Austin Healey 3000 BN7 reg PSY Introduction A comprehensive restoration to all aspects of this car which is supported by photographic evidence and bills. The car has a heritage certificate confirming it has matching numbers for the chassis and engine. The car is a 1961 two-seater BN7 one of a few (I believe 5) exported right hand drive in that year. It was re patriated and the initial restoration took a couple of years then another refurbishment and engine re work with gearbox later. Engine Stripped cleaned, block bored, new pistons and rings, crank polished, balanced and machined to accept the oil seal conversion kit. New shells fitted with new style German oil pump from Cape International, Small end bearings replaced, crank assembly balanced including flywheel, new timing chain kit with vernier adjustment and tensioner, with camshaft re worked to provide fast road capability. Cylinder head re worked with new valves, springs and guides refurbished rockers etc. Full stainless steel exhaust manifold and BJ8 side exit exhaust fitted 2” later BJ8 Carburettors overhauled by Burlen fuel systems, with accelerator cable conversion. Oil cooler and spin on oil filter conversion. The engine has a deep sound and the resonation of the side exhaust against walls or embankments is lovely. Transmission New clutch later type with release bearing conversion from Dennis Welch , gearbox checked and bearings, gaskets and seals replaced to reduce leaks. New synchro mesh cones. The Overdrive was also overhauled and new actuator springs and solenoid for sport applications (much stronger and responsive) Rear axle had new wheel bearings, seals back plates, and pinion oil seal. New prop shaft made and fitted. Wiring/electrical New loom, alternator conversion (Cape international), new small indicators to rear, new headlamps and plastic pods. Electric cooling fan and revotec sensor fitted. Works type overdrive gear knob and switch fitted to make easier for hirers. Fuel solenoid valve fitted for security. Gear reduction starter fitted. Electronic ignition distributor with adjustable curves looks like original with Magnacor leads. All gauges refurbished and re calibrated Panels and Shrouds Shrouds removed dipped and sent to Cape for refurbishment, four new aluminium wings made and matched to the shrouds with side vents for the front wings. In addition aluminium door skins fitted to refurbished door frames. New boot and louvered bonnet in Aluminium fitted. Chassis and frame Chassis checked for alignment, sections cut away and replaced include both nearside out riggers, front off side out rigger with minor repair to rear out rigger where sill attaches. Replaced front cross member and inner sills, replaced rear inner arches, wings along with ‘B’ posts and ‘A’ posts rot cut away and replaced behind ‘A’ posts and repairs to lower front mud wings. Off side bulk head to chassis leg replaced due to damage. New floor pans fitted with new boot floor and rear shroud support. Chassis and frame shot blasted and etch primed followed by stone guard and 2 k paint as per car colour. Suspension/steering Replaced rear springs with telescopic shock conversion, service exchange front lever arms with up rated valves. New anti roll bar kit fitted and track rod ends replaced where required. Steering box and idler inspected and oils replaced. All suspension king pins springs etc stripped cleaned checked for wear new bushes and trunnions as required. Brakes New rear shoes fitted with overhauled wheel cylinders, new front discs, replaced seals and pistons in callipers with new front pads, new master cylinder, new flexi hoses (stainless) along with all copper lines and overhauled servo fitted, off set pedal pads fitted for driver comfort. Bright work/Chrome Gear stick, grab handle, handbrake, door handles, boot handle and door handles interior triple chrome plated to include bonnet trim. New boot hinges and mirrors fitted. New bumpers front and rear fitted. Windscreen frame stripped cleaned and polished with new glass fitted. Replaced door aluminium treads and ‘B’ post covers Trim Complete new seats covered in leather, new full carpet set, dash recovered, all door trims recovered, and rear trim over arches replaced or refurbished with new deck and boot carpet. Later new hoodfitted. Paint All panels painted in etch prime, primer and 2k top coat on the insides and edges as per frame. External etch primed, primer and cellulose period paint to external panels. Wheels and tyres New 5.5 j 15 inch 72 spoke painted rims with verdeestien tyres. £65000
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Austin Healy 3000. Mark 2A BJ7 Overview Purchased as a restoration project that was abandoned and had to be recovered from a garage going into liquidation. To be sold as a restoration project with the number plate to be transferred back to the owner once MOT and road registered. The number plate was out of reach price wise when the car was purchased. The car Some work has been undertaken in restoring the chassis and frame of the vehicle and some paint has been done in Californian red to match the year of the car. Floor pans are good as is the chassis and outriggers. The shrouds have been stripped back ready for working. I have acquired two handmade alloy front wings that have period side vents. (made by the late Roy Mapple) These are not the later flimsy type available from AH Spares and the like. There is one new door skin in steel, the rear wings need work or replacing with Alloy ones. Boot lid is new The engine and gearbox are present with the gearbox stripped out for rebuild and the engine probably requiring a strip and check. It was loosely assembled for transportation, and I have no knowledge of its condition. The gearbox is a centre change type of the era with overdrive. There is no trim, however there are seat frames, hood frame and door cards. There is a new dash, all clocks, heater, pedal box etc. there is no windscreen glass, yet the frame supports are present. It will require discs and calliper’s. The rear axle is complete and fitted. All suspension and steering is in place and functions. The body and chassis move and is on old spokes poor tyres. There is a new bonnet in alloy And as always boxes of bits which you may or not use again. The car is a good base for a project and should be straight forward, I ran out of time and became too busy before we moved. It is for sale as the cost and complications of shipping abroad are complex post Brexit. The car has been dry stored wings are a little rusty on the surface and the car is dusty now from storage. £25000
Rob lives in Lancaster | Photos here
