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#598689 - 08/06/09 03:50 PM BJ7 Almost completed.....
Johnny Offline

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Jedi Knight

Registered: 12/21/01
Posts: 1354
Loc: St Louis, Missouri, USA
yes

Another AH hits the streets...well almost.

Drove the first 25 miles, now fixing what's broke.
What's different? Well, for one it's a European spec car with locking steering wheel and other not so obvious changes. I'm very proud of this one, and I still have room for both cars. If you've been checking the "classifieds" forums you'll see I'm cleaning out the garage, and attic. Also, this is the first post with my new signature, hope it works.


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Too fast for the slow lane, too slow for the fast lane.

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#598734 - 08/06/09 06:51 PM Re: BJ7 Almost completed..... [Re: Johnny]
mjobrien Offline

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Jedi Trainee

Registered: 02/18/04
Posts: 272
Loc: Tampa, Fl
Very nice - love the color!
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Tampa Bay, Fl.
1955 BN1

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#598749 - 08/06/09 07:29 PM Re: BJ7 Almost completed..... [Re: mjobrien]
Genos2 Offline
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Registered: 02/08/09
Posts: 144
Loc: Spanaway,WA.USA
Really sweet! I thought most exports to Germany&Sweden also had small lock added to outside door handles, had one years ago, may be wrong. They were different than MR3 handles,had no button, just levers, cheers Genos2

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#598757 - 08/06/09 07:48 PM Re: BJ7 Almost completed..... [Re: Johnny]
Lin Offline

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Registered: 04/13/02
Posts: 572
Loc: Harrisonburg, VA
Looks great Johnny!
Congrats.

Lin
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1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast"
1959 AN5 Bugeye

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#598830 - 08/07/09 02:29 AM Re: BJ7 Almost completed..... [Re: Johnny]
BUNDYRUM Offline
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Registered: 12/25/05
Posts: 354
Loc: San Rafael Calif
How sweet it is. Nice job.

bundyrum

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#598856 - 08/07/09 08:18 AM Re: BJ7 Almost completed..... [Re: Genos2]
Johnny Offline

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Jedi Knight

Registered: 12/21/01
Posts: 1354
Loc: St Louis, Missouri, USA
Originally Posted By: Genos2
Really sweet! I thought most exports to Germany&Sweden also had small lock added to outside door handles, had one years ago, may be wrong. They were different than MR3 handles,had no button, just levers, cheers Genos2


The pull handles were standard on the BJ7 Euro spec cars. Maybe the BJ8 PH 1 cars had the locking handles like the 100/6 models. I don't know, these were the existing handles on the car and were in pretty good shape.
Thanks for responding.
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#598857 - 08/07/09 08:22 AM Re: BJ7 Almost completed..... [Re: Lin]
Johnny Offline

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Registered: 12/21/01
Posts: 1354
Loc: St Louis, Missouri, USA
Originally Posted By: Lin
Looks great Johnny!
Congrats.

Lin


Thanks Lin. Looking at your Avatar I'd say the colors are the same. Thought about going "bumperless" whistle but with the St. Louis traffic I changed my mind. I figure any protection is better than none.
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#598873 - 08/07/09 09:10 AM Re: BJ7 Almost completed..... [Re: Johnny]
Shane Offline
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Registered: 06/29/02
Posts: 463
Loc: St. Louis, Missouri
Great, now I'm going to have more competition at the St. Louis car shows... wall

Looks great, John. Hope to see you soon.
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1962 Austin-Healey 3000 BT7 - Mrs. Kensington
2004 Nissan 350Z - Black Betty
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser - unnamed (so far)


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#598879 - 08/07/09 09:27 AM Re: BJ7 Almost completed..... [Re: Johnny]
Cottontop Offline
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Registered: 04/14/04
Posts: 446
Loc: Carrollton, TX
The car looks GREAT, John.

Are you going to have it at Tri-Healey ?

Tim
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#599028 - 08/07/09 07:29 PM Re: BJ7 Almost completed..... [Re: Cottontop]
vette Offline

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Jedi Warrior

Registered: 05/29/02
Posts: 461
Loc: Pa.
Looks great Johnny. Congratulations.
Mine also is a Euro Spec BJ7. Has the same door handles as yours.
Dave C.
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#599042 - 08/07/09 08:21 PM Re: BJ7 Almost completed..... [Re: vette]
AUSMHLY Offline

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Jedi Knight

Registered: 01/14/05
Posts: 1364
Loc: San Leandro, California
Beautiful Johnny. Nice backdrop too.
You have two Healeys now? Double the trouble, double the fun!
Cheers,
Roger
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When I turn my Healey on, she turns me on.
She's my daily driver.

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#599076 - 08/08/09 12:47 AM Re: BJ7 Almost completed..... [Re: Johnny]
TomFromStLouis Offline
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Registered: 08/08/07
Posts: 145
Loc: St. Louis
It looks terrific John. We need more red Healeys in this town.

I hope you bring it to the club soon - I would love to be shown the Euro differences.

I tip my cap to you and all those who restore these babies. The knowledge, patience and craftsmanship that goes into such an effort is inspiring.

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#599098 - 08/08/09 07:25 AM Re: BJ7 Almost completed..... [Re: Cottontop]
Johnny Offline

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Jedi Knight

Registered: 12/21/01
Posts: 1354
Loc: St Louis, Missouri, USA
Originally Posted By: Cottontop
The car looks GREAT, John.

Are you going to have it at Tri-Healey ?

Tim

Not sure if I can make Tri-Healey this year. We are trying to arrange though.
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#599110 - 08/08/09 08:20 AM Re: BJ7 Almost completed..... [Re: Johnny]
stinky60 Offline
Senior Member

Registered: 09/24/05
Posts: 93
Loc: Arizona
Johnny,it is a beautiful Healey, I cant wait till mine is ready almost a rolling frame. That is hard work and dedication, a Healey well presented.

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#599114 - 08/08/09 09:00 AM Re: BJ7 Almost completed..... [Re: Johnny]
HealeyPassion Offline
Jedi Hopeful

Registered: 01/08/09
Posts: 151
Loc: Colorado, USA
Congratulations!!! I can't wait to get my BJ7 on the road again....sounds like a Willie Nelson song. Yours looks beautiful...any more pics?

Happy cruising.

Steve

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