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General Category => Healey Sports Cars => Topic started by: ccsct203 on December 13, 2012, 07:08:46 AM

Title: My new project
Post by: ccsct203 on December 13, 2012, 07:08:46 AM
I just acquired my new to me 1961 AH bugeye with a 383 Stroker motor
The thing is scary even to stand next to at idle :)
The list of items it needs are going to be completed are short but  important
narrow seats
wiper system
turn signal switch
tandem master cylinder
new brake lines
plus plus plus

The largest issue is the front end
I need to change the stock setup to something modern
the car has front and rear Cragars which will be history (LOL) but I want Larger disks and a newer a-arm setup
Who out the can help me
I could keep the oem but why
thanks
Clay
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Title: Re: My new project
Post by: TR4AIRS on December 13, 2012, 09:11:15 AM
QuoteI just acquired my new to me 1961 AH bugeye with a 383 Stroker motor

Correction: You just acquired a 383 Stroker motor with a 1961 AH bugeye!

Looks very very fast! And apart from de obvious drag racing wheels a very tidy car!

Regards,
Kristof.
Title: Re: My new project
Post by: mtnrek@yahoo.com on December 13, 2012, 10:18:07 AM
very nice sir!
Title: Re: My new project
Post by: HealeyRick on December 13, 2012, 04:47:31 PM
If you want to improve your brakes without changing the front end completely, you can use Triumph Spitfire discs and MGB calipers.  Or ... you can contact Fatman Fabrications and they can probably build you the full monty:  http://www.fatmanfab.com/index.php
Title: Re: My new project
Post by: ccsct203 on December 14, 2012, 12:37:29 PM
I'm not real proud of it.....yet
I'll look into the spitfire rotor and mgb calipers
is there a year i should look at?
Title: Re: My new project
Post by: HealeyRick on December 15, 2012, 07:49:55 AM
Big brake kit:  http://www.spridgetmania.com/part/HUF150/Big-Disc-Complete-Kit
Title: Re: My new project
Post by: ccsct203 on December 16, 2012, 03:31:53 PM
Thanks
All ordered
Things I had to buy so far
procar evolution seats
GPS receiver for speedometer
Throttle peddle set up
Brake peddle setup
wilwood tandem master cylinder
windshield frame
side posts
new winshield glass
14" leather steering wheel and hub
tube shock setup
Big brake kit
Green stuff pads
http://www.coilsprings.com/classic.aspx new coil springs rated for the motors added weight
Remote electric emergency brake actuator
Fiberglass nose

things it still needs
headers
new mufflers (loud now)
horn
wiring for dash
new brake lines
Proportioning brake valve
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