[Healeys] Valvolene Oil

Wed Feb 8 19:27:27 MST 2017

I have been using VR1 20/50 with ZDDP for quite a while.  Buy on line at ruralking.com at about five bucks...sometimes cheaper.

Summit Racing has many other weights up to 50 at about eight bucks.

George McHarris

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Today's Topics:

   1. Re: SU HD6 float chamber (Graeme Molony)
   2. Re: BJ8 Shock Problems (rft2 at aol.com)
   3. Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil (Bob Spidell)
   4. Re: Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil (rrengineer.mike)
   5. Re: Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil (John Spaur)
   6. BT7 --> BJ8? (BJ8Healeys)
   7. Re: Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil (Tom Felts)
   8. Re: BT7 --> BJ8? (i erbs)
   9. Re: Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil (Charlie Schott)
  10. Re: BT7 --> BJ8? (Al Fuller)
  11. Re: Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil (RCT2BNC at aol.com)
  12. Re: BT7 --> BJ8? (Jean Caron)
  13. Re: Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil (Bruce Steele)
  14. Re: BJ8 Shock Problems (Niels Bengaard)
  15. Re: BT7 --> BJ8? (BJ8Healeys)
  16. Re: BT7 --> BJ8? (David Nock)
  17. Re: BT7 --> BJ8? (HealeyRick)

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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2017 09:06:08 +1100
From: "Graeme Molony" <molony at dodo.com.au>
To: "Peter & Veronica" <greylinn at ozemail.com.au>,
        <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] SU HD6 float chamber
Message-ID: <00318CF366A44DBD9B3D7C9237D9D8FC at msiallinone>
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Peter

If all else fails I think I have a spare pair of horizontal float chambers from a set of Jaguar HD8?s that I had converted
happy to part with them for the freight  costs but you can probably find units closer to home at a Jaguar Wreckers

Graeme J Molony

Mt. Martha
Vic 3934

From: Peter & Veronica
Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2017 3:55 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] SU HD6 float chamber

G'day all

I'm looking for a horizontal float chamber for an SU HD6 carb. They are mostly angled for semi-downdraft applications, but I need one for a horizontal application on a Shorrock supercharger.

Cheers

Peter Linn
Brisbane Oz

BN1 Holden V6
MG TC special (Shorrock blown)

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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2017 17:15:22 -0500
From: rft2 at aol.com
To: steveg at abrazosdata.com, healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Shock Problems
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Hi Steve,

This is an interesting solution.  Just called Tom and looked at the link you sent me, ordered a couple of plates and will try this method.   Looks like it should work, I'll let you know.

Thank you for this idea.

Mal Hickok
BJ7 & BJ8

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To: healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tue, Feb 7, 2017 2:57 pm
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Shock Problems

Tom's Import Toys sells handy replacement plates for $99.50 the pair:

http://tomsimport.com/new/parts/parts.asp?sect=30&new=1

These should be stronger than the Moss captive nuts. You open up the end of the shock tower, knock out the captive nuts and slide the plate in.

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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2017 15:46:06 -0800
From: Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net>
To: Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil
Message-ID: <0753458a-70c6-2d36-0322-0a1df1eec0e4 at comcast.net>
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Anybody know why this isn't available in California any more? Yes, it
supposedly has high levels of ZDDP, but to my knowledge only the 20W-50,
as do other 20W-50s that are still available.  My local parts house told
me a while ago they 'had to pull it off the shelves,' and my engine
builder says it's NLA in California, but he sells Kendall 20W-50, which
claims high ZDDP.

AFAIK, it can still be 'imported.'

Bob

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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2017 19:19:32 -0800
From: "rrengineer.mike" <rrengineer.mike at att.net>
To: Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net>, Healeys
        <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil
Message-ID: <xwuoohbhxmvcjdem118qohl2.1486523821870 at email.android.com>
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Just ordered a case of this stuff. www.classiccarmotoroil.com<http://www.classiccarmotoroil.com>. $80 delivered for a case of 12 quarts. ?1600 PPM ZDDP.Mike MacLean

Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S? 5, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone

-------- Original message --------
From: Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net>
Date: 2/7/17  3:46 PM  (GMT-08:00)
To: Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil

Anybody know why this isn't available in California any more? Yes, it
supposedly has high levels of ZDDP, but to my knowledge only the 20W-50,
as do other 20W-50s that are still available.? My local parts house told
me a while ago they 'had to pull it off the shelves,' and my engine
builder says it's NLA in California, but he sells Kendall 20W-50, which
claims high ZDDP.

