I have only built one healey and I have this to offer. Make sure that the
frame is in absolutely tip top shape, if it isn't, don't even consider
restoring the car without fixing it. We did a cosmetic restoration of one,
I think it was a BN 7 but I don't remember the designations anymore. The
owner would not spring for any rust fixing on the frame. The difference in
the top of the door gap between when the car was on the lift and on it's
wheels was at least 1/4 inch. When the car was on its wheels the top of the
door rubbed the top of the rear wing. There is no getting around the flex
in a healey but it is much worse if the frame is degraded at all.
James Nazarian
71 MGBGT V8
71 MGB Tourer
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Carl French
> Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2004 10:25 PM
> To: mg-mgb@yahoogroups.com
> Cc: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Austin Healey project
>
> Any ideas what a 59 BT-7 barn find might be worth?
> Particulars;\ Stored in LBC shop since 71. Climate controlled
> shop (heated), owner turned the engine by hand every 3 months
> since. It was for his future use so he kept it good and
> bought two pages worth of parts to restore it with 'someday'.
> The car needs doglegs all around needs paint, resto of the
> hydraulics and a new interior and top. He has all but seat
> kits and panels. It looks the definition of the easy project
> to get a very streetable big Healey going again. Any idea
> what the value on this might be?
> Carl
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