[Healeys] Re-assembly time frame

Bob Haskell rchaskell at earthlink.net
Thu Jun 18 04:06:28 MDT 2015 

Chris,

I think that most of the fasteners used to attach the fenders are bolts 
and clips.  The clips are installed on the top lip of the fenders.  I 
thought the bolts had a square thread, but the factory parts manual 
calls them spire bolts, so may-be not. Normal" nut and bolts are found 
along the bottom of the dog legs.  See Moss p/n 321-868 and 321-818.

Cheers,

Bob Haskell
AHCA 3000 Mk I registrar
http://www.ciahc.org/registry_3000mk1.php

On 06/17/2015 10:56 PM, Chris Scholz wrote:
> Good points. I am having rotator surgery on my right arm so I will be
> giving up many duties and having the restoration company finish them for
> me since I'll be immobilized for 6 wks, then PT.
>
> One item--- instead of using the nuts and bolts to re-hang the fenders,
> one of the mechanics is using clips so he wont have to fumble with
> trying to get the nut on the bolt. Not sure if this is any big deal, but
> not the way it was done at the factory. I remembered disassembly, how
> much of a pain it was to get two wrenches on each attachment.
>
> Some days I feel the reassembly is going so slow, I forget how tough of
> a job it is. On the other hand, I don't want to pay for time wasted
> since this is their first Healey. They have done thousands of
> restorations, and each car is unique.
>
> I'm going there tomorrow to have them estimate the labor needed to
> finish the project and hope to be at the finish line soon!!
>
>
> image1.jpeg
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> Chris Scholz OD
>
> On Jun 17, 2015, at 9:18 PM, Michael Salter <michaelsalter at gmail.com
> <mailto:michaelsalter at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
>> Hi Chris,
>> At least this is the fun bit BUT I would absolutely have to agree with
>> David.
>> If it was an original car, and all the parts were properly restored
>> and sorted I would budget 40 hours..
>> Add to that any time to clean up threads, find missing parts, clean
>> and paint all those little (and larger) bits, repair all the damaged
>> harness connectors, research where things fit (particularly if you
>> haven't assembled one before or even recently), endlessly sort through
>> fasteners to find one more "correct" hex bolt or narrow section lock
>> washer, etc, etc.
>> Remember that car is at least 56 years old and many many parts of it
>> will require work before they can be reused.
>> I have over 200 hours of body shell reassembly on #174 after paint not
>> including mechanical, interior or top.
>> You can do it quick or you can do it right but not both.
>> Michael S
>> BN1 #174
>>
>> On Wed, Jun 17, 2015 at 8:50 PM, David Nock <healeydoc at gmail.com
>> <mailto:healeydoc at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>
>>     2-3 days not a chance. To strip the car to a bare chassis about 40
>>     hours.  I would a lot at least 100 hours to do what you are
>>     asking. As long as everything is ready to install. And that would
>>     probably concervitave
>>
>>
>>     David Nock
>>
>>     British Car Specialists
>>
>>     Stockton Ca 95205
>>
>>     209-948-8767 <tel:209-948-8767>
>>
>>
>>     www.britishcarspecialists.com <http://www.britishcarspecialists.com/>
>>
>>
>>     Please feel free to view an interview with the Nock's in 2009
>>
>>     Enjoy
>>
>>     www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOTTRYkbQzs
>>     <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOTTRYkbQzs>
>>
>>     .
>>
>>     .
>>
>>
>>     Sent from my iPad
>>
>>     On Jun 14, 2015, at 11:15 PM, Derek Job <derek.c.job at gmail.com
>>     <mailto:derek.c.job at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>
>>>     How long is a piece of string? Very difficult to put a time on
>>>     all that. It can take an age to line up all the panels correctly
>>>     and hang the doors so the latches work perfectly. Are they all
>>>     the same panel parts that came off the car? Windshield, lights,
>>>     grill and bumpers are all simple and you can do those yourself.
>>>
>>>     Derek
>>>
>>>     On Mon, Jun 15, 2015 at 4:42 AM, I Erbs <eyera3 at gmail.com
>>>     <mailto:eyera3 at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>>
>>>         The biggest issue is that shit don't go back in reverse
>>>         order, no matter what the manual says.  Seriously,  the
>>>         issues of time resolve around the stuff you discovery that
>>>         need to be fixed, or having a third hand handy when need it.
>>>         I think 2-3 days is very hopeful.
>>>
>>>         Mr. Ira Erbs
>>>
>>>         On Jun 14, 2015 7:57 PM, "Chris Scholz"
>>>         <drscholz at visioncenterpc.com
>>>         <mailto:drscholz at visioncenterpc.com>> wrote:
>>>
>>>             For those who have done a complete nut and bolt
>>>             restoration, how many hours do you budget for an
>>>             experienced mechanic to reassemble the exterior of a
>>>             100-6?  I'm mainly talking body panels, doors, trunk,
>>>             bonnet, windshield, trim, lights, grill, bumpers. Not
>>>             concerned with wiring, drivetrain, or interior at this
>>>             stage. Just exterior.
>>>
>>>             I was budgeting 2-3 days based on other's conversations,
>>>             but I may be way off.  Thanks.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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