Just to chime in, I purchase VR1 20W-50W for $4.59/ QT at local Farm &
Fleets. Same price for 50W.
Gary Springer
BT7 Tri-Carb.
On Wed, Feb 8, 2017 at 8:27 PM, george mcharris <gmcharris at hotmail.com>
wrote:
> I have been using VR1 20/50 with ZDDP for quite a while. Buy on line at
> ruralking.com at about five bucks...sometimes cheaper.
>
> Summit Racing has many other weights up to 50 at about eight bucks.
>
> George McHarris
>
>
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> 1. Re: SU HD6 float chamber (Graeme Molony)
> 2. Re: BJ8 Shock Problems (rft2 at aol.com)
> 3. Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil (Bob Spidell)
> 4. Re: Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil (rrengineer.mike)
> 5. Re: Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil (John Spaur)
> 6. BT7 --> BJ8? (BJ8Healeys)
> 7. Re: Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil (Tom Felts)
> 8. Re: BT7 --> BJ8? (i erbs)
> 9. Re: Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil (Charlie Schott)
> 10. Re: BT7 --> BJ8? (Al Fuller)
> 11. Re: Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil (RCT2BNC at aol.com)
> 12. Re: BT7 --> BJ8? (Jean Caron)
> 13. Re: Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil (Bruce Steele)
> 14. Re: BJ8 Shock Problems (Niels Bengaard)
> 15. Re: BT7 --> BJ8? (BJ8Healeys)
> 16. Re: BT7 --> BJ8? (David Nock)
> 17. Re: BT7 --> BJ8? (HealeyRick)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2017 09:06:08 +1100
> From: "Graeme Molony" <molony at dodo.com.au>
> To: "Peter & Veronica" <greylinn at ozemail.com.au>,
> <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] SU HD6 float chamber
> Message-ID: <00318CF366A44DBD9B3D7C9237D9D8FC at msiallinone>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
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> Peter
>
> If all else fails I think I have a spare pair of horizontal float chambers
> from a set of Jaguar HD8?s that I had converted
> happy to part with them for the freight costs but you can probably find
> units closer to home at a Jaguar Wreckers
>
> Graeme J Molony
>
> Mt. Martha
> Vic 3934
>
>
>
> From: Peter & Veronica
> Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2017 3:55 PM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] SU HD6 float chamber
>
> G'day all
>
> I'm looking for a horizontal float chamber for an SU HD6 carb. They are
> mostly angled for semi-downdraft applications, but I need one for a
> horizontal application on a Shorrock supercharger.
>
> Cheers
>
> Peter Linn
> Brisbane Oz
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> MG TC special (Shorrock blown)
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> Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2017 17:15:22 -0500
> From: rft2 at aol.com
> To: steveg at abrazosdata.com, healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Shock Problems
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> Hi Steve,
>
>
> This is an interesting solution. Just called Tom and looked at the link
> you sent me, ordered a couple of plates and will try this method. Looks
> like it should work, I'll let you know.
>
>
> Thank you for this idea.
>
>
> Mal Hickok
> BJ7 & BJ8
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve B. Gerow <steveg at abrazosdata.com>
> To: healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tue, Feb 7, 2017 2:57 pm
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Shock Problems
>
> Tom's Import Toys sells handy replacement plates for $99.50 the pair:
>
> http://tomsimport.com/new/parts/parts.asp?sect=30&new=1
>
> These should be stronger than the Moss captive nuts. You open up the end
> of the shock tower, knock out the captive nuts and slide the plate in.
>
>
> --
> Steve Gerow
> Altadena, CA
> BN6
> Maker of Most Complete Big Healey Rear Disc Kit
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> Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2017 15:46:06 -0800
> From: Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net>
> To: Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil
> Message-ID: <0753458a-70c6-2d36-0322-0a1df1eec0e4 at comcast.net>
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>
> Anybody know why this isn't available in California any more? Yes, it
> supposedly has high levels of ZDDP, but to my knowledge only the 20W-50,
> as do other 20W-50s that are still available. My local parts house told
> me a while ago they 'had to pull it off the shelves,' and my engine
> builder says it's NLA in California, but he sells Kendall 20W-50, which
> claims high ZDDP.
>
> AFAIK, it can still be 'imported.'
