[Healeys] That Stolen Healey

[BJ8 Healeys]

The outer part of the BJ8 vent window hinge can be removed from outside the
car by removing two screws, so I don't think it would be necessary to
"break" the hinge.  That might get a thief into the car, but what about the
shutoff switch in the boot?  But any anti-theft method can probably easily
be overcome by a professional and/or determined thief. They probably knew
more about Healeys in 1970 than they generally do today.

I mentioned the list to Mr. Russell, as well as the Healey club in his area,
North Texas.  I think he's more concerned at the moment in lining up someone
to return the car to a safe drivable condition for him but I'm sure he will
want to join our Healey community in some way.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

-----Original Message-----
From: Jackson Krall [mailto:jackson_krall at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2012 12:44 PM
To: sbyers at ec.rr.com
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] That Stolen Healey




Got me thinkin.
My main LBC friend here in NYC has told stories of an unofficial "gang" or
group of individuals that liked to steal BJ8 Austin Healeys back in the day.
They would get you whatever color you wanted. SOP was to break into the car
by breaking the hinge on passenger wing window.
Moving forward to the late 80's, I find and drag home a trashed MGC out of
New Hampshire. The car at one time had been given a fast paint job with
hardtop in place (thats fast), had an MGB VIN plate, and had a broken
passenger wing window hinge.
Makes me wonder about the condition of the hinge on Mr Russells' car?
Also, perhaps Mr Russell should be invited to join the List.
Best
JK