Healey > member in England who > >could accept the box of parts from the club and > then reship it to me? Also > >is there a way to set up a bank account in England > without actually being > >there? Right now I only need a new steering box. > The club has rebuilt ones > >but unless I can make other arraignments it looks > like I will have to fly > >there and bring the parts back with me on the > plane. Of course I would be > >happy to cover any cost or inconvenience. Any > advice from the UK would be > >greatly appreciated. Cheers, JL > > > >James Lea > >PO Box 25 > >Rockport Maine 04856 > >1-207-236-3632 > > > >1951 Triumph Renown > >1952 MG TD > >1952 Triumph Mayflower > >1958 Rover P4 > >1962 Austin Healey BT7 > >___________________________ > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as sjnnock@sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 19:10:35 2008 From: To: Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:10:59 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Not Healey related. Parts in England. <> One also needs to determine if the dryer needs some type of door locking device based on the cat's weight, Rick!! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 19:15:17 2008 From: Andrew Johnson To: Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:15:47 -0300 Subject: [Healeys] first visit, color etc questions First visit , hope this works. About two months from paint on our 4 year restoration of our AH 1961 3000 BT7. We are planning to paint it black over white. which my research shows if correct for a 61. My dilemma is what color white? I have been told Ivory, Old English White and Bright white. Question 1 What is the correct color white for the insert? Question 2 I have been in touch with Heritage Upholstery, & Moss re carpet and interior Opinions? Question 3 Heritage is not sure if the black interior came with bright white piping or more of an ivory piping. Thoughts? Question 4 Going with chrome wire wheels. ( I know painted is correct ) Do I need to be aware of quality issues / suppliers . Opinions on where to get them in Canada / USA ? Question 5 # of Spokes? Question 6 what tire to use for a car that will be a weekend driver. Question 7 what club should I join? closest gathering of Healeys to Nova Scotia this summer? Andrew Johnson Port WilliamsNova Scotia902 670-4313 _________________________________________________________________ Find hidden words, unscramble celebrity names, or try the ultimate crossword puzzle with Live Search Games. Play now! http://g.msn.ca/ca55/212 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 19:39:28 2008 From: John Sims To: 'Andrew Johnson' , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:40:33 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] first visit, color etc questions You should get a lot of responses and I'll answer some of them Question 2. Everyone thinks Heritage is the best. Question 4. Hendrix Wire Wheel or British Wire Wheel Question 7. Join Austin Healey Club of America and Austin Healey Club USA for their excellent monthly magazines and join the Local AU club. You can get links to all of these and more including galleries of restoration photos for all models as well as technical tips at my web site. Have FUN! John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Andrew Johnson Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 8:16 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] first visit, color etc questions First visit , hope this works. About two months from paint on our 4 year restoration of our AH 1961 3000 BT7. We are planning to paint it black over white. which my research shows if correct for a 61. My dilemma is what color white? I have been told Ivory, Old English White and Bright white. Question 1 What is the correct color white for the insert? Question 2 I have been in touch with Heritage Upholstery, & Moss re carpet and interior Opinions? Question 3 Heritage is not sure if the black interior came with bright white piping or more of an ivory piping. Thoughts? Question 4 Going with chrome wire wheels. ( I know painted is correct ) Do I need to be aware of quality issues / suppliers . Opinions on where to get them in Canada / USA ? Question 5 # of Spokes? Question 6 what tire to use for a car that will be a weekend driver. Question 7 what club should I join? closest gathering of Healeys to Nova Scotia this summer? Andrew Johnson Port WilliamsNova Scotia902 670-4313 _________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 19:41:06 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: rjhco Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:41:35 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] New Mini Lites for sale Jim - I am very interested in these. Are they 15" x 5.5"? Let me know your price. Can you ship to CA? Thanks, Alan On Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 6:21 AM, rjhco wrote: > I have a set of four new in the box knock-off mini lites for sale. Please > contact me off list if interested. > > > > Best regards, > > Jim Hockert > > Dallas, TX > > BJ8 Open Roads Rallye Car > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 21:01:15 2008 From: "John Snyder" To: "Andrew Johnson" , Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:01:26 -0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] first visit, color etc questions OK, here is my opinion on a couple of your questions. The "correct" white matches the 1980's Ford truck Wimbledon White. A few restorations ago, I matched a color chip of this paint to the white on the blanking plate for the right hand drive brake/clutch pedals. Right on. I have recommended Heritage to many people in the past, but can not do that any more. The last (third) interior they did for me had the seats and tonneau cover wrong. After much discussion they finally agreed to correct the seat problem (fixed the other problem locally at my expense). I now use Dave Gallagher who runs Phoenix Upholstery in North Vancouver B C. 778-838-4527 He is doing an interior for me now. John Snyder > First visit , hope this works. > > About two months from paint on our 4 year restoration of our AH 1961 3000 > BT7. > > We are planning to paint it black over white. which my research shows if > correct for a 61. My dilemma is what color white? I have been told Ivory, > Old > English White and Bright white. > > Question 1 What is the correct color white for the insert? > > Question 2 I have been in touch with Heritage Upholstery, & Moss re > carpet > and interior Opinions? > > Question 3 Heritage is not sure if the black interior came with bright > white > piping or more of an ivory piping. Thoughts? > > Question 4 Going with chrome wire wheels. ( I know painted is correct ) Do > I > need to be aware of quality issues / suppliers . Opinions on where to get > them > in Canada / USA ? > > Question 5 # of Spokes? > > Question 6 what tire to use for a car that will be a weekend driver. > > Question 7 what club should I join? closest gathering of Healeys to > Nova > Scotia this summer? Andrew Johnson Port WilliamsNova Scotia902 670-4313 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 21:48:33 2008 From: "John Rowe" To: "James Shope" Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:48:38 +1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] first gear James I had one done some time ago for my BT7 at The Gearbox Factory at Rydalmere in Sydney NSW Australia They cut off the old gear and supplied and laser welded a new gear on for A$375. Has been satisfactory so far but I am not brave enough to try to light the tyres up just in case John Rowe Qld Australia BN1 BT7 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 21:51:04 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Andrew Johnson" , Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:47:45 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] first visit, color etc questions Andrew, Welcome to the list. First of all, not sure where you got your research material but black over white was not available. White over black was. You may wish to sort your colour choice out before deciding on interior colours. For instance as another thought, black cars were available with red interiors/black piping. 1. The white for a 1961 BT7 would be Ivory white, quite a warm creamy white. 2. I have been using Heritage products for many years and continue to do so. Send them your seats and have them build them up. Get their Karvel carpets. 3. Black interior with white piping...the white was ivory. 4,5,6 I'll jump past these, I'm too much of a purist. 7. Join the AHCA and the AHCUSA. Rich Chrysler Southern Ontario chapter founder AHCA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Johnson" To: Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 8:15 PM Subject: [Healeys] first visit, color etc questions > First visit , hope this works. > > About two months from paint on our 4 year restoration of our AH 1961 3000 > BT7. > > We are planning to paint it black over white. which my research shows if > correct for a 61. My dilemma is what color white? I have been told Ivory, > Old > English White and Bright white. > > Question 1 What is the correct color white for the insert? > > Question 2 I have been in touch with Heritage Upholstery, & Moss re > carpet > and interior Opinions? > > Question 3 Heritage is not sure if the black interior came with bright > white > piping or more of an ivory piping. Thoughts? > > Question 4 Going with chrome wire wheels. ( I know painted is correct ) Do > I > need to be aware of quality issues / suppliers . Opinions on where to get > them > in Canada / USA ? > > Question 5 # of Spokes? > > Question 6 what tire to use for a car that will be a weekend driver. > > Question 7 what club should I join? closest gathering of Healeys to > Nova > Scotia this summer? Andrew Johnson Port WilliamsNova Scotia902 670-4313 > _________________________________________________________________ > Find hidden words, unscramble celebrity names, or try the ultimate > crossword > puzzle with Live Search Games. Play now! > http://g.msn.ca/ca55/212 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 22:14:14 2008 From: To: Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:14:32 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] first visit, color etc questions As others have said, Andrew, WELCOME !! And as Rich said: 7. Join the AHCA and the AHCUSA. ABSOLUTELY!!! Ed '63 BJ-7 (Hortense THE Healey wearing STD ILL plates AH BJ 7 ) Founding Member & Delegate, ILLINI Chapter-AHCA [29+ yrs] Member & Tech Contact, AHCUSA Please vist my web site at: www.justbrits.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Thu Apr 10 22:27:41 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: Healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:28:10 +0800 Subject: [Healeys] Sticky Valve/guide/ spring question 100 Hi - The head and motor for my A90 is running and back together. The motor is identical to the BN1 and BN2 except it only uses one valve spring. Anyway, we replaced the inlet valves while it was all apart but the guides were fine. Put it all back together with the only change putting top hat seals on the valve. We replaced the exhaust guides & valves and have no problems with them. The problem: the car runs fine and warms up fine, but after running, stop the engine, then let the whole business cool down, the inlet valves will stick open (we think only the ones that are down when the engine is switched off). A little tapping with a mallot and they are free. Is it being caused by: 1) The top hat seals not allowing enough lubrication? Shall I remove them and just use the o rings? 2) The old single valve springs aren't strong enough shall I put 3000 double valve springs on them? 3) Should I replace the inlet guides too (I'd rather not take the head off again). Help! Alan -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 00:41:16 2008 From: To: Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:41:42 +0200 Subject: [Healeys] WG: Upholstery help and Friday Hi Dennis, are you sure this lady wants to "have her top replaced by an upholstery shop"? I would suggest her to go to a cosmetic surgen to let done the job and not an upholstery shop or her regular mechanic (what ever he is doing with her regularly). Sorry, could not refuse. Josef Eckert Koenigswinter/GERMANY -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht----- Von: healeys-bounces+josef.eckert=t-systems.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+josef.eckert=t-systems.com@autox.team.net] Im Auftrag von Jackson Krall Gesendet: Donnerstag, 10. April 2008 20:35 An: healeys@autox.team.net Betreff: Re: [Healeys] Upholstery help Highland Automotive are longtime Healey specialists located about an hour south of Albany on 9W Highland NY Best JK NYC --- MKIII4ME@aol.com wrote: > Met a lady at the Barrett Jackson in Fla. last week. > She has a Phase 1 BJ8 > and lives in Warrensburg, NY. 12855 which is 1 hour north of Albany or > 30 minutes from Sarasota Springs, NY. > She would like to get her top replaced and needs the name of an > upholstery shop that can do the job for her. > Her regular mechanic is quoting her way too much money. > Can anyone offer the names of some shops close by. > I'll forward the responses. > > Thanks in advance. > > Dennis Saxon > 1965 BJ8 "Nigel" _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 05:16:52 2008 From: "G. Brierton" To: "Andrew Johnson" Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:47:33 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] first visit, color etc questions Hi Andrew, Welcome and listen to these "list" guys! They really know the suppliers and vendors, as well as "what's correct". I'm here to invite you to join the AHCA and to invite you to our Kick-off event for the AHCA Coast-to-Coast Caravan for Kids to benefit Make-a-Wish. Foundation in Bennington, Vermont on Saturday, June 14th at the Hemmings Motor News home offices. I'll be leading a caravan from Bennington to San Diego, CA where Conclave 2008 will start on Sunday, June 29th. Gary Brierton VP for Club Support Austin-Healey Club of America ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Johnson" To: Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 8:15 PM Subject: [Healeys] first visit, color etc questions > First visit , hope this works. > > About two months from paint on our 4 year restoration of our AH 1961 3000 > BT7. > > We are planning to paint it black over white. which my research shows if > correct for a 61. My dilemma is what color white? I have been told Ivory, > Old > English White and Bright white. > > Question 1 What is the correct color white for the insert? > > Question 2 I have been in touch with Heritage Upholstery, & Moss re > carpet > and interior Opinions? > > Question 3 Heritage is not sure if the black interior came with bright > white > piping or more of an ivory piping. Thoughts? > > Question 4 Going with chrome wire wheels. ( I know painted is correct ) Do > I > need to be aware of quality issues / suppliers . Opinions on where to get > them > in Canada / USA ? > > Question 5 # of Spokes? > > Question 6 what tire to use for a car that will be a weekend driver. > > Question 7 what club should I join? closest gathering of Healeys to > Nova > Scotia this summer? Andrew Johnson Port WilliamsNova Scotia902 670-4313 > _________________________________________________________________ > Find hidden words, unscramble celebrity names, or try the ultimate > crossword > puzzle with Live Search Games. Play now! > http://g.msn.ca/ca55/212 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as gbrierton@hotmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 05:35:13 2008 From: Rick Swain To: Healey List Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:35:30 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] first visit, color etc questions Andrew Welcome to the list. It's an incredible resource - especially if you live as far away from other Healeys as we do in Nova Scotia. Others much more knowledgeable will no doubt provide better answers but here are mine. 1. Old English White or Ivory (the same colour - just different names) is the correct colour. 2. I have Heritage carpets, not installed, but they look great. Heritage seems to have the best reputation but I have no experience with Moss interiors. 3. Don't know the answer but I suspect that Heritage knows their stuff. 4. I got Dunlop wheels through Vintage Tires Ltd. Believe it or not their NA headquarters is in Hubbards. Phone number is 902-228-2335. Orders are handled through Britain West Motorsports in Brandford, Ontario. I was going back to 48 spoke, which was original on my 100-Six. If you're interested, I have a set of 5 72 spoke Dunlop chrome wheels for sale in very good condition. My phone number is 902-682-3305. 5. Obviously since I'd like to sell my wheels the answer is 72. 6. I use Vredesteins and am happy with them. Got them at a good price from Bob Yule at Autofarm in Ontario. 7. I belong to both the Austin-Healey Club of Southern Ontario (affiliated with AHCA) and AHCUSA. Since my car won't be on the road again for another year I'm not paying much attention to Healey events. For a great British car get together you can't beat British Car Days Across the Bridge in PEI in mid July. You should join BATANS - British Automobile Touring Association of Nova Scotia. We should get together sometime. I'll call when I'm in the Valley. Cheers Rick Swain _________________________________________________________________ Enter today for your chance to win $1000 a daytoday until May 12th. Learn more at SignInAndWIN.ca _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 05:52:20 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Bob Brown" Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:52:48 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tire Sizes Bob - Don't know if anyone responded but the tire size for your car is 185/70R15. Generally speaking the best all around tire available are Vredestein 1805/70R15s - if you can't find them locally you can get them from Autofarm in Canada or Hendrix wire wheel on the east coast. BWW may or may not have them. 165/60 R15 is too small and the profile is too low! Alan On Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 6:22 AM, Bob Brown wrote: > I'm about to need new rubber on my BT7 MK2, currently I have very > unsatisfactory 165/60x15 size tires. Can folks give me some recommended > sizes for looks and performance. I have 72 spoke chrome wheels but > do not know the width, should be a standard that came from British Wire > Wheel > about 10 years ago. > > Thanks, > Bob > > Alan > > '52 A90 > '53 BN1 > '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 05:59:31 2008 From: Al Malin To: Healeys Newsgroup Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:59:54 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Friday funnies Two women friends had gone for a girl's night out. Both were Faithful and loving wives, however they had gotten over-enthusiastic on the Bacardi Breezers. Incredibly drunk and walking home they needed to pee, so they stopped in the cemetery. One of them had nothing to wipe with so she thought she would take off her panties and use them. Her friend however was wearing a rather expensive pair of panties and did not want to do that. She was lucky enough to squat down next to a grave that had a wreath with a ribbon on it, so she proceeded to wipe with that. After the girls did their business they proceeded to go home. The next day one of the women's husbands was concerned that his normally sweet and innocent wife was still in bed hung over, so he phoned the other husband and said, "These girl nights have got to stop! I'm starting to suspect the worst. My wife came home with no panties!!" That's nothing" said the other husband, "Mine came back with a card stuck to her rear that said..... "From all of us at the Fire Station. We'll never forget you." Al Malin Tricarb _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 06:54:54 2008 From: Peter Dzwig To: andy pole , Healey Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:54:50 +0100 Subject: Re: [Healeys] what is happening to the