[Healeys] Trunk Lock Problem

Tue Feb 6 16:05:42 MST 2018

When you relocate the bracket, have him test fit the tank as well. When I had my welding done, they located the bracket correctly left and right, but the foot of the bracket was too far forward for the tank to go completely down into the well... not the only thing I had to re-weld.
Stephen, BJ8

      From: Michael MacLean <rrengineer.mike at att.net>
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Mine being welded squarely in the center is a result of a body guy unfamiliar with Austin Healey restoration.  If you did not know any better, centering the bracket is a reasonable assumption.Mike MacLean

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  On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 11:49 AM, R. Lindsay<050.rpl at gmail.com> wrote:   My BJ8 measures 15 3/8” on the left, 13 11/16” on the right and the bracket is 2 3/8” wide.  I think it’s in its original position.  Not quite the same right side offset, but very close (could be the guy with the tape).

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On Feb 6, 2018, at 12:43 PM, Michael MacLean <rrengineer.mike at att.net> wrote:
Just measured mine. The body guy was very precise in his measurements before he welded it in place.  It measures 14 and 3/8ths inches on both sides. Crap.Mike

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On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 10:58 PM, WILLIAM B LAWRENCE<ynotink at msn.com> wrote:I think you are right. My latch, by some miracle, works as it should. 
Measuring from the left bumper extension to the edge of the latch bracket gives 15-1/4". Measuring from the right bumper extension to the edge of the latch bracket gives 13-3/4". the latch bracket is 2-1/4" wide. Assuming that my car isn't too badly out of shape it looks as if the bracket is offset about 3/4" to the right. Maybe you can get your body man to correct it gratis since it's his mistake.
Good luck.
Bill LawrenceBN1 #554From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of Michael MacLean <rrengineer.mike at att.net>
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Subject: [Healeys] Trunk Lock Problem Can someone look at their 100 and give me some kind of measurement location for the angled bracket that is welded between the trunk floor and the support hoop for the rear shroud.  The trunk lid lock does not line up with the striker in the trunk, so I can not lock the trunk.  I suspect during the restoration when the new hoop and bracket were welded in, the body man simply welded the bracket in the center.  I suspect it should be off center to the right a bit looking from behind the car for proper alignment.  The trunk lock is a fixed location with no adjustment.  The striker does adjust left and right some, but not enough to line up correctly.  I am not looking forward to removing the bracket and re-welding it since it has been painted already.Mike MacLean

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