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My car was restored in the late 80's by the previous owner who replaced the fenders with either fiberglass or aluminum ones. One collector/dealer told me it should not have a big impact on the price range I am seeking, in the low 20's,and that many of the body restorations done in the 80's were done with these types of material. It is a great driver with everything done mechanically possible within the last 5,000 miles and looks very good. Could I please have some input on this?
 
HI LangeLoth,The addition of FG parts to the car definitely will impact the cars value. However, if the parts are aluminum the impact on value probably will not occur,as amatter of fact under the right circumstances it might enhance its value--FWIW---Keoke
 
hi,its anthony,ive owened several models of a.h.from 100-3000,all bought used,never ever did i come across fiberglass parts!thats not to say its a bad thing,as long as you dont try to sell it to a [barrett jackson]numbers matching annal retentive dont ever drive the thing outside your garage type, if i was looking for another healy,and came across yours id buy it if it wasnt totaly discusting but i would use the fiberglass parts as a bargaining point,and honestly try to pay less.hay you could try to register it as a corvette, only kidding!i bought cars with no motors,trans,fenders etc,its all the matter of what one wants,ever buy a car, get it home,and two days latter wonder what in the easter bunnys sake prompted you to buy it?well i have.cars my son are like woman,no matter how old terrible, banged up, road tired they are,we can only see them for what they once were and should be,or could be,heck ive been married three ya count em 3 times,and have owned 13 healys, might tell me something.if your car is a good one,youll probably be able to sell it.better yet,keep it.
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Anthony,
Thanks for the info. I believe the shroud is also not steel. Did any of the original BJ7's come from the factory with any aluminum panles on the exterior, since mine does appear to be metal but not steel.
Langeloth
 
Langeloth, my first Healey was resored by John Chatham some 30 years ago, there was a choice if I recall, new fibreglass or second hand steel, I chose fibreglass panels for the front, that was pretty much all that was available in thse days and John really did not have an opinion either way at that time. It really depends on the buyer, how original does he want it, does he want it in a glass case for shows or does he want a Healey to drive and enjoy. me, I am of the latter type. Regarding your other query, both the front and back shrouds were alumnium as standard.
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Bob, Thanks for the reply. If you wouldn't mind going to www.ntahc.org which is our Dallas club webite and check out my car under, "Members Cars For Sale"....it is the cream and blue '64 BJ7. Please give me your honest opinion regarding my asking price and any other comments. I have a little over $25K in it after buying it 2 years ago for $21.9K In addition to the work outlined there, I have just put a new original replacement fuel pump, and also all of the work done to the car is original to my knowledge, with the exception of the "fiberglass fenders and trunk lid. I have had 3 prospects and all said they wanted an all steel car. I guess I just have to find the buyer wanting a good driver that's not hung up on an all steel car.....
 
hi i just went to your club site,looked over the 'cream colored'healy very,very nice indeed,turns out ive been there befor and considered buying it ,like it alot,but a fast deal on a bj7 came up,i dont know the guy bob had his healy restored by and i think hes in england,but i must and most respectfully guarenty that 30 years ago at least in this country,i was literaly knee deep in healy metal of a variations,and i lived in brooklyn n.y. not to my knowledge considered the healy capitol of the u.s.in fact my first car ever was a 1006 given to me by a neighbor i was 14 years old,i guess the smell of leather,brake fluid and gasoline never got outt of my system,seeing your /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/driving.gif car i dont thing yor going to get hurt.
 
Hi TH,
Since the BJ8 came out in October 1963, a BJ7 could have easily been held over & sold & titled as a 1964. This sort of thing happens frequently.
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Wouldn't a 64 be a BJ8? My BJ8 was built in Oct 63.

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Interesting. Our car was built in August of 63, as per BMHI certificate. A BJ7 it is, and registered as a 64.
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