Multipurpose Parts

[Rob Glasgow]

I was watching a TV program tonight, Restoration Garage. They were working on a 1948 Delahaye and found it had a worn out throw-out bearing. Where can you find a replacement part for an old rare French auto? They looked around in their old parts stock pile and found a throw out bearing from an old MG that was a perfect match. In seeing it, I think it’s the same one that our Healeys came with originally. I guess even bespoke cars use whatever parts that are available.

 

[Bob_Spidell]

I once replaced one of my BJ8's propshaft yokes with one made for a Volvo. Unfortunately, the 'old school' parts counter guys that know this kind of thing have gotten pretty rare.

 

[equiprx]

Restoration Garage is my favorite 'reality' car show.
It's the least scripted, most informative and they have worked on the most exotic vehicles.

 

[Scot]

My second gear was toast on my BJ8 a few years back so they replaced it with a laygear from a Jag XKE. Has worked great! At least these were similar in those cars!