HEALEY list????? Andy, there's nothing wrong with being in your fifties - no really!! ;-) but I sympathize completely with you about AHCUK and Revcounter. I made an attempt to get things sorted a few years ago and get rid of those ghastly photos and one or two other things -it would be better if they printed the damn things in focus, sorted the colour and if people took them at high enough res for printing rather than using mobile phones! I know that a few people have offered images down the years to them which they have either rejected or accepted and printed very badly! (Sorry image and print quality is a real gripe of mine). The advertisers are always the same because, well there aren't that many people out there who can provide services for Healeys and classic cars, but there are some notable exceptions who are absent. andy pole wrote: > Sorry Guys (hate to get drawn into this, but there are people outside the > USA!!!) Agree!! and while the majority of this list is naturally US-oriented people do sometimes need to bear it in mind. > I'm sorry that the newletter failed, both for your sake and because, if we don't get people younger than us (I speak for those around my age) involved then all our Healeys, all the wonderful driving that they provide and the reasons why we love them will disappear and in the not too distant future. Peter Dzwig _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 07:22:06 2008 From: Bob Spidell To: Healey List Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:22:22 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tire Sizes Just FYI the Vredesteins are also available in an "H" rated version; though the "S" rated is sufficient for most of us (I have the "H" rated, well, just because ;) bs Alan Seigrist wrote: Bob - Don't know if anyone responded but the tire size for your car is 185/70R15. Generally speaking the best all around tire available are Vredestein 1805/70R15s - if you can't find them locally you can get them from Autofarm in Canada or Hendrix wire wheel on the east coast. BWW may or may not have them. 165/60 R15 is too small and the profile is too low! Alan On Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 6:22 AM, Bob Brown wrote: I'm about to need new rubber on my BT7 MK2, currently I have very unsatisfactory 165/60x15 size tires. Can folks give me some recommended sizes for looks and performance. I have 72 spoke chrome wheels but do not know the width, should be a standard that came from British Wire Wheel about 10 years ago. Thanks, Bob Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 07:55:24 2008 From: Peter Dzwig To: Healey Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:55:47 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] C'etait un rendez-vous - Bis! Some of you may recall the conversation that we had about this film some year or two back. I even put my anorak on and calculated average speeds etc (Sad!). This morning my son drew my attention to this piece on Youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHn5Q15kalA It's an interview, made in 2006, with Claude Lelouche about the making of it. It's in French, but the comments below give the gist of it. The most important bits (?) are: (i) It was a 6.9 litre Merc 116 that **he** drove (not Vic Elford or anyone else) and it wasn't the Ferrari of legend (ii) that the sportscar sound was dubbed on later ( a very good piece of dubbing) (iii) he hit 200 kph (125 mph) on the Avenue Foch and 170kph at the left hander around the Concorde, where he describes the car as being "on the limit", as he went for the down ramp towards the Louvre. Did he really remember that speed correctly? He says that he chose the Merc because of the pneumatic suspension which gave a smooth ride to permit filming with the bumper-mounted camera. Peter Dzwig _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 09:21:18 2008 From: "Tracy Drummond" To: "Healey List" Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:21:43 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Austin-Healey News Alert Gibson and Neal power to Ilkley win This Is Lancashire - Blackburn,England,UK By Neil Johnson MARTIN Neal and Andy Gibson turned in a spritely performance in their Austin Healey to win the Ilkley Jubilee Historic Rally. ... Tracy Drummond Gang Warily ! President AHCUSA www.healey.org _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 10:04:46 2008 From: andy pole To: , Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:05:15 +0000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Inner Wheel Bearing Seals Doug Can't give you a definitive answer, they are very close if not the same, but my hub seals were bent taking them out and the back edge (top with part number on) tend to rest against the hub, so part number rusted off, but my info is: Old rear hub seals = GACO 20 MIS 22 new rear hub seals = NTK 1929 SC 287 37 1 Old front hub seals = ? new front hub seals = NAK SC 2.0 62 2.875 0.375 They were both from the same supplier (new ones) so I guess they must be slightly different but theres not much in it, hope this helps Andy (phase 2 bj8)> > Good afternoon List- Does anyone know if the Rear Hub Seals and the Front> Inner Wheel Bearing Seals are the same on a Late Model BJ8 (26705 and> above)?> _________________________________________________________________ Get Hotmail on your mobile. Text MSN to 63463 now! http://mobile.uk.msn.com/pc/mail.aspx _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 10:26:53 2008 From: Robert Blair To: Alan Seigrist , Bob Brown Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:27:22 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tire Sizes - 175?? Alan, These seem very popular among the folks, but do you know of a 175/60 or 175/70 out there? And, who else has a 185/70 on the market? Robert. --- Alan Seigrist wrote: > Bob - > > Don't know if anyone responded but the tire size for your car is > 185/70R15. > Generally speaking the best all around tire available are Vredestein > 1805/70R15s - if you can't find them locally you can get them from > Autofarm > in Canada or Hendrix wire wheel on the east coast. BWW may or may > not have > them. > > 165/60 R15 is too small and the profile is too low! > > Alan > > On Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 6:22 AM, Bob Brown wrote: > > > I'm about to need new rubber on my BT7 MK2, currently I have very > > unsatisfactory 165/60x15 size tires. Can folks give me some > recommended > > sizes for looks and performance. I have 72 spoke chrome wheels but > > do not know the width, should be a standard that came from British > Wire > > Wheel > > about 10 years ago. > > > > Thanks, > > Bob > > > > Alan > > > > '52 A90 > > '53 BN1 > > '64 BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rnbmail@yahoo.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > Robert N. Blair 65 Yellow BJ8 rnbmail@yahoo.com Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 11:02:40 2008 From: William Berg To: Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:03:10 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Battery Box rivets for the 100 Hey Gang, Sometimes I ask David Nock questions which I feel the whole list would benefit by knowing the answers. The other day I was able to check out a couple of completed BN1s to help me with some of the finer details so that I could finish the interior on my BN1 with a BN2 gearbox. This time I will reask the question as I forgot to write down the info. A. From the left and right side of front lip of the battery box lid, what is the distance horizontally to rivets B.What is the distance between the 2 sets of Rivets in the middle? I believe it is 11 inches. C. What is the distance vertically from the rivets to the studs of the rear wall? D. If the straps are placed beneath the vinyl cover before they are riveted in place, How is the vinyl finished over the strap? Is it folded under and notched on the sides? It is supplied as a straight edge on the lip sewn to the armacord. Thanks -William 54 BN1, 61 BT7 _________________________________________________________________ Get in touch in an instant. Get Windows Live Messenger now. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_ getintouch_042008 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 11:50:01 2008 From: John Sims To: Healey List Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:51:18 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] Need information Anyone in the Bay Area know of a Winifred & Frank Giglione car collection? My 50th High School reunion next fall tells me that there will be a visit to this place. Never heard of it and Yahoo and Google come back blank. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 12:22:21 2008 From: Peter C To: Healey List Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:22:37 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Need information Not in the Green Bay area. (I'm in WI) Might be in the Barnegat Bay area? (No you'd know that.) Chesapeake Bay area? Not sure. Are there any other bays? Peter C ;-) ======= At 11:51 AM 4/11/2008, John Sims wrote: >Anyone in the Bay Area know of a Winifred & Frank Giglione car collection? >My 50th High School reunion next fall tells me that there will be a visit to >this place. Never heard of it and Yahoo and Google come back blank. > > > > > >John Sims, BN6 > >Aberdeen, NJ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 13:05:01 2008 From: John Sims To: 'Peter C' , 'Healey List' Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:06:10 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Need information San Francisco Bay Area John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Peter C Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 1:23 PM To: Healey List Subject: Re: [Healeys] Need information Not in the Green Bay area. (I'm in WI) Might be in the Barnegat Bay area? (No you'd know that.) Chesapeake Bay area? Not sure. Are there any other bays? Peter C ;-) ======= At 11:51 AM 4/11/2008, John Sims wrote: >Anyone in the Bay Area know of a Winifred & Frank Giglione car collection? >My 50th High School reunion next fall tells me that there will be a visit to >this place. Never heard of it and Yahoo and Google come back blank. > > > > > >John Sims, BN6 > >Aberdeen, NJ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 13:24:57 2008 From: Jim Culp To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:25:18 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] Color poll please For those who have seen Golden Beige Metallic in the metal, is it ugly? The reason for my question is that I'm restoring my '67 BJ8 which originally came from the factory in GBM, but the prior owner saw fit to paint the car silver with black coves, so all I have to go by are the scattered remnants of gold hidden in various parts of the car and it's very difficult to get an idea of the color as a whole. I have seen pictures online, but I'm not sure if those pictures are an accurate representation of the color in real life. I was going to use the Lexus gold, but the wife doesn't like it. Then I was settled on Jaguar "Winter Gold" but I've decided that there is too much green in that particular color. According to a couple of Healey folks I've spoken with, true GBM is dull and quite ugly. Is this really the case? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 14:32:23 2008 From: Rick Neville To: Jim Culp , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:32:45 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Color poll please When I was in high school, the owner of the building where my dad's office was bought a brand new BJ8 in Golden Metallic Beige with a red interior. I thought it was beautiful then and used to park my rusty Bugeye next to it because obviously, we were both Healey guys. That color glowed in the sunshine. But in original laquer, Golden Metallic Beige, like Healey Blue, tended to dull fairly quickly. In fact, a number of GMB cars got repaints as a result. With modern paint technology, the color won't fade and will stay vibrant. In my opinion, you'd be crazy to paint an original GMB car any other color. Rick Jim Culp wrote: For those who have seen Golden Beige Metallic in the metal, is it ugly? The reason for my question is that I'm restoring my '67 BJ8 which originally came from the factory in GBM, but the prior owner saw fit to paint the car silver with black coves, so all I have to go by are the scattered remnants of gold hidden in various parts of the car and it's very difficult to get an idea of the color as a whole. I have seen pictures online, but I'm not sure if those pictures are an accurate representation of the color in real life. I was going to use the Lexus gold, but the wife doesn't like it. Then I was settled on Jaguar "Winter Gold" but I've decided that there is too much green in that particular color. According to a couple of Healey folks I've spoken with, true GBM is dull and quite ugly. Is this really the case? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyrick@yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 14:47:01 2008 From: To: healey help Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:47:30 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] FW: Senior Moments, friday funny The husband leans over and asks his wife, "Do you remember the first time we had sex together over fifty years ago? We went behind this very tavern where you leaned against the back fence and I made love to you . " "Yes, " she says, "I remember it well." "OK," he says, "How about taking a stroll around there again and we can do it for old time's sake?" "Oh Charlie, you old devil, that sounds like a crazy, but good idea!" A police officer sitting in the next booth heard their conversation and, having a chuckle to himself, he thinks to himself, I've got to see these two old-timers having sex against a fence. I'll just keep an eye on them so there's no trouble. So he follows them. The elderly couple walk haltingly along, leaning on each other for support aided by walking sticks. Finally, they get to the back of the tavern and make their way to the fence. The old lady lifts her skirt and the old man drops his trousers. As she leans against the fence, the old man moves in. Suddenly they erupt into the most furious sex that the policeman has ever seen. This goes on for about ten minutes while both are making loud noises and moaning and screaming. Finally, they both collapse, panting onto the ground. The policeman is amazed. He thinks he has learned something about life and old age that he didn't know. After about half an hour of lying on the ground recovering, the old couple struggle to their feet and put their clothes back on. The policeman, is still watching and thinks to himself, I've got to ask them what their secret is. So, as the couple passes, he says to them, "Excuse me, but that was something else. You must've had a fantastic sex life together. Is there some sort of secret to this?" Shaking, the old man is barely able to reply, _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 14:53:48 2008 From: To: Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:54:09 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Color poll please Rick wrote: In my opinion, you'd be crazy to paint an original GMB car any other color. ABSOLUTELY!!! GBM cars are BEAUTIFUL, Jim !!! IIRC (in doubt) underbodies where in white or black tho?? Don't have R & M book handy!! Ed _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 14:54:48 2008 From: To: healey help Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:55:18 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] friday funny completion Evidently the PUNCH line was cut from the message. 'BARELY ABLE TO BREATH, THE OLD MAN PANTS, "50 YEARS AGO THAT WASN'T AN ELECTRIC FENCE" kinda takes the fun out of it! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 15:04:49 2008 From: Rick Neville To: shop@justbrits.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:05:18 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Color poll please Only color that comes close is Healey Blue, right Ed? shop@justbrits.com wrote: Rick wrote: In my opinion, you'd be crazy to paint an original GMB car any other color. ABSOLUTELY!!! GBM cars are BEAUTIFUL, Jim !!! IIRC (in doubt) underbodies where in white or black tho?? Don't have R & M book handy!! Ed Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyrick@yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 15:17:43 2008 From: "Ronald J. Ray" To: "Jim Culp" , Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:17:53 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Color poll please At the Vermont Conclave last June, Bic Healey stated that the Golden Beige Metallic was "borrowed" from Jaguar's gold metallic and was introduced on the Healey by BMC to boost sales. Isn't ugly is in the eye of the beholder? Ron Ray -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+ronald-ray=sbcglobal.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+ronald-ray=sbcglobal.net@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Jim Culp Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 12:25 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] Color poll please For those who have seen Golden Beige Metallic in the metal, is it ugly? The reason for my question is that I'm restoring my '67 BJ8 which originally came from the factory in GBM, but the prior owner saw fit to paint the car silver with black coves, so all I have to go by are the scattered remnants of gold hidden in various parts of the car and it's very difficult to get an idea of the color as a whole. I have seen pictures online, but I'm not sure if those pictures are an accurate representation of the color in real life. I was going to use the Lexus gold, but the wife doesn't like it. Then I was settled on Jaguar "Winter Gold" but I've decided that there is too much green in that particular color. According to a couple of Healey folks I've spoken with, true GBM is dull and quite ugly. Is this really the case? _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 15:37:19 2008 From: "Ron Fine" To: "Jim Culp" , Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:37:30 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Color poll please The GBM healey I saw at one show was beautiful. Don't know how original it was. RAF > For those who have seen Golden Beige Metallic in the metal, is it ugly? _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 15:42:33 2008 From: To: Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:42:59 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Color poll please <> Biased "Hortense" says NO, Rick!! "Hortense" '63 BJ-7 in OEW (Hortense THE Healey wearing STD plates AH BJ 7 ) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 15:46:19 2008 From: To: "Healey List" Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:46:44 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Need information <> Geesh Cheesehead, you being "somewhat a Northerner" and you don't remember Hudson Bay?? LOL Anon _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 17:16:24 2008 From: Rick Neville To: Jim Culp , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:16:52 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Color poll please Kurt Tanner seems to be doing a good job convincing folks it's not an ugly color. I think his highest selling cars have been GBM, like this one: http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/search/w_search.aspx The color in the flesh is a little more gold-like, I think the bright sun is washing it out a bit in these pics. Rick Jim Culp wrote: For those who have seen Golden Beige Metallic in the metal, is it ugly? