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Hi everyone! I am new to British cars and I am looking to learn as much as I can over the next several years. I have just taken possession of a 1963 Austin Healey 3000. My father has had this car since Oct 1964 and he has recently, and regrettably, passed away. The last time the car has been registered was the early 80's. The last time it saw the road was even earlier. My goal is to have the car restored to a new or like new condition.
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longbridgehealey
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Hi, and welcome to the Forum. Come on over to the Healey Forum, and introduce yourself - post some pictures of your car for us!
BabaKahawa
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ECMPV22:
My father also passed away a couple of months ago.
I hope your Dad had a great life, But he left you with a great gift of memories in that car.
There are a lot of good folks here to help get that Healey going again.
Turn that car into a great driver. Hope to see pictures as you progress.
Welcome aboard.
My father also passed away a couple of months ago.
I hope your Dad had a great life, But he left you with a great gift of memories in that car.
There are a lot of good folks here to help get that Healey going again.
Turn that car into a great driver. Hope to see pictures as you progress.
Welcome aboard.
tony barnhill
Great Pumpkin - R.I.P
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Welcome - sorry about your dad....but, drop on over to the Austin Healey Forum & find out how you can keep your car a "survivor" as you make it roadworthy.
eddyramrod
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Welcome, ECMPV22, from another newbie. I think you're in the right place... And may your father's legacy give you much pleasure.
Thanks to all for the condolences. I will get over to the Healey forum and make an introduction. Funny story... I just got back from the MI Secretary of State (DMV) today for the second time in two days on trying to transfer the title to my name. It turns out that the registered VIN in the state of MI has been incorrect since the early 70's. They left the "L" out for LHD and the last number was morphed from a 1 into a 7. At least the insurance had it right.
toysrrus
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Hi There ECMPV22,
"Welcome" to the most informative, educational & friendly place to learn more about Your "New/Old" Healey. Personally; I hope "One" of my Sons keeps My legacy of a "New/Old" TR3 I have coming in shortly.
Have Fun & As you already have heard; "WE LOVE PICS"!!
Best Wishes,
Russ
"Welcome" to the most informative, educational & friendly place to learn more about Your "New/Old" Healey. Personally; I hope "One" of my Sons keeps My legacy of a "New/Old" TR3 I have coming in shortly.
Have Fun & As you already have heard; "WE LOVE PICS"!!
Best Wishes,
Russ
tony barnhill
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Re: New pics!
That's what's called a "survivor".....all you need to do is clean it, make it mechanically reliable without changing anything from original.
That's what's called a "survivor".....all you need to do is clean it, make it mechanically reliable without changing anything from original.
HealeyPassion
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Re: New pics!
Oh well I've seen a lot worse...in fact, my brothers was a lot worse when we started on it! It's a very nice driver now.
My sympathies on the passing of your father. The legacy of the BJ7 can be a great rememberance. Others on the Healey list have picked up where there fathers left off.....and now have wonderful cars to enjoy and remind them of their dads.
Welcome.
Steve Thomton
1963 BJ7 Works rally replica in progress
Larkspur, CO
Oh well I've seen a lot worse...in fact, my brothers was a lot worse when we started on it! It's a very nice driver now.
My sympathies on the passing of your father. The legacy of the BJ7 can be a great rememberance. Others on the Healey list have picked up where there fathers left off.....and now have wonderful cars to enjoy and remind them of their dads.
Welcome.
Steve Thomton
1963 BJ7 Works rally replica in progress
Larkspur, CO
eddyramrod
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Re: New pics!
Nice pics! That's what I call patina... I have similar shots of my car over at www.a40farina.co.uk, along with the ongoing story of her stripdown and rebuild. The photo album is called "Annie" and the story, in the general chat area, is "Annie's Song... errr Blog!" (yes, that's exactly how I wrote it).
Hard and soft tops, you lucky man! I know they're not exactly thick on the ground. I hope it provides years of fun.
Your Dad probably hoarded a bunch of old tools to go with the car, rescue as many of those as you can. You never know what you might need. Modern cars are all metric, but I'd bet there won't be one metric bolt on the entire Healey!
Nice pics! That's what I call patina... I have similar shots of my car over at www.a40farina.co.uk, along with the ongoing story of her stripdown and rebuild. The photo album is called "Annie" and the story, in the general chat area, is "Annie's Song... errr Blog!" (yes, that's exactly how I wrote it).
Hard and soft tops, you lucky man! I know they're not exactly thick on the ground. I hope it provides years of fun.
Your Dad probably hoarded a bunch of old tools to go with the car, rescue as many of those as you can. You never know what you might need. Modern cars are all metric, but I'd bet there won't be one metric bolt on the entire Healey!
tony barnhill
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Re: New pics!
OUCH!! Now that I see all the photos, there is some restoration needed.
OUCH!! Now that I see all the photos, there is some restoration needed.
BabaKahawa
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Re: New pics!
You have some work ahead of you, but everyone here wishes they could spend some time working on the car and adding their wisdom. you have a great project ahead of you.
As you get started you will get lots of advice here.
Nothing you can't fix on those Healey's.
Good luck
You have some work ahead of you, but everyone here wishes they could spend some time working on the car and adding their wisdom. you have a great project ahead of you.
As you get started you will get lots of advice here.
Nothing you can't fix on those Healey's.
Good luck
scoutll
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Re: New pics!
That's what I call a "Michigan Car". I grew up in Michigan. It seems like I spent my youth patching rusted out floors and lower edges...
Nothing impossible about that car though.
ECMPV22 said:tony barnhill said:
I would say some of it survived but some parts didn't...
That's what I call a "Michigan Car". I grew up in Michigan. It seems like I spent my youth patching rusted out floors and lower edges...
Nothing impossible about that car though.
Silverghost
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Re: New pics!
My dad left me a legacy of a love for cars but unfortunately no actual cars. You're very fortunate - imho - to have the car you have. You may find other similar cars that can be purchased for less than what it will take to bring back your car but remember that NO other car is your Dad's car. So like the VISA ad says:
"Four new tires - $600, paint and body work - $20,000, driving down the road in your Dad's restored Austin Healey - PRICELESS!!"
Keep this in mind during those rough spots and keep us posted with LOTS of pictures!! :laugh:
My dad left me a legacy of a love for cars but unfortunately no actual cars. You're very fortunate - imho - to have the car you have. You may find other similar cars that can be purchased for less than what it will take to bring back your car but remember that NO other car is your Dad's car. So like the VISA ad says:
"Four new tires - $600, paint and body work - $20,000, driving down the road in your Dad's restored Austin Healey - PRICELESS!!"
Keep this in mind during those rough spots and keep us posted with LOTS of pictures!! :laugh: