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Miscellaneous > Wheeler Dealers (6 replies - 8772 views) I just saw it, I found it to be both interesting and disappointing. I thought it was interesting how Ant removed the whole front end ... 05-08-2019 03:32 pm Miscellaneous > Wheeler Dealers (6 replies - 8772 views) Update, the Wheeler Dealers Jensen-Healey episode will air on 5/22. ... 05-07-2019 10:08 pm Projects > 19661 paint and bodywork (64 replies - 65836 views) It took almost 3 months but the McGregor carpet kit finally arrived. As expected it's around 700 bucks, due to the US/Canada exchange rate I ... 05-07-2019 05:30 pm Miscellaneous > Being prepared saves the day (2 replies - 7470 views) I keep my fire extinguisher behind the passenger seat that way I can grab it from either side of the car or sitting in the ... 04-14-2019 06:32 pm Miscellaneous > Wheeler Dealers (6 replies - 8772 views) FYI, the new season of Wheeler Dealers is starting this Wednesday 4/17. In one of the episodes the guys will be doing a Jensen-Healey, looks ... 04-14-2019 06:22 pm Body & interior stuff > Baby Tornado Side View Mirrors (5 replies - 8015 views) Flatlanderep,
Side view mirrors of the period were generally installed with sheetmetal screws, not nuts and bolts, but we've all got stories ... 04-04-2019 02:39 pm Body & interior stuff > JH Mk1 Headlamp Panel issue (3 replies - 5764 views) Well there's the problem, if you'd had another Guinness instead of a cup of tea, the answer would have revealed itself. ... 03-30-2019 03:54 pm Body & interior stuff > JH Mk1 Headlamp Panel issue (3 replies - 5764 views) JHPSow,
I've just reassembled my J-H after painting, my headlamp panel flanges face forward. There shouldn't be a gap a between the ... 03-27-2019 03:36 pm Body & interior stuff > Trunk Dynamat-Dynaliner (3 replies - 5600 views) Mechfeeney,
I used Dynamat in the doors when I reassembled my J-H to give the doors a nice solid sound when closing. ... 03-27-2019 03:11 pm Body & interior stuff > Baby Tornado Side View Mirrors (5 replies - 8015 views) The Baby Tornado is a great period correct upgrade for '70s cars, they're bigger, provide better visibility and (IMHO)look better as well. I've installed BTs ... 03-25-2019 04:25 pm Body & interior stuff > Trunk Dynamat-Dynaliner (3 replies - 5600 views) Mechfeeney,
Have you noticed a difference with the addition of Dynamat to the trunk?
Moss sells ... 03-25-2019 03:28 pm Fuel Stuff > Fuel Pump vs Fuel Lines (42 replies - 44239 views) Tim,
FYI, when I did a valve adjustment a few years ago I didn't find it necessary to remove the head, only the ... 03-15-2019 04:59 pm Fuel Stuff > Fuel Pump vs Fuel Lines (42 replies - 44239 views) Steve,
You say it runs "fairly well", is fairly well something you can live with? I would think $2700 would buy "runs like ... 03-15-2019 04:12 pm Fuel Stuff > Fuel Pump vs Fuel Lines (42 replies - 44239 views) flat,
I have been following your tale of woe. What I heard was your car was running good then suddenly it wasn't, it ... 03-14-2019 04:19 pm Miscellaneous > Jensen Healey musings from The New York Times (10 replies - 16702 views) Looks like we've reached an impasse, I'm going to stick with my $25 Facet and you're going to stick with your $200 SU. BTW, I ... 02-19-2019 03:13 pm Miscellaneous > Jensen Healey musings from The New York Times (10 replies - 16702 views) The Facet pump is pretty lightweight, I'm not sure it would make a very good boat anchor. Maybe you've just had bad luck, but I ... 02-18-2019 06:46 pm Accessories > Pete's Kits (11 replies - 25871 views) I realize I'm late to the party but can some one explain to me exactly what a Pete's Kit is? ... 02-18-2019 06:13 pm Miscellaneous > Jensen Healey musings from The New York Times (10 replies - 16702 views) I'm surprised he kept it as long as he did, it sounds like a lot more hate than love in that relationship. While it was ... 02-10-2019 05:09 pm Miscellaneous > Foot Too Big? (11 replies - 18852 views) JohnRLB,
Sorry about your fat feet but I've got a pair of Fred Flintstones myself and I've never had a problem ... 02-09-2019 03:37 pm Body & interior stuff > Replacement Carpeting (6 replies - 10564 views) Another option for floor mats has just come to my attention, Coco Mats. Some of the Austin-Healey guys have found a site that makes custom ... 02-06-2019 03:51 pm Accessories > Replacement sun visors? (13 replies - 24202 views) Patrick,