>
> Bob
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
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> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2017 19:19:32 -0800
> From: "rrengineer.mike" <rrengineer.mike at att.net>
> To: Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net>, Healeys
> <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil
> Message-ID: <xwuoohbhxmvcjdem118qohl2.1486523821870 at email.android.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>
>
>
> Just ordered a case of this stuff. www.classiccarmotoroil.com. $80
> delivered for a case of 12 quarts. ?1600 PPM ZDDP.Mike MacLean
>
>
> Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S? 5, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone
>
>
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net>
> Date: 2/7/17 3:46 PM (GMT-08:00)
> To: Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil
>
> Anybody know why this isn't available in California any more? Yes, it
> supposedly has high levels of ZDDP, but to my knowledge only the 20W-50,
> as do other 20W-50s that are still available.? My local parts house told
> me a while ago they 'had to pull it off the shelves,' and my engine
> builder says it's NLA in California, but he sells Kendall 20W-50, which
> claims high ZDDP.
>
> AFAIK, it can still be 'imported.'
>
> Bob
>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2017 21:51:33 -0800
> From: "John Spaur" <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "'rrengineer.mike'" <rrengineer.mike at att.net>, "'Bob Spidell'"
> <bspidell at comcast.net>, "'Healeys'" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil
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>
> The link takes me to a page where the only choice is to order 15W-40
> ?Classic? brand motor oil with 1,600 ppm zinc. Not VR1 racing oil.
>
>
>
> Found some VR1 sources for $7 buck or so and up to $18/quart. Glad I
> bought the local supply out months ago. No doubt the availability is due to
> some EPA or BAAQMD regulation. The latter is the California equivalent to
> the EPA.
>
>
>
> John Spaur
>
> Sitting a few cases of black gold and loving it!
>
>
>
> From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
> <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net>] On Behalf Of rrengineer.mike
> Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2017 7:20 PM
> To: Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net>; Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil
>
>
>
> Just ordered a case of this stuff. www.classiccarmotoroil.com <http://www.
> classiccarmotoroil.com> . $80 delivered for a case of 12 quarts. 1600
> PPM ZDDP.
>
> Mike MacLean
>
>
>
> Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S? 5, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone
>
>
> -------- Original message --------
> <bspidell at comcast.net>> >
> Date: 2/7/17 3:46 PM (GMT-08:00)
> <healeys at autox.team.net>> >
> Subject: [Healeys] Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil
>
> Anybody know why this isn't available in California any more?
>
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> Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2017 07:43:32 -0500
> From: "BJ8Healeys" <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
> To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] BT7 --> BJ8?
> Message-ID: <001f01d28208$f5651f40$e02f5dc0$@rr.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Beverly Hills Car Club has a car for sale that they say is HBT7L3678. The
> car has the features of a BJ7 or Phase 1 BJ8 and none of a BT7. Is it
> physically possible without major structural modification to create a
> BJ7/BJ8 from a BT7? Can a convertible windshield and doors be used directly
> onto a BT7 body?
> http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1...000-c-6836.htm
> <http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1960-austin-healey-3000-c-6836.htm>
>
>
>
> Yes, I know it's easier just to put a BT7 VIN plate on a BJ8, but that
> isn't
> the question.
>
>
>
> Steve Byers
>
> HBJ8L/36666
>
> BJ8 Registry
>
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>
> Havelock, NC
>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2017 8:15:51 -0500
> From: Tom Felts <tomfelts at windstream.net>
> To: Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net>, Healeys
> <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil
> Message-ID: <20170208081551.UUOD9.1888.root at pamxwww11-z01>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> Interesting----Several years ago, an auto parts place here in Pa told me
> the same story----but---wasn't true. Where he got that info , who knows.
> I get it in most autoparts place. Have been using it for a long time.
> tom
> ---- Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> =============
> Anybody know why this isn't available in California any more? Yes, it
> supposedly has high levels of ZDDP, but to my knowledge only the 20W-50,
> as do other 20W-50s that are still available. My local parts house told
> me a while ago they 'had to pull it off the shelves,' and my engine
> builder says it's NLA in California, but he sells Kendall 20W-50, which
> claims high ZDDP.
>
> AFAIK, it can still be 'imported.'
>
> Bob
>
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> Message: 8
> Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2017 05:55:45 -0800
> From: i erbs <eyera3000 at gmail.com>
> To: BJ8 Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
> Cc: Ahealey help <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] BT7 --> BJ8?
