>John,
>
>I agree with the others on doing your research. Get the Anderson Moment
>restoration book and get the latest concours guidelines.
>
>You have to ask yourself why do you want a gold level concours Healey. What
>is your ultimate goal here? Earning gold recognition for a restoration is a
>great accomplishment in itself. It costs much more time and money for the
>restoration because of sourcing the correct everything.
>
>As a BN7 Concours judge at Conclave 2007 in Vermont, I (and our team) examined
>everything and every detail. it took about 3 hours. We found some
>infractions here and there but the big one on this BN7 was loose spokes. That
>was the biggest ding. I think they were 1 point each.
>
>However, as stated by others already, there are many more enhancements to
>driveability and comfort available now too.
>
>My BN7, which won Best of Show, at Conclave 2007 in Vermont, is close but has
>many enhancements. I followed the British Motor Heritage Certificate build
>specs exactly. She now has a 3.54 rearend, 28% OD, XM radio, stainless steel
>heat shield over muffler, ss exhaust, flex fan, chrome / ss 72 spoke wheels,
>195/70/15 radials, grade 8 bolts on suspension and motor mounts, stainless
>screws and bolts in places, base coat/clear coat paint, Colorado Red paint
>below swag line, polished cockpit trim, non concours Heritage carpet, non
>standard insulation, polished dashpots, K&N filters, spin on oil filter,
>Colorado Red factory hardtop and other assorted fasteners that are not
>correct.
>
>See the restoration photos on John Sims site (thanks John for your informative
>site). Mine was restored by me and others in the Atlanta AHCA in just 20
>months. The intent was an outstanding BN7 with some enhancements for comfort
>and driveability. The day after winning Best of Show in Vermont, I was in the
>Gymkhana much to the dismay of others at the event. (I won 1st place in my
>gymkhana class too)
>
>My point is: I think they are made to be driven and enjoyed.
>
>Decide what you want and go for it.
>
>This is a great resource for advice. Use your local club and its members.
>There is a wealth of knowledge at your disposal. You are on the right track
>in asking questions now.
>
>You can contact me off list for more details.
>
>Cheers,
>
>John Homonek
>1959 BN7 - 1974 Jensen Healey
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