Aftermarket plexiglass sun visors for the TR-3 are(or were) available from Moss Motors. I adapted a set for my Austin-Healey. It might ... 02-05-2019 05:25 pm Projects > 19661 paint and bodywork (64 replies - 65836 views) I've just ordered a carpet kit from McGregor. They have a black one in stock but I needed a brown one so they have to ... 02-04-2019 06:47 pm Wheels > Best Choice for Stock Tires? (7 replies - 9882 views) If you want to stay stock just about any tire available on the market will be fine since they all have to meet certain federal ... 02-03-2019 02:28 pm Accessories > Factory removable hard top (18 replies - 33657 views) This is an interesting subject, it makes me wonder how many guys have a hardtop parked permanently in their garages. I think a lot of ... 01-31-2019 05:14 pm Accessories > Replacement sun visors? (13 replies - 24202 views) I had a pair of old sun visors which had turned to bags of sand which they typically do. I was going to send them ... 01-31-2019 04:36 pm Miscellaneous > For Discussion: Future collectable value of Jensen Healeys (7 replies - 19160 views) Another thing to consider is interest in the vehicle or it's desirability, which may or may not have to do with performance or original price. ... 01-23-2019 05:29 pm Accessories > luggage rack for the deck of the JH (18 replies - 36312 views) It's your car, your choice of course but I can't see cluttering that gorgeous, expansive rear deck with a luggage rack. I had one on ... 01-21-2019 04:41 pm Accessories > OEM Door speaker grilles for Jensen Healey (21 replies - 36872 views) dthewlis,
I'm just getting ready to redo my interior, is that a Rejen interior or did you have it done locally? ... 01-21-2019 04:22 pm Miscellaneous > This is kind of different (1 reply - 3782 views) That's one way to put it. I don't see the point of swapping one 2 liter 4 cyl for another. Maybe if you were going ... 01-21-2019 03:58 pm Brakes > TR-6 Master Cylinder -Other options? (7 replies - 9688 views) Steve,
There's a reason the TR6 unit is "everyone's go-to", it works and it's cheap and readily available. After fussing with ... 01-16-2019 05:36 pm Body & interior stuff > Delta Seat Covers (6 replies - 8702 views) Tom,
Thanks for that detailed response, just what I was looking for. Right now I'm leaning toward the Rejen leather seat ... 01-10-2019 02:51 pm Body & interior stuff > Delta Seat Covers (6 replies - 8702 views) I haven't seen anything posted recently on Delta seat covers. Has anyone purchased and installed a set lately? If so how was the quality and ... 01-09-2019 03:37 pm Fuel Stuff > Fuel Tank Sending Unit Float Puzzle (3 replies - 6221 views) With the problem fixed(not solved)it leaves me wondering if it will return since I couldn't figure out how the gas got in in the first ... 01-07-2019 08:24 pm Fuel Stuff > Fuel Tank Sending Unit Float Puzzle (3 replies - 6221 views) Red,
When I examined the float for leaks I did notice the depressions left by the wire attachment but the plastic, while depressed ... 01-05-2019 07:56 pm Fuel Stuff > Fuel Tank Sending Unit Float Puzzle (3 replies - 6221 views) After completing bodywork and paint and getting everything reassembled and buttoned up I fired it up and the gas gauge showed about 1/4 tank, after ... 01-05-2019 06:03 pm Carburetors > Rebuild or upgrade? (14 replies - 16871 views) JGriff,
I replaced my original pump with a Facet 25 years ago, it still works fine and that's without any kind of ... 12-25-2018 06:43 pm Miscellaneous > For Discussion: Future collectable value of Jensen Healeys (7 replies - 19160 views) Tim,
A very interesting and thoughtful post. I think you're right, in the eight years since your original post I'd say prices ... 12-25-2018 12:18 am Body & interior stuff > Instrument Cluster Finisher (8 replies - 10417 views) JPJH,
MacGregor in Canada lists that chrome finisher part for 7 or 8 bucks. I've ordered other parts from them and been pleased ... 12-23-2018 02:18 pm Electrical & Instruments > Handling (6 replies - 10639 views) If TR4s and TR6s had that problem I could see that since those two cars have the same bones. The TR7, however is a completely ... 12-22-2018 06:56 pm Accessories > Side Stripe Kits (3 replies - 6038 views) Tim,
The stripes are just something I've been considering, they're not expensive, not permanent, I can tape them in place or even ... 12-22-2018 03:29 pm | |
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