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I just bought my first Healey. I have had a couple of MG's and Triumphs over the years, and dozens of Land Rovers. So the British cars aren't a complete mystery to me.
But I would love a few pointers and ideas on things I need to be on the look out for.
A little About the car: 1960 Bugeye. Interior is missing except for the dash. Which is complete in very good shape. The seats have been redone but never installed in the car. Car was in storage for the last 10 years. Southern California car. So the only rust on the car is a small hole under the drivers feet about 2" maybe. It was painted at some point in the distant past. Paint is still in very good shape. Hood is nice with no rips or wear really. It cranks and idles exceptionally well. Under bonnet it pretty tidy, need a little cleaning up and heater duct replaced. But overall seems pretty solid mechanically.
I would like to rebuild the car into more of a driver then show car. How important on these is it to remain true to stock. Especially in terms of interior. It isn't there and unfortunately I am not super familiar with the Bugeye original interior. Also, any suggestions as to the best source for the interior parts. It seems Moss Motors has most of the interior parts, but I have never dealt with them for this many parts. I have just bought an item or two over the years.
I also am somewhat curious on anyones thoughts on the bumpers/overriders. I do not have those. I have seen cars with and without.
Also I was considering doing the tube shock conversion. it seems like it is simpler and cheaper to maintain. Any thoughts?
Also does anyone have in pictures of the boot space? I have searched a bit, but haven't come up with a direct picture of the interior of the boot.
Oh , and by the way, I picked it up for 4000.00. That seemed to be an outstanding deal. Was it?
I will get some picture up in a few days.Because, as we all know, a post with out pictures is worthless
Thanks in advance for any advice.
But I would love a few pointers and ideas on things I need to be on the look out for.
A little About the car: 1960 Bugeye. Interior is missing except for the dash. Which is complete in very good shape. The seats have been redone but never installed in the car. Car was in storage for the last 10 years. Southern California car. So the only rust on the car is a small hole under the drivers feet about 2" maybe. It was painted at some point in the distant past. Paint is still in very good shape. Hood is nice with no rips or wear really. It cranks and idles exceptionally well. Under bonnet it pretty tidy, need a little cleaning up and heater duct replaced. But overall seems pretty solid mechanically.
I would like to rebuild the car into more of a driver then show car. How important on these is it to remain true to stock. Especially in terms of interior. It isn't there and unfortunately I am not super familiar with the Bugeye original interior. Also, any suggestions as to the best source for the interior parts. It seems Moss Motors has most of the interior parts, but I have never dealt with them for this many parts. I have just bought an item or two over the years.
I also am somewhat curious on anyones thoughts on the bumpers/overriders. I do not have those. I have seen cars with and without.
Also I was considering doing the tube shock conversion. it seems like it is simpler and cheaper to maintain. Any thoughts?
Also does anyone have in pictures of the boot space? I have searched a bit, but haven't come up with a direct picture of the interior of the boot.
Oh , and by the way, I picked it up for 4000.00. That seemed to be an outstanding deal. Was it?
I will get some picture up in a few days.Because, as we all know, a post with out pictures is worthless
Thanks in advance for any advice.
) As Paul said, you'll get more responses in the Spridgets section. $4,000 for a rust-free bugeye is quite a deal, congrats. Spridget people are not as generally bothered by modifications to the cars, although bugeye owners can be a little bit more originality fans. The bugeye is really a very simple car, and I'd really be happy with returning the interior to stock rather than doing a lot of modifications that might look out of place. It's been a while since I did my interior, so check on the Spridget forum to see who is selling the best interiors these days. The boot is really simple. Nothing back there but a hardura mat on the floor and a couple of cardboard panels. Here's a pic: 
