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Well, half-owner - friend and I went in together and acquired a BJ8, '64/'65 vintage. Not sure what exactly we're going to do regarding bringing it back to life; depends on what we find as we dive into it.
Picture makes it look pretty good, and all things considered it does appear to be, once we cleaned all the grime from it. Looks like it has been through at least one repaint - current color seems too orange to be Healey (Colorado?) red. There is rust to deal with - only serious structural issue is the condition of the two radius arm boxes. Otherwise, there's some rust to repair on the floors and trunk. Fuel tank is toast, interior is pretty much non-existent, top frame is fine, except for its wooden parts, etc., etc. Body is sound; some light bondo here and there, and a few dimples to be dealt with. Chrome is excellent, all gauges, switches and wiring is present, though wiring will most likely need replacing.
We're going to start tearing into it tomorrow and see if we can start it. It's been sitting since '03, but our understanding is that the motor was rebuilt not long before then. Of course, brake and clutch hydraulics will be rebuilt. After we get it running and stopping safely, we'll determine where to go from there. I really wish I had room/finances/SWMBO's permission () to keep it myself, but probably not in the cards.
Anyway, I look forward to chatting with you folks for info/advice/sympathy in the coming months as we explore this beast.
Best,
Mickey
Picture makes it look pretty good, and all things considered it does appear to be, once we cleaned all the grime from it. Looks like it has been through at least one repaint - current color seems too orange to be Healey (Colorado?) red. There is rust to deal with - only serious structural issue is the condition of the two radius arm boxes. Otherwise, there's some rust to repair on the floors and trunk. Fuel tank is toast, interior is pretty much non-existent, top frame is fine, except for its wooden parts, etc., etc. Body is sound; some light bondo here and there, and a few dimples to be dealt with. Chrome is excellent, all gauges, switches and wiring is present, though wiring will most likely need replacing.
We're going to start tearing into it tomorrow and see if we can start it. It's been sitting since '03, but our understanding is that the motor was rebuilt not long before then. Of course, brake and clutch hydraulics will be rebuilt. After we get it running and stopping safely, we'll determine where to go from there. I really wish I had room/finances/SWMBO's permission () to keep it myself, but probably not in the cards.
Anyway, I look forward to chatting with you folks for info/advice/sympathy in the coming months as we explore this beast.
Best,
Mickey