[Healeys] BJ8 inner body panels

[Curt/Nancy Arndt]

Todd,

Alan is absolutely correct here.  The are very few people capable of doing
this type of work, and not every so called body/restoration shop is up to
the challenge.

Tom Kovacs of Fourintune is one shop that is capable of this type of work,
but I also know of an individual who is not a professional restorer who has
resurrected a Healey that even Kovacs claimed was un-restorable.  It all
comes down to accurate measurements patience, which equals time, which
equals MONEY when your talking about a professional restorer.  Now that's
were my friend succeeded where others have failed, he is retired and has the
patience the *skill* and the time to do it right.

Todd I don't know you our your capabilities, but with all due respect if you
have to ask this question, then you are probably not up to the challenge,
and it is most likely left to an expert.  And not just any restorer... one
who has done Healey's in the past is my recommendation.

I have judged many a Concours car where the panel fit was atrocious, and the
body work of these cars was done by a pro, but in almost every case, they
were not Austin Healey specialists.

Cheers,

Curt

On Tue, Aug 3, 2010 at 6:04 PM, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:

> Todd -
>
> >From what I understand this is one of the most difficult and technical
> things you could ever possibly hope to do on your healey and is best
> handled
> by a chassis specialist/welder who is experienced with these cars.
>
> If your main issue is just a few spots of rust here and there, I'd focus on
> doing a patch job here and there rather than attempting to pull the whole
> kit and kaboodle apart.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Alan
>
>
> On Wed, Aug 4, 2010 at 8:52 AM, <tstreeter at twcny.rr.com> wrote:
>
> I have 66 BJ8 in the process of restoration - I have the outer body removed
> and need to know if there is a process for removing inner body panels and
> replacing them with the new ones in the correct position/measurements.
>
> Any and all help would be greatly appreciated
>
> Todd