[Healeys] BN-1 or BN-2 ?

[Robin]

Thanks for the ideas! The alloy cockpit molding has 2 body numbers, 14198 and
13273 on one piece. What is the difference in tranny support? The car is all
apart but four studs in the top of the frame near the "X" appear to be
factory.

On another note, I am missing lots  of bits and pieces. Anyone know of a BN1
or 2 parts car that might be for sale?

Engine is siezed (soaking now) and tranny looks good but can't be turned by
hand when in gear. should I be able to turn it (the helical gears rock back
and forth a bit but wont turn....... normal?)

Thanks again !!!!

Dave Rettew

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On Jul 26, 2013, at 7:38 AM, Randy Hicks <Healey100M at gmail.com> wrote:

> BN1 222656 Would have been built mid Jan. 1955.
>
> (Although it is in a period where the chassis numbers jump around a lot with
#222641 being built Jan. 4 '55 and #222644 being built Feb. 9 '55. #222664 was
built Jan. 11, '55.)
>
> Body number #14198 was built mid June 1956 and would be a very late BN2 body
number.
>
> Where is the key location? High or low on the dash? Is there a body number
on the inside of the cockpit surround pieces?
>
> How is the rear of the transmission supported? there is a difference between
3 & 4 speeds. Does it look factory or makeshift?
>
> Randy
>
> Randy Hicks
> AHCA 100 Registrar
> ahca100registrar at gmail.com
> www.austinhealey100m.com
>
>
> On Jul 26, 2013, at 3:19 AM, Robin <retters at aol.com> wrote:
>
>> I have purchased a basket case BN-1  registered as BN1222656 which places
it
>> late BN-1 as per all the usual suspects. Number plate is missing. Problem
is
>> it looks like a BN-2. 4 spd tranny, swage line behind rear wheels and body
>> number 14198 in hood and prop rod bracket.
>>
>> Any ideas how to ID for sure ?
>>
>> Dave Rettew
>> 59 BT7
>> 55 BN-1 ??
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