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 17:36:41 2008 From: Wwycoffbn7@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:37:06 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Local povider failure (QWEST) -- Request for Digests 205, To Digest subscribers: Due to a local Denver equipment failure, Digest Issues 205, 206 and 207 could not be received and are lost to me. If any other digest reader still has a copy of those issues, I would appreciate them being forwarded on to me. Thanks in advance, Bill **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolcmp00300000002850) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 18:19:19 2008 From: Jim Culp To: Rick Neville , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:19:48 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Color poll please ...and most of the cars he does were not originally GBM. Rick Neville wrote: Kurt Tanner seems to be doing a good job convincing folks it's not an ugly color. I think his highest selling cars have been GBM, like this one: http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/search/w_search.aspx The color in the flesh is a little more gold-like, I think the bright sun is washing it out a bit in these pics. Rick Jim Culp wrote: For those who have seen Golden Beige Metallic in the metal, is it ugly? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 18:43:49 2008 From: To: Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:44:15 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Color poll please <<...and most of the cars he does were not originally GBM.>> Yep Jim, and the funniest one was 2 yrs ago (I think?) that Mike Joy not only READ the BMIHT Cert. to the TV viewers but SHOWED it!!! And IIRC, it had a black interior. ONE born EVERY minute!! Ed _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 18:57:39 2008 From: Earl Kagna To: Rick Neville , Healey List Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:57:41 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Color poll please Rick: (Second try - the list cops got me for too big a message.) I have owned a GBM BJ8 - #42845 - for 27 years. It is currently under a complete restoration and has been painted, wet sanded, buffed, etc, but is not yet fully assembled. After driving it all that time, we contemplated a colour change (my wife likes OEW with blue trim on a BJ8), but finally both decided to go with GBM for various reasons, mainly that we both like it and felt that it would be a bit of a shame to change an original GBM car - as more than one lister has emphatically stated! It's a tough colour to photograph for sure - same as the 'Healey' blue colour. It can also be a tough colour to replicate - every painter has a slightly different idea, every paint manufacturer a slightly different finished colour. The key seems to be the flake used in the paint - it is an extemely fine aluminum flake that not everyone gets right. I have seen a couple of GBM BJ8's wearing their original paint - one of the characteristics of the original colour is that it looks quite 'goldy' in some lights, but looks almost silver in other light. I believe that we have acheived that with my re-paint. I don't know how accurate the finished colour is, but my wife and I both liked it, so we went with it. Our painter sprayed plenty of samples (inside of bonnet, inside of boot lid before he went ahead - made us take them home and look at them in all kinds of light conditions). He wanted us to be very sure - didn't 'want to have to paint it again'. 'Ugly' or not is really in the eye of the beholder - we have always liked our gold Healey very much. If I can help (with the formula that was used on my car), or with photos of the body panels, let me know - but remember that photos can be deceptive. Earl Kagna Victoria, B.C. BT7 tri-carb BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 19:17:52 2008 From: "P.M. Pollock" To: Healey net Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:18:22 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Friday Funny: Beethoven RIP A tourist in Vienna is going through a graveyard and all of a sudden he hears some music. No one is around, so he starts searching for the source. He finally locates the origin and finds it is coming from a grave with a headstone that reads: Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827. Then he realizes that the music is the Ninth Symphony and it is being played backward! Puzzled, he leaves the graveyard and persuades a friend to return with him. By the time they arrive back at the grave, the music has changed. This time it is the Seventh Symphony, but like the previous piece, it is being played backward. Curious, the men agree to consult a music scholar. When they return with the expert, the Fifth Symphony is playing, again backward. The expert notices that the symphonies are being played in the reverse order in which they were composed, the 9th, then the 7th, then the 5th. By the next day the word has spread and a throng has gathered around the grave. They are all listening to the Second Symphony being played backward. Just then the graveyard's caretaker ambles up to the group. Someone in the group asks him if he has an explanation for the music......... "Don't you get it?" the caretaker says incredulously. "He's decomposing." _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 19:23:30 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "Robert Blair" , "Bob Brown" , Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 08:23:39 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tire Sizes - 175?? Robert - If you are going to a lower profile, you have to increase the width of the tread to maintain proper tire diameter, so if you go to a 60 profile you should buy a 205 or 215. A 175 60 will look weird on a healey. Of course a 205 or 215 will rub the body work on full lock to lock. Alan On 4/11/08, Robert Blair wrote: > Alan, These seem very popular among the folks, but do you know of a > 175/60 or 175/70 out there? And, who else has a 185/70 on the market? > > Robert. > > --- Alan Seigrist wrote: > > > Bob - > > > > Don't know if anyone responded but the tire size for your car is > > 185/70R15. > > Generally speaking the best all around tire available are Vredestein > > 1805/70R15s - if you can't find them locally you can get them from > > Autofarm > > in Canada or Hendrix wire wheel on the east coast. BWW may or may > > not have > > them. > > > > 165/60 R15 is too small and the profile is too low! > > > > Alan > > > > On Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 6:22 AM, Bob Brown wrote: > > > > > I'm about to need new rubber on my BT7 MK2, currently I have very > > > unsatisfactory 165/60x15 size tires. Can folks give me some > > recommended > > > sizes for looks and performance. I have 72 spoke chrome wheels but > > > do not know the width, should be a standard that came from British > > Wire > > > Wheel > > > about 10 years ago. > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Bob > > > > > > Alan > > > > > > '52 A90 > > > '53 BN1 > > > '64 BJ8 > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys@autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as rnbmail@yahoo.com > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > > > > > > Robert N. Blair > 65 Yellow BJ8 > rnbmail@yahoo.com > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 19:26:03 2008 From: GSFuqua1@aol.com To: shop@justbrits.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:26:27 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Color poll please Jim, listen to Ed. Do you have any idea how rare an original GBM car is? AND they are gorgeous, especially with modern paint and a good body man. Stay true to the Heritage Certificate. You won't be disappointed. Cheers Gary Fuqua Classic Sports Cars Branson, MO **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolcmp00300000002850) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 19:36:51 2008 From: Rick Neville To: GSFuqua1@aol.com, shop@justbrits.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:37:10 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Color poll please Gary, That's got to be the first time anyone's said that! Rick GSFuqua1@aol.com wrote: Jim, listen to Ed. Cheers Gary Fuqua Classic Sports Cars Branson, MO **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolcmp00300000002850) Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyrick@yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 19:40:43 2008 From: Randy Hicks To: GSFuqua1@aol.com Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:41:11 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Color poll please - Friday Funnies? It is Friday Funnies!!!! :-) Only kidding Ed. :-) Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M@gmail.com On Apr 11, 2008, at 8:26 PM, GSFuqua1@aol.com wrote: > Jim, listen to Ed. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 19:41:17 2008 From: Rick Neville To: shop@justbrits.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:41:47 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Color poll please Actually, Ed. They came with either red or black interiors. One of my good friends ended up buying the new one I was talking about earlier and used it while he went to Boston University. Eventually, it ended up in his barn as a used-up old Healey. In fact, I helped him sell it about 25 years ago by placing an ad in Chatter for him. Now whenever I want to rattle his cage, I send him the results of one of the Kurt Tanner GBM auctions. LOL! Rick shop@justbrits.com wrote: <<...and most of the cars he does were not originally GBM.>> Yep Jim, and the funniest one was 2 yrs ago (I think?) that Mike Joy not only READ the BMIHT Cert. to the TV viewers but SHOWED it!!! And IIRC, it had a black interior. ONE born EVERY minute!! Ed Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyrick@yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 20:09:01 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: "insptwo@msn.com" Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 09:09:29 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] friday funny completion I actually think it is rather ironic having a "senior moment" while posting a joke about a "senior moment". In a way that makes it funnier than the joke! On 4/12/08, insptwo@msn.com wrote: > > Evidently the PUNCH line was cut from the message. > > 'BARELY ABLE TO BREATH, THE OLD MAN PANTS, "50 YEARS AGO THAT WASN'T AN > ELECTRIC FENCE" > > kinda takes the fun out of it! > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 20:15:40 2008 From: "Dan Stromquist" To: "'Alan Seigrist'" , Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:16:07 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] friday funny completion I thought it was better that way. Great joke. Dan -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+dan=warner-associates.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Alan Seigrist Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 8:09 PM To: insptwo@msn.com Cc: healey help Subject: Re: [Healeys] friday funny completion I actually think it is rather ironic having a "senior moment" while posting a joke about a "senior moment". In a way that makes it funnier than the joke! On 4/12/08, insptwo@msn.com wrote: > > Evidently the PUNCH line was cut from the message. > > 'BARELY ABLE TO BREATH, THE OLD MAN PANTS, "50 YEARS AGO THAT WASN'T AN > ELECTRIC FENCE" > > kinda takes the fun out of it! > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as dan@warner-associates.com http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 20:36:39 2008 From: To: Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:37:02 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Color poll please - Friday Funnies? <> So the above is a REALLY BAD pun, Randy??? Enquiring minds and all that....!?!?!?! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 20:40:13 2008 From: To: Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:40:39 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Color poll please <> Yep, and I knew that Rick!! But must say red "looks" better to me!! THAT said I personally hope that Jim follows his BMIHT Cert. info!! Be VERY nice to see a REAL one and NOT a "Tannerized" one!!!! <> Do you remind him how much MORE a REAL would would be??? CRUEL and I LOVE it!!!! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 21:37:23 2008 From: "Greg Lemon" To: Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:37:42 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Color poll please (SOT, Jag) All this talk of Golden Beige Metallic Healey got me to thinking about a early sixties XKE I saw a few years ago, most beautiful E I have ever seen, metallic gold color (and i am usually not fond of that particular color, but it was really striking), I believe it was called Opalescent Sand, I know Jag was not part of BMC at the time, but they may have used the same paint suppliers, anybody know if this was the same color as the AH GBM?? Greg Lemon ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 9:40 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Color poll please > <> > > Yep, and I knew that Rick!! But must say red "looks" better to me!! THAT > said I personally hope that Jim follows his BMIHT Cert. info!! > > Be VERY nice to see a REAL one and NOT a "Tannerized" one!!!! > > < the Kurt Tanner GBM auctions. >> > > Do you remind him how much MORE a REAL would would be??? > > CRUEL and I LOVE it!!!! > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as glemon@neb.rr.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Fri Apr 11 23:05:37 2008 From: GSFuqua1@aol.com To: healeyrick@yahoo.com, shop@justbrits.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:05:22 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Color poll please Ha ha, I TOTALLY understand!! Gary **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolcmp00300000002850) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 12 00:05:19 2008 From: "Mr. Bill" To: Healey List Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:05:47 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: Color poll please If I may use a word I'm surprised Ed didn't use, I think GBM is the most bitchin' color there is for a BJ8! Likewise, Healey blue for a 100. Mine stayed its original Carmine red upon restoration. Fortunately, the bluer and not the orangery of the later reds. Bill Barnett '53 BN1 #663 Earl Kagna wrote: > Rick: > > (Second try - the list cops got me for too big a message.) > > I have owned a GBM BJ8 - #42845 - for 27 years. It is currently under a > complete restoration and has been painted, wet sanded, buffed, etc, but is > not yet fully assembled. After driving it all that time, we contemplated a > colour change (my wife likes OEW with blue trim on a BJ8), but finally both > decided to go with GBM for various reasons, mainly that we both like it and > felt that it would be a bit of a shame to change an original GBM car - as > more than one lister has emphatically stated! > > It's a tough colour to photograph for sure - same as the 'Healey' blue > colour. It can also be a tough colour to replicate - every painter has a > slightly different idea, every paint manufacturer a slightly different > finished colour. The key seems to be the flake used in the paint - it is an > extemely fine aluminum flake that not everyone gets right. I have seen a > couple of GBM BJ8's wearing their original paint - one of the > characteristics of the original colour is that it looks quite 'goldy' in > some lights, but looks almost silver in other light. I believe that we have > acheived that with my re-paint. I don't know how accurate the finished > colour is, but my wife and I both liked it, so we went with it. Our painter > sprayed plenty of samples (inside of bonnet, inside of boot lid before he > went ahead - made us take them home and look at them in all kinds of light > conditions). He wanted us to be very sure - didn't 'want to have to paint > it again'. > > 'Ugly' or not is really in the eye of the beholder - we have always liked > our gold Healey very much. If I can help (with the formula that was used on > my car), or with photos of the body panels, let me know - but remember that > photos can be deceptive. > > Earl Kagna > Victoria, B.C. > BT7 tri-carb > BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bn1@pacbell.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 12 00:08:16 2008 From: DENewman2@aol.com To: BN1@pacbell.net, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 01:08:42 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: Color poll please Please MGB is correct. Don In a message dated 4/11/2008 10:06:35 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, BN1@pacbell.net writes: If I may use a word I'm surprised Ed didn't use, I think GBM is the most bitchin' color there is for a BJ8! Likewise, Healey blue for a 100. Mine stayed its original Carmine red upon restoration. Fortunately, the bluer and not the orangery of the later reds. Bill Barnett '53 BN1 #663 Earl Kagna wrote: > Rick: > > (Second try - the list cops got me for too big a message.) > > I have owned a GBM BJ8 - #42845 - for 27 years. It is currently under a > complete restoration and has been painted, wet sanded, buffed, etc, but is > not yet fully assembled. After driving it all that time, we contemplated a > colour change (my wife likes OEW with blue trim on a BJ8), but finally both > decided to go with GBM for various reasons, mainly that we both like it and > felt that it would be a bit of a shame to change an original GBM car - as > more than one lister has emphatically stated! > > It's a tough colour to photograph for sure - same as the 'Healey' blue > colour. It can also be a tough colour to replicate - every painter has a > slightly different idea, every paint manufacturer a slightly different > finished colour. The key seems to be the flake used in the paint - it is an > extemely fine aluminum flake that not everyone gets right. I have seen a > couple of GBM BJ8's wearing their original paint - one of the > characteristics of the original colour is that it looks quite 'goldy' in > some lights, but looks almost silver in other light. I believe that we have > acheived that with my re-paint. I don't know how accurate the finished > colour is, but my wife and I both liked it, so we went with it. Our painter > sprayed plenty of samples (inside of bonnet, inside of boot lid before he > went ahead - made us take them home and look at them in all kinds of light > conditions). He wanted us to be very sure - didn't 'want to have to paint > it again'. > > 'Ugly' or not is really in the eye of the beholder - we have always liked > our gold Healey very much. If I can help (with the formula that was used on > my car), or with photos of the body panels, let me know - but remember that > photos can be deceptive. > > Earl Kagna > Victoria, B.C. > BT7 tri-carb > BJ8 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bn1@pacbell.net > > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as denewman2@aol.com http://www.team.net/archive **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolcmp00300000002850) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 12 00:11:11 2008 From: Healeyguy To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:11:35 -1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Color poll please (SOT, Jag) My old Dupont (USA) paint charts shows Golden Beige Metallic as 8178L (lacquer) and the Jag Golden Sand Metallic as 8318L. Two different mix codes. The corresponding UK paint name for "metallic" according to the Jag books is Opalescent. Makes you wonder why Jaguar used Sand instead of Beige. Oh that would have been Opalescent Golden Grey. Sounds like sunset in London. My apologies to all the UK listers. Aloha Perry In a message dated 04/11/08 16:38:37 Hawaiian Standard Time, glemon@neb.rr.com writes: All this talk of Golden Beige Metallic Healey got me to thinking about a early sixties XKE I saw a few years ago, most beautiful E I have ever seen, metallic gold color (and i am usually not fond of that particular color, but it was really striking), I believe it was called Opalescent Sand, I know Jag was not part of BMC at the time, but they may have used the same paint suppliers, anybody know if this was the same color as the AH GBM?? Greg Lemon ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 9:40 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Color poll please > <> > > Yep, and I knew that Rick!! But must say red "looks" better to me!! THAT > said I personally hope that Jim follows his BMIHT Cert. info!! > > Be VERY nice to see a REAL one and NOT a "Tannerized" one!!!! > > < the Kurt Tanner GBM auctions. >> > > Do you remind him how much MORE a REAL would would be??? > > CRUEL and I LOVE it!!!! > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as glemon@neb.rr.