BJ8 Steering column support bracket

[PTBJ]

Hi Everyone,

I'm in the final stages of getting my 65 BJ8 on the road after many years of being restored by various owners. The forum has been a valuable part of the process; I've spent many hours searching threads for those tricky little issues that come up. The car is currently going through certification, including compliance for conversion to RHD. Ihave done the conversion myself, a simple enough task taking account of the mounting points being on both sides of the frame / chassis. I have taken photos along the way to document the conversion; however the one photo I don't have that I need to satisfy the guy doing the compliance is that of the steering column support bracket upper attachment points. I'm loathed to take the dash out just to get a photo, so kindly ask if anyone has a photo of this area so Ican show the guy how the support column upper mounting attaches to the frame, it would be appreciated.

As for the RHD conversion, if anyone has a question fire away.

Thanks

 

[Patrick67BJ8]

Hi Everyone,

I'm in the final stages of getting my 65 BJ8 on the road after many years of being restored by various owners. The forum has been a valuable part of the process; I've spent many hours searching threads for those tricky little issues that come up. The car is currently going through certification, including compliance for conversion to RHD. Ihave done the conversion myself, a simple enough task taking account of the mounting points being on both sides of the frame / chassis. I have taken photos along the way to document the conversion; however the one photo I don't have that I need to satisfy the guy doing the compliance is that of the steering column support bracket upper attachment points. I'm loathed to take the dash out just to get a photo, so kindly ask if anyone has a photo of this area so Ican show the guy how the support column upper mounting attaches to the frame, it would be appreciated.

As for the RHD conversion, if anyone has a question fire away.

Thanks

Are these what you're looking for? Note: The tapered bolts ate NOT common to all Healeys. I've seen cars that have never been dismantled with regular bolts and tapered bolts. I can still take more pics if you need them.

 

[PTBJ]

Patrick, Thank you, the photo is exactly what I needed.

Paul
59BT7
65BJ8

 

[Patrick67BJ8]

Patrick, Thank you, the photo is exactly what I needed.

Paul
59BT7
65BJ8

Where do you live in NZ?

 

[PTBJ]

Down in Palmerston North, do you know NZ?

 

[Patrick67BJ8]

Down in Palmerston North, do you know NZ?

I did 3 deployments to Antarctica and our Navy squadron of LC-130's as an aircrewman. We also had a Base at Christchurch. I spent my the last half of my last deployment in Christ Church. Toured around on motorcycle when I wasn't working and actually saw a few big Healey's. I had a great time and Christ Church was super.

 

[PTBJ]

Patrick,

I have sent you a PM.
Paul