AFAIK, it can still be 'imported.'

Bob

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Message: 5
Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2017 21:51:33 -0800
From: "John Spaur" <jmsdarch at sbcglobal.net>
To: "'rrengineer.mike'" <rrengineer.mike at att.net>, "'Bob Spidell'"
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Subject: Re: [Healeys] Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil
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The link takes me to a page where the only choice is to order 15W-40 ?Classic? brand motor oil with 1,600 ppm zinc. Not VR1 racing oil.

Found some VR1 sources for $7 buck or so and up to $18/quart. Glad I bought the local supply out months ago. No doubt the availability is due to some EPA or BAAQMD regulation. The latter is the California equivalent to the EPA.

John Spaur

Sitting a few cases of black gold and loving it!

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Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2017 7:20 PM
To: Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net>; Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil

Just ordered a case of this stuff. www.classiccarmotoroil.com<http://www.classiccarmotoroil.com> <http://www.classiccarmotoroil.com> . $80 delivered for a case of 12 quarts.  1600 PPM ZDDP.

Mike MacLean

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Date: 2/7/17 3:46 PM (GMT-08:00)
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Subject: [Healeys] Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil

Anybody know why this isn't available in California any more?

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Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2017 07:43:32 -0500
From: "BJ8Healeys" <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] BT7 --> BJ8?
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Beverly Hills Car Club has a car for sale that they say is HBT7L3678. The
car has the features of a BJ7 or Phase 1 BJ8 and none of a BT7. Is it
physically possible without major structural modification to create a
BJ7/BJ8 from a BT7? Can a convertible windshield and doors be used directly
onto a BT7 body?
http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1...000-c-6836.htm
<http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1960-austin-healey-3000-c-6836.htm>

Yes, I know it's easier just to put a BT7 VIN plate on a BJ8, but that isn't
the question.

Steve Byers

HBJ8L/36666

BJ8 Registry

AHCA Delegate at Large

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Message: 7
Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2017 8:15:51 -0500
From: Tom Felts <tomfelts at windstream.net>
To: Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net>, Healeys
        <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil
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Interesting----Several years ago, an auto parts place here in Pa told me the same story----but---wasn't true.  Where he got that info , who knows.  I get it in most autoparts place.  Have been using it for a long time.
tom
---- Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:

=============
Anybody know why this isn't available in California any more? Yes, it
supposedly has high levels of ZDDP, but to my knowledge only the 20W-50,
as do other 20W-50s that are still available.  My local parts house told
me a while ago they 'had to pull it off the shelves,' and my engine
builder says it's NLA in California, but he sells Kendall 20W-50, which
claims high ZDDP.

AFAIK, it can still be 'imported.'

Bob

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Message: 8
Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2017 05:55:45 -0800
From: i erbs <eyera3000 at gmail.com>
To: BJ8 Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
Cc: Ahealey help <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BT7 --> BJ8?
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Most likely someone found a BT7 vin plate and screwed it to this fright wig
of a car.

Ira Erbs
1959 100-6
MKI engine and disc brakes
Portland,OR

On Feb 8, 2017 5:33 AM, "BJ8Healeys" <sbyers at ec.rr.com> wrote:

> Beverly Hills Car Club has a car for sale that they say is HBT7L3678. The
> car has the features of a BJ7 or Phase 1 BJ8 and none of a BT7. Is it
> physically possible without major structural modification to create a
> BJ7/BJ8 from a BT7? Can a convertible windshield and doors be used directly
> onto a BT7 body?
> http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1...000-c-6836.htm
> <http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1960-austin-healey-3000-c-6836.htm>
>
>
>
> Yes, I know it's easier just to put a BT7 VIN plate on a BJ8, but that
> isn't the question.
>
>
>
> Steve Byers
>
> HBJ8L/36666
>
> BJ8 Registry
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>
> Havelock, NC
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Message: 9
Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2017 08:41:17 -0600
From: "Charlie Schott" <schottc at knology.net>
To: "Tom Felts" <tomfelts at windstream.net>, "Bob Spidell"
        <bspidell at comcast.net>, "Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil
Message-ID: <F7974171E3494B50BA4DF7083F36CA84 at CharliePC>
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        reply-type=original

I was told the same thing at AutoZone here in Florida and when I inquired at
their headquarters, they told me that they're only selling the 20W 50 weight
and it is now located in their motorcycle and ATV section. I got 2 cases
from ebay at $6.50 a quart and free shipping.

