Nicely said, Patrick..
Bill Barnett
'53 BN1
Quinn, Patrick wrote:
> G'day Tracy
>
> I will be the first to say that many of my messages are put together
> with my tongue firmly planted into my cheek. This is not one of them.
>
> I just had a look at this site and it's simply marvellous.
>
> I look back to when I bought my first BN1 in 1971. Its indicator was a
> switch on the dash, the horn was a red button and in the hole within the
> steering wheel was a piece of turned aluminium. It took me a little time
> to find a complete traffic indicator along with the stator tube.
>
> The BN1 was a daily driver, after all it was just 18 years old and I was
> 1 year older. I didn't have a garage and any work was undertaken either
> over the gutter/kerb so I could crawl underneath or on the grass. With
> the brashness of youth I chose the grass to dismantle the indicator but
> at least I had the foresight to lay down a piece of newspaper.
>
> Needless to say the bits and pieces went everywhere but thankfully
> mostly on the newspaper. However the next hour or so was spent finding
> those pieces that were still errant.
>
> They were interesting times - next to no spare parts distributors for
> such things, no internet and certainly never enough cash to throw about.
> Having said that I do recall being able to buy new BN1 cluster/lay gears
> for $45.00 direct from BMC. The result of over enthusiastic driving and
> the occasional race event.
>
> Today we are extremely lucky that there are enthusiasts who are prepared
> to put time, effort and $$$ into setting up their shops and businesses.
> Sure they make money from the arrangement but imagine what it would be
> like without them? Plus with just a click of the finger being able to
> see what's inside a traffic indicator is bloody fantastic.
>
> We should all be grateful to those fellow enthusiasts who have used
> their own time and resources to do such a thing. As well as never taking
> for granted such great resources as this list. Long may Mark prosper!
>
> It's a good time to own a Healey or Austin-Healey.
>
> Hoo Roo
>
> Patrick Quinn
> Sydney, Australia
>
> 1947 Healey Duncan Saloon
> 1954 Austin-Healey 100 BN3/1
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