- Restored
to an extremely high standard from a very solid California
car. Car was originally sold in California and is where
I bought it. Less than 100 miles since restoration completion.
- Chassis
and body media blasted to clean white metal. Chassis was
very straight with no signs of rust.
- All
floors including trunk, inner and out sills, rockers and
rear fender dog legs were all replaced with British made
panels.
- Chassis
coated with PPG Corrosion Resistant Epoxy and then top coated
with urethane clear coat.
- Chassis
was reassembled with all new rubber bushings throughout
the suspension.
- Shock
absorbers were rebuilt by Apple Hydraulics.
- Brake
calipers were also rebuilt by Apple Hydraulics. Car has
new master cylinder and new pads and shoes.
- New
cloth wiring harness, turn signal control box, voltage regulator,
starter solenoid, battery, battery switch and cables.
- Starter
and generator rebuilt by Astro Electric.
- Engine
remanufactured by Performance Engines. It was bored and
balanced. All new pistons, bearings, oil pump, timing chain
and tensioner. Head was also rebuilt. (It runs exceptionally
smooth)
- Transmission
rebuilt, including new syncro rings.
- New
clutch, master cylinder and slave.
- Overdrive
rebuilt. New accumulator piston and housing, O-rings and
seals, solenoid, relay and throttle switch.
- Rear
differential disassembled and reassembled with all new seals
and gaskets. New u-joints in driveline.
- Carburetors
rebuilt and re-bushed with new throttle shaft by Joe Curto,
the SU carb guru in NY.
- The
car also has new fuel pump.
- Radiator
is original with new 4 row core installed in lieu of original
3 row. It also has a 6-blade original type cooling fan (most
came with 4-blade) for better cooling.
- Body
was carefully assembled with much attention given to fit
and margins, before painting, to assure proper fits. The
body was then painted with epoxy primers and urethane base
coat/clear coat system. It was then hand buffed to a magnificent
finish.
- New
fender bead was then installed as final body fits were made.
- Original
grill was then polished and reinstalled. The grill is in
perfect show room condition.
- Windshield
frame was rechromed and new windshield installed.
- All
other chrome trim was either rechromed or replaced.
- The
interior is all new, including all foam, padding and backer
panels. The seats are handcrafted from vat dyed leather
(not a kit) and were professionally installed. The trim
panels are English grained vinyl, as original.
- The
top and tonneau cover are made in England from original
type Everflex. Also included are the tonneau rail and stiffeners.
- All
new side curtains and bag and original type jack with wheel
spinner hammer are all included.
- Wheels
are powder coated to look original but give a more durable
finish. Car has new chrome spinners.
- Exhaust
system is new stainless steel. This enhances that awesome
Healey trademark sound.
- Exhaust
manifold is ceramic coated.
- All
instruments work properly and are in excellent condition.
The speedometer was set at zero when rebuilt.
- Heater
and all vents, air control and fan work properly (has new
ducting, etc.).
- British
Motor Heritage Trust Certificate verifies car being originally
a Colorado Red car with red interior, black top and correct
engine ID numbers. Certificate is included plus a CD showing
complete set of restoration pictures.
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