Regards,

Charlie Schott

-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Felts
Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2017 7:15 AM
To: Bob Spidell ; Healeys
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil

Interesting----Several years ago, an auto parts place here in Pa told me the
same story----but---wasn't true.  Where he got that info , who knows.  I get
it in most autoparts place.  Have been using it for a long time.
tom
---- Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:

=============
Anybody know why this isn't available in California any more? Yes, it
supposedly has high levels of ZDDP, but to my knowledge only the 20W-50,
as do other 20W-50s that are still available.  My local parts house told
me a while ago they 'had to pull it off the shelves,' and my engine
builder says it's NLA in California, but he sells Kendall 20W-50, which
claims high ZDDP.

AFAIK, it can still be 'imported.'

Bob

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Message: 10
Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2017 10:12:01 -0500
From: "Al Fuller" <al at bighealey.org>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BT7 --> BJ8?
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Steve:

While I no longer have my BT-7, the place where the top frame assembly fits
on this car looks familiar.  On the other hand, it also looks like it has
the mounting plate for a later style convertible top.  Is this a clue?

Also as regards your comment regarding major structural modification:  it
appears the entire long frame rails have been patched or replaced for most
of their lengths, as evidenced by the lack of weld beads, as well as the new
beads where they were welded in.  is the frame work another clue?

Al

Al Fuller

al at bighealey dot org

'65 BJ-8

'85 Rx-7

From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
BJ8Healeys
Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2017 7:44 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] BT7 --> BJ8?

Beverly Hills Car Club has a car for sale that they say is HBT7L3678. The
car has the features of a BJ7 or Phase 1 BJ8 and none of a BT7. Is it
physically possible without major structural modification to create a
BJ7/BJ8 from a BT7? Can a convertible windshield and doors be used directly
onto a BT7 body?
http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1...000-c-6836.htm
<http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1960-austin-healey-3000-c-6836.htm>

Yes, I know it's easier just to put a BT7 VIN plate on a BJ8, but that isn't
the question.

Steve Byers

HBJ8L/36666

BJ8 Registry

AHCA Delegate at Large

Havelock, NC

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Message: 11
Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2017 10:17:59 -0500
From: RCT2BNC at aol.com
To: bspidell at comcast.net, healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil
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Bob,

I order mine from Amazon when my local suppliers' shelves are empty. Price
is competitive with the auto-parts stores (if you have Prime and don't pay
for  shipping). Maybe you could try this route in California. I also use
single-weight 40, 50 and 60 VR1 sometimes.

Ben Cohen
BN1, BN7, BJ8

In a message dated 2/7/2017 6:54:50 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
bspidell at comcast.net writes:

Anybody  know why this isn't available in California any more? Yes, it
supposedly  has high levels of ZDDP, but to my knowledge only the 20W-50,
as do other  20W-50s that are still available.  My local parts house told
me a  while ago they 'had to pull it off the shelves,' and my engine
builder  says it's NLA in California, but he sells Kendall 20W-50, which
claims  high ZDDP.

AFAIK, it can still be  'imported.'

Bob

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Message: 12
Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2017 15:32:31 +0000
From: Jean Caron <vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com>
To: BJ8Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com>, "healeys at autox.team.net"
        <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BT7 --> BJ8?
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Steve,

Looking at the photos, it appears that the chassis is indeed from a BJ7 or BJ8, at least the "B" posts have the holes for the door latch from a BJ8.  However the door hinges are from an earlier model for sure as the later cars had the square plates against the "A" posts from what I recall. The front shroud of a BJ8 is quite different at the windshield so the front shroud of a BT7 would not work for a BJ7/BJ8 from what I know. I think as you indicated they simply used a BT7 Serial number. It certainly appears that they are trying to get rid of some of their parts accumulated over the years and they had enough for one car. Dealers such as that place could not care less as long as there is money for them in the end.

Jean

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From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of BJ8Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
Sent: February 8, 2017 12:43 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] BT7 --> BJ8?

