Matty Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Just now, GeorgeB said: Mr 88, what modifications will you be making to allow it keep up with modern traffic? Shouldn't need much really. A big 6 like that'd fetch a stump out the ground on torque alone. Probably could stop a bit quicker but I'd bet that'd be sound day to day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Just now, N Dentressangle said: But who is he? A dealer, I'm guessing? Up near Ripon in North Yorks. Advertises a lot on ebay. Brandsdalerip is his ebay name I think. Give me a min and I'll check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/martinhoweyclassics?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=J-Ef8-wUR8i&sssrc=3418065&ssuid=svwv9r4orxa&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY This is him. Some lovely stuff in now, and he seems to sell stuff quick too so stock changes regular. Really keen on price too it seems N Dentressangle and FakeConcern 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted December 18, 2022 Author Share Posted December 18, 2022 52 minutes ago, N Dentressangle said: But who is he? A dealer, I'm guessing? Martin Howey Classics, Bedale, Yorkshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 Now back from protracted spell at the menders, which mainly consisted of fitting electronic ignition, replacing a couple of brake pipes, and sorting out years of electrical bodgery. Runs and drives beautifully, with a complete absence of clonks, bangs and rattles Jobs to do… New door rubbers, front seats are intolerably uncomfortable, and a few localised body repairs. bunglebus, wuvvum, timolloyd and 26 others 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 48 minutes ago, Rocket88 said: Now back from protracted spell at the menders, which mainly consisted of fitting electronic ignition, replacing a couple of brake pipes, and sorting out years of electrical bodgery. Runs and drives beautifully, with a complete absence of clonks, bangs and rattles Jobs to do… New door rubbers, front seats are intolerably uncomfortable, and a few localised body repairs. Looks ace, bet you're glad to have it back. Did your wallet get a massive battering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 Not too bad….. and certainly worth it. Garage who did the work are “ old school “, so familiar with old British shite High Jetter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2flags Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 That looks cracking. Real old school driving that is. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 I'd have thought the seats in this would be like an old chesterfield; have there been mice eating the contents or summat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 8 hours ago, somewhatfoolish said: I'd have thought the seats in this would be like an old chesterfield; have there been mice eating the contents or summat? The leather is in pretty good condition…. All the stuffing seems to have disappeared 😂 somewhatfoolish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey spud Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Oh that is one handsome beast. In my book what it needs if i was lucky enough to own it and to add to its already rakish charm is slightly wider wheels painted red (no chrome trims) to match its flanks and maybe a single slightly scruffy period spot lamp on the bumper. And if it doesn't alrerady have a purposfull exhaust burble then i would tinker around there too. CreepingJesus, Rocket88, Matty and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 1 hour ago, Joey spud said: Oh that is one handsome beast. In my book what it needs if i was lucky enough to own it and to add to its already rakish charm is slightly wider wheels painted red (no chrome trims) to match its flanks and maybe a single slightly scruffy period spot lamp on the bumper. And if it doesn't alrerady have a purposfull exhaust burble then i would tinker around there too. Going to enjoy pretty much as is for the summer ( after restuffing front seats, and new door seals) and collect parts for twin carb/exhaust work, and a brake servo . Because Healeys used the same engine, there’s a lot of tuning stuff out there…. Not cheap though, for the same reason. It’s almost as cheap to go the fuel injection route as it is to convert to twin carbs… Joey spud and somewhatfoolish 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Thought I'd turn the interior round for us. Rocket88 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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