- 1. finish questions (score: 1)
- Author: John Loftus <loftusdesign@cox.net>
- Date: Sun, 04 Dec 2005 11:16:32 -0800
- Hi all, Looking for some advice on finishes for a few parts and finding conflicting info in the books, photos and not enough info in the concours guidelines (or I have overlooked it). For a BJ7: 1. C
- /html/healeys/2005-12/msg00100.html (6,783 bytes)
- 2. Re: Anti-freeze (score: 1)
- Author: John Loftus <loftusdesign@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2005 12:01:38 -0800
- A handy tool to have in the toolbox is an Anti-freeze tester. These cost less than $10. Makes it easy to check and/or adjust the ratio. http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1289876
- /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00084.html (6,903 bytes)
- 3. re: BN7 seats - Yet Another Question (score: 1)
- Author: John Loftus <loftusdesign@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2005 17:46:23 -0800
- The following link has dimensions that I recorded for someone else with new floors. This is from my BJ7 but I'm thinking they would be the same. If not, someone in the know will set us straight. htt
- /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00298.html (7,142 bytes)
- 4. Re: Pan Pozi screws (score: 1)
- Author: John Loftus <loftusdesign@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2005 15:51:38 -0800
- The Clarke Spares and Restorations catalog has 10-32 Posidrive machine screws in 5 lengths 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" and 1" in a cadmium-plain silvertone finish. .20ea, .18 ea per 25, .15 ea per 50, .1
- /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00456.html (8,065 bytes)
- 5. Re: Hood frame spring, windows (score: 1)
- Author: John Loftus <loftusdesign@cox.net>
- Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2005 08:33:23 -0800
- The metal frame that attaches to the glass (see the recent glazing rubber thread) has plastic guides (runner door glass (nylon) AHB 9499). Two along the front edge and one at the rear lower corner.
- /html/healeys/2005-11/msg00677.html (8,705 bytes)
- 6. re: vent windows (score: 1)
- Author: John Loftus <loftusdesign@cox.net>
- Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 11:37:35 -0700
- Short answer: yes, there is a nut which needs to be removed. Longer answer: The lower pin is a threaded stud which goes through a hat shaped bracket fastened to the inside of the frame. There is a n
- /html/healeys/2005-10/msg00602.html (7,528 bytes)
- 7. Copenhagen trip (score: 1)
- Author: John Loftus <loftusdesign@cox.net>
- Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 10:48:12 -0700
- I will be attending an event in Copenhagen from Sept 23rd through the 28th with 2 or 3 days open near the end of my stay. I've stayed in Copenhagen before so I've done the tourist bit. It would be gr
- /html/healeys/2005-09/msg00411.html (6,484 bytes)
- 8. re: Hundred Rear Bumper (score: 1)
- Author: John Loftus <loftusdesign@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2005 09:55:07 -0700
- Last year I ordered a front apron from Jorge Cervera in San Diego as it was made in a thicker gage than the usual reproductions. BTW, Jorge is the guy selling fuel tanks on ebay which I hear are a go
- /html/healeys/2005-08/msg00390.html (8,475 bytes)
- 9. Re: Hundred Rear Bumper (score: 1)
- Author: John Loftus <loftusdesign@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2005 11:04:01 -0700
- Check out the ebay auction for XK-120 bumpers for an idea on price and quality (item number 7992247206). You can "view sellers other items" to see examples of Triumph, MG, Healey, Jaguar parts that
- /html/healeys/2005-08/msg00395.html (9,150 bytes)
- 10. radiator badge (score: 1)
- Author: John Loftus <loftusdesign@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 01 Jul 2005 08:24:36 -0700
- Does anyone have a radiator badge in good condition that they are willing to part with? My current one reads, "Coventry Radiator Pressworks Co. LTD. Canley Works, Coventry Y D 1386" but has holes tha
- /html/healeys/2005-07/msg00005.html (6,780 bytes)