Beverly Hills Car Club has a car for sale that they say is HBT7L3678. The car has the features of a BJ7 or Phase 1 BJ8 and none of a BT7. Is it physically possible without major structural modification to create a BJ7/BJ8 from a BT7? Can a convertible windshield and doors be used directly onto a BT7 body?
http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1...000-c-6836.htm<http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1960-austin-healey-3000-c-6836.htm>

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Yes, I know it's easier just to put a BT7 VIN plate on a BJ8, but that isn't the question.

Steve Byers

HBJ8L/36666

BJ8 Registry

AHCA Delegate at Large

Havelock, NC

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Message: 13
Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2017 07:38:49 -0800
From: "Bruce Steele" <healeybruce at roadrunner.com>
To: "'Bob Spidell'" <bspidell at comcast.net>, "'Healeys'"
        <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil
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I checked at my local NAPA in Brea, CA just a couple of weeks ago, and they
have it.

Bruce Steele
Brea, CA
1960 BN7

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From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob
Spidell
Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2017 3:46 PM
To: Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil

Anybody know why this isn't available in California any more? Yes, it
supposedly has high levels of ZDDP, but to my knowledge only the 20W-50, as
do other 20W-50s that are still available.  My local parts house told me a
while ago they 'had to pull it off the shelves,' and my engine builder says
it's NLA in California, but he sells Kendall 20W-50, which claims high ZDDP.

AFAIK, it can still be 'imported.'

Bob

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Message: 14
Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2017 16:50:56 +0100
From: "Niels Bengaard" <bengaard at 850r.dk>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Shock Problems
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The only bad thing about replacing is that you lose the original VIN number stamped into the side of the right side plate.

It might be difficult to spot, but after removing the paint it was visible on my car.

Niels

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Sendt: 7. februar 2017 23:15
Til: steveg at abrazosdata.com; healeys at autox.team.net
Emne: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Shock Problems

Hi Steve,

This is an interesting solution.  Just called Tom and looked at the link you sent me, ordered a couple of plates and will try this method.   Looks like it should work, I'll let you know.

Thank you for this idea.

Mal Hickok

BJ7 & BJ8

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From: Steve B. Gerow <steveg at abrazosdata.com>
To: healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tue, Feb 7, 2017 2:57 pm
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Shock Problems

Tom's Import Toys sells handy replacement plates for $99.50 the pair:

http://tomsimport.com/new/parts/parts.asp?sect=30 <http://tomsimport.com/new/parts/parts.asp?sect=30&new=1> &new=1

These should be stronger than the Moss captive nuts. You open up the end of the shock tower, knock out the captive nuts and slide the plate in.

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Altadena, CA
BN6
Maker of Most Complete Big Healey Rear Disc Kit
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Message: 15
Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2017 10:54:56 -0500
From: "BJ8Healeys" <sbyers at ec.rr.com>
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BT7 --> BJ8?
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Thanks for your thoughts, Jean.  The door hinges are from a BJ7 or Phase 1
BJ8.  All of the body parts I see in the photos are BJ7 or Phase 1 BJ8.
Some photos show "spare parts", including what appears to be an armrest and
shreds of original red carpet from a BT7, along with a pre-BJ8 speedometer.

I am not familiar enough with pre-BJ8 models to say whether the convertible
windshield and doors would fit on a BT7, but I think they would not.
Perhaps the VIN plate on the firewall belongs to those BT7 "spare parts".  I
think it more likely that someone had a Phase 1 BJ8 and put a BT7 VIN plate
on the firewall than that they tried to make a BJ8 out of a BT7.  In that
case, why keep the BT7 VIN plate?

As far as I know, BHCC just sells the cars they buy on to someone else and
don't restore or repair them.  I wouldn't think they would be assembling a
car from miscellaneous parts.

Steve Byers

HBJ8L/36666

BJ8 Registry

AHCA Delegate at Large

Havelock, NC

From: Jean Caron [mailto:vintage_roadster_restoration at hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2017 10:33 AM
To: BJ8Healeys; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BT7 --> BJ8?

Steve,

Looking at the photos, it appears that the chassis is indeed from a BJ7 or
BJ8, at least the "B" posts have the holes for the door latch from a BJ8.
However the door hinges are from an earlier model for sure as the later cars
had the square plates against the "A" posts from what I recall. The front
shroud of a BJ8 is quite different at the windshield so the front shroud of
a BT7 would not work for a BJ7/BJ8 from what I know. I think as you
indicated they simply used a BT7 Serial number. It certainly appears that
they are trying to get rid of some of their parts accumulated over the years
and they had enough for one car. Dealers such as that place could not care
less as long as there is money for them in the end.

