Completely Insane Project [no not me]

[JPSmit]

I wander through another (British Forum) regularly - much more into customizing etc. etc.

There is a fellow who I watched restore and create a Race Hauler for his Big Healey - (Frankenhealey). this thread is well worth the read.

https://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/84662/1956-green-goddess-bust

More to the point he recently acquired a gas turbine engine - and guess what he is planning to put it in? (he is not into fabrication yet) but, anything called a SpridJET ...

https://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/171980/gas-turbine-spridjet-inspected

enjoy!

 

[histerical]

I haven't taken the time to read much, but up to page 23 and the pictures of all the trucks and especially the transporters are simply fantastic. On page 30 are some shots of a Mercedes that are stunning. I will continue perusing and maybe spend some time this winter reading all 66 pages. Unbelievable project indeed ! Thanks !

 

[HealeyRick]

Ian Osbourne is a member here under the name Frankenhealey. He's a fellow Nasty Boy Healey guy, which by definition means he's a little unhinged. Check out his Youtube channel to see how quick a Healey can go with a 383 Chevy installed. And he's got one of the best carb systems I've ever seen in a Healey: