[Healeys] Reno Red - revisit

[BJ8 Healeys]

Hi, Alan -

I have copies of BMIHT certificates for 661 BJ8s.  For some cars, I have
multiple certificates issued for the same car at different times with
different information.  So, I have ample evidence that there are errors on
the certificates far too frequently for the price they are asking for them
now.

However, I'm not sure if you are considering a build date of 27 February and
a date when the car left the factory of 29 February as in conflict.  The
certificates (for BJ8s, anyway) designate the build dates as the dates
between "Off Body Line" and "Off Finishing".  There is another date not
given on the certificates ("Date Advised") which I interpret as the date
that Production notified the next department (Shipping?) that the car was
ready to go.  The actual "Despatch" date could be the same date as the
"build" date, or several days, weeks, or months later.  It's possible that
your car's build date ("Off Finishing") was 27 February, but the date if
left the factory ("Despatch date") was 29 February.

I would be interested in your BJ8 engine story, off line if you prefer.  I
am aware of the engine situation with HBJ8L/32431, if that's what you're
referring to.

Happy Healeying!
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666	
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

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Subject: Re: [Healeys] Reno Red - revisit

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This guidance assumes that the BMIHT Certificate is a true reflection of the
information held in the microfiche archive of the factory Build Cards.

Of the three Certificates that I have bought, I have been able to prove
conclusively that there were errors in two of them.  I therefore have a
rather cynical view of the service provided by these 'Archivists'.

For example, my first BN4 certificate clearly stated the car left the
factory on 29th February 1957 with a paint job of Reno Red over Black.
During restoration, and under four further coats of paint, I found Colorado
Red.  When disputing the Certificate details I managed to coerce a copy of
the Build Card from them. It clearly said the car was 'Red' - no
qualification, and a build date of 27th February.

They have been known to make stuff up!!

Then there is the BJ8 engine number story - but that would make you weep.