Jean

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From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of BJ8Healeys
<sbyers at ec.rr.com>
Sent: February 8, 2017 12:43 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] BT7 --> BJ8?

Beverly Hills Car Club has a car for sale that they say is HBT7L3678. The
car has the features of a BJ7 or Phase 1 BJ8 and none of a BT7. Is it
physically possible without major structural modification to create a
BJ7/BJ8 from a BT7? Can a convertible windshield and doors be used directly
onto a BT7 body?
http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1...000-c-6836.htm
<http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1960-austin-healey-3000-c-6836.htm>

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Yes, I know it's easier just to put a BT7 VIN plate on a BJ8, but that isn't
the question.

Steve Byers

HBJ8L/36666

BJ8 Registry

AHCA Delegate at Large

Havelock, NC

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Message: 16
Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2017 09:22:52 -0800
From: "David Nock" <healeydoc at gmail.com>
To: "Al Fuller" <al at bighealey.org>,     <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BT7 --> BJ8?
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This car looks like a pile of parts that got put together to make up a car.
    The rear shroud is BJ7, Phase 1 BJ8
    Carbs are BJ7
    Doors are BJ8
    Dash is a BJ8
    Front shroud BJ7 , Phase 1 BJ8
    Vent windows are BJ8
    Frame cut out for the exhaust is BJ8 late

Also notice that there are no front springs or plates, the rear end is not attached., the frame is CRAP

David Nock
healeydoc at sbcglobal.net
209 948 8767
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From: Al Fuller
Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2017 7:12 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BT7 --> BJ8?

Steve:

While I no longer have my BT-7, the place where the top frame assembly fits on this car looks familiar?  On the other hand, it also looks like it has the mounting plate for a later style convertible top.  Is this a clue?

Also as regards your comment regarding major structural modification:  it appears the entire long frame rails have been patched or replaced for most of their lengths, as evidenced by the lack of weld beads, as well as the new beads where they were welded in.  is the frame work another clue?

Al

Al Fuller

al at bighealey dot org

'65 BJ-8

'85 Rx-7

From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of BJ8Healeys
Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2017 7:44 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] BT7 --> BJ8?

Beverly Hills Car Club has a car for sale that they say is HBT7L3678. The car has the features of a BJ7 or Phase 1 BJ8 and none of a BT7. Is it physically possible without major structural modification to create a BJ7/BJ8 from a BT7? Can a convertible windshield and doors be used directly onto a BT7 body?
http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1...000-c-6836.htm

Yes, I know it's easier just to put a BT7 VIN plate on a BJ8, but that isn't the question.

Steve Byers

HBJ8L/36666

BJ8 Registry

AHCA Delegate at Large

Havelock, NC

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Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2017 08:08:21 -1000
From: HealeyRick <healeyrik at gmail.com>
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Steve,

To your original question, I think it would be possible, but you'd also
have to change the rear shroud as well to get the chrome door top finisher
to match the small chrome finisher on the shroud.  Much easier to jack up
the VIN of the BT7 and drive a BJ8 under it.  BTW, BHCC has a search
function that says "Find the car of your dreams"  Obviously, it was broken
for this one.

Happy Healeying,
Rick Neville

On Wed, Feb 8, 2017 at 2:43 AM, BJ8Healeys <sbyers at ec.rr.com> wrote:

> Beverly Hills Car Club has a car for sale that they say is HBT7L3678. The
> car has the features of a BJ7 or Phase 1 BJ8 and none of a BT7. Is it
> physically possible without major structural modification to create a
> BJ7/BJ8 from a BT7? Can a convertible windshield and doors be used directly
> onto a BT7 body?
> http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1...000-c-6836.htm
> <http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1960-austin-healey-3000-c-6836.htm>
>
>
>
> Yes, I know it's easier just to put a BT7 VIN plate on a BJ8, but that
> isn't the question.
>
>
>
> Steve Byers
>
> HBJ8L/36666
>
> BJ8 Registry
>
> AHCA Delegate at Large
>
> Havelock, NC
>
>
>
>
>
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