AH.MKII.Restomod
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I started restoring my late fathers MKII BT7 that he purchased in the 70's from a friend. He never had this car running as shortly after he purchased it my mother gave birth to twins (me and my brother) so he parked the healey in the yard and it sat there until this past april.
I have a decent amount of body, welding and basic car mechanic experience, I've assisted in a couple of show car restorations but mostly body work. I'm fortunate enough to have a body shop at my best friends house, to own a powder coating setup and have friends that are top painters, metal platers and engine/performance guys.
However, i've never worked on a british car and haven't had too much experience with the more in depth mechanical stuff, i.e. suspension, steering, engine, trans, brakes etc... I am going to post my progress and would love your advice and factual opinions.
I understand that the majority of british car owners are enthusiasts and respect that, but I did not grow up riding/driving this car or even working on it, I love the styling and class that the 3000 emits but am looking to add my personal flare, and to improve upon the 1961 technology without completely changing what makes the big Healeys special. I say this because I am in need and will be in need of advice and technical assistance, as well as opinions from people who have restored healeys. I am not looking to be lectured or told that I am ruining the car because I am branching away from stock form.
Im located in Northern NJ if anyone is local and cares to come check out the restoration or assist.
I have a decent amount of body, welding and basic car mechanic experience, I've assisted in a couple of show car restorations but mostly body work. I'm fortunate enough to have a body shop at my best friends house, to own a powder coating setup and have friends that are top painters, metal platers and engine/performance guys.
However, i've never worked on a british car and haven't had too much experience with the more in depth mechanical stuff, i.e. suspension, steering, engine, trans, brakes etc... I am going to post my progress and would love your advice and factual opinions.
I understand that the majority of british car owners are enthusiasts and respect that, but I did not grow up riding/driving this car or even working on it, I love the styling and class that the 3000 emits but am looking to add my personal flare, and to improve upon the 1961 technology without completely changing what makes the big Healeys special. I say this because I am in need and will be in need of advice and technical assistance, as well as opinions from people who have restored healeys. I am not looking to be lectured or told that I am ruining the car because I am branching away from stock form.
Im located in Northern NJ if anyone is local and cares to come check out the restoration or assist.