- 11. Re: radiator badge (score: 1)
- Author: John Loftus <loftusdesign@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 01 Jul 2005 11:09:58 -0700
- Hi Richard, I thought because it is only soldered on that it would be easy to replace. Half of the badge is already loose .. probably from the heat applied to take the top tank off the core. If I don
- /html/healeys/2005-07/msg00012.html (7,553 bytes)
- 12. friday's funnies - healey related (score: 1)
- Author: John Loftus <loftusdesign@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 03 Jun 2005 12:18:32 -0700
- We are having a friendly give and take over at www.britishcarforum.com about the pros and cons of car bras on Healeys. Being friday thought I would share a few of my contributions. http://www.loftusd
- /html/healeys/2005-06/msg00103.html (7,057 bytes)
- 13. Re: friday's funnies - healey related (score: 1)
- Author: John Loftus <loftusdesign@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 03 Jun 2005 15:26:30 -0700
- Just in case anyone wants to provide their captions to the images, I have edited them as follows: http://www.loftusdesign.net/batman2.jpg I would love to see what others can come up with. Send me you
- /html/healeys/2005-06/msg00108.html (7,168 bytes)
- 14. re. Re: Complaint about spokes breaking (score: 1)
- Author: John Loftus <loftusdesign@cox.net>
- Date: Tue, 07 Jun 2005 11:36:50 -0700
- I used the following shop back in '92 to true, mount and balance my set of Dunlops. Mike did a great job .. hope he is still in business. Valley Wire Wheel Service Mike Rizeman 14731 Lull St. Van Nu
- /html/healeys/2005-06/msg00213.html (7,653 bytes)
- 15. re. Re: Complaint about spokes breaking (score: 1)
- Author: John Loftus <loftusdesign@cox.net>
- Date: Tue, 07 Jun 2005 11:37:45 -0700
- I used the following shop back in '02 to true, mount and balance my set of new Dunlops. Mike did a great job .. hope he is still in business. Valley Wire Wheel Service Mike Rizeman 14731 Lull St. Va
- /html/healeys/2005-06/msg00214.html (7,668 bytes)
- 16. trunnion bush length (score: 1)
- Author: John Loftus <loftusdesign@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2005 10:14:00 -0700
- When tying to install new trunnion bushes (rubber bushes with steel sleeve positioned between the ends of the two shock arms) I was running into great difficulty getting the shock arms to bottom in t
- /html/healeys/2005-06/msg00512.html (7,225 bytes)
- 17. Re: trunnion bush length (score: 1)
- Author: John Loftus <loftusdesign@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2005 14:46:09 -0700
- Hi Dave, Thanks for the detailed reply. My problem with the new bushes is that the metal sleeve was longer than what was in there before and consequently would bottom out well before the fulcrum bolt
- /html/healeys/2005-06/msg00518.html (9,479 bytes)
- 18. RE: Re:Knock Off, again (score: 1)
- Author: John Loftus <loftusdesign@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2005 08:12:01 -0700
- With my old worn wheels/hubs if felt like you could "tighten them all the way" and then hit them another 1/4 turn. With new wheels/hubs/spinners you can see when the knockoff stops turning and then i
- /html/healeys/2005-06/msg00627.html (8,102 bytes)
- 19. wishey washers (score: 1)
- Author: John Loftus <loftusdesign@cox.net>
- Date: Thu, 05 May 2005 13:43:26 -0700
- Discovered at least 3 unusual washers during the restoration and wondering if anyone in Healey land knows where they are used. I believe them to be original because they were painted the factory OEW
- /html/healeys/2005-05/msg00123.html (7,309 bytes)
- 20. Re: wishey washers (score: 1)
- Author: John Loftus <loftusdesign@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 06 May 2005 13:57:33 -0700
- Thanks for all the replies (including the ones off list). Some questions have been asked, theories proposed and washers sighted (I think I'll call them "double D" washers ... something catchy about t
- /html/healeys/2005-05/msg00153.html (9,102 bytes)
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