> Message-ID:
> <CABXhz8-48wTA0ykuXV3B8bfuC0zN2=Fqk1d1d0jpAT-nL2o5=g at mail.
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> Most likely someone found a BT7 vin plate and screwed it to this fright wig
> of a car.
>
> Ira Erbs
> 1959 100-6
> MKI engine and disc brakes
> Portland,OR
>
> On Feb 8, 2017 5:33 AM, "BJ8Healeys" <sbyers at ec.rr.com> wrote:
>
> > Beverly Hills Car Club has a car for sale that they say is HBT7L3678. The
> > car has the features of a BJ7 or Phase 1 BJ8 and none of a BT7. Is it
> > physically possible without major structural modification to create a
> > BJ7/BJ8 from a BT7? Can a convertible windshield and doors be used
> directly
> > onto a BT7 body?
> > http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1...000-c-6836.htm
> > <http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1960-austin-healey-3000-c-6836.htm>
> >
> >
> >
> > Yes, I know it's easier just to put a BT7 VIN plate on a BJ8, but that
> > isn't the question.
> >
> >
> >
> > Steve Byers
> >
> > HBJ8L/36666
> >
> > BJ8 Registry
> >
> > AHCA Delegate at Large
> >
> > Havelock, NC
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> Message: 9
> Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2017 08:41:17 -0600
> From: "Charlie Schott" <schottc at knology.net>
> To: "Tom Felts" <tomfelts at windstream.net>, "Bob Spidell"
> <bspidell at comcast.net>, "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil
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>
> I was told the same thing at AutoZone here in Florida and when I inquired
> at
> their headquarters, they told me that they're only selling the 20W 50
> weight
> and it is now located in their motorcycle and ATV section. I got 2 cases
> from ebay at $6.50 a quart and free shipping.
>
> Regards,
>
> Charlie Schott
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tom Felts
> Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2017 7:15 AM
> To: Bob Spidell ; Healeys
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil
>
> Interesting----Several years ago, an auto parts place here in Pa told me
> the
> same story----but---wasn't true. Where he got that info , who knows. I
> get
> it in most autoparts place. Have been using it for a long time.
> tom
> ---- Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> =============
> Anybody know why this isn't available in California any more? Yes, it
> supposedly has high levels of ZDDP, but to my knowledge only the 20W-50,
> as do other 20W-50s that are still available. My local parts house told
> me a while ago they 'had to pull it off the shelves,' and my engine
> builder says it's NLA in California, but he sells Kendall 20W-50, which
> claims high ZDDP.
>
> AFAIK, it can still be 'imported.'
>
> Bob
>
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> Message: 10
> Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2017 10:12:01 -0500
> From: "Al Fuller" <al at bighealey.org>
> To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] BT7 --> BJ8?
> Message-ID: <01bd01d2821d$b3c91d10$1b5b5730$@bighealey.org>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Steve:
>
>
>
> While I no longer have my BT-7, the place where the top frame assembly fits
> on this car looks familiar. On the other hand, it also looks like it has
> the mounting plate for a later style convertible top. Is this a clue?
>
>
>
> Also as regards your comment regarding major structural modification: it
> appears the entire long frame rails have been patched or replaced for most
> of their lengths, as evidenced by the lack of weld beads, as well as the
> new
> beads where they were welded in. is the frame work another clue?
>
>
>
> Al
>
>
>
>
>
> Al Fuller
>
> al at bighealey dot org
>
> '65 BJ-8
>
> '85 Rx-7
>
>
>
> From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
> <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net>] On Behalf Of
> BJ8Healeys
> Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2017 7:44 AM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] BT7 --> BJ8?
>
>
>
> Beverly Hills Car Club has a car for sale that they say is HBT7L3678. The
> car has the features of a BJ7 or Phase 1 BJ8 and none of a BT7. Is it
> physically possible without major structural modification to create a
> BJ7/BJ8 from a BT7? Can a convertible windshield and doors be used directly
> onto a BT7 body?
> http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1...000-c-6836.htm
> <http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1960-austin-healey-3000-c-6836.htm>
>
>
>
> Yes, I know it's easier just to put a BT7 VIN plate on a BJ8, but that
> isn't
> the question.
