- 61. Re: Door help update (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Hosmer <rahosmer@citlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 16:46:03 -0700
- Well, I FINALLY got the door open. Had to use a few "tools' not normally thought of for cars,. I think I invented a couple of new swearwords, too. NOW I can get at the door to disassemble it and see
- /html/healeys/2006-05/msg00323.html (6,657 bytes)
- 62. Re: info (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Hosmer <rahosmer@citlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 06:30:23 -0700
- I am getting a bit of a bad feeling here, ESPECIALLY if the car is in two-seat (BN7) configuration. What you are describing sounds like a classic case of "upgrading" shall we say. Tricarb BN7s are V
- /html/healeys/2006-05/msg00445.html (7,156 bytes)
- 63. Re: need pics of grey an/or red interior with red painted body (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Hosmer <rahosmer@citlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 07:52:41 -0700
- Here is a link to an ancient site, which has some fun stuff, including an interactive color-scheme gizmo (which is MUCH better for exterior modeling, but still might help). The site hasn't been upda
- /html/healeys/2006-05/msg00629.html (7,739 bytes)
- 64. Re: Non-Healey (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Hosmer <rahosmer@citlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 07 Jun 2006 07:29:07 -0700
- I would think that Ebay would be the logical choice. You could offer any really standout items as singles, and bulk-pack the more common items in grab-bags. Always put a little treat inside, and, if
- /html/healeys/2006-06/msg00127.html (7,099 bytes)
- 65. Re: clutch pedal extensions (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Hosmer <rahosmer@citlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 08 Jun 2006 06:44:40 -0700
- Did EXACTLY the same, using some 1/4" aluminum flat bar stock - much easier to drill and shape. They have been in place for 44 years now, during which time I have not even had to retighten the bolts!
- /html/healeys/2006-06/msg00155.html (7,272 bytes)
- 66. Re: Ash Tray - North or South--- (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Hosmer <rahosmer@citlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 16:34:07 -0700
- The ashtray in my tricarb has never been out, since new. When sitting in the drivers seat, you push/slide/roll the lid towards the engine to open the receptacle for use. I've never smoked, but, that
- /html/healeys/2006-07/msg00357.html (6,826 bytes)
- 67. Re: OT: harbor freight drill press (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Hosmer <rahosmer@citlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2006 10:54:30 -0700
- I have had one for about ten years now (bought it from Sears) but it is CLEARLY made by the SAME (Chinese) maker. The pic is not "similar", it is IDENTICAL, except my handwheel knobs are black. I ha
- /html/healeys/2006-07/msg00543.html (7,066 bytes)
- 68. Re: ( Healeys) Tri Carb Identification (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Hosmer <rahosmer@citlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2006 12:08:20 -0700
- Absent any eyebrow-raising quirks to the car itself, I cannot see why it would not be - it is WELL within the number framework quoted by Clausager. My HBT7L 18556 is known to be near the end of prod
- /html/healeys/2006-08/msg00184.html (7,136 bytes)
- 69. Re: Questions (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Hosmer <rahosmer@citlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2006 12:18:20 -0700
- Keep 'em coming!!!!! You are a WELCOME breath of fresh air in what can sometimes get a bit mundane. To the gentleman with cancer - my heart goes out to you, but, you DO have the delete button. I kee
- /html/healeys/2006-08/msg00359.html (7,151 bytes)
- 70. Re: speedometer cable routing (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Hosmer <rahosmer@citlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 20:19:14 -0700
- It goes through the fiberglass tunnel, then up through a hole in the carpet, and is thus only PARTLY concealed on its way up behind the dash. Incidentally, and I have not thought of it for years, I
- /html/healeys/2006-08/msg00742.html (7,053 bytes)
- 71. Re: 100-6 50th vs 3000 50th (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Hosmer <rahosmer@citlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 01 Oct 2006 07:55:13 -0700
- I had an early (not as early as the ones mentioned to date, but still purchased in San Francisco in July 1959) BN7 that was badged as a 3000. Do not have the number at my fingertips. As to the horn p
- /html/healeys/2006-10/msg00007.html (7,245 bytes)
- 72. Re: Engine Head (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Hosmer <rahosmer@citlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2006 19:06:53 -0700
- As a suggestion, and also a question, AND a trip down memory lane, is Hollywood Sports Cars still in business? I can still remember Ronnie Bucknum's FAST metallic blue 3000 with 205hp, using triple H
- /html/healeys/2006-10/msg00079.html (6,657 bytes)
- 73. Re: W57 transmission for 5 speed conversion (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Hosmer <rahosmer@citlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2006 21:05:48 -0700
- Thanks for the numbers, but WHAT is being expressed there? A list of "ratios" would be more like these following (numbers picked at random and are meaningless), but should illustrate what I'd expect:
- /html/healeys/2006-10/msg00402.html (7,214 bytes)
- 74. Re: Car may solve murder riddle - NOT Healey Related (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Hosmer <rahosmer@citlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2006 10:22:47 -0700
- Sorry, could not help but comment on the fascinating story, and note that I DID add "NOT" to the subject line! The British may have had their firearms taken away, but, human nature being what it is,
- /html/healeys/2006-10/msg00534.html (7,170 bytes)
- 75. Re: [Fwd: Oil] (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Hosmer <rahosmer@citlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2006 08:00:50 -0800
- Charlie - GREAT article - thanks!!!!! Dick Hosmer
- /html/healeys/2006-11/msg00032.html (7,097 bytes)
- 76. Re: [Fwd: Oil] (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Hosmer <rahosmer@citlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2006 18:23:40 -0800
- For me, a Ruddspeed (180bhp) BN7, in Colorado Red with gray interior. Dick Hosmer
- /html/healeys/2006-11/msg00055.html (7,045 bytes)
- 77. Re: Sunday Funny, was Re:Crank and Rods (bluenoses hit (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Hosmer <rahosmer@citlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2006 15:31:55 -0800
- IIRC, the last time I got my crank wedged, I had taken everything off! :-) But more seriously, if I may ask, where, and in what gear, do you see yourself turning 6500 RPM, on the "street"? In 1st, it
- /html/healeys/2006-11/msg00146.html (7,317 bytes)
- 78. Re: Trivia Question (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Hosmer <rahosmer@citlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2006 13:08:42 -0800
- IF I am correct in my recollection that the gentleman's name was "Weslake", then I WOULD be leery of "Westlake". Dick Hosmer
- /html/healeys/2006-10/msg00571.html (6,434 bytes)
- 79. Re: Cylinder Bore (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Hosmer <rahosmer@citlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2006 21:28:58 -0800
- The shop manual lists .040" overbore. IIRC, that and grinding the rod journals the allowed .040" undersize, but off-center, so as to SLIGHTLY increase the stroke, yields a new displacement of 2993cc
- /html/healeys/2006-11/msg00206.html (7,315 bytes)
- 80. Re: SV: Found wondering around the internet.... (score: 1)
- Author: Richard Hosmer <rahosmer@citlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 09 Nov 2006 10:13:35 -0800
- Robert, Patton, et al: I do not think that's funny [ :) ] at all. It was a GREAT GREAT story, don't get me wrong, and it WOULD be vicariously fascinating to try and 'close the loop', or 'connect the
- /html/healeys/2006-11/msg00230.html (8,956 bytes)
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