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1961-1962 Sprite, What chasis and Frame?

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I recently purchased a 1962 Austin Healey Sprite in various parts and state of repair. I am confused regarding what chasis and body parts to buy to restore the vehicle. The ID number is HAN6L-13767. By my research it is an early 1962 model. The chasis in my garage resembles that of a Frogeye in that it has LH & RH floor pans, frame strengthners and other items that I can't find in parts catalogs showing a 1962 AH Sprite. I would like to know if in 1961-1972 there are cross-over models that contain components of the Frogeye and more conventional square body Sprites so I feel more confident in ordeering the right parts. Thanks for any assistance you can provide me.
CJ
 
I can confirm the time of your build. My Mk2 was built on 11 December 1961 and is serial number HAN6L-11639. When I did the body work for its restoration I only had to replace the portion of the floor where the pedals are located on the driver's side. All I used was a flat piece of sheet metal so I can't help you the complete floor pans.
 
The floor and frame parts are nearly identical throughout the production of the sprite-midget. There are of course some changes but for the 62, it should be nearly identical to the frogeye. The biggest change was the change to half-eliptic springs with the Mk3 sprite/mk2 midget, but also access holes in the floorpan for the drive shaft and rear boxed section are a minor change. All floor repair sections will fit, though with various degrees of non-originality.
 
Frame strengtheners are on all 1/4 leaf spring cars from Frogeye to somewhere near 1965 when they changed the rear leaf springs.
 
Wasnt this already covered three days ago in the Healey forum?
 
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