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RaskyR1

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Hello,

New member checking in here. I'm currently restoring a '63 Healey with my father and I was looking for some info. This is the second of two cars I'll be doing for my friend who purchased them at an estate sale. The first one just got some polishing/cleaning up and minor mechanical work, the second is getting a full repaint, new interior, chrome, wheels, tires...

The owner plans to bring it down to B-J this April and we want to get it as close to original as possible. Any info you guys may have as far as where to get the best parts, and any info how things are <span style="font-style: italic">supposed</span> to be on the car would be greatly appreciated.

Any suggestions on a place to restore to original radio and speedo/tach?

Here are a few pics.

Thanks,
Rasky

1st car which has been sold, '63 MKII BT7

as it came to me...
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After the work was done :smile:
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Here is the one we are working on now.
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Tearing it down...body is actually in pretty good shape and the little patch work that was previously done looks good.
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Welcome....looks as if you already know what you're doing...bet the guys over on the Healey Forum would like to pick your brain.
 
Rasky;
Great cars to find at an estate sale.
Beautiful Red healey.
Welcome aboard
 
Thanks guys! My father will be doing the majority of the body work as he has 40+ years experience under his belt. :wink:
 
:cheers: Welcome. Go to the Austin Healey forum and you will find all that you need to know.
 
Nice job, looks like you have a good start on the white one.
 
:savewave:Hi, and welcome to the Forum. Come on over to the Healey forum!!
 
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