[Healeys] Information needed on BN7 MkII

[John H]

>John,
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>I agree with the others on doing your research.  Get the Anderson Moment restoration book and get the latest concours guidelines.
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>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.  
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>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.
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>However, as stated by others already, there are many more enhancements to driveability and comfort available now too.  
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>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.  
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>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)
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>My point is: I think they are made to be driven and enjoyed.  
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>Decide what you want and go for it.
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>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.
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>You can contact me off list for more details.
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>Cheers,
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>John Homonek
>1959 BN7 - 1974 Jensen Healey