>
>
>
> Steve Byers
>
> HBJ8L/36666
>
> BJ8 Registry
>
> AHCA Delegate at Large
>
> Havelock, NC
>
>
>
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> Message: 11
> Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2017 10:17:59 -0500
> From: RCT2BNC at aol.com
> To: bspidell at comcast.net, healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil
> Message-ID: <c6fe2e.796a207e.45cc90a7 at aol.com>
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>
> Bob,
>
> I order mine from Amazon when my local suppliers' shelves are empty.
> Price
> is competitive with the auto-parts stores (if you have Prime and don't pay
> for shipping). Maybe you could try this route in California. I also use
> single-weight 40, 50 and 60 VR1 sometimes.
>
>
> Ben Cohen
> BN1, BN7, BJ8
>
>
>
>
>
> In a message dated 2/7/2017 6:54:50 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
> bspidell at comcast.net writes:
>
> Anybody know why this isn't available in California any more? Yes, it
> supposedly has high levels of ZDDP, but to my knowledge only the 20W-50,
> as do other 20W-50s that are still available. My local parts house told
> me a while ago they 'had to pull it off the shelves,' and my engine
> builder says it's NLA in California, but he sells Kendall 20W-50, which
> claims high ZDDP.
>
> AFAIK, it can still be 'imported.'
>
> Bob
>
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> Message: 12
> Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2017 15:32:31 +0000
> From: Jean Caron <vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com>
> To: BJ8Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com>, "healeys at autox.team.net"
> <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] BT7 --> BJ8?
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> Steve,
>
> Looking at the photos, it appears that the chassis is indeed from a BJ7 or
> BJ8, at least the "B" posts have the holes for the door latch from a BJ8.
> However the door hinges are from an earlier model for sure as the later
> cars had the square plates against the "A" posts from what I recall. The
> front shroud of a BJ8 is quite different at the windshield so the front
> shroud of a BT7 would not work for a BJ7/BJ8 from what I know. I think as
> you indicated they simply used a BT7 Serial number. It certainly appears
> that they are trying to get rid of some of their parts accumulated over the
> years and they had enough for one car. Dealers such as that place could not
> care less as long as there is money for them in the end.
>
>
> Jean
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of BJ8Healeys <
> sbyers at ec.rr.com>
> Sent: February 8, 2017 12:43 PM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] BT7 --> BJ8?
>
>
> Beverly Hills Car Club has a car for sale that they say is HBT7L3678. The
> car has the features of a BJ7 or Phase 1 BJ8 and none of a BT7. Is it
> physically possible without major structural modification to create a
> BJ7/BJ8 from a BT7? Can a convertible windshield and doors be used directly
> onto a BT7 body?
> http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1...000-c-6836.htm<http://www.
> beverlyhillscarclub.com/1960-austin-healey-3000-c-6836.htm>
>
> 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 | Beverly Hills Car Club<http://www.
> beverlyhillscarclub.com/1960-austin-healey-3000-c-6836.htm>
> www.beverlyhillscarclub.com
> Classic Car Dealership - European Classic Cars & American Autos. Mercedes,
> Jaguar, Porsche, Maserati, Ferrari, Austin Healey & more. We Buy & Sell
> Classic Cars.
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>
>
>
> Yes, I know it's easier just to put a BT7 VIN plate on a BJ8, but that
> isn't the question.
>
>
>
> Steve Byers
>
> HBJ8L/36666
>
> BJ8 Registry
>
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>
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> Message: 13
> Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2017 07:38:49 -0800
> From: "Bruce Steele" <healeybruce at roadrunner.com>
> To: "'Bob Spidell'" <bspidell at comcast.net>, "'Healeys'"
> <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil
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> I checked at my local NAPA in Brea, CA just a couple of weeks ago, and they
> have it.
>
> Bruce Steele
> Brea, CA
> 1960 BN7
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
> <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net>] On Behalf Of Bob
> Spidell
> Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2017 3:46 PM
> To: Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil
>
> Anybody know why this isn't available in California any more? Yes, it
> supposedly has high levels of ZDDP, but to my knowledge only the 20W-50, as
> do other 20W-50s that are still available. My local parts house told me a
> while ago they 'had to pull it off the shelves,' and my engine builder says
> it's NLA in California, but he sells Kendall 20W-50, which claims high
> ZDDP.
>
> AFAIK, it can still be 'imported.'
>
> Bob
>
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> Message: 14
> Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2017 16:50:56 +0100
> From: "Niels Bengaard" <bengaard at 850r.dk>
> To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Shock Problems
> Message-ID: <001e01d28223$22e95930$68bc0b90$@dk>
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> The only bad thing about replacing is that you lose the original VIN
> number stamped into the side of the right side plate.
