If he would do it, Nick Freeman, NICAL Engineering, UK, makes some very
nice tops, very close to original shape.
Also, I believe David Ward, UK has very similar, if not identical tops
available. Or did have?
Probably not much interest though, with the cost of air freight around
$1,000.
Michael Oritt has a NICAL top on his BN1, & I believe an original on his
wifes later model Healey.
Just a couple of long shots.
I agree that the Smoothline is shaped entirely different from original &
not particularly suited to the Healey's styling.
Be advised that since no two cars were dimensionally the same, any
production top, new or old, will likely require quite a bit of fitting
to get things really right.
Dave Russell
Charley Braum wrote:
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Charley Braum
>To: Carlos Cruz
>Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 7:44 PM
>Subject: Re: [Healeys] FW: Big Healey Hardtop Shell
>
>
> Smoothline uses the same molds as Parrish Plastics (S-L bought out the
>stock and equipment years ago). The hardtops they make now are very nice with
>latest technology in seals and headliner.
>
> They do not look like an original Healey Company hardtop, or Universal
>Laminations either.
>
> They are located just outside Pittsburgh, PA.
>
> Back in 'the day', there were probably 12 to 15 companies making
>aftermarket hardtops, none of which looked like the 'factory' top.
>
> Later,
>
> CB
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