Well done indeed! Real dedication. I bought a 1955 BN1 M that the previous owner had "modified to include small back seat like the 6 cylinder model. It had a sump plug that was bonded with putty and leaked. so after collecting it and driving it 1000 miles home it needed oil every 200 miles! I was very lucky in finding a replacement sump pan from an Austin Atlantic at a country garage on the way home. What a pleasure all the last 400 miles back home. I had a professional shop do the restoration. Repainted it in Healey silver blue. Sadly the restorer persuaded me to sell it to him as my business commitments meant I was not using it. He immediately exported it to the UK. SAD.
They are a fun car to drive. It is a shame that so many BN1's have been modified in some way. Mostly to change over to a 4 speed transmission. Many have had the 100M conversion. It is a pleasure to have one much like the factory made it. The BN1 is the first of the breed, just the way Jerry Coker designed it.
i bought my 54 100-4 back in the 60s for 400usd and had it all through college no problems what a great car and lots of fun with my friends sitting up on the back trunk cruising
Well done! What a nice Healey. Love the old body style. Adjustable windscreen. Classic old Healey. Super cool to get the right hand drive model. You must be happy about having it ready to drive. Have fun!
You did an really great job here.... I love your garage too....and that jig to bend the side curtain tells me you are a designer and engineer too. Safety Fast !!!
Very impressive work. As a Brit I am pleased to see the steering wheel in the correct position. You did what took me 11.5 years in just few, very well done.
@Roy Crane .......Yes, that is an original over-drive switch and mounting plate. [it was situated in the dashboard and separate to the raised speedometer / gauges cluster]. But you're correct about the hideous indicator 'knob'. It should be on a conventional 'arm' [with semi-transparent green bulb cover] fixed to the steering column.
Well done indeed! Real dedication.
I bought a 1955 BN1 M that the previous owner had "modified to include small back seat like the 6 cylinder model. It had a sump plug that was bonded with putty and leaked. so after collecting it and driving it 1000 miles home it needed oil every 200 miles! I was very lucky in finding a replacement sump pan from an Austin Atlantic at a country garage on the way home. What a pleasure all the last 400 miles back home. I had a professional shop do the restoration. Repainted it in Healey silver blue. Sadly the restorer persuaded me to sell it to him as my business commitments meant I was not using it. He immediately exported it to the UK. SAD.
They are a fun car to drive. It is a shame that so many BN1's have been modified in some way. Mostly to change over to a 4 speed transmission. Many have had the 100M conversion. It is a pleasure to have one much like the factory made it. The BN1 is the first of the breed, just the way Jerry Coker designed it.
i bought my 54 100-4 back in the 60s for 400usd and had it all through college no problems what a great car and lots of fun with my friends sitting up on the back trunk cruising
They are certainly fun to drive and a joy to look at.
Well done! What a nice Healey. Love the old body style. Adjustable windscreen. Classic old Healey. Super cool to get the right hand drive model. You must be happy about having it ready to drive. Have fun!
wow you and your son are so talented Mr Crane.
Great look Thanks
You did an really great job here.... I love your garage too....and that jig to bend the side curtain tells me you are a designer and engineer too. Safety Fast !!!
My degree is in Industrial Design, backed up with 6 years of night school in Mechanical Engineering. safety Fast!
Very impressive work. As a Brit I am pleased to see the steering wheel in the correct position. You did what took me 11.5 years in just few, very well done.
Thank you, it was a very nice project shared with my son. She is a joy to drive and i admire the styling every time I see her.
Thank you Curtis, you did a great job, with not a lot to work with.
I didn’t know a home restoration could come out this professional,I’m amazed at your skills,well done
Thank You for sharing this Healey with us Roy
Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed it.
This looks like a real, honest to God restoration, which is very rare to see. Nice work!
Wonderful: what a great looking car: enjoy it now ! Thx!
Congratulations Roy,..great job..I worked on my BJ8 myself..but I wished my job would be as perfect as your’s..
Thank you very much. These are lovely cars and great fun to drive.
@Roy Crane .......Yes, that is an original over-drive switch and mounting plate. [it was situated in the dashboard and separate to the raised speedometer / gauges cluster]. But you're correct about the hideous indicator 'knob'. It should be on a conventional 'arm' [with semi-transparent green bulb cover] fixed to the steering column.
EXCELLENT , Mr. Crane
I was honored to restore Roy's trafficator switch for his car.... View starting at 40:45. The car looks great!
Roy, how many Hours did take to get there? Great Job! Thomas
Thomas, sorry I don't count my hobby hours. My son and I worked on the car for two years.
Let me know when you are ready to sell