I've bought an Austin Healey 1963 3000 that was in an accident a while back. Car was advertized as full restoration project. The person I bought the car from stripped just about every part he could for another Healey he was restoring. No chassis number. The car I bought was basically the body(on frame), seats, windscreen(broken) and grille. No engine,gearbox, suspension etc.
I've had the body panel beaten and spray painted(attached images).
I have been searching for an Engine, gearbox and other parts here in South Africa without any success. I can not find a engine, gearbox or suspension for my Healey. Importing these parts will cost a fortune unfortunately which I can not afford.
Another Healey owner suggested the following and I have no Idea if this would work.
He suggested buying an Austin Westminster A110 and using it's suspension, diff, gearbox and engine for my Healey, since its the same parts.
So my question to anyone would be - Is this true, will this work?
I found a guy selling his 1965 Austin Westminster A110 in perfect running condition and low mileage on the clock(body is rusted and worn). The A110's are also quite scarce cars to find in this condition so I don't want to miss this opportunity.(see images)
If I buy this car, will I be able to use its suspension/chassis, diff, engine and gearbox for my Healey?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
I've had the body panel beaten and spray painted(attached images).
I have been searching for an Engine, gearbox and other parts here in South Africa without any success. I can not find a engine, gearbox or suspension for my Healey. Importing these parts will cost a fortune unfortunately which I can not afford.
Another Healey owner suggested the following and I have no Idea if this would work.
He suggested buying an Austin Westminster A110 and using it's suspension, diff, gearbox and engine for my Healey, since its the same parts.
So my question to anyone would be - Is this true, will this work?
I found a guy selling his 1965 Austin Westminster A110 in perfect running condition and low mileage on the clock(body is rusted and worn). The A110's are also quite scarce cars to find in this condition so I don't want to miss this opportunity.(see images)
If I buy this car, will I be able to use its suspension/chassis, diff, engine and gearbox for my Healey?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.