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyguy@aol.com http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 12 00:14:21 2008 From: "Mr. Bill" To: Healey List Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:14:30 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tire Sizes - 175?? Alan Seigrist wrote: > Robert - > > Of course a 205 or 215 will rub the body work on full lock to > lock. > > Alan > Not necessarily. Bill Barnett '53 BN1 Running 205/65's on 6" 72's. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 12 01:39:12 2008 From: "Eric (Rick) Wilkins" To: Healey List Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:39:39 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Tire Sizes - 175?? Tire size and rim offsets make a lot of difference. Simple math does say that a 205 tire on a 6" rim is probably not the best fit for the wheel, and probably just out of the design spec for that tire. Get real help from a tire/wheel specialist. Wilko 195/60 on 6" minilite replicas. (3.54:1 rear end) On Apr 11, 2008, at 10:14 PM, Mr. Bill wrote: > Alan Seigrist wrote: >> Robert - >> >> Of course a 205 or 215 will rub the body work on full lock to >> lock. >> >> Alan >> > Not necessarily. > > Bill Barnett > '53 BN1 Running 205/65's on 6" 72's. > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as e-wilkins@cox.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 12 01:58:41 2008 From: William Berg To: , Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:59:06 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] resend battery box questions Hey Gang, Sometimes I ask David Nock questions which I feel the whole list would benefit by knowing the answers. The other day I was able to check out a couple of completed BN1s to help me with some of the finer details so that I could finish the interior on my BN1 with a BN2 gearbox. This time I will reask the question as I forgot to write down the info. A. From the left and right side of front lip of the battery box lid, what is the distance horizontally to rivets B.What is the distance between the 2 sets of Rivets in the middle? I believe it is 11 inches. C. What is the distance vertically from the rivets to the studs of the rear wall? D. If the straps are placed beneath the vinyl cover before they are riveted in place, How is the vinyl finished over the strap? Is it folded under and notched on the sides? It is supplied as a straight edge on the lip sewn to the armacord. Thanks -William 54 BN1, 61 BT7 _________________________________________________________________ Get in touch in an instant. Get Windows Live Messenger now. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_ getintouch_042008 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 12 02:09:45 2008 From: "Paul Barnes" To: Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 03:09:59 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100-4 aluminum B-post and sill plates question..... Hmmm. OK, I see the difference in the plates. Yes BODY number, I knew that...really! Sorry! I guess my question then is this. You know that area of the B-post plate where the striker is located. On my friends car (1954 BN1. body 2553), the wasted original plate has a fully indented rectangular shaped area there like the photo you kindly sent, and it matches what you note it should have. But, the new ones Moss has sent us have what I would describe as a 3/4 stamped rectangle, sort of stamped making three sides, which they insist is correct. Obviously, Moss is wrong (again), back they go! Where are folks getting the correctly stamped ones? Kilmartin? Thanks for your help, Paul B. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 12 04:54:31 2008 From: "Richard Korn" To: "Healey list" Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 09:54:55 -0000 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: Color poll please ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Korn" To: "Jim Culp" Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 9:54 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Color poll please > Jim, > > I have to agree with" Mr. Bill" that blue for a 100 and GMB for the BJ8 > are > the best colors.I saw a lot of Healeys at the conclave in Vermont and > found > that the golden BJ84s were by far the classiest looking of them all.Also > being a purist,You have got one of 533 original GBM cars and it would be a > shame to change it. > > attached is a recent restoration a friend did here in the north of Iceland > of an XK120 in the original Opalescent Sand.It4s impossible to describe > really how great this color looks on a sunny day. > > Richard > BN2 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jim Culp" > To: > Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 6:25 PM > Subject: [Healeys] Color poll please > > >> For those who have seen Golden Beige Metallic in the metal, is it ugly? >> >> The reason for my question is that I'm restoring my '67 BJ8 which >> originally came from the factory in GBM, but the prior owner saw fit to >> paint the car silver with black coves, so all I have to go by are the >> scattered remnants of gold hidden in various parts of the car and it's >> very difficult to get an idea of the color as a whole. I have seen >> pictures online, but I'm not sure if those pictures are an accurate >> representation of the color in real life. >> >> I was going to use the Lexus gold, but the wife doesn't like it. Then I >> was settled on Jaguar "Winter Gold" but I've decided that there is too >> much green in that particular color. According to a couple of Healey >> folks I've spoken with, true GBM is dull and quite ugly. Is this really >> the case? >> Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around >> http://mail.yahoo.com >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys@autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as rkorn@simnet.is >> >> http://www.team.net/archive [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of IMG_7885.JPG] _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 12 08:46:34 2008 From: Wayne To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 09:46:59 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] 3000 head heigth HI, Does anyone know the head thickness for a 3000 head? I have a 3000 head that has previously been milled and it has now warped and blown the head gasket. It has a low spot from around cylinders 2 and 3 to the spark plug side of the head. It was bubbling slightly around #3 spark plug when hot. The leak seemed to be more compression then antifreeze as the antifreeze level never went down and there where never bubbles in the radiator. Thanks Wayne Schultz _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 12 09:47:49 2008 From: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" To: Healeyguy Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 07:44:18 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Color poll please (SOT, Jag) Hi All, With all of this discussion on original paint colors I though that I'd let every one in on one of my secrets to proper paint color matching. Here in San Diego we have a local shop that has most of the original paint chips for our cars. A good friend that restores Jaguars has used this resource for years and rarely has a problem getting original paint for Jaguars, Austin Healeys, Aston Martins MGs, etc. Auto Color Library - http://www.tcpglobal.com/autocolorlibrary/ Go to the center of the page labled: AutoColorLibrary Automotive Paint Color Selection Guide Step 1 - Choose your Vehicle make from the drop down menuSelect European on the drop down tab and go to Austin Healey /MG and select the year desired. You can then see the original paint chips for the color you're looking for. We used this recently to paint a friends BJ8 in Golden Beige Metallic. I've had a number of discussions on this color with fellow member of the Concours Committee, John Hodgman, who is the resident expert. GBM is a much lighter color that Jaguar Opalescent Sand and in the sunlight it has a distinctive pinkish tinge to it. According to John, the original GBM paint faded to a slightly darker shade within several years from new and as such it's hard to match from original paint on the car, even in areas that are protected from the sun. On the Auto Color Library site we found BG-19, Golden Beige Met. listed under the1968 color chips. Check out 1955 page 11 and you'll see three colors listed for the Austin Healey 100 for Healey Blue; Blue Iridescent, Ice Blue and Ice Blue Iridescent. Very interesting! Enjoy. Cheers, Curt Arndt Carlsbad, CA '55 BN1, '60 AN5 :{), '72 RWA Midget, '06 Mini Cooper S On Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 10:11 PM, Healeyguy wrote: > My old Dupont (USA) paint charts shows Golden Beige Metallic as 8178L > (lacquer) and the Jag Golden Sand Metallic as 8318L. Two different mix > codes. The corresponding UK paint name for "metallic" according to the Jag > books is Opalescent. Makes you wonder why Jaguar used Sand instead of > Beige. Oh that would have been Opalescent Golden Grey. Sounds like sunset > in London. My apologies to all the UK listers. > Aloha > Perry _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 12 10:05:27 2008 From: "Chris Masucci" To: "'Curt/Nancy Arndt'" , "'Healeyguy'" Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 10:05:37 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Color poll please (SOT, Jag) Interesting site. Looked at the 1966 page. Can someone tell me why the Ice Bue Met and Healey Blue Met are slightly different colors, yet have the same BU2 paint code? Cheers, Chris BJ8 -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+chris.masucci=alumni.rutgers.edu@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+chris.masucci=alumni.rutgers.edu@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Curt/Nancy Arndt Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 8:44 AM To: Healeyguy Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Color poll please (SOT, Jag) Hi All, With all of this discussion on original paint colors I though that I'd let every one in on one of my secrets to proper paint color matching. Here in San Diego we have a local shop that has most of the original paint chips for our cars. A good friend that restores Jaguars has used this resource for years and rarely has a problem getting original paint for Jaguars, Austin Healeys, Aston Martins MGs, etc. Auto Color Library - http://www.tcpglobal.com/autocolorlibrary/ Go to the center of the page labled: AutoColorLibrary Automotive Paint Color Selection Guide Step 1 - Choose your Vehicle make from the drop down menuSelect European on the drop down tab and go to Austin Healey /MG and select the year desired. You can then see the original paint chips for the color you're looking for. We used this recently to paint a friends BJ8 in Golden Beige Metallic. I've had a number of discussions on this color with fellow member of the Concours Committee, John Hodgman, who is the resident expert. GBM is a much lighter color that Jaguar Opalescent Sand and in the sunlight it has a distinctive pinkish tinge to it. According to John, the original GBM paint faded to a slightly darker shade within several years from new and as such it's hard to match from original paint on the car, even in areas that are protected from the sun. On the Auto Color Library site we found BG-19, Golden Beige Met. listed under the1968 color chips. Check out 1955 page 11 and you'll see three colors listed for the Austin Healey 100 for Healey Blue; Blue Iridescent, Ice Blue and Ice Blue Iridescent. Very interesting! Enjoy. Cheers, Curt Arndt Carlsbad, CA '55 BN1, '60 AN5 :{), '72 RWA Midget, '06 Mini Cooper S _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 12 11:10:37 2008 From: "R. Cobb" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 11:11:09 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Color Poll Please original message Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:25:18 -0700 (PDT) From: Jim Culp Subject: [Healeys] Color poll please To: healeys@autox.team.net Message-ID: <387369.16558.qm@web65413.mail.ac4.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" For those who have seen Golden Beige Metallic in the metal, is it ugly? The reason for my question is that I'm restoring my '67 BJ8 which originally came from the factory in GBM, but the prior owner saw fit to paint the car silver with black coves, so all I have to go by are the scattered remnants of gold hidden in various parts of the car and it's very difficult to get an idea of the color as a whole. I have seen pictures online, but I'm not sure if those pictures are an accurate representation of the color in real life. I was going to use the Lexus gold, but the wife doesn't like it. Then I was settled on Jaguar "Winter Gold" but I've decided that there is too much green in that particular color. According to a couple of Healey folks I've spoken with, true GBM is dull and quite ugly. Is this really the case? ---------------------- Hi Jim, I vote for Healey Metallic Golden Beige. It is a wonderful color! Presuming you get the right color tone, I understand that the real issues relate to the aluminum metal flake. Another lister already mentioned about requiring small aluminum flakes. The other key factor is to specify "dull" rather than "bright" or "shiny" metal flakes. That makes all the difference. Good Luck. Bob Cobb _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 12 12:23:12 2008 From: "David Malaney" <61healeybn7@gmail.com> To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:23:37 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] door shut face finisher fasteners Can someone remind me what fasteners are used on the door finish pieces. Thanks, Bill BN7 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 12 17:24:09 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: Wayne , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:24:34 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] 3000 head heigth Wayne - Usually you can turn the head upsid down and there's a little ractangular notch about 1/2" long on the side of the head towards the front I think. If that notch is about 1/8" deep from the head surface you are ok, if the notch is very shallow it means your head's been milled. Alan On 4/12/08, Wayne wrote: > HI, > > Does anyone know the head thickness for a 3000 head? I have a > 3000 head that has previously been milled and it has now warped and > blown the head gasket. It has a low spot from around cylinders 2 and 3 > to the spark plug side of the head. It was bubbling slightly around #3 > spark plug when hot. The leak seemed to be more compression then > antifreeze as the antifreeze level never went down and there where never > bubbles in the radiator. > > > Thanks > > > Wayne Schultz > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey.nut@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 12 18:13:06 2008 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:13:32 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Jaguar Colors In a message dated 4/11/08 10:12:52 PM, healeys-request@autox.team.net writes: > I believe it was called Opalescent Sand, I know Jag > was not part of BMC at the time, but they may have used the same paint > suppliers, anybody know if this was the same color as the AH GBM?? > In the "my reference library is bigger than your reference library" department of ultimate anorakisms, the Jaguar color was "Golden Sand." (There were some other "opalescent" colors of E-types those years, but this wasn't one of them.) It is exactly the same shade as used on the Healeys as "golden beige metallic." cheers Gary ************** It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolcmp00300000002850) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 12 18:27:52 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "William Berg" , Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:24:34 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] resend battery box questions William, I've been away from the computer screen for a while but will get all these measurments for you and get back to you by tomorrow (Sunday) at the latest. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: William Berg To: healeys@autox.team.net ; richchrysler@quickclic.net Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 2:59 AM Subject: resend battery box questions Hey Gang, Sometimes I ask David Nock questions which I feel the whole list would benefit by knowing the answers. The other day I was able to check out a couple of completed BN1s to help me with some of the finer details so that I could finish the interior on my BN1 with a BN2 gearbox. This time I will reask the question as I forgot to write down the info. A. From the left and right side of front lip of the battery box lid, what is the distance horizontally to rivets B.What is the distance between the 2 sets of Rivets in the middle? I believe it is 11 inches. C. What is the distance vertically from the rivets to the studs of the rear wall? D. If the straps are placed beneath the vinyl cover before they are riveted in place, How is the vinyl finished over the strap? Is it folded under and notched on the sides? It is supplied as a straight edge on the lip sewn to the armacord. Thanks -William 54 BN1, 61 BT7 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Get in touch in an instant. Get Windows Live Messenger now. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 12 18:33:42 2008 From: Bob Spidell To: David Malaney <61healeybn7@gmail.com> Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 16:34:25 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] door shut face finisher fasteners David, I'm not a concours pro, but the fasteners on both our (mostly original) 100M and (original) BJ8 were small chrome-plated sheet metal screws. They had a slight "domed" top--not sure of the official name--with an integral flat washer and are posidriv (8-pt) drive. bs David Malaney wrote: > Can someone remind me what fasteners are used on the door finish pieces. > > > Thanks, > Bill > BN7 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bspidell@comcast.net > > http://www.team.net/archive > > -- *************************************************************** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net '67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M *************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 12 19:05:01 2008 From: "sbyers" To: Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:05:33 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Some statistics concerning Metallic Golden Beige, Some statistics from the BJ8 Registry concerning the Metallic Golden Beige cars: According to Anders Clausager, there were 553 BJ8s originally painted Metallic Golden Beige (3% of BJ8 production). So far in independent research in the BMIHT archives, the BJ8 Registry has identified 546 of them. The 546 cars are not all in consecutive chassis or body number sequence, so it remains an interesting question as to how these particular cars were designated to become Metallic Golden Beige (in general, it remains an interesting question as to how any specific chassis or body number was selected to become the color that it did). Three of the 546 have been positively identified as scrapped due to accidents, rust, parting out or otherwise being destroyed. At least one of the 546 donated its complete chassis and is currently identified with a non-MGB VIN. 75 are recorded as originally MGB, and are painted that color now (although they may have had other paint colors in the interim). 471 are recorded as originally MGB and are currently either some other color or the current color is not recorded. