Whitephrog
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My next project is the conversion of a 1966 Sprite into a Bugeye similar to this. www.familycar.com/Classics/AustinHealeySprite
I have a wiring harness from the '66 that appears to be complete and in good shape but will need to be re-wrapped. I thought about using a BE dash but have decided to use the 1966 dash instead. I have a set of BE gauge/switches and a set of "66 gauges/switches.
I'm going to use either an original BE bonnet or a Walker bonnet (forward tilting in either case). I'd like to have the engine compartment look as much like an original BE as practical. However, I will be using a 1275cc engine and a single HS44 carb with a LCB header.
Opinions please.
Do I use the BE gauges/switches or the gauges/switches from the "66?
How much of the engine compartment do I modify, ie relocation of the control box and fuse box?
Do I use the '66 control box and fuse box or my spares for a BE?
I have a new BE generator. Any reason I can't use that?
What other pitfalls are likely out there?
I have a wiring harness from the '66 that appears to be complete and in good shape but will need to be re-wrapped. I thought about using a BE dash but have decided to use the 1966 dash instead. I have a set of BE gauge/switches and a set of "66 gauges/switches.
I'm going to use either an original BE bonnet or a Walker bonnet (forward tilting in either case). I'd like to have the engine compartment look as much like an original BE as practical. However, I will be using a 1275cc engine and a single HS44 carb with a LCB header.
Opinions please.
Do I use the BE gauges/switches or the gauges/switches from the "66?
How much of the engine compartment do I modify, ie relocation of the control box and fuse box?
Do I use the '66 control box and fuse box or my spares for a BE?
I have a new BE generator. Any reason I can't use that?
What other pitfalls are likely out there?