Healey Sports Cars

mods & upgrades for Healey (Nash, Austin, or Jensen) cars, including engine swaps

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ag1234
Arthur Gertz

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03/29/2023 08:26PM

Main British Car:
1966 AH with SBC
Posted by: ag1234
Date: February 02, 2025 11:07PM

Any help on buyer beware is appreciated. Never owned or drove one. They're asking $8k. Run and drives. Rust areas to look for and other gremlins ? Tilt front end in metal ?
Thank You, Art.


HealeyRick
Rick Neville

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12/19/2007 05:01PM

Main British Car:
1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Ford 5.0L

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Re: 1966 AH with SBC
Posted by: HealeyRick
Date: February 03, 2025 11:23AM

Chassis rust is always the first thing to look at. Post some pictures of the car.


ag1234
Arthur Gertz

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Re: 1966 AH with SBC
Posted by: ag1234
Date: February 03, 2025 11:45AM

Hi Rick, unfortunately I have Amish computer skills. I can text share is all. Chassis rust, is frame/ running gear or mostly body ?
Car does not drive. I suspect missing drive shaft. Healey rear end is ok ? About 3.73/1 ratio ? I suspect AH rad to be problematic ? I would change auto for manual 5 speed. AH wire wheels won;t take sbc torque ? Stock trans cover is non-metal ?
Thanks, Art.
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ag1234
Arthur Gertz

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Re: 1966 AH with SBC, 6speed transaxle ?
Posted by: ag1234
Date: February 03, 2025 12:38PM

What if ? I have a Boxter S ,6 speed. Pretty compact. Not building a drag car.
If i go further out-there.... I have Gen III, 6.1L. hemi. About + 50lb. over a sbc. Exhaust ports tilt down 45 deg. Help to tuck primaries inside of frame ? A Hemi Healey, 60 years later ?

Cheers, Art.


ag1234
Arthur Gertz

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Re: 1966 AH with SBC
Posted by: ag1234
Date: February 05, 2025 01:52PM

I looked, listened to this car. Too much project for me. Might be a fit for someone ?
Art.


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