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of GSFuqua1@aol.com Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 5:26 PM To: shop@justbrits.com; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Color poll please Jim, listen to Ed. Do you have any idea how rare an original GBM car is? AND they are gorgeous, especially with modern paint and a good body man. Stay true to the Heritage Certificate. You won't be disappointed. Cheers Gary Fuqua Classic Sports Cars Branson, MO _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 12 19:50:33 2008 From: "Doug Newton" To: Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:51:04 -0500 Subject: [Healeys] Healey Green Engine Paint Does anyone know which vendor (or vendors) sells the CORRECT color of Healey Green Engine Paint in spray cans? Thanks-Doug Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.12/1374 - Release Date: 4/11/2008 4:59 PM _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 12 20:19:45 2008 From: "Mark and Kathy" To: , Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:19:40 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Green Engine Paint Bill Hirsch Paint Co. You can buy a qt. and have a local auto paint store break it done into 6 or so spray cans. Just Google the name. Moss also carrys spray cans . Not sure if the color is right. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doug Newton" To: Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 8:51 PM Subject: [Healeys] Healey Green Engine Paint > Does anyone know which vendor (or vendors) sells the CORRECT color of > Healey > Green Engine Paint in spray cans? > > Thanks-Doug > > > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.12/1374 - Release Date: > 4/11/2008 > 4:59 PM > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mgtrcars@galaxyinternet.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 12 20:32:55 2008 From: "sbyers" To: Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:33:26 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Golden Beige Metallic, or Metallic Golden Beige? If we take the color nomenclature from the BMIHT certificates as the definitive name of the colors from factory records, then it's "Metallic Golden Beige". Every one of the 62 certificates for these cars in the BJ8 registry files calls it "Metallic Golden Beige" and not "Golden Beige Metallic". [Yes, Earl, I know] I seem to have misplaced my copy of Clausager, so I can't check but I believe he calls it Metallic Golden Beige also. And as long as we're on the subject, for BJ8s it's "Ivory White", not "Old(e) English White". Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of DENewman2@aol.com Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 10:09 PM To: BN1@pacbell.net; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: Color poll please Please MGB is correct. Don In a message dated 4/11/2008 10:06:35 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, BN1@pacbell.net writes: If I may use a word I'm surprised Ed didn't use, I think GBM is the most bitchin' color there is for a BJ8! Likewise, Healey blue for a 100. Mine stayed its original Carmine red upon restoration. Fortunately, the bluer and not the orangery of the later reds. Bill Barnett '53 BN1 #663 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 12 21:21:58 2008 From: MBran89793@aol.com To: sbyers@ec.rr.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 22:21:11 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Golden Beige Metallic, or Metallic Golden Beige? In a message dated 4/12/2008 9:33:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time, sbyers@ec.rr.com writes: I seem to have misplaced my copy of Clausager, so I can't check but I believe he calls it Metallic Golden Beige also. Steve- You are correct. This is on page 93 Table 2 BJ7/BJ8 Colours show Metallic Golden Beige. Marion Brantley BJ8-"Blackie". **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolcmp00300000002850) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 12 21:29:11 2008 From: Randy Hicks To: MBran89793@aol.com Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 22:29:38 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Golden Beige Metallic, or Metallic Golden Beige? Yes, on pg. 93 he refers to it as Metallic Golden Beige. Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M@gmail.com On Apr 12, 2008, at 10:21 PM, MBran89793@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 4/12/2008 9:33:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > sbyers@ec.rr.com writes: > > I seem to have misplaced my copy of Clausager, so I can't check but I > believe he calls it Metallic Golden Beige also. > > > > Steve- > > You are correct. This is on page 93 Table 2 BJ7/BJ8 Colours show > Metallic > Golden Beige. > > Marion Brantley > BJ8-"Blackie". > > > > **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money & > Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolcmp00300000002850) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey100m@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 12 22:38:59 2008 From: To: Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 22:39:24 -0600 Subject: [Healeys] Fw: [Spridgets] Ebay Jag Here ya go, guys!!! ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Spridgets List Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 9:30 PM Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay Jag I know E-types are worth a lot, but is this mess really worth $12,000???? http://tinyurl.com/4opyaw _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 12 23:08:51 2008 From: "Healey Bruce" To: "Healey Mail Group" Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:09:28 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Art Astor Collection, MGB Healey Art Astor, a well-known collector here in Orange County, is selling off his collection of some 250 cars, and, when I last saw it about a year ago, it included a MGB 1967 BJ8. R&M is conducting the auction June 27-29. I didn't see the BJ8 featured on R&M's website, but the entire catalogue hasn't been released online. I do not know the history of the car, but am planning on being at an event at Astor's on May 10, and if anyone is interested, I can try to get the chassis number and look it over pretty closely. As I recall, there are some details that aren't correct. http://www.rmauctions.com/Default.cfm?SaleCode=AA08 Bruce Steele 1960 BN7 Brea, CA _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 12 23:38:05 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "David Malaney" <61healeybn7@gmail.com>, Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:34:42 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] door shut face finisher fasteners Dave, The screws for your BN7 alloy trim plates were not Posi-drive until the BJ8. The BN7 would have Phillips heads with the slight ringed flange around the edge of the head. Shank was small, probably a number 4 self tapping, and they were not countersunk but set onto the surface of the trim plates. Meanwhile the Hundreds used Number 6 self tapping countersunk screws with slightly domed heads. These are carefully countersunk into the surface of the alloy plates. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Malaney" <61healeybn7@gmail.com> To: Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 1:23 PM Subject: [Healeys] door shut face finisher fasteners > Can someone remind me what fasteners are used on the door finish pieces. > > > Thanks, > Bill > BN7 > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 12 23:39:42 2008 From: Earl Kagna To: sbyers , Healey List Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:39:04 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Golden Beige Metallic, or Metallic Golden Beige? Steve: When I replied to the original poster, I simply used his terminology in my reply. I have since been gently reminded that I should know better - all in good fun. I have even had a couple of private conversations with Don Newman who is the original owner of his gold BJ8. Interestingly, the Pickovnic colour book has it as Golden Beige Metallic, so you really can't blame people who may have seen it there. All of the original information that I have seen has the colour as Metallic Golden Beige. A couple of interesting bits of information that I have collected over the years, from pretty reliable sources: The MGB cars seem to have been primered in red lead, which greatly affected the appearance of the finished car - the paint was usually watery and thin. Mine was definitely primered that way. It's one of the reasons that the colour is very hard to replicate - you don't get those conditions with today's paint. It is known that the factory had lots of trouble with the gold BJ8's - many of them had to be repainted either at the factory, or at the dealer. To avoid repeat problems, the colour was often changed on this repaint - usually to OEW. (okay, Ivory White) I have personally seen 2 original cars that were in original OEW paint that had MGB chassis / engine bays. There is rare for you! I'm not sure what you think I think you know Steve, but I'm really glad you know it. Earl Kagna Victoria, B.C. BT7 tri-carb BJ8 ----- Original Message ----- From: "sbyers" To: Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 6:33 PM Subject: [Healeys] Golden Beige Metallic, or Metallic Golden Beige? If we take the color nomenclature from the BMIHT certificates as the definitive name of the colors from factory records, then it's "Metallic Golden Beige". Every one of the 62 certificates for these cars in the BJ8 registry files calls it "Metallic Golden Beige" and not "Golden Beige Metallic". [Yes, Earl, I know] I seem to have misplaced my copy of Clausager, so I can't check but I believe he calls it Metallic Golden Beige also. And as long as we're on the subject, for BJ8s it's "Ivory White", not "Old(e) English White". Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sat Apr 12 23:45:16 2008 From: DENewman2@aol.com To: Healey100M@gmail.com, MBran89793@aol.com Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:45:31 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Golden Beige Metallic, or Metallic Golden Beige? Lots of fun at All British shows when people say "What is that?" and I say "MGB"! Don In a message dated 4/12/2008 7:30:14 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, Healey100M@gmail.com writes: Yes, on pg. 93 he refers to it as Metallic Golden Beige. Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M@gmail.com On Apr 12, 2008, at 10:21 PM, MBran89793@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 4/12/2008 9:33:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > sbyers@ec.rr.com writes: > > I seem to have misplaced my copy of Clausager, so I can't check but I > believe he calls it Metallic Golden Beige also. > > > > Steve- > > You are correct. This is on page 93 Table 2 BJ7/BJ8 Colours show > Metallic > Golden Beige. > > Marion Brantley > BJ8-"Blackie". > > > > **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money & > Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolcmp00300000002850) > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as healey100m@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as denewman2@aol.com http://www.team.net/archive **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolcmp00300000002850) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 06:47:32 2008 From: "sbyers" To: "'Healey Mail Group'" Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 04:47:59 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Art Astor Collection, MGB Healey Hi, Bruce - The chassis number is HBJ8L/41357. I was told back in 2003 that the car was being displayed with the claim that it was the last BJ8 imported into the States, but that is not correct. I would be interested in any history available on the car, and I need a good photo of it if you can arrange that. Thanks, Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Healey Bruce Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 9:09 PM To: Healey Mail Group Subject: [Healeys] Art Astor Collection, MGB Healey Art Astor, a well-known collector here in Orange County, is selling off his collection of some 250 cars, and, when I last saw it about a year ago, it included a MGB 1967 BJ8. R&M is conducting the auction June 27-29. I didn't see the BJ8 featured on R&M's website, but the entire catalogue hasn't been released online. I do not know the history of the car, but am planning on being at an event at Astor's on May 10, and if anyone is interested, I can try to get the chassis number and look it over pretty closely. As I recall, there are some details that aren't correct. http://www.rmauctions.com/Default.cfm?SaleCode=AA08 Bruce Steele 1960 BN7 Brea, CA Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as sbyers@ec.rr.com http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 07:17:10 2008 From: "Mr. Finespanner" To: Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 08:17:30 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] engine paint Doug, I took an old bellhousing with original paint in to my paint supplier and had the color computer matched, and now have the exact factory shade available in spray cans for $16.50 each. The first motor done in this paint went into an MGB BJ8 last week. The WalMoss paint is much too light. I also had the original top frame blue/grey color computer matched and packaged in spray cans (same price). I was concerned that these correct shades would become lost forever as more and more people settled for "something close." regards, Doug Reid, 18G Motorworks Message: 7 Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:51:04 -0500 From: "Doug Newton" Subject: [Healeys] Healey Green Engine Paint To: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Does anyone know which vendor (or vendors) sells the CORRECT color of Healey Green Engine Paint in spray cans? Thanks-Doug _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 08:05:29 2008 From: MGTD51 To: "Mr. Finespanner" Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 09:06:01 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] engine paint What is an MGB BJ8? Mr. Finespanner wrote: > Doug, > I took an old bellhousing with original paint in to my paint supplier > and had the color computer matched, and now have the exact > factory shade available in spray cans for $16.50 each. The first motor > done in this paint went into an MGB BJ8 last week. The WalMoss > paint is much too light. I also had the original top frame blue/grey > color computer matched and packaged in spray cans (same price). I > was concerned that these correct shades would become lost forever as > more and more people settled for "something close." > regards, > Doug Reid, 18G Motorworks > > Message: 7 > Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:51:04 -0500 > From: "Doug Newton" > Subject: [Healeys] Healey Green Engine Paint > To: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Does anyone know which vendor (or vendors) sells the CORRECT color of Healey > Green Engine Paint in spray cans? > > Thanks-Doug > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as mgtd51@comcast.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 08:06:14 2008 From: Jim Culp To: sbyers , 'Healey Mail Group' Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:06:11 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Art Astor Collection, MGB Healey Steve, I believe that I forwarded a copy of my BMIHT certificate to you. It confirms my car as HBJ8U/42419G and yes the certificate says MGB- I stand corrected. As the story goes, my car was purchased in Great Britain by a US serviceman and was ordered in US specification, enjoyed in GB for some time, and then the car returned to the US with the gentleman when his tour ended. Through some research (don't remember the source) I showed the last BJ8 chassis # as 43025 which may or may not have been for US export. I would also like to add that my car did indeed have a red primer base originally. I wonder if going back to that color base for the respray would be beneficial? Thanks to everyone for responding to my original post- this is the most helpful group I've ever encountered on the web for Healey's. Cheers! Jim Culp sbyers wrote: Hi, Bruce - The chassis number is HBJ8L/41357. I was told back in 2003 that the car was being displayed with the claim that it was the last BJ8 imported into the States, but that is not correct. I would be interested in any history available on the car, and I need a good photo of it if you can arrange that. Thanks, Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Healey Bruce Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 9:09 PM To: Healey Mail Group Subject: [Healeys] Art Astor Collection, MGB Healey Art Astor, a well-known collector here in Orange County, is selling off his collection of some 250 cars, and, when I last saw it about a year ago, it included a MGB 1967 BJ8. R&M is conducting the auction June 27-29. I didn't see the BJ8 featured on R&M's website, but the entire catalogue hasn't been released online. I do not know the history of the car, but am planning on being at an event at Astor's on May 10, and if anyone is interested, I can try to get the chassis number and look it over pretty closely. As I recall, there are some details that aren't correct. http://www.rmauctions.com/Default.cfm?SaleCode=AA08 Bruce Steele 1960 BN7 Brea, CA Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as sbyers@ec.rr.com http://www.team.net/archive Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as jculpjr@yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 08:15:58 2008 From: Randy Hicks To: "Mr. Finespanner" Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 09:16:14 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] engine paint Doug, are you saying that this is the correct color for what cars/ models? My very original BJ8 has a different engine color/shade than my very original BN7. Were the 100s originally as dark a color as the BJ8? I always thought the 100s were much lighter. Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M@gmail.com On Apr 13, 2008, at 8:17 AM, Mr. Finespanner wrote: > Doug, > I took an old bellhousing with original paint in to my paint supplier > and had the color computer matched, and now have the exact > factory shade available in spray cans for $16.50 each. The first > motor > done in this paint went into an MGB BJ8 last week. The WalMoss > paint is much too light. I also had the original top frame blue/grey > color computer matched and packaged in spray cans (same price). I > was concerned that these correct shades would become lost forever as > more and more people settled for "something close." > regards, > Doug Reid, 18G Motorworks > > Message: 7 > Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:51:04 -0500 > From: "Doug Newton" > Subject: [Healeys] Healey Green Engine Paint > To: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Does anyone know which vendor (or vendors) sells the CORRECT color > of Healey > Green Engine Paint in spray cans? > > Thanks-Doug _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 08:21:24 2008 From: "Ron Davies" To: "'MGTD51'" , "'Mr. Finespanner'" Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:21:54 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] engine paint Metallic Golden Beige ----------------------- What is an MGB BJ8? _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 08:22:14 2008 From: John Sims To: 'MGTD51' , "'Mr. Finespanner'" Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 09:22:45 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] engine paint Metallic Golden Beige painted BJ8 which has been the topic du jour on the list for several days. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+ahbn6=optonline.