Looking for opinion on keeping original parts for my modified Healey

[Money_Pit]

I chose to modify my 62 Healey for my driving pleasure. Some of the modifications include Putzke's Fahrspass shock conversion, Smitty 5 Speed conversion, Denis Welch aluminium head, radiator, lightened flywheel, back plate, cam, starter, H-8 carbs, header and 2" exhaust. That being said I retained most of the original parts including transmission, head, flywheel, carbs, back plate, starter, rad etc. The car looks bone stock from the exterior and I have no intention on selling it having owned it since 2004. Recently I've had someone ask me to sell some of the original engine parts. The money gained won't be a life changing experience but the parts are just sitting there. Should I sell them or retain them and sell them with the car if and when the day comes? Appreciate your feedback!

 

[dougie]

If you don't need the cash, then don't sell the parts. Your cars worth a whole lot more if the origanal parts are still with it.

 

[Money_Pit]

Thanks Dougie

I'm just getting geared up (no pun intended) to watch another season of basketball at U of P on the Bluff where my daughter is playing in her final season. That said I absolutely love the color and look of your 57 and would be thrilled to see it in person sometime! Maybe we can do a lunch at Rock Bottom's downtown? FWIW I was swaying in the same direction as you in keeping the parts. Thanks again for taking the time to respond!

 

[RDKeysor]

I acquired the side shifter I assume was original to my BN7 when I bought the car last year, though I wanted the car because it had the Smitty conversion. Doubtless there are issues with the transmission, but I felt acquiring and keeping it enhanced the car's value.

 

[RAC68]

When modifying my BJ8P1 over the years, every change, except the installation of in-line fuses and some strategically-installed relays, is totally reversible. Since most of my Healey is still using its original main components (shocks, transmission, engine, etc.), I have retained such components as generator and regulator when transitioning to an alternator, original vertical console and radio when converting to a modern multi-component Bose system, and the like. Although these components do have value and are still in excellent condition, I have never thought of selling them as I believe some day, when I am gone, my son or daughter may want to return the car to how it was when new and I was actively courting their mother. In short, although not in use, to me they are still part of the car and go with it wherever it ends up.

Ray (64BJ8P1)

 

[mk31755]

keep them....... the next owner may want to convert back the changes you made. Those original parts are most valuable with the original car.

 

[BigGreen]

Especially for parts with numbers and / or date of production

 

[bob hughes]

FWIW

I am keeping the old starter motor and the oil filter, both have been replaced with more modern alternatives.



Bob

 

[Money_Pit]

A resounding yes to keeping the parts. Thank-you all for taking the time to post!