[Healeys] Jule Frame

[Derek Job]

I respectfully have to disagree with this comment

I have owned cars with and without a Jule frame  and whilst the Jule frame
is more rigid I did not find that it distracted in any way from the
'classic' car' driving experience, there really is not much difference at
all in that respect, except you don't get scuttle shake, it's the engine,
gearbox, suspension, steering, brakes  etc that really make the classic
experience. Fitting a Toyota gearbox will make it a far more 'modern
driving experience.

If you have a bog standard Healey, and by that I mean one that is of no
particular historical interest like most of our cars aren't then I would
also say that a Jule frame doesn't affect value, just as having a non
original engine doesn't either. I sold my Jule frame car in France and got
a higher price than expected in part because of the Jule frame.

regards

Derek
On Sat, Oct 29, 2011 at 12:34 AM, Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com>wrote:

> Rick -
>
> It depends on what your friend wants for his car.  If he wants that
> modern car handling experience, then the Jule Frame is an appropriate
> choice.  Martin will be a first rate gentleman to his client and
> strive to get the job done well and professionally.
>
> If he's looking to have a classic car experience when driving and
> showing, then Kilmartin.  The good thing here is since you did a
> Kilmartin on your car, you can advise and help your friend with this.
>
> Note, in my opinion the original frame still provides for excellent
> handling... frankly almost as good as a modern car.
>
> If your friend seeks to maintain the value of all the work and money
> he will put in his car, then Kilmartin is the only way to go.  This is
> said with nothing but respect for Martin, but his frame doesn't really
> ad to the underlying value of the car, that's the main drawback with
> his product.
>
> Alan
>
>
>
> On 10/29/11, Rick Swain <rjswain at hotmail.com> wrote:
> > I have a friend who has decided to put a new frame under his Healey. We
> know
> > what's involved - I did it myself using a Kilmartin frame. He's
> considering
> > a
> > Jule since he could drive to Ontario and pick up the frame. We know the
> Jule
> > doesn't look like the original - that's not a problem for him. I've heard
> > great things about the performance of Martin's frames but it seems that
> > everybody who has raved about them has shipped, dropped off or had Martin
> > pick
> > up their car and had him do the work. My friend will be doing the work
> > himself
> > (with the help of a great fabricator) and that's who I'd like to have
> share
> > their experience - people who have bought a Jule frame and installed it
> > themselves.
> > We'd appreciate any insights you can provide. You can reply to me off
> list.
> > Thanks
> > Rick Swain'59 BN4
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