Bernard, the answer to your question is not just a simple one.
First of all, the change in light configuration was not implemented by
chassis number, but by body number. Since the body numbers did not track
the chassis numbers in strict numerical sequence, it's possible for a lower
chassis number to have a "later" light configuration than a higher chassis
number.
Also, Phase 2 cars for Sweden and Germany had the four lights sooner than
did those going to other countries, although these were originally the
smaller lights like BJ7 and Phase 1 cars.
Assuming that you are interested only in the cars shipped to the USA or
Canada: cars with body numbers 76138 and up are stated in the parts manual
to have the separate indicators. Interestingly, BMIHT records give body
number 76138 for BOTH chassis 31259 and 31336.
The BJ8 registry records many later cars with the single lights when they
should have the dual, and vice versa. Whether this was the way it was done
in production, despite the parts manual, or whether the cars had their front
shroud and light configuration changed later due to damage repairs, who
knows?
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC USA
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at
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On Behalf Of Bob
Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 4:34 AM
To: Healey List
Subject: [Healeys] BJ8 P2
Hi listers,
When did the BJ8 gain its 4 front side lights?
Thx
Bernard
'59 HBT7244
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