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of MGTD51 Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 9:06 AM To: Mr. Finespanner Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] engine paint What is an MGB BJ8? Mr. Finespanner wrote: > Doug, > I took an old bellhousing with original paint in to my paint supplier > and had the color computer matched, and now have the exact > factory shade available in spray cans for $16.50 each. The first motor > done in this paint went into an MGB BJ8 last week. The WalMoss > paint is much too light. I also had the original top frame blue/grey > color computer matched and packaged in spray cans (same price). I > was concerned that these correct shades would become lost forever as > more and more people settled for "something close." > regards, > Doug Reid, 18G Motorworks _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 08:54:57 2008 From: "BJ8 Healeys" To: "'Healey Mail Group'" Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:55:25 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Art Astor Collection, MGB Healey Hi, Jim - The last car painted Metallic Golden Beige was the next-to-last BJ8 produced, HBJ8/43025, a RHD Home-market car. The last (highest chassis number) MGB destined for the USA was 42989 (dispatched to Compton, CA) or may have been 42990 which was an original MGB but I do not have information on its destination. All of the cars from 42990 to 43020 were BRG. 43021 (RHD) was Healey Blue, 43022 and 43023 (both RHD) were Healey Blue over Ivory White, 43024 (RHD) was Ivory White, and the last car, 43026 (RHD) was also Ivory White. Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA From: Jim Culp [mailto:jculpjr@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 6:06 AM To: sbyers; 'Healey Mail Group' Subject: Re: [Healeys] Art Astor Collection, MGB Healey Steve, I believe that I forwarded a copy of my BMIHT certificate to you. It confirms my car as HBJ8U/42419G and yes the certificate says MGB- I stand corrected. As the story goes, my car was purchased in Great Britain by a US serviceman and was ordered in US specification, enjoyed in GB for some time, and then the car returned to the US with the gentleman when his tour ended. Through some research (don't remember the source) I showed the last BJ8 chassis # as 43025 which may or may not have been for US export. I would also like to add that my car did indeed have a red primer base originally. I wonder if going back to that color base for the respray would be beneficial? Thanks to everyone for responding to my original post- this is the most helpful group I've ever encountered on the web for Healey's. Cheers! Jim Culp _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 09:23:47 2008 From: Carroll A Phillips To: healey list Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 10:24:14 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] MGB look here ( BG.19 ) Guys... your screwin up my head here with the MGB stuff , how about BG.19 instead of MGB, cause my MGC could be MBG !!!!!!! right ED ? hehe _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 10:00:22 2008 From: Carroll A Phillips To: healey list Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:00:53 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] see what I mean make that........ MGC could be MGB !!!!!! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 10:07:07 2008 From: Hartangus@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:07:33 EDT Subject: [Healeys] colours Hi all, I've got an MGB inMGB and I've got shoes with new brown laces regards Barrie from England _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 11:09:13 2008 From: "Rich C" To: , "William Berg" Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:05:22 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Battery Box rivets for the 100 Hi William, I've taken these dimensions from a low mileage all original BN1 built January '54. See below..... > A. From the left and right side of front lip of the battery box lid, what > is > the distance horizontally to rivets Answer: From outer edge measuring toward middle, the rivet centres are placed at 3" and 3 1/2" in. Same on both sides. > B.What is the distance between the 2 sets of Rivets in the middle? I > believe > it is 11 inches. Answer: I don't understand your questions. There are no rivets in the middle. > C. What is the distance vertically from the rivets to the studs of the > rear > wall? Answer: Depending on how neatly the wrap over Amacord surround and vinyl on lid perimeter, approx. 3 1/4" straight down from middle of two rivets. > D. If the straps are placed beneath the vinyl cover before they are > riveted in > place, How is the vinyl finished over the strap? Is it folded under and > notched on the sides? It is supplied as a straight edge on the lip sewn to > the > armacord. The lid is completely trimmed, then the straps are installed on the inside surface of the front lip. Therefore the straps will be fitted against the vinyl that wrapped under the lip and glued inside. Pictures are att'd that may help. All trim is original and undisturbed except the new straps to replace the broken originals. Rich Chrysler [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of dendecker BN1 002.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of dendecker BN1 001.jpg] _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 11:53:44 2008 From: John Sims To: 'Rich C' , healeys@autox.team.net, Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:54:25 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Battery Box rivets for the 100 Posted on the Technical page on my Web Site John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com -----Original Message----- From: Rich C [mailto:richchrysler@quickclic.net] Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 12:05 PM To: healeys@autox.team.net; William Berg Cc: John Sims Subject: Re: [Healeys] Battery Box rivets for the 100 Hi William, I've taken these dimensions from a low mileage all original BN1 built January '54. See below..... > A. From the left and right side of front lip of the battery box lid, > what is the distance horizontally to rivets Answer: From outer edge measuring toward middle, the rivet centres are placed at 3" and 3 1/2" in. Same on both sides. > B.What is the distance between the 2 sets of Rivets in the middle? I > believe it is 11 inches. Answer: I don't understand your questions. There are no rivets in the middle. > C. What is the distance vertically from the rivets to the studs of > the rear wall? Answer: Depending on how neatly the wrap over Amacord surround and vinyl on lid perimeter, approx. 3 1/4" straight down from middle of two rivets. > D. If the straps are placed beneath the vinyl cover before they are > riveted in place, How is the vinyl finished over the strap? Is it > folded under and notched on the sides? It is supplied as a straight > edge on the lip sewn to the armacord. The lid is completely trimmed, then the straps are installed on the inside surface of the front lip. Therefore the straps will be fitted against the vinyl that wrapped under the lip and glued inside. Pictures are att'd that may help. All trim is original and undisturbed except the new straps to replace the broken originals. Rich Chrysler _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 12:54:06 2008 From: "Mr. Finespanner" To: "Randy Hicks" Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:53:45 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] engine paint Randy, The shade of engine green varied considerably over the years. Consistency of the motor color was not as much of a priority as that of the body colors. However, the shades offered by today's suppliers have all been towards the lighter end of the scale. The Hirsch paint has been the closest of those available and the Wal- Moss, in my opinion, has always been way too light. If you ever bought motor paint from Hemphill's Healey Haven you got Johnson outboard engine green with the label torn off. I wanted to preserve the richer darker shade as I am used to seeing it on original bits. The bellhousing I took in for computer matching was from a center shift gearbox that had original darker motor green on it. I sent cans out to a bunch of people I consider authorities, in that they have been playing with Healeys long enough to remember the original shade of darker green, and had uniformly positive feedback as to the color match. Roger Moment said that it was an exact match to the early 100 motor green, but the shade-donor bellhousing was from a BJ8. So I guess I'm not saying this is the "correct" shade for any particular year or model; I don't believe that's even possible given the variations in tone that could occur on a frequent basis. What I am saying is that the 18G paint is as truly authentic a reproduction of the original darker green as modern computer color matching can render, and I'll let it go at that. It also looks really great on a motor. It looks more like a piece of machinery and less like an after dinner breath mint. regards, Doug, 18G ----- Original Message ----- From: Randy Hicks To: Mr. Finespanner Cc: dougnewton@sbcglobal.net ; healeys@autox.team.net Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 9:16 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] engine paint Doug, are you saying that this is the correct color for what cars/ models? My very original BJ8 has a different engine color/shade than my very original BN7. Were the 100s originally as dark a color as the BJ8? I always thought the 100s were much lighter. Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 13:30:29 2008 From: Wayne To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:28:16 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] head gasket Hi, Does anyone have a real Payen head gasket set. I am curious what markings are on the head gasket. I have a set in the common blue and white stripe packing but it does not say Payen anywhere on the package or the head gasket. I have always seen the Payen label with the list of the gaskets that are included. Trying to make sure I don't have after market junk. Thanks Wayne _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 13:34:33 2008 From: "Greg Lemon" To: "Mr. Finespanner" , "Randy Hicks" Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:35:01 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] engine paint When I painted my 100 motor last year with Moss paint it was indeed much lighter than what had been on there, but I can't say for sure that the paint on the motor prior to that was original as I know it had at least one rebuild. "Wal-Moss", "after dinner breath mint", I am glad I still linger around here, you guys crack me up. BTW Wal-Moss is an improvement over M***, there is at least some rhyme or reason to it. Greg Lemon _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 14:07:52 2008 From: Jim Culp To: Jim Culp , DENewman2@aol.com, sbyers@ec.rr.com, Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:08:21 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Art Astor Collection, MGB Healey Jim Culp wrote: Don, I spoke with a gentleman at R&R about the MGB paint. He made an interesting comment. He recommended that I call him back in about three months when I get closer to needing the paint. He said that his MGB formulation had a shelf life of no more than three months as paint that matures past that time comes out looking more silver than gold "for some reason" he said. He also made the point that after that time frame he is required to switch from the current formulation (which I assume is oil based) to a water based paint. He insinuated that I should get the current blend while the gettin' is good. FYI. Jim (resent as "message too big") --------------------------------- It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money & Finance. Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 14:11:46 2008 From: rrengineer@dslextreme.com To: "Jim Culp" Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:12:13 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Art Astor Collection, MGB Healey What happens when you have to repaint something on the car after 6 month, a year, etc? Seems to me, he won't be able to sell all his oil based stock in 3 months, so he would like to sell as much as possible. How bad is the water based paint? Mike MacLean 60 Sprite 56 BN2 Jim Culp > Jim Culp wrote: Don, > > I spoke with a gentleman at R&R about the MGB paint. He made an > interesting comment. He recommended that I call him back in about three > months when I get closer to needing the paint. He said that his MGB > formulation had a shelf life of no more than three months as paint that > matures past that time comes out looking more silver than gold "for some > reason" he said. He also made the point that after that time frame he is > required to switch from the current formulation (which I assume is oil > based) to a water based paint. He insinuated that I should get the > current blend while the gettin' is good. > > FYI. > > Jim > (resent as "message too big") > > > > > --------------------------------- > It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money & Finance. > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as rrengineer@dslextreme.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 15:22:35 2008 From: William Berg To: Rich C , Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:18:08 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Battery Box rivets for the 100 Thanks for the pictures Rich, here's one for you... On the '54 BN1 I am restoring, the battery box hinges are welded to the door and the Armacord that glues down to surrounding area (the backshelf piece and the excess Armacord should be kerfed ( or corner-cut) to hang into the battery well on all sides......therefore how does one locate the hinge screws to the backshelf. The holes are already there but, do I cut slits in the Armacord?, slip the hinges through to align the holes and then glue the Armacord on top of it.....? My question about the distance in the middle, was misleading, I was looking for to ways to measure the rivet location from the outside edge and from between the two sets of rivets. And for the record, I found out after I glued the wheel well vinyl in place that there is often a bit of jute placed in the middle first to soften the roadster top landing a bit. Oh well, trying to get it right -William in CA _________________________________________________________________ Going green? See the top 12 foods to eat organic. http://green.msn.com/galleries/photos/photos.aspx?gid=164&ocid=T003MSN51N1653 A _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 15:55:00 2008 From: Rick Neville To: sbyers , healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:55:24 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Golden Beige Metallic, or Metallic Golden Beige? Quick, somebody tell John Heffron: ;-) 1967 BJ8 GOLDEN BEIGE METALLIC REGISTRY - - We want to locate all the surviving Golden Beige Metallic Healeys of the original 553 reportedly produced in 1967. Regardless of current condition or color, please send information about your rarest of the BJ8's - current owner, location, club affiliation, body, chassis and engine numbers. Compiled information will be returned by return mail. Write/call Golden Beige Registry - John Heffron, 236 Moore Lane, Haddonfield, NJ 08033 (609) 429-7673, e-mail jheff123@msn.com or FAX (609) 429-7673 HR sbyers wrote: If we take the color nomenclature from the BMIHT certificates as the definitive name of the colors from factory records, then it's "Metallic Golden Beige". Every one of the 62 certificates for these cars in the BJ8 registry files calls it "Metallic Golden Beige" and not "Golden Beige Metallic". [Yes, Earl, I know] I seem to have misplaced my copy of Clausager, so I can't check but I believe he calls it Metallic Golden Beige also. And as long as we're on the subject, for BJ8s it's "Ivory White", not "Old(e) English White". Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of DENewman2@aol.com Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 10:09 PM To: BN1@pacbell.net; healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fw: Color poll please Please MGB is correct. Don In a message dated 4/11/2008 10:06:35 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, BN1@pacbell.net writes: If I may use a word I'm surprised Ed didn't use, I think GBM is the most bitchin' color there is for a BJ8! Likewise, Healey blue for a 100. Mine stayed its original Carmine red upon restoration. Fortunately, the bluer and not the orangery of the later reds. Bill Barnett '53 BN1 #663 Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyrick@yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 16:40:55 2008 From: William Berg To: Rich C , Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:41:24 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] Spare wheel wood block for AH 100 Thank you again kind sir, one more for today, The wood wedge that is vinyl covered and prevents the wheel from sliding into the cockpit, any photos? and or placement directions -William _________________________________________________________________ More immediate than e-mail? Get instant access with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_ instantaccess_042008 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 17:17:07 2008 From: "BJ8 Healeys" To: "'Wayne'" , Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:17:16 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] head gasket Hi, Wayne - I have one. On the copper side is stamped AD890 toward one end, 119 sort of in the middle, and MADE IN ENGLAND toward the other end. The blue and white striped package says "Payen CD891 for BMC cars". Steve Byers HBJ8L/36666 BJ8 Registry Havelock, NC USA -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 11:28 AM To: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: [Healeys] head gasket Hi, Does anyone have a real Payen head gasket set. I am curious what markings are on the head gasket. I have a set in the common blue and white stripe packing but it does not say Payen anywhere on the package or the head gasket. I have always seen the Payen label with the list of the gaskets that are included. Trying to make sure I don't have after market junk. Thanks Wayne _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 17:22:03 2008 From: Peter Dzwig To: andy pole , Healey Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:22:26 +0100 Subject: [Healeys] [Fwd: Re: what is happening to the HEALEY list?????] Re-send...problems with ISP. Peter Dzwig -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [Healeys] what is happening to the HEALEY list????? Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:54:50 +0100 From: Peter Dzwig Reply-To: pdzwig@summaventures.com Organisation: Summa Ventures Ltd To: andy pole , Healey References: Andy, there's nothing wrong with being in your fifties - no really!! ;-) but I sympathize completely with you about AHCUK and Revcounter. I made an attempt to get things sorted a few years ago and get rid of those ghastly photos and one or two other things -it would be better if they printed the damn things in focus, sorted the colour and if people took them at high enough res for printing rather than using mobile phones! I know that a few people have offered images down the years to them which they have either rejected or accepted and printed very badly! (Sorry image and print quality is a real gripe of mine). The advertisers are always the same because, well there aren't that many people out there who can provide services for Healeys and classic cars, but there are some notable exceptions who are absent. andy pole wrote: > Sorry Guys (hate to get drawn into this, but there are people outside the > USA!!!) Agree!! and while the majority of this list is naturally US-oriented people do sometimes need to bear it in mind. > I'm sorry that the newletter failed, both for your sake and because, if we don't get people younger than us (I speak for those around my age) involved then all our Healeys, all the wonderful driving that they provide and the reasons why we love them will disappear and in the not too distant future. Peter Dzwig _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 18:15:05 2008 From: John Sims To: Healey List Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:15:44 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] List goodies Last January I had a major computer crash so severe that I had to buy a new one and start almost everything from scratch. (No comments please - I know better to backup but got cocky) Anyway, I started to track the Healey list responders by adding them to my new address list and, after a little less than three months, I have counted 213 Healites that have contributed to the list. I personally know of a lot of other "lurkers" but I think that it is really amazing that there are so many guys and gals out there who wish to contribute frequently. John Sims, BN6 Aberdeen, NJ www.healey6.