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1966 BJ8 "garage find"
Hi everyone,
Just joined this board a few days ago. Last weekend I (with the help of my dad) made a "garage find" of a 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark III. The neglected car was sitting in a dusty corner during the owner's garage sale.
A couple pictures of the car before it was loaded on the trailer to take home.
I'll add more pics as I clean it up.
It has original California black plates (1991 sticker) and barely any rust at all, anywhere. Almost completely original. The only rust is in the rear of the trunk (I mean boot) and it is not cancer, just some surface rust that needs sanding and paint. Turns out the car was originally out in the desert in Palm Springs which explains its solid condition. I found an old log of fuel fillups and maintenance in the glove compartment that covers 1972-1983. I am supposedly the 3rd owner.
It's been interesting cleaning it up the past couple days. Unfortunately there seems to have been a rat infestation in the garage because there were rat nests and crap <u>everywhere</u>. It took me all day to vacuum it and I still don't think I'm done. Filled up half of a jumbo-sized Shopvac.
There was still gas in the tank, which by now is a brown varnish. Inside of tank seems to be in bad shape and there is a bit of rust on the outside as well, so I've removed the tank and will try to get it "reconditioned". That's the first order of business mechanically. No brakes either - almost certainly needs a master cylinder rebuild. Clutch seems to need work too. Engine turns by hand though. Top is shot of course. Interior is not bad but the carpet has been destroyed in some spots by rats. I think seats will clean up surprisingly well.
I don't have an owners manual and have a shop manual on order. Can anyone tell me where the clutch reservoir is? It doesn't share the brake reservoir does it?
Thanks!!
Carl
Hi everyone,
Just joined this board a few days ago. Last weekend I (with the help of my dad) made a "garage find" of a 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mark III. The neglected car was sitting in a dusty corner during the owner's garage sale.
A couple pictures of the car before it was loaded on the trailer to take home.
I'll add more pics as I clean it up.
It has original California black plates (1991 sticker) and barely any rust at all, anywhere. Almost completely original. The only rust is in the rear of the trunk (I mean boot) and it is not cancer, just some surface rust that needs sanding and paint. Turns out the car was originally out in the desert in Palm Springs which explains its solid condition. I found an old log of fuel fillups and maintenance in the glove compartment that covers 1972-1983. I am supposedly the 3rd owner.
It's been interesting cleaning it up the past couple days. Unfortunately there seems to have been a rat infestation in the garage because there were rat nests and crap <u>everywhere</u>. It took me all day to vacuum it and I still don't think I'm done. Filled up half of a jumbo-sized Shopvac.
There was still gas in the tank, which by now is a brown varnish. Inside of tank seems to be in bad shape and there is a bit of rust on the outside as well, so I've removed the tank and will try to get it "reconditioned". That's the first order of business mechanically. No brakes either - almost certainly needs a master cylinder rebuild. Clutch seems to need work too. Engine turns by hand though. Top is shot of course. Interior is not bad but the carpet has been destroyed in some spots by rats. I think seats will clean up surprisingly well.
I don't have an owners manual and have a shop manual on order. Can anyone tell me where the clutch reservoir is? It doesn't share the brake reservoir does it?
Thanks!!
Carl
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