[Healeys] Fwd: Need a screw

[Curt/Nancy Arndt]

Listers,

I purchased at least four of these from Daryl White over the years, my first
two at Conclave in '92.  To add what Rich has already described, Daryl had
these made up from the original factory drawings and they were spot on
correct!  They were absolutely one of the best reproduction parts I've ever
seen, and perfect.

Daryl was planning to have the brass knurled thumb screws reproduced but he
could mot source the correct knurling dies, and the project was cancelled.
Also, there are three distinct knurling patterns throughout the 100
production; fine, medium, and coarse.

When I first purchased these from Daryl, I had recently taken my original
bolts to to a specialist who removes broken studs from items like manifolds
and heads.   They carefully removed the broken number 6 left hand screws
from the bolts and then chased the holes for $45.  However, I then still
needed to make the screws, and have everything chrome plated which would
have made the cost over $100.  Daryl's complete chrome plated bolts and
screws were only about $45 for the pair.. what a deal.

I do know that the screws are being made but that still means that you will
have to do as I did and remove the remains of the original broken screw and
have the special bolt chrome plated.  Contact me off list for details on
availability of the screws.

Cheers,

Curt



On Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 2:24 PM, Rich C <richchrysler at quickclic.net> wrote:

>  Does anyone in Healeyland know where I can get the small screw that
>> secures the windshield knob on a 100-4. The knob is the one that secures the
>> windshield to the vertical windshield posts. The screws are very small.
>> Thanks in advance,
>>
>
> The late Daryl White, a great guy and a  Healey enthusiast had about 25
> pairs made up complete with chrome pin and L/H thread screw and was selling
> them out of his boot at Tahoe in '02. I bought two pair at the time. Both
> pairs are in use on customers' cars.
> This is definetly an item the Hundred owners need.
>
> Rich Chrysler _______________________________________________