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 19:00:16 2008 From: "T W" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:00:41 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Color poll please (SOT, Jag) I had a look at the colors in the auto color library, and the 64-67 BMC colors looked strange.. Old English White, WT-3, looks like it's sort of a beige color. British Racing Green GN-25 looks almost black. Have the original chips yellowed with age, is my monitor going, or am I just getting old? - tom On Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 10:44 AM, Curt/Nancy Arndt wrote: > Hi All, > > With all of this discussion on original paint colors I though that I'd let > every one in on one of my secrets to proper paint color matching. > > Here in San Diego we have a local shop that has most of the original paint > chips for our cars. A good friend that restores Jaguars has used this > resource for years and rarely has a problem getting original paint for > Jaguars, Austin Healeys, Aston Martins MGs, etc. > > Auto Color Library - http://www.tcpglobal.com/autocolorlibrary/ > > Go to the center of the page labled: > AutoColorLibrary Automotive Paint Color Selection Guide Step 1 - Choose > your > Vehicle make from the drop down menuSelect European on the drop down tab > and > go to Austin Healey /MG and select the year desired. > > You can then see the original paint chips for the color you're looking > for. > > We used this recently to paint a friends BJ8 in Golden Beige Metallic. > I've > had a number of discussions on this color with fellow member of the > Concours > Committee, John Hodgman, who is the resident expert. GBM is a much > lighter > color that Jaguar Opalescent Sand and in the sunlight it has a distinctive > pinkish tinge to it. According to John, the original GBM paint faded to a > slightly darker shade within several years from new and as such it's hard > to > match from original paint on the car, even in areas that are protected > from > the sun. > > On the Auto Color Library site we found BG-19, Golden Beige Met. listed > under the1968 color chips. > > Check out 1955 page 11 and you'll see three colors listed for the Austin > Healey 100 for Healey Blue; Blue Iridescent, Ice Blue and Ice Blue > Iridescent. Very interesting! > > Enjoy. > > Cheers, > > Curt Arndt > Carlsbad, CA > '55 BN1, '60 AN5 :{), '72 RWA Midget, '06 Mini Cooper S _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 19:19:05 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "T W" , Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:15:44 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Color poll please (SOT, Jag) Tom, Remember you're looking at something that's been reproduced and it's against a white background. Of course WT-3 is going to look quite beige and for 1967, the BRG should be GN-29 not GN-25. That said, GN-29 is again quite dark against a white background. GN-25 (approx 1963 only) should be a little lighter. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "T W" To: Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 8:00 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Color poll please (SOT, Jag) >I had a look at the colors in the auto color library, and the 64-67 BMC > colors looked strange.. Old English White, WT-3, looks like it's sort of > a > beige color. British Racing Green GN-25 looks almost black. Have the > original chips yellowed with age, is my monitor going, or am I just > getting > old? > > - tom > > > On Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 10:44 AM, Curt/Nancy Arndt > wrote: > >> Hi All, >> >> With all of this discussion on original paint colors I though that I'd >> let >> every one in on one of my secrets to proper paint color matching. >> >> Here in San Diego we have a local shop that has most of the original >> paint >> chips for our cars. A good friend that restores Jaguars has used this >> resource for years and rarely has a problem getting original paint for >> Jaguars, Austin Healeys, Aston Martins MGs, etc. >> >> Auto Color Library - http://www.tcpglobal.com/autocolorlibrary/ >> >> Go to the center of the page labled: >> AutoColorLibrary Automotive Paint Color Selection Guide Step 1 - Choose >> your >> Vehicle make from the drop down menuSelect European on the drop down tab >> and >> go to Austin Healey /MG and select the year desired. >> >> You can then see the original paint chips for the color you're looking >> for. >> >> We used this recently to paint a friends BJ8 in Golden Beige Metallic. >> I've >> had a number of discussions on this color with fellow member of the >> Concours >> Committee, John Hodgman, who is the resident expert. GBM is a much >> lighter >> color that Jaguar Opalescent Sand and in the sunlight it has a >> distinctive >> pinkish tinge to it. According to John, the original GBM paint faded to >> a >> slightly darker shade within several years from new and as such it's hard >> to >> match from original paint on the car, even in areas that are protected >> from >> the sun. >> >> On the Auto Color Library site we found BG-19, Golden Beige Met. listed >> under the1968 color chips. >> >> Check out 1955 page 11 and you'll see three colors listed for the Austin >> Healey 100 for Healey Blue; Blue Iridescent, Ice Blue and Ice Blue >> Iridescent. Very interesting! >> >> Enjoy. >> >> Cheers, >> >> Curt Arndt >> Carlsbad, CA >> '55 BN1, '60 AN5 :{), '72 RWA Midget, '06 Mini Cooper S > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 19:29:30 2008 From: Randy Hicks To: "Mr. Finespanner" Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:28:37 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] engine paint Thanks for the explanation Doug. It makes sense to me now. And Thanks for going through the exercise of trying to preserve the correct colors. Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M@gmail.com On Apr 13, 2008, at 1:53 PM, Mr. Finespanner wrote: > Randy, > The shade of engine green varied considerably over the years. > Consistency of the motor color was not as much of a priority as > that of the body colors. However, the shades offered by today's > suppliers have all been towards the lighter end of the scale. The > Hirsch paint has been the closest of those available and the Wal- > Moss, in my opinion, has always been way too light. If you ever > bought motor paint from Hemphill's Healey Haven you got Johnson > outboard engine green with the label torn off. I wanted to preserve > the richer darker shade as I am used to seeing it on original bits. > The bellhousing I took in for computer matching was from a center > shift gearbox that had original darker motor green on it. I sent cans > out to a bunch of people I consider authorities, in that they have > been > playing with Healeys long enough to remember the original shade of > darker green, and had uniformly positive feedback as to the color > match. Roger Moment said that it was an exact match to the early > 100 motor green, but the shade-donor bellhousing was from a BJ8. > > So I guess I'm not saying this is the "correct" shade for any > particular > year or model; I don't believe that's even possible given the > variations > in tone that could occur on a frequent basis. What I am saying is > that > the 18G paint is as truly authentic a reproduction of the original > darker > green as modern computer color matching can render, and I'll let it go > at that. It also looks really great on a motor. It looks more > like a piece > of machinery and less like an after dinner breath mint. > > regards, > Doug, 18G _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 20:12:33 2008 From: "Herbert Miller" To: "'Mr. Finespanner'" , "'Randy Hicks'" Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:12:57 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] engine paint --===============0723998755== Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1250" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit What is Wal- Moss? I never heard of this company. Herb -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+hgmiller3=qwest.net@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+hgmiller3=qwest.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mr. Finespanner Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 12:54 PM To: Randy Hicks Cc: healeys@autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Healeys] engine paint Randy, The shade of engine green varied considerably over the years. Consistency of the motor color was not as much of a priority as that of the body colors. However, the shades offered by today's suppliers have all been towards the lighter end of the scale. The Hirsch paint has been the closest of those available and the Wal- Moss, in my opinion, has always been way too light. If you ever bought motor paint from Hemphill's Healey Haven you got Johnson outboard engine green with the label torn off. I wanted to preserve the richer darker shade as I am used to seeing it on original bits. The bellhousing I took in for computer matching was from a center shift gearbox that had original darker motor green on it. I sent cans out to a bunch of people I consider authorities, in that they have been playing with Healeys long enough to remember the original shade of darker green, and had uniformly positive feedback as to the color match. Roger Moment said that it was an exact match to the early 100 motor green, but the shade-donor bellhousing was from a BJ8. So I guess I'm not saying this is the "correct" shade for any particular year or model; I don't believe that's even possible given the variations in tone that could occur on a frequent basis. What I am saying is that the 18G paint is as truly authentic a reproduction of the original darker green as modern computer color matching can render, and I'll let it go at that. It also looks really great on a motor. It looks more like a piece of machinery and less like an after dinner breath mint. regards, Doug, 18G ----- Original Message ----- From: Randy Hicks To: Mr. Finespanner Cc: dougnewton@sbcglobal.net ; healeys@autox.team.net Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 9:16 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] engine paint Doug, are you saying that this is the correct color for what cars/ models? My very original BJ8 has a different engine color/shade than my very original BN7. Were the 100s originally as dark a color as the BJ8? I always thought the 100s were much lighter. Randy Randy Hicks '56 100M '62 BN7 MkII '65 BJ8 '53 MGTD Healey100M@gmail.com Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as hgmiller3@qwest.net http://www.team.net/archive -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.15/728 - Release Date: 3/20/2007 8:07 AM -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.15/728 - Release Date: 3/20/2007 8:07 AM --===============0723998755== Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive --===============0723998755==-- From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 20:34:53 2008 From: To: healey help Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:35:18 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] engine paint They are a company associated with Moss-Mart! Bill BJ7 > From: hgmiller3@qwest.net> To: mrfinespanner@earthlink.net; Healey100M@gmail.com> Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:12:57 -0500> CC: healeys@autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Healeys] engine paint> > What is Wal- Moss? I never heard of this company.> > Herb > > _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 21:36:15 2008 From: Norman Nock To: Randy Hicks Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:36:43 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Healeys] paint Austin Healey Randy Hicks Geoff. Healey told me .." When we ran out of paint we ordered it from any supplier who had a 55 gallon drum in stock , so Healey colours are not ALL THE SAME " Hope this answers your question about correct colours ... Norma Nock --- Randy Hicks wrote: > Thanks for the explanation Doug. It makes sense to > me now. > > And Thanks for going through the exercise of trying > to preserve the > correct colors. > > Randy > > Randy Hicks > '56 100M > '62 BN7 MkII > '65 BJ8 > '53 MGTD > Healey100M@gmail.com > > > > On Apr 13, 2008, at 1:53 PM, Mr. Finespanner wrote: > > Randy, > > The shade of engine green varied considerably over > the years. > > Consistency of the motor color was not as much of > a priority as > > that of the body colors. However, the shades > offered by today's > > suppliers have all been towards the lighter end of > the scale. The > > Hirsch paint has been the closest of those > available and the Wal- > > Moss, in my opinion, has always been way too > light. If you ever > > bought motor paint from Hemphill's Healey Haven > you got Johnson > > outboard engine green with the label torn off. I > wanted to preserve > > the richer darker shade as I am used to seeing it > on original bits. > > The bellhousing I took in for computer matching > was from a center > > shift gearbox that had original darker motor green > on it. I sent cans > > out to a bunch of people I consider authorities, > in that they have > > been > > playing with Healeys long enough to remember the > original shade of > > darker green, and had uniformly positive feedback > as to the color > > match. Roger Moment said that it was an exact > match to the early > > 100 motor green, but the shade-donor bellhousing > was from a BJ8. > > > > So I guess I'm not saying this is the "correct" > shade for any > > particular > > year or model; I don't believe that's even > possible given the > > variations > > in tone that could occur on a frequent basis. > What I am saying is > > that > > the 18G paint is as truly authentic a reproduction > of the original > > darker > > green as modern computer color matching can > render, and I'll let it go > > at that. It also looks really great on a motor. > It looks more > > like a piece > > of machinery and less like an after dinner breath > mint. > > > > regards, > > Doug, 18G > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as sjnnock@sbcglobal.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Sun Apr 13 21:53:35 2008 From: "Freese, Ken" To: "healeys" Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:53:57 -0700 Subject: [Healeys] 3000 distributor how can I install a early 3000 diestributor into a BJ8 temporarily? Is having the tower enough? Ken Freese BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 14 06:36:20 2008 From: Larry Varley To: Healey list Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:34:29 +1000 Subject: [Healeys] Fifi and the Healey Hi Guys, just a little something to keep you all warm tonight. http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/Fifiandthehealey.jpg Cheers Larry Varley _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 14 07:47:48 2008 From: "Dave Porter" To: , "'Healey list'" Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:48:05 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fifi and the Healey --===============1116401300== Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1250" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit ...the best Healey picture from this list to date.. frogeye@porterscustom.com Porter Customs Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 505-352-1378 1954 BN2 Porter Custom Bicycles www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Larry Varley Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 5:34 AM To: Healey list Subject: [Healeys] Fifi and the Healey Hi Guys, just a little something to keep you all warm tonight. http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/Fifiandthehealey.jpg Cheers Larry Varley Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as frogeye@porterscustom.com http://www.team.net/archive No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.13/1375 - Release Date: 4/12/2008 11:32 AM Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.13/1375 - Release Date: 4/12/2008 11:32 AM --===============1116401300== Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive --===============1116401300==-- From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 14 08:22:29 2008 From: "Alan Seigrist" To: varley@cosmos.net.au Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:22:45 +0800 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fifi and the Healey Before I comment, I have to ask if you are related in any way whatsoever to Fifi... On Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 7:34 PM, Larry Varley wrote: > Hi Guys, just a little something to keep you all warm tonight. > http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/Fifiandthehealey.jpg > Cheers > Larry Varley _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 14 08:45:33 2008 From: "Bob Johnson" To: "Healeys" Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:46:03 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] paint Austin Healey So, a rose by any other name is still a rose and for Healeys BRG in any shade is still BRG. Or OEW or Healey Blue or MGB or... So much for "correct". What does this do for concours guidelines? Bob Johnson BJ8 that is some shade of BRG > Geoff. Healey told me .." When we ran out of paint > we ordered it from any supplier who had a 55 gallon > drum in stock , so Healey colours are not ALL THE SAME > " Hope this answers your question about correct > colours ... Norma Nock _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 14 09:22:17 2008 From: "Jody Kerr" To: varley@cosmos.net.au Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:17:59 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fifi and the Healey I checked all my books and couldn't find Fifi as a factory component. Was she added by the dealer? Can I order one from Moss? Somehow, that's one non-original option that I don't think would get marked down by the judges. (*grin*) Jody On Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 4:34 AM, Larry Varley wrote: > Hi Guys, just a little something to keep you all warm tonight. > http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/Fifiandthehealey.jpg > Cheers > Larry Varley > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as jodyfkerr@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1959 Studebaker Lark VII Hot Rod 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." --Douglas Adams _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 14 09:50:07 2008 From: Quentin Schweninger To: Jody Kerr , Healey Mail List Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:50:31 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fifi and the Healey Jody, If I remember correctly these " Options" became standard. Once you got the car out of the dealership. On Apr 14, 2008, at 10:17 AM, Jody Kerr wrote: > I checked all my books and couldn't find Fifi as a factory component. > > Was she added by the dealer? Can I order one from Moss? > > Somehow, that's one non-original option that I don't think would get > marked down by the judges. > > (*grin*) > Jody > > On Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 4:34 AM, Larry Varley > wrote: >> Hi Guys, just a little something to keep you all warm tonight. >> http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/Fifiandthehealey.jpg >> Cheers >> Larry Varley >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys@autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as jodyfkerr@gmail.com >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >> > > > > -- > http://www.theymightberacing.com/ > 1953 Studebaker Champion > 1959 Studebaker Lark VII Hot Rod > 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) > 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) > 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) > > "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn > from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent > disinclination to do so." > --Douglas Adams > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as quenty@ntelos.