>
> It might be difficult to spot, but after removing the paint it was visible
> on my car.
>
>
>
> Niels
>
>
>
> Fra: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
> <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net>] P? vegne af rft2 at aol.com
> Sendt: 7. februar 2017 23:15
> Til: steveg at abrazosdata.com; healeys at autox.team.net
> Emne: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Shock Problems
>
>
>
> Hi Steve,
>
>
>
> This is an interesting solution. Just called Tom and looked at the link
> you sent me, ordered a couple of plates and will try this method. Looks
> like it should work, I'll let you know.
>
>
>
> Thank you for this idea.
>
> Mal Hickok
>
> BJ7 & BJ8
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve B. Gerow <steveg at abrazosdata.com>
> To: healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tue, Feb 7, 2017 2:57 pm
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Shock Problems
>
> Tom's Import Toys sells handy replacement plates for $99.50 the pair:
>
> http://tomsimport.com/new/parts/parts.asp?sect=30 <
> http://tomsimport.com/new/parts/parts.asp?sect=30&new=1> &new=1
>
> These should be stronger than the Moss captive nuts. You open up the end
> of the shock tower, knock out the captive nuts and slide the plate in.
>
>
> --
> Steve Gerow
> Altadena, CA
> BN6
> Maker of Most Complete Big Healey Rear Disc Kit
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> Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2017 10:54:56 -0500
> From: "BJ8Healeys" <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
> To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] BT7 --> BJ8?
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> Thanks for your thoughts, Jean. The door hinges are from a BJ7 or Phase 1
> BJ8. All of the body parts I see in the photos are BJ7 or Phase 1 BJ8.
> Some photos show "spare parts", including what appears to be an armrest and
> shreds of original red carpet from a BT7, along with a pre-BJ8 speedometer.
>
>
> I am not familiar enough with pre-BJ8 models to say whether the convertible
> windshield and doors would fit on a BT7, but I think they would not.
> Perhaps the VIN plate on the firewall belongs to those BT7 "spare parts".
> I
> think it more likely that someone had a Phase 1 BJ8 and put a BT7 VIN plate
> on the firewall than that they tried to make a BJ8 out of a BT7. In that
> case, why keep the BT7 VIN plate?
>
>
>
> As far as I know, BHCC just sells the cars they buy on to someone else and
> don't restore or repair them. I wouldn't think they would be assembling a
> car from miscellaneous parts.
>
>
>
> Steve Byers
>
> HBJ8L/36666
>
> BJ8 Registry
>
> AHCA Delegate at Large
>
> Havelock, NC
>
>
>
>
>
> From: Jean Caron [mailto:vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com
> <vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com>]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2017 10:33 AM
> To: BJ8Healeys; healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] BT7 --> BJ8?
>
>
>
> Steve,
>
> Looking at the photos, it appears that the chassis is indeed from a BJ7 or
> BJ8, at least the "B" posts have the holes for the door latch from a BJ8.
> However the door hinges are from an earlier model for sure as the later
> cars
> had the square plates against the "A" posts from what I recall. The front
> shroud of a BJ8 is quite different at the windshield so the front shroud of
> a BT7 would not work for a BJ7/BJ8 from what I know. I think as you
> indicated they simply used a BT7 Serial number. It certainly appears that
> they are trying to get rid of some of their parts accumulated over the
> years
> and they had enough for one car. Dealers such as that place could not care
> less as long as there is money for them in the end.
>
>
>
> Jean
>
>
>
> _____
>
> From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of BJ8Healeys
> <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
> Sent: February 8, 2017 12:43 PM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] BT7 --> BJ8?
>
>
>
> Beverly Hills Car Club has a car for sale that they say is HBT7L3678. The
> car has the features of a BJ7 or Phase 1 BJ8 and none of a BT7. Is it
> physically possible without major structural modification to create a
> BJ7/BJ8 from a BT7? Can a convertible windshield and doors be used directly
> onto a BT7 body?
> http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1...000-c-6836.htm
> <http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1960-austin-healey-3000-c-6836.htm>
>
>
> <http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1960-austin-healey-3000-c-6836.htm>
> 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 | Beverly Hills Car Club
>
> www.beverlyhillscarclub.com
>
> Classic Car Dealership - European Classic Cars & American Autos. Mercedes,
> Jaguar, Porsche, Maserati, Ferrari, Austin Healey & more. We Buy & Sell
> Classic Cars.
