[Healeys] End of an Era

[alfuller194 at gmail.com]

Richard – I agree on both points!  

 

We put DynaMat-style insulation in my BJ-8 and it made a world of difference in keeping the cockpit cooler when running, and also when starting and stopping the car, where the frame and chassis get heat-soaked. It also turned out that I had some [seemingly] small air leaks from the engine bay to the cockpit. It’s amazing how much heat comes in through small openings, so it was vital that those be sealed.

 

I also went with Miata seats and found they allowed me to adjust to a much more comfortable position, together with providing better lumbar and thigh support. The fact they also provide whiplash protection in event of a crash was a bonus, as were the stereo speakers embedded in the headrests.  The downside was they are taller than the stock seats, so I had to have pockets inserted in the tonneau cover to accommodate them. I already had the vinyl, so it only took the local interior shop a day and about $100 to do that work.

 

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All the best,

 

Al Fuller

 

From: Richard Mayor <boyracer466 at gmail.com> 
Sent: Friday, July 26, 2024 10:42 AM
To: Al Fuller <alfuller194 at gmail.com>
Cc: Perry Small <healeyguy at aol.com>; Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] End of an Era

 

The only reason I can do this is because I have those Miata seats in my car.  And, also, because I have fully insulted my footwell so my feet stay cool.

 

Richard Mayor
boyracer466 at gmail.com <mailto:boyracer466 at gmail.com> 

 

On Jul 23, 2024, at 9:34 PM, Al Fuller <alfuller194 at gmail.com <mailto:alfuller194 at gmail.com> > wrote:

 

Perry, you said your long trips are over... Would a different car make a difference in your ability to still take cross country trips?

 

I'm only 70, but did okay in doing 2000 miles in 4 days last week. Modern seats made a world of difference to my back and hips!!

 

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Best Regards,
Al Fuller

 

On Tue, Jul 23, 2024, 4:49 PM Perry Small via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net> > wrote:


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> On Jul 20, 2024, at 12:40 PM, richard mayor via Healeys 
> Fewer members turn up for meetings…..
> 
> As we current owners age out, I am determined to enjoy my Healey for as long as possible. To that end, I am driving my 1960 BT7 from Portland, Oregon, to Wisconsin in September…..
> 
> Richard Mayor
> boyracer466 at gmail.com <mailto:boyracer466 at gmail.com>  

> Richard I enjoyed reading your game plan for enjoying your Healey in the future. I too wanted a long drive in one. I was much younger then. Discharged from military in late Dec 1971 we shipped our 65 BJ8 from Hawaii to San Francisco and started a cross county trip to Pennsylvania. There was 3 of us on this trek, my wife, our year old son Martin and myself. Drove south from SF then headed east on of Route 66. We Trusted the Healey and drove on. Trip Included a one day 16 hour jaunt of 1080 miles. 
At 74 years old my long trips are over and time to part ways with the BN2 and the Nasty Boy BN1 has arrived. 
You are right. Enjoy the car while you can. 
Perry


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