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 14 10:31:55 2008 From: "Rich C" To: "Bob Johnson" , "Healeys" Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:28:33 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] paint Austin Healey Bob, No, No, NO...I believe this thread Norman Nock wrote about below is regarding the engine paint, not the exterior paint. Not to say that some of the exterior paint shades didn't vary over time, so what we Concours judges allow is "a reasonable attempt at accuracy". If it's obviously too far off, apprpriate deductions may occur, but if it's pretty close, no deductions. Rich Chrysler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Johnson" To: "Healeys" Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 9:46 AM Subject: Re: [Healeys] paint Austin Healey > So, a rose by any other name is still a rose and for Healeys BRG in any > shade is still BRG. Or OEW or Healey Blue or MGB or... > So much for "correct". What does this do for concours guidelines? > > Bob Johnson > BJ8 that is some shade of BRG > >> Geoff. Healey told me .." When we ran out of paint >> we ordered it from any supplier who had a 55 gallon >> drum in stock , so Healey colours are not ALL THE SAME >> " Hope this answers your question about correct >> colours ... Norma Nock > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richchrysler@quickclic.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 14 10:55:28 2008 From: "Richard Ewald" To: varley@cosmos.net.au Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:54:57 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fifi and the Healey Nice piece of machinery Oh and the car ain't bad either. On Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 4:34 AM, Larry Varley wrote: > Hi Guys, just a little something to keep you all warm tonight. > http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/Fifiandthehealey.jpg > Cheers > Larry Varley > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as richard.ewald@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 14 11:05:03 2008 From: Quentin Schweninger To: Healey Mail List Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:05:30 -0400 Subject: [Healeys] test test _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 14 11:09:14 2008 From: "Rich C" To: Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:05:53 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fifi and the Healey Larry, Okay Larry, what's the story here? I recognize that it's got to be your Hundred. A beautiful girl in a beautiful car. Wow on both counts. Rich Chrysler > On Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 4:34 AM, Larry Varley > wrote: > >> Hi Guys, just a little something to keep you all warm tonight. >> http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/Fifiandthehealey.jpg >> Cheers >> Larry Varley _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 14 11:14:34 2008 From: Healeyguy To: "Healey list" Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:14:19 -1000 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fifi and the Healey I noticed the overdrive is on..... Aloha Perry In a message dated 04/14/08 01:37:42 Hawaiian Standard Time, varley@cosmos.net.au writes: Hi Guys, just a little something to keep you all warm tonight. http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/Fifiandthehealey.jpg Cheers Larry Varley _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as healeyguy@aol.com http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 14 11:33:24 2008 From: Jim Culp To: Healey list Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:33:46 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fifi and the Healey They're optional, veeeeeery expensive and come with matching baggage;) Jody Kerr wrote: I checked all my books and couldn't find Fifi as a factory component. Was she added by the dealer? Can I order one from Moss? Somehow, that's one non-original option that I don't think would get marked down by the judges. (*grin*) Jody On Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 4:34 AM, Larry Varley wrote: > Hi Guys, just a little something to keep you all warm tonight. > http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/Fifiandthehealey.jpg > Cheers > Larry Varley > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as jodyfkerr@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1959 Studebaker Lark VII Hot Rod 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." --Douglas Adams Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as jculpjr@yahoo.com http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 14 11:34:21 2008 From: "Rob" To: "Healey List" Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:34:18 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Camber Alignment Hi Everyone I have just replaced a king pin and want to check the camber alignment. In the manual it says aprox 1 deg out at top and the car must be unladen to check. Does this mean the car is up on Jacks or can I just raise the wheel under the wishbone on each wheel. Bob Slater 1963 BJ7 ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Michael Gladwin" ; "Healey List" Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 1:40 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Filters > Michael, > > Consider a spin on adapter and use K&N HP-2009 oil filters. > > You'll be happy and these filters have the flo-back device improving over > the original design. > > Cheers! > It's off to the races at Sear's Point for the weekend > wheeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!! > > Tracy > > > ---- Michael Gladwin wrote: >> Gents: >> I there a cross-over, modern, commercial filter insert for >> the original design on a BT7? Could not find this in the archives. >> Thanks >> Mike >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys@autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as bighealey@charter.net >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bj7healey@gto.net > > http://www.team.net/archive > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.5/1359 - Release Date: 4/4/2008 > 8:23 AM _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 14 11:41:03 2008 From: "Jody Kerr" To: "Jim Culp" Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:41:28 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fifi and the Healey ROFL. Now thats funny! On Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 9:33 AM, Jim Culp wrote: > They're optional, veeeeeery expensive and come with matching baggage;) > > Jody Kerr wrote: I checked all my books and couldn't find Fifi as a factory component. > > Was she added by the dealer? Can I order one from Moss? > > Somehow, that's one non-original option that I don't think would get > marked down by the judges. > > (*grin*) > Jody > > On Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 4:34 AM, Larry Varley wrote: > > Hi Guys, just a little something to keep you all warm tonight. > > http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/Fifiandthehealey.jpg > > Cheers > > Larry Varley > > _______________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > Healeys@autox.team.net > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > > > You are subscribed as jodyfkerr@gmail.com > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > > > > > > -- > http://www.theymightberacing.com/ > 1953 Studebaker Champion > 1959 Studebaker Lark VII Hot Rod > 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) > 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) > 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) > > "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn > from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent > disinclination to do so." > --Douglas Adams > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as jculpjr@yahoo.com > > > http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as jodyfkerr@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1959 Studebaker Lark VII Hot Rod 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." --Douglas Adams _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 14 11:41:34 2008 From: "Michael Salter" To: "'Rob'" , "'Healey List'" Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:41:14 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Camber Alignment Hi Bob, To measure the camber, or any other alignment setting, the car must be in its normal ride condition. i.e. the car should be sitting on its wheels on a flat surface with a normal load. You will get quite a bit of negative camber if you make the measurements with the car up on jacks. Michael Salter 100 (1953) AHX12 (1953) Bugeye (1961) http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/ -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+msalter=precisionsportscar.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Rob Sent: April 14, 2008 12:34 PM To: Healey List Subject: Re: [Healeys] Healey Camber Alignment Hi Everyone I have just replaced a king pin and want to check the camber alignment. In the manual it says aprox 1 deg out at top and the car must be unladen to check. Does this mean the car is up on Jacks or can I just raise the wheel under the wishbone on each wheel. Bob Slater 1963 BJ7 ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Michael Gladwin" ; "Healey List" Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 1:40 PM Subject: Re: [Healeys] Filters > Michael, > > Consider a spin on adapter and use K&N HP-2009 oil filters. > > You'll be happy and these filters have the flo-back device improving over > the original design. > > Cheers! > It's off to the races at Sear's Point for the weekend > wheeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!! > > Tracy > > > ---- Michael Gladwin wrote: >> Gents: >> I there a cross-over, modern, commercial filter insert for >> the original design on a BT7? Could not find this in the archives. >> Thanks >> Mike >> _______________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> Healeys@autox.team.net >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys >> >> You are subscribed as bighealey@charter.net >> >> http://www.team.net/archive > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as bj7healey@gto.net > > http://www.team.net/archive > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.5/1359 - Release Date: 4/4/2008 > 8:23 AM Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys You are subscribed as msalter@precisionsportscar.com http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 14 12:20:31 2008 From: "Ronald A. Fine" To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:20:59 -0700 (GMT-07:00) Subject: [Healeys] Jensen Healey 4 sale If there is anyone looking to buy a Jensen-Healey I saw one for sale this morning in West Los Angeles. 1974 Looks OK but definitely needs restoration. Owner says the engine and transmission are in good shape and were rebuild 8 years ago. Body has some rust showing but I didn't really examine it that closely. Needs new interior, top and painting. Owner can be reached at 310-689-6594 That's all I know. Ron Fine _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 14 12:30:57 2008 From: "Bob Johnson" To: "Healeys" Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:31:22 -0400 Subject: Re: [Healeys] paint Austin Healey If it is engine paint, then that would be better. Bob Johnson BJ8 > No, No, NO...I believe this thread Norman Nock wrote about below is > regarding the engine paint, not the exterior paint. > > Not to say that some of the exterior paint shades didn't vary over time, > so what we Concours judges allow is "a reasonable attempt at accuracy". >> So, a rose by any other name is still a rose and for Healeys BRG in any >> shade is still BRG. Or OEW or Healey Blue or MGB or... >> So much for "correct". What does this do for concours guidelines? >> >> Bob Johnson >> BJ8 that is some shade of BRG >> >>> Geoff. Healey told me .." When we ran out of paint >>> we ordered it from any supplier who had a 55 gallon >>> drum in stock , so Healey colours are not ALL THE SAME >>> " Hope this answers your question about correct >>> colours ... Norma Nock _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 14 13:18:57 2008 From: MBran89793@aol.com To: Healeyguy@aol.com, healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:19:08 EDT Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fifi and the Healey (I noticed the overdrive is on.)... Aloha Perry I just hope he doesn't forget and put it in REVERSE. Marion **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolcmp00300000002850) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 14 14:00:20 2008 From: To: Jody Kerr Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:00:23 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fifi and the Healey "Was she added by the dealer? Can I order one from Moss?" I tried to order a repro Fifi from Moss and this is what they sent me: http://media.damnfunnypictures.com/dfp/ugly_train_girl_04.jpg When I called to complain they said that all there parts were subject to a throrough QC process and this one had worked when they installed it, when I asked the customer service rep if he would like to take another look he paused and replied "I wouldn't really care to" Genuine Fifis do come up on the market now and then, but as with most things price is dependent upon age and condition, and don't be fooled by glossy good looks as many times good cosmetics can hide an expensive to maintain body. Greg Lemon _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 14 14:11:54 2008 From: Editorgary@aol.com To: healeys@autox.team.net Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:12:16 EDT Subject: [Healeys] Healey Color Shades In a message dated 4/14/08 9:10:46 AM, healeys-request@autox.team.net writes: > So, a rose by any other name is still a rose and for Healeys BRG in any > shade is still BRG. Or OEW or Healey Blue or MGB or... > So much for "correct". What does this do for concours guidelines? > > Bob Johnson > BJ8 that is some shade of BRG > > > Geoff. Healey told me .." When we ran out of paint > > we ordered it from any supplier who had a 55 gallon > > drum in stock , so Healey colours are not ALL THE SAME > > " Hope this answers your question about correct > > colours ... Norma Nock > I've often heard this statement attributed to Geoff, and have no doubt that he might have said it, but it is worth keeping in mind that the "we" he refers to, which I assume means the Donald Healey Motor Company at Warwick didn't paint cars during the production process. They were painted at Jensen's and, though one can wonder about their quality control, one can assume that the ICI paints Jensens used were pretty much mixed to the same formula. On the other hand, the engines were painted at the engine factory, and judging by the quality of that paint, the only intention was to keep them from rusting while they sat on the loading dock waiting to be trucked over to the assembly line at Longbridge or Abingdon. It wouldn't be surprising to hear that the engine paint was stretched when necessary by mixing in white paint, since those colors weren't really intended to be a cosmetic part of the car. As a result, in judging cars, the Concours Committee doesn't worry as much about the correct shade of engine paint as they do about the correct shade of body colors. Cheers Gary ************** It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolcmp00300000002850) _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 14 14:22:49 2008 From: "E.A. Driver" To: glemon@neb.rr.com Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:23:16 -0600 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fifi and the Healey Well Greg drag queens are for some but not all of us ;-) Regards Ed Saskatoon glemon@neb.rr.com wrote: > "Was she added by the dealer? Can I order one from Moss?" > > I tried to order a repro Fifi from Moss and this is what they sent me: > > http://media.damnfunnypictures.com/dfp/ugly_train_girl_04.jpg > > When I called to complain they said that all there parts were subject to a throrough QC process and this one had worked when they installed it, when I asked the customer service rep if he would like to take another look he paused and replied "I wouldn't really care to" > > Genuine Fifis do come up on the market now and then, but as with most things price is dependent upon age and condition, and don't be fooled by glossy good looks as many times good cosmetics can hide an expensive to maintain body. > > Greg Lemon > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as edriver@sasktel.net > > http://www.team.net/archive _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 14 14:23:50 2008 From: Peter C To: Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:24:09 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fifi and the Healey This would be an instance of NOS not being desireable? ========= At 02:00 PM 4/14/2008, glemon@neb.rr.com wrote: > "Was she added by the dealer? Can I order one from Moss?" > >I tried to order a repro Fifi from Moss and this is what they sent me: > >http://media.damnfunnypictures.com/dfp/ugly_train_girl_04.jpg > >When I called to complain they said that all there parts were >subject to a throrough QC process and this one had worked when they >installed it, when I asked the customer service rep if he would like >to take another look he paused and replied "I wouldn't really care to" > >Genuine Fifis do come up on the market now and then, but as with >most things price is dependent upon age and condition, and don't be >fooled by glossy good looks as many times good cosmetics can hide an >expensive to maintain body. > >Greg Lemon _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 14 14:27:39 2008 From: "Jody Kerr" To: "Ronald A. Fine" Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:28:06 -0700 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Jensen Healey 4 sale Ron, Did you catch the asking price? Vin#? Jody On Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 10:20 AM, Ronald A. Fine wrote: > If there is anyone looking to buy a Jensen-Healey I saw one for sale this morning in West Los Angeles. 1974 Looks OK but definitely needs restoration. Owner says the engine and transmission are in good shape and were rebuild 8 years ago. Body has some rust showing but I didn't really examine it that closely. Needs new interior, top and painting. Owner can be reached at 310-689-6594 > That's all I know. > Ron Fine > _______________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Healeys@autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys > > You are subscribed as jodyfkerr@gmail.com > > http://www.team.net/archive > -- http://www.theymightberacing.com/ 1953 Studebaker Champion 1959 Studebaker Lark VII Hot Rod 1960 Austin Healey 3000 (BT7L/5479) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (14291) 1974 Jensen Healey MKII (18854) "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." --Douglas Adams _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys http://www.team.net/archive From healeys-bounces+mharc=autox.team.net@autox.team.net Mon Apr 14 14:37:47 2008 From: "Randy Dickson" To: "'E.A. Driver'" , Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:37:57 -0500 Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fifi and the Healey Greg, I think that the tow rope in the boot of the Healey could double as dental floss for the ugly-train-girl. Randy Healey Archaeologist 63 BJ7 Healeyarchaeology.blogspot.com -----Original Message----- From: healeys-bounces+rdickson=midwestarchaeology.com@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces+rdickson=midwestarchaeology.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of E.A. Driver Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 2:23 PM To: glemon@neb.rr.com Cc: Healey list Subject: Re: [Healeys] Fifi and th