<div>Alan- I can believe that. Body #793 was billed out on November 28, 1953 and was destined to go to the US but was sent to Canada. Rich Chrysler had the car. Fact says it was Coronet Cream with chassis #148521 and engine #139809.</div>
<div>I would imagine from that late production date that it <span style="text-decoration: underline;">may</span> have a Fahrenheit temp gauge and one piece dash with non adjustable steering wheel. If that is your car I will note it on my registry, or you could register it yourself at: <a href="http://healeyhelper.com/early-100-registry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://healeyhelper.com/early-100-registry/</a></div>
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<div>I'm baffled! <br><br>#793 has the centre baffle 🧐</div>
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<div class="gmail_attr">On Wed, May 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM Hank Leach via Healeys <<a href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net">healeys@autox.team.net</a>> wrote:</div>
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<div>Thanks, Curt for that information. My car is the 519th built-without the center baffle and Michael's and my car look very much alike. I'm a stuck in the mud original guy so I would never add that panel and fortunately my car runs cool-about 70-80C on the gauge.(also an early item). </div>
<div>By the way-you have a brief mention in my book-a photo you supplied. Regards, Hank</div>
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<p>Hank and Jean</p>
<p>Michael is a long time member of the AH Concours Guidelines Committee, an early 100 expert and as such is well aware of this fact. I judged his car Concours gold as I recall several years ago at the Gettysburg Conclave and the vertical portion was not there as is correct for around the first 350 BN1s. As such, there was no deduction for the missing panel.</p>
<p>I have to assume that he now wants to add the panel to help improve cooling.</p>
<p>As for his question, it can be done but will require drilling three 3/16" holes, two in the lower portion for 10-32 pan head phillips screws and one in the top center portion of the upper support. Both the grill and radiator may need to be removed. Pain in the butt if you ask me.</p>
<p>If you want to improve cooling without permanently altering your very original car, I have several better options.</p>
<p>Cheers</p>
<p>Curtis Arndt <br>AH Concours Guidelines Committee</p>
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<div class="gmail_attr">On Sun, May 4, 2025, 9:30 PM Jean Caron <<a href="mailto:vintage_roadster_restoration@hotmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">vintage_roadster_restoration@hotmail.com</a>> wrote:</div>
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<div style="font-family: Aptos,Aptos_MSFontService,-apple-system,Roboto,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">I agree with Hank, your car did not come with this vertical panel but if you have the grille removed you should be able to install one. You will have to drill three holes, two in the horizontal panels and one in the bonnet hinge and cross brace assembly for the machined screw that holds the top of the vertical panel in place.</div>
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<div>Michael-the early cars did not always have the center baffle panel. They had the lower horizontal "apron" you describe but the vertical "modesty " panel was added in late 53 into 54. Photo of my 53 #588 did not have the vertical so you can see all the way thru the front. Since your car (#172?) is early; my guess is that you never had the panel. Are there mounting holes in the horizontal apron to receive the lip of the vertical piece? The later parts available came with drilled holes. Not sure you could install one unless you remove the grille. Hank<br>-------------------- <br><br>From: "Michael Salter" <<a href="mailto:michaelsalter@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">michaelsalter@gmail.com</a>> <br>To: <<a href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net" target="_blank" rel="noopener">healeys@autox.team.net</a>> <br>Sent: May 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM PDT <br>Subject: [Healeys] Radiator apron</div>
<div>I have a BN1 with the radiator apron panel (horizontal behind and below the grille in front of the radiator which usually has a division panel attached to it) missing.
<div>If I remove the horns and grille does anyone if this panel and the division panel can be installed. Looks a bit tight but I don't want to have to disturb the front shroud. </div>
<div>Thanks.</div>
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