>
>
>
> Yes, I know it's easier just to put a BT7 VIN plate on a BJ8, but that
> isn't
> the question.
>
>
>
> Steve Byers
>
> HBJ8L/36666
>
> BJ8 Registry
>
> AHCA Delegate at Large
>
> Havelock, NC
>
>
>
>
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> Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2017 09:22:52 -0800
> From: "David Nock" <healeydoc at gmail.com>
> To: "Al Fuller" <al at bighealey.org>, <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] BT7 --> BJ8?
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> This car looks like a pile of parts that got put together to make up a car.
> The rear shroud is BJ7, Phase 1 BJ8
> Carbs are BJ7
> Doors are BJ8
> Dash is a BJ8
> Front shroud BJ7 , Phase 1 BJ8
> Vent windows are BJ8
> Frame cut out for the exhaust is BJ8 late
>
> Also notice that there are no front springs or plates, the rear end is not
> attached., the frame is CRAP
>
> David Nock
> healeydoc at sbcglobal.net
> 209 948 8767 <(209)%20948-8767>
> www.britishcarspecialists.com
>
> From: Al Fuller
> Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2017 7:12 AM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] BT7 --> BJ8?
>
> Steve:
>
>
>
> While I no longer have my BT-7, the place where the top frame assembly
> fits on this car looks familiar? On the other hand, it also looks like it
> has the mounting plate for a later style convertible top. Is this a clue?
>
>
>
> Also as regards your comment regarding major structural modification: it
> appears the entire long frame rails have been patched or replaced for most
> of their lengths, as evidenced by the lack of weld beads, as well as the
> new beads where they were welded in. is the frame work another clue?
>
>
>
> Al
>
>
>
>
>
> Al Fuller
>
> al at bighealey dot org
>
> '65 BJ-8
>
> '85 Rx-7
>
>
>
> From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
> <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net>] On Behalf Of BJ8Healeys
> Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2017 7:44 AM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] BT7 --> BJ8?
>
>
>
> Beverly Hills Car Club has a car for sale that they say is HBT7L3678. The
> car has the features of a BJ7 or Phase 1 BJ8 and none of a BT7. Is it
> physically possible without major structural modification to create a
> BJ7/BJ8 from a BT7? Can a convertible windshield and doors be used directly
> onto a BT7 body?
> http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1...000-c-6836.htm
>
>
>
> Yes, I know it's easier just to put a BT7 VIN plate on a BJ8, but that
> isn't the question.
>
>
>
> Steve Byers
>
> HBJ8L/36666
>
> BJ8 Registry
>
> AHCA Delegate at Large
>
> Havelock, NC
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 17
> Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2017 08:08:21 -1000
> From: HealeyRick <healeyrik at gmail.com>
> To: BJ8Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
> Cc: "healeys at autox.team.net" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] BT7 --> BJ8?
> Message-ID:
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> Steve,
>
> To your original question, I think it would be possible, but you'd also
> have to change the rear shroud as well to get the chrome door top finisher
> to match the small chrome finisher on the shroud. Much easier to jack up
> the VIN of the BT7 and drive a BJ8 under it. BTW, BHCC has a search
> function that says "Find the car of your dreams" Obviously, it was broken
> for this one.
>
> Happy Healeying,
> Rick Neville
>
> On Wed, Feb 8, 2017 at 2:43 AM, BJ8Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com> wrote:
>
> > Beverly Hills Car Club has a car for sale that they say is HBT7L3678. The
> > car has the features of a BJ7 or Phase 1 BJ8 and none of a BT7. Is it
> > physically possible without major structural modification to create a
> > BJ7/BJ8 from a BT7? Can a convertible windshield and doors be used
> directly
> > onto a BT7 body?
> > http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1...000-c-6836.htm
> > <http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1960-austin-healey-3000-c-6836.htm>
> >
> >
> >
> > Yes, I know it's easier just to put a BT7 VIN plate on a BJ8, but that
> > isn't the question.
> >
> >
> >
> > Steve Byers
> >
> > HBJ8L/36666
> >
> > BJ8 Registry
> >
> > AHCA Delegate at Large
> >
> > Havelock, NC
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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