Randy -
Since you know the car and what's been done to it, and what it still needs,
I'd say go for it. If you buy any standard unknown later it'll always come
with big question marks.
Best,
Alan
'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8
On Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 10:28 PM, Randy Dickson <
rdickson@midwestarchaeology.com> wrote:
> Fellow Healeyoids,
>
>
>
> I have the opportunity to purchase my buddy Karl's 1960 Mk I Healey. He
> has
> lost interest and is overwhelmed with his new job and wants to spend more
> time with his kids. I helped him find the car in 2001 when we hauled it
> out
> of southern Iowa for $500. The car was sitting for years on it's frame
> rails in an apple orchard. The acid from the apples assisted in eating
> away
> at the frame. I guess that an apple a day won't keep the Healey doctor
> away.
>
>
>
> Anyway, he wants $10,000 for it. It is in the latter stages of
> restoration.
>
> It has new frame rails with 1/8" wall steel. All of the rust has been
> removed and new panels, (floors, hinge pillars, sills, rockers, footboxes,
> etc) installed where needed. Rebuilt engine, gearbox and overdrive.
> Rebuilt brakes and suspension. New tires, rebuild gauges.
>
> It needs the following:
>
> Complete interior
>
> New hoses
>
> Wiring harness
>
> Exhaust system
>
> New wheels
>
> All chrome news to be redone
>
> Aluminum trim needs refinishing
>
> Side curtains redone
>
> Panels need aligning and bodywork need to be done.
>
>
>
> So, basically, except for the body panel alignment, which I know from
> experience can be a SUPER bitch to accomplish, the car has had most of the
> hard work done. The frame and super structure are painted Healey blue.
> The
> wife will surely not be happy with another car. But I will take her on a
> vacation somewhere nice and let her buy some clothes. So, maybe I should
> add another $1000 or 2000 to the price of the car.
>
>
>
> I think that with another $10,000-12,000 I can have the car finished and a
> nice driver. I can do it for even less if I do all of the bodywork by
> myself. What do you guys think? Is it a good deal? Fair deal? Let me
> know what you think. I really want a roadster to round out my Healey
> collection. Thanks!
>
>
>
> Randy
>
>
>
> Healey Archaeologist
>
>
>
> 63 BJ7
>
> 66 Cobra replica
>
> 06 Mini Cooper S
>
> Hoping to get a BT7
>
> Looking at a 66 Sunbeam Tiger too.
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