[Healeys] How to Increase the Front and Rear Height on a BT7

[Charlie]

A custom made muffler. 

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From: "Tom" <ah3000me at gmail.com> 
To: "Oudesluys" <coudesluijs at chello.nl> 
Cc: "Healey Mail List" <healeys at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2016 8:42:44 AM 
Subject: Re: [Healeys] How to Increase the Front and Rear Height on a BT7 


What is a bespoke silencer? 

- Tom 

On Thu, Oct 13, 2016 at 6:33 AM, Oudesluys < coudesluijs at chello.nl > wrote: 



Start with maximum diameter tires without creating interference with parts of the body/chassis, paying special attention to the fit of the front wheels max left/right position. If you raise the height by altering the springs you have to pay attention to the reach of the shocks, you may have to change them for ones with more outward travel. The geometry of the front wheels will change considerably if you raise the riding height. Some serious mods may be necessary. 
Also consider modifying the exhaust system by using bespoke silencers at the rear only to create more ground clearance. 
Fit skid plates under the car for protection. 
Kees Oudesluijs 


Op 13-10-2016 om 4:08 schreef Rafael Abugattas: 

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Hi all, 

I am in the process of doing a nut and bolt restoration on a 1962 BT7 Three Carb. My car is located in Lima – Peru and according to Waze we are in the top ten worst places to drive in the world! 



Authorities have found no better way of controlling speed than filling the streets with speed bumps of different height and sizes. There are parts of the city where you can find several on one block! 



As you can imagine Lima is not the best place to drive such a low vehicle as a Healey and I am considering increasing the front and rear height of the car maybe a couple of inches. I am aware that this will affect the look of the car but I have no other choice. 



Would you please provide me with ideas or suggestions on how to tackle this project before we start assembling the car and suspension? 



Thanks in advance for your comments. 



Best regards, 

Rafael 


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