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[mightymidget]

I just purchased a 1958 Bugeye, the following modifications have already been done by previous owners years ago
Ford 302 carburated
C-4 Automatic transmission
Ford 9" rear end, I was told 411 gear
4 lug crager wheels
Vehicle is need of completly review, elimnation of rust, and to investigate modification and try to improve on them if needed during the rebuild. I purchased this car in a very risky way, but I am very satisfied and will begin body work soon.

All work was done professional I was told by someone in Texas

[mightymidget]

this is photo of the 302 as it sits now, I plan on updating to serpintine belt system and use the newer alternator on passenger side, the wires and lines are a real mess now. give me about 18 months. fixing this car up for my wife. She wants red ouside with white interior....not my choice but it is better than the pink we painted the Dodge Challenger convertible years back



this photo shows wheel clearances, notice rear fender has been enlarged and rolled, need a beautifcation process there also. front fenders has been worked very little from tire bounce



See how wide the tunnel has been increased, all the interior will be removed. At that time I will post new photos.

[Bill Young]

Looks interesting, will be looking forward to seeing your progress. Glad to have another modified Spridget in the group.

[BMC]

Very nice.. I am quiet interested in this sudden surge of Bugeyes amongst Healeys.

-BMC.

[mightymidget]

Got the car on Jackstands today, looks like I will know metal working pretty well before this is all over. also if this conversion was professionaly done I hope they stopped with this one. Looks like it was done in a barn. Some of it is good but other areas are really slack.

[mightymidget]

I already have found a few things that have me wondering

Looks like a old style drag set up, also the rear end is not a Ford 9" but appears to be 57-64 olds/pontiac

[getagripgreg]

"Very nice.. I am quiet interested in this sudden surge of Bugeyes amongst Healeys. "

Hey, everyone's doin' it!

Congrats on the fun project. Mine's coming along nicely too. Not nearly as well done originally as yours though.

Cheers,
Greg

[mightymidget]

Just an update for everone  that has been waiting for progress reports...........and waiting.
The car is still in the garage 4 years later in the same condition... it makes a great storage shelf.  

Don't ever give up the dream.  Keep your cars even if they sit and collect dust.
As long as you are not letting them rust, ..........you can still have the dream.

I have built this car on paper and in my head, and it is always the same. but give me credit I have purchased a Ford rear end and fiberglass factory top and sheet metal.

Merry Christmas

[88v8]

Thanks for posting. Yes, it takes a lot to complete a project. If it stops, can be hard it get it moving again. One has to be there pretty well every day even if it's just for an hour or two, and not let 'life get in the way' as the excuse goes lol.

If the car is drivable as is, perhaps put it back on the road and remind yourself how enjoyable it is to drive. Then think, do you really need to change it? Really really??? What's better, a running car that's less then ideal, or a dream that may soak up hundreds of hours and never see the road...

I'd like to do all sorts of things with my Landrover V8 and my TR6, but most of all I like to drive them, it's what cars are for.
Just a thought.

Ivor

[mightymidget]

the tinkering is the part I enjoy the most, presently it doesn't matter since even if was done I wouldn't have the time to wash or drive it. I am never home.