A while back I picked up an original front spoiler, I don't think it's ever been installed because there are no screw or bolt holes. ...   10-16-2018 09:17 pm

I'm not sure if this is what you're looking for on this site but I was unable to contact Richard Calver to give him the ...   10-15-2018 09:18 pm

As 19661 sits awaiting pickup for delivery to the paint shop I'm struck by how long and low it is and it's simple aerodynamic elegance. ...   10-14-2018 06:06 pm

Well getting the doors and the hood properly aligned was the tricky part but the car went back together pretty quickly(6 days)and it's ready for ...   10-13-2018 04:02 am

I like the bling free look of the Jensen-Healey. The elegant, simple, uncluttered, lines of the car is what originally appealed to me. That GT ...   10-12-2018 02:29 pm

The problem on this message board is nobody ever follows up to let us know how it turned out, that would be very helpful to ...   10-10-2018 05:05 pm

FYI, left and right door hinges are not interchangeable. ...   10-10-2018 02:47 am

Well after three months I've finally reached the point where it's time to start reassembly and final prep for paint. Here's where I'm at right ...   10-08-2018 02:46 am

srq2002, On every sportscar message board I've been on I've seen this, someone looking for a car they had previously owned. ...   10-04-2018 10:20 pm

Don, Thanks for the explanation on the different tachs, so let's see if I can add to the confusion. Sometime in the ...   10-03-2018 04:17 pm

Don, I don't know what RVC is but it sounds like you may have just added another problem to your list. ...   10-02-2018 04:41 pm

Well it's the beginning of October and after three months of disassembly, cleaning, stripping paint, and doing bodywork I'm just about ready to start reassembly. ...   10-02-2018 03:02 pm

Don, It sounds like it's got very few miles on it. If it were me I'd drive it, take it to the grocery ...   10-02-2018 12:36 am

Don, I'm curious, while you've got a number of niggling, frustrating problems(tach, oil leak, backfire)has your Healey ever stopped running and left ...   09-29-2018 08:28 pm

Don, You have 45 thousand dollars in your J-H, seriously? Not judging, actually I'm impressed, you are truly a man of dedication. ...   09-29-2018 01:44 am

I'm not exactly sure what "Kool-Aid" you're talking about? Apparently you thought the AMC Pacer and the Mustang II among others were great ideas. ...   09-25-2018 11:45 pm

redracer, Thanks for the info it will definitely be helpful in my restoration. The 70s was certainly an odd ball time where ...   09-25-2018 04:43 pm

redracer, I know in the '70s aftermarket chrome plastic ding strips were very popular but it seems odd that dealers would add ...   09-24-2018 02:29 pm

I'm wondering does anyone know if there was originally a trim strip at the top of the rocker, just below the door bottoms? I'm cleaning ...   09-22-2018 09:11 pm

Update: Well I'm just about finished with the bodywork and with any luck I can start reassembly this month. Now I'm looking for some place ...   09-12-2018 07:41 pm

Is this what you use on your rockers? ...   09-05-2018 02:30 pm

I'm in the process of stripping paint and doing bodywork in preparation for paint. I removed the lower front valence and found it to be ...   09-04-2018 02:09 pm

In case it's not already in the data base. 1974 Jensen-Healey vin 19661, engine no. B74 12 10454(I believe original), spare engine no. B73 02 ...   09-01-2018 02:55 pm

Thanks for the links, lots of great info on our cars that I hadn't seen before. What would really be nice if the DMV would ...   08-30-2018 11:31 pm

As I've been disassembling body parts and stripping things down to bare metal, I've been doing some forensic investigating into the history of the car. ...   08-30-2018 01:14 am

Sander, Thanks for the response, I'm guessing by your warning that the 3M goes off fast. It sounds like you've already been ...   08-24-2018 02:36 pm

I was just wondering what you guys use for the seam sealer when reinstalling the fenders? ...   08-22-2018 07:17 pm

After 25 years I'm finally getting around to the cosmetics. Although the car runs and drives great and has been on the road since I ...   08-16-2018 04:02 pm

When I said it was upside down I meant the badge not the Union Jack, as answerman pointed out the JH-5 should be on the ...   08-16-2018 12:19 am

FYI, you've got it upside down. For anyone missing their badges, you can just get a magnetic Union Jack to cover the holes or to ...   08-15-2018 04:58 pm

That's an interesting idea, it's called switching VINs, very popular with chop shops. Unfortunately it's illegal in all 50 states. Whatever you do with that ...   08-15-2018 02:25 pm

I realize I'm responding to a thread that's six years old, however CA smog testing is the gift that keeps on giving, so by my ...   08-12-2018 06:13 pm

I do love what he did with the bumpers. ...   08-12-2018 05:00 am

Gordon, WOW! That interior looks like something out of a high end exotic. It's been my experience that spending the money to ...   08-09-2018 04:24 pm

Gordon, Thanks for the feedback. Yes, I'm going to keep and redo the original seats, however I'm definitely interested in the ...   08-08-2018 05:31 pm

I found their website and I was wondering if anyone has dealt with these guys. It looks like they have some high quality interior pieces ...   08-07-2018 02:25 pm

This topic I find amazing, it doesn't matter what forum you go to(TR6/7/8, Austin-Healey, MGB, you name it)somebody is swapping original seats for Fiero or ...   08-02-2018 09:55 pm

My '74 came with a jute insulation(for heat and sound) under the carpet. I'm not there yet, but when I get to the interior I'm